Police blotter: Man caught trying to light police station’s gas pumps on fire
A man allegedly tried to set gas pumps at the Mount Vernon District police station on fire in the middle of the day, according to today's police blotter.
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Mackey leads All-Gunston District team loaded with highway-area players
West Potomac guard Daryl Mackey Jr. was named Gunston District Player of the Year in boys basketball following a season in which he led the area in scoring.
‘Person of interest’ in Jholie Moussa death released from jail
The 17-year-old boy named last week by police as a "person of interest" in the death of Jholie Moussa has been released from jail.
Army Ranger from area dies in parachute accident
An Army Ranger from the Richmond Highway area died last month in a parachute training accident in Arizona.
Mount Vernon and West Potomac football players make college choices
Football players from West Potomac and Mount Vernon took part in national letter-of-intent signing ceremonies at their schools this week.
New pastor set to start at Heritage Presbyterian Church
Rev. Dr. Robert C. Erickson is set to begin as the new pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church in the Fort Hunt area.
Police blotter: Peeper reported in Fairhaven neighborhood
A woman opened her blinds Tuesday morning to find a man trying to look insider her home, according to today's Fairfax County Police blotter.
Planning process for original Mount Vernon High School set to start
The Alexander Company and Elm Street Development have been picked to create the master plan for the redevelopment of the original Mount Vernon High School.
Smoke, no fire Sunday at the Cityside Huntington Metro apartments
A large emergency response got the attention of many folks living near the Cityside apartments this weekend, but it turned out to be a false alarm.
See which Mount Vernon District streets are on the draft 2018 paving list
FCDOT has released the draft 2018 paving and restriping program for the Mount Vernon district, and will be holding a community information meeting Feb. 12.