Erika Christ, Author at Covering The Corridor

Kids hold large backs, about to set them on scale out of picture

Fort Hunt Elementary students compete in recycling challenge

Students at Fort Hunt Elementary are participating in a nationwide plastic film recycling challenge to both learn about recycling and compete for a prize.

E.P. Nursery aiming for April opening

The new E.P. Nursery on Richmond Highway, founded by the owner of E.P. Mowing and Landscaping, is expected to hold its grand opening in April.

Exterior of 5 Ten Foodmart with blinds closed

5 Ten Foodmart closes

5 Ten Foodmart, an unassuming yet highly regarded restaurant in the Mount Zephyr section of the Richmond Highway corridor, is now closed.

Lorton Library closing in April for renovation

The Lorton Library will close in April to undergo extensive renovations for more than 21 months as part of its transformation into a collocated library and community center.

PowerPoint slide from FCDOT presentation

Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail project advances

The improved trail will feature a 10-foot-wide, shared-use path with an eight-foot buffer from the curb, as well as a new bridge over Dogue Creek.

Rite Aid sign above entrance to Hollin Hall store

Hollin Hall Rite Aid prepares for New Year’s conversion to Walgreens

The last remaining Rite Aid located near the Richmond Highway corridor soon will complete its transformation into a Walgreens.

Artist's depiction of roundabout on GW Parkway

Park Service presents options under consideration for improving Parkway safety

The Park Service presented information on engineering, educational and enforcement solutions to improve safety on the GW Parkway on Tuesday.

Whitman Middle School to install security cameras

Whitman Middle School is aiming to install video monitoring systems — including interior and exterior cameras — in 2020 thanks to a state security grant.