Community pitches in to help Mount Vernon crew team replace damaged boats
Mount Vernon's crew team will be able to replace boats damaged in the recent wind storm thanks to the generosity of the rowing community and many others.
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Little Caesars set to open soon in new location
The Little Caesars formerly located at Woodlawn Shopping Center has found a new home along the Corridor at 8246 Richmond Highway.
40-year-old print shop quietly shutters operations
The Print Shop of Mount Vernon, a fixture on Richmond Highway since 1978, closed its doors earlier this year.
Pohick Bay, Occoquan regional parks boast new amenities for coming season
Despite less than Spring-like conditions in recent days, two regional parks serving the Richmond Highway area are busily preparing for the upcoming season.
New “permissive left” signals aim to curb accidents at Route 1 intersections
An updated traffic light with a flashing yellow arrow has been installed at two Richmond Highway intersections, and more may be on the way.
Dogs come out in droves for annual Ides of Bark celebration
Sunny, seasonable weather brought hundreds of area dogs and their owners to Grist Mill Park on Sunday for the third Ides of Bark festival.
Community members give feedback on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail project
Close to 50 area residents attended a community information meeting on the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail Project on Wednesday evening.
7 seasonal events coming to the corridor in March
Check out our round-up of seven seasonal events happening around the Richmond Highway corridor to note on your calendar this month.
Corbett Sanders discusses teacher pay, equity, boundary changes at town hall
At her town hall meeting last night, Mount Vernon district school board rep Karen Corbett Sanders addressed the FCPS budget, boundary issues and more.
Corbett Sanders: FCPS will conduct full security review
Mount Vernon school board representative Karen Corbett Sanders said FCPS will conduct a full review of security in the wake last week's shooting in Florida.