Community outreach for OMVHS master plan pushed to early 2019
Supervisor Dan Storck said a community meeting to present the redevelopment master plan for the original Mount Vernon High School has been pushed back a few months.
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Local veterans reflect on how service affected their lives
We asked a few veterans who live and work along the Richmond Highway corridor what one thing they learned from their service that has best served them.
Inova Mount Vernon CEO shares future plans, latest recognition for hospital
The CEO of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital announced Thursday that the hospital will introduce several new programs in the coming years, including a dialysis treatment center.
Historic marker honoring Washington family to be dedicated at Pohick Church
Pohick Church will hold a Veterans Day ceremony Saturday to unveil a Virginia Historical Highway Marker commemorating “The Washingtons at Pohick Church.”
Longtime Richmond Highway party rental store to hold liquidation sale
When Freeman and Lois Jones started Rent-All Center in 1970, they had no idea that it would become one of the leading party rental businesses in the area.
Mount Vernon area resident recognized for prolific Wikipedia contributions
Steven Pruitt, a Mount Vernon area resident, is the top English-language editor for Wikipedia, having contributed over 2.5 million updates to the site.
Mount Vernon CrossFit to celebrate grand reopening under new ownership
Mount Vernon CrossFit's new owners are promoting a supportive, engaging community for members to achieve results.
Route 1 area elementary schools gain salad bars, locally sourced produce
Several Richmond Highway-area elementary schools are scheduled to gain a salad bar this upcoming school year.
Fort Belvoir updates gate access, ride info for 2018 Oktoberfest
Fort Belvoir's 22nd Annual Oktoberfest begins Thursday and runs through Sunday.
Pohick Church’s Apple Butter Gang rides again this weekend
One of historic Pohick Church’s most popular traditions — apple butter making weekend — starts today as parishioners prepare for its sale at their annual country fair. This