Mount Vernon teacher hits the jackpot on Wheel of Fortune
Mount Vernon High School English teacher Auja Jones made her hometown Majors proud with a big win on Wheel of Fortune.
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Arcadia update: “Farm from a Box” debuts at Dogue Farm
The Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture’s newly launched veteran farm incubator received a boost last week with the arrival of its innovative, all-in-one farm kit powered
Workhouse Arts Center to celebrate 10th anniversary with special events week
Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center will celebrate its 10th anniversary next month with over a week of free or low-cost special events and activities.
Popular Huntington pastry shop celebrates 5th anniversary
Voila Pastry & Café—the specialty bakery and patisserie located in Huntington Station shopping center—celebrated its fifth anniversary Saturday.
Founding South County High School administrator named new principal
Gary Morris was named principal of South County effective August 16. He previously served as principal at Mountain View High School.
Vintage home décor shop to open in Woodlawn area
Early next month, a mother-daughter team of self-described “treasure hunters” will open a new shop called “Urban Redeux” on Cooper Road.
Inova Mount Vernon moves up in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings
Inova Mount Vernon was ranked the #7 best hospital out of 58 total hospitals in the Washington, D.C. area, up from its #8 position last year.
NOVA, county officials in talks to open program for high schoolers at OMVHS
NOVA and county officials are in discussions to open an "early college" program at the original Mount Vernon High School.
Fort Belvoir roadwork and gate construction near completion
Fairfax County Parkway roadwork at Liberty Drive and construction of Lieber Gate along Richmond Highway will wrap up in the next few months.
Original MVHS grad prepares to “move on” from global trade association on Richmond Highway
Terry Head & Chuck White, leaders of the International Association of Movers, discuss their industry and views on Richmond Highway development.