Erika Christ, Author at Covering The Corridor

Mount Vernon Woods receives surprise visit on teacher appreciation day

A local TV news crew and car dealership surprised teachers at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School on National Teacher Appreciation Day.

Activity ramps up at Fort Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield

Richmond Highway corridor residents may notice increased helicopter activity during daylight hours throughout this week, according to officials from Fort Belvoir.

County reveals design concepts for Lorton Community Center at contentious meeting

Residents of Lorton packed the local Moose Lodge last Thursday for an at-times contentious community meeting about the new Lorton Community Center.

Richmond Highway Facade Improvement Program concludes, as Embark begins

Begun nearly 16 years ago as a pilot project to improve the appearance of a fading commercial property along Route 1, the Richmond Highway Facade Improvement Program is

Thousands attend Smucker’s Mission: Breakfast at Fort Belvoir

Last week, Fort Hunt High School alums traveled to the TODAY show studio in New York City, and today the TODAY show came to Fort Belvoir.

9 seasonal events coming to the Richmond Highway corridor in May

Check out these nine events around the Richmond Highway area this month as the unofficial kickoff to the summer season approaches.

Community job fair to feature 22 local companies that are hiring

Saturday's job fair at Good Shepherd Catholic Church will feature plenty of potential employers and service providers offering job opportunities and various forms of assistance for Richmond Highway-residents.

New ratings show Inova Mount Vernon to be among safest hospitals in area

Inova Mount Vernon is the safest hospital within 10 miles of the Richmond Highway corridor according to a national non-profit focused on quality and safety.