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Police increase community engagement, business partnerships in Mount Vernon, Franconia districts

The captains of the Mount Vernon and Franconia police stations said last week that not only is crime trending downward, but community engagement initiatives seem to be having

Park Authority releases schedule, concept design for Mount Vernon RECenter expansion

Construction on the first phase of the renovation and expansion of the Mount Vernon RECenter will start in February 2020, with an estimated completion date of July 2022.

Weekly farm stand to debut this summer in Mount Vernon area

Orchard Country Produce will open a weekly farm stand at Washington Farm United Methodist Church in Mount Vernon late next month.

West Potomac senior awarded for effort to bridge gap between students, police

Kameron Clarke's efforts to organize a school-wide police relations seminar helped the West Potomac senior earn a Student Peace Award from FCPS.

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.

City of Alexandria one step closer to having its own “Richmond Highway”

Alexandria's city manager has recommended "Richmond Highway" become the new moniker for the stretch of U.S. 1 near Potomac Yard currently named after Jefferson Davis.

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.

Surovell holds annual creek cleanup, takes aim at big box retailers for role in mess

More than 35 volunteers participated in State Sen. Scott Surovell's annual cleanup of Little Hunting Creek on Saturday, removing enough trash to fill 123 bags.

County to cut ribbon on newly renovated Bucknell Manor playground

The Fairfax County Park Authority completed a total renovation of Bucknell Manor Park's playground earlier this year and will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sunday.

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.

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Police increase community engagement, business partnerships in Mount Vernon, Franconia districts

Park Authority releases schedule, concept design for Mount Vernon RECenter expansion

Weekly farm stand to debut this summer in Mount Vernon area

West Potomac senior awarded for effort to bridge gap between students, police

Activity ramps up at Fort Belvoir’s Davison Army Airfield

City of Alexandria one step closer to having its own “Richmond Highway”

County reveals design concepts for Lorton Community Center at contentious meeting

Surovell holds annual creek cleanup, takes aim at big box retailers for role in mess

County to cut ribbon on newly renovated Bucknell Manor playground

Thousands attend Smucker’s Mission: Breakfast at Fort Belvoir

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