Covering The Corridor

Krizek: Styrofoam ban, CFL bulb recycling, litter study on legislative agenda

Del. Paul Krizek says that a lot legislation in the upcoming 2020 General Assembly session will focus on environmental initiatives.

Police blotter: Man facing felony charges after assault at TGI Fridays

A 58-year-old man is facing three felony charges after allegedly assaulting a patron and two police officers in the TGI Friday's at the Beacon Center.

Rucker and Reid slapping five as they pass each other on the field

Mount Vernon’s Rucker, Reid among 1st Team All-Region football picks

Mount Vernon's best football season in decades brought 1st Team All-Occoquan Region accolades for five different players.

Still image of Slayter being interviewed

New principal hired for Fort Hunt Elementary

Timothy Slayter has been appointed the new principal of Fort Hunt Elementary School, FCPS announced last week.

The drivers side door of a Fairfax County Police cruiser with the department's shield on it.

Police blotter: December 6-12

The following incidents in the Mount Vernon Police District were reported by the Fairfax County Police in this week's daily blotter updates.

White booms laying across the concrete creek on a dark and rainy day

Monitoring of Little Hunting Creek continues after spill

Monitoring of Little Hunting Creek continues after last week's mineral oil spill behind Mount Vernon Plaza Shopping Center, according to the Virginia DEQ.

The Frye Road crosswalk, with 7-Eleven visible right on the right (south) side

Flashing beacons to be installed on Frye Road crosswalk

A crosswalk that was the scene of a fatal pedestrian-involved crash in 2016 is one of nine in the county getting new flashing safety beacons installed.

Surovell bills would create Justice Commission, ban fracking in eastern Virginia

State Sen. Scott Surovell is introducing bills to ban fracking in a large portion of eastern Virginia and another to create the Virginia Justice Commission.