Highway design moves forward; Storck says undergrounding utilities remains goal
Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck said Tuesday that he is continuing to look for a way to underground utiltiies even as the project moves forward.
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Police blotter: Multiple robberies reported over weekend
Three robberies were reported this past weekend, including one where a delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint and then struck in the head with a pistol.
Surovell: 400 years of democracy and its scars
State Sen. Scott Surovell writes that as we honor the 400th anniversary of Jamestowne, it is important to remember "our scarred history."
County to endorse underpasses as part of Richmond Highway widening
The Board of Supervisors is expected to recommend that VDOT include two pedestrian underpasses as part of the Richmond Highway widening project.
Police: Sunday standoff at Beacon Center ends peacefully
A large police response at the Beacon Center on Sunday was in response to a person having a mental health crisis who was believed to have a firearm.
Arrests made in May sexual assault at Cooper Center
The Fairfax County Police announced Monday that two men have been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a girl in May.
Fairfax NAACP president steps down
Kofi Annan announced Sunday night that he is resigning as the president of the Fairfax County NAACP.
Police blotter: July 22-26
The following incidents were reported in the Mount Vernon police district in the FCPD's blotters from Tuesday through Friday.
Krizek: Time to make the move to electric cars
el. Paul Krizek writes that increasing the use of electric vehicles is a critical step in reducing air pollution and tackling climate change.
New Stratford Landing Elementary principal announced
Fairfax County Public Schools has selected Kevin Morris as the new principal of Stratford Landing Elementary School.