7-Eleven holdup latest in surge of robberies over past month
An armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in the Penn Daw area on Thursday was the latest in a spurt of robberies around the Route 1 corridor in the
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Letter to the editor: It’s past time to remove name of Robert E. Lee
A candidate for Lee District supervisor says Fairfax County must address the removal of his name from county property immediately.
Chamber accepting scholarship applications
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors.
Bears sign West Potomac grad
West Potomac graduate Chris Blewitt signed with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday.
New Connector route will link Route 1 to Kingstowne, Franconia-Springfield Metro
A new Fairfax Connector route will run between Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and the Franconia Springfield Metro Station.
Police blotter: Student accused of bringing gun on Bryant property
A 19-year-old student at Bryant High School allegedly brought a firearm on school property on Friday, the police said Monday.
“She will be missed.” Beloved Whitman teacher retires after 27 years
Longtime Walt Whitman science teacher Peggy White retired earlier this year after a 27-year career that touched the lives of many students and co-workers.
New Army museum at Fort Belvoir seeks volunteers
The National Museum of the U.S. Army, slated to open sometime next year, has begun accepting applications for volunteers.
Police blotter: 7-Eleven on Kings Highway robbed
A man with a gun robbed a 7-Eleven in the Penn Daw area Wednesday night, according to the Fairfax County Police blotter.
Krizek: Redistricting amendment first step in fairer, more transparent process
Del. Paul Krizek says passage of a redistricting constitutional amendment is a critical step to guard against partisan gerrymandering.