Mount Vernon News

Mount Vernon-area residents will soon have a chance to learn more about the environmental aspects of Richmond Highway revitalization.

Last week, Martin Tillett attacked me for mentioning in my prior letter that the MVCCA supports the proposed off-leash dog area at Westgrove Park.

There are plenty of local events to choose from this weekend, including the start of the Fairfax County Summer Entertainment Series.

Tickets will go on sale Friday for Mount Vernon's inaugural whiskey-tasting event.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. - Four police officers were involved in a shooting incident at an apartment in the Mount Vernon area on Monday, according to Fairfax County Police.

Both boys are now back from another year at UVA.A My oldest, Patrick, got his undergraduate degree and will complete his Masters in Public Policy next year.

Fairfax County Police Department officers responded Monday afternoon to a reported shooting on the 5700 block of Olde Mill Court at the Olde Mill Court condominium complex.

This Q&A feature helps readers learn more about people living and working in the Mount Vernon business community.

From Huntington-Belle Haven Patch: West Potomac High School was placed under heightened security on Thursday afternoon after one student robbed another.

The following homes will be open for viewing this holiday weekend. Click on the link for open house details .

Patch has found a variety of local events for you to choose from this Memorial Day weekend.A Where:A The Lyceum, Alexandria When: A Saturday, May 26 at 8 p.m. Why Go: A This one-woman show stars acclaimed actress Deborah Jean Templin as she portrays nine different women who sailed on the RMS Titanic's maiden voyage.A Light refreshments will be ... (more)

Patch has found a variety of local events for you to choose from this Memorial Day Weekend.

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Entertainment Cruises, which owns four private charter yachts currently cruising the Potomac River, is adding a fifth that will be based at National Harbor Marina.

To help combat fetal alcohol syndrome, the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome hosted a charity event in Mount Vernon on Sunday afternoon.

Two Rockville teens have been charged with attempted murder after gunfire wounded two other teens Friday afternoon at the Rockville Metro Station, police said Saturday.

It's Sunday ... it must be the day to peruse the classifieds! But drop the red pen; we'll bring the list of new jobs open in Fairfax County government to you.

The following homes will be open for viewing this weekend. Click on the link for open house details .

Huntington-Belle Haven Patch The Potomac River has been named one of the most endangered rivers , according to a report released this week.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. -- Police have identified the man who was found shot in a car on Wednesday at the intersection of San Leandro Place and Mendocino Place.