Mount Vernon News

Jerry Engh had an idea. Five days a week, four weeks a month, 12 months a year the renown hip- and knee-replacement surgeon a ' and ita TMs safe to say he is renown, his clients come to him for his expertise in the field from all corners of the map a ' wanted to help others who couldna TMt help themselves.

Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon and Montpelier are among a group of Virginia destinations offering free admission to former and active-duty service members to honor them on Veterans Day.

George Mason student is latest Kindergartner to be dropped off of school bus inappropriately.

Forces have aligned to prompt drastic change along the corridor. By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, October 29, 2009 The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is set to consider a number of proposals that could drastically reshape the Route One corridor, finally realizing plans that have been in the works for years.

St. James Episcopal Church on Old Mill Road in Mount Vernon held its 2nd annual arts & craft fair on Saturday, Oct.

In addition to choosing elected officials, voters will be asked to sign off on new debt in the amount of $232,580,000 for Fairfax County Public Schoolsa construction projects Nov 3. Residents are able to check a oeyesa or a oenoa on the election ballot regarding whether the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors should borrow money and issue capital ...

A 17-year-old Woodbridge boy has been charged with a sexual assault and an attempted robbery in the Mount Vernon area of Fairfax county, and police are now investigating the teen's possible involvement in other crimes as well.

Do you know any celebrities? Look at around your home, its your kids! Like true celebrities, they require the best to enhance learning and development.

Have you seen Quenten Sims? If so, the Arlington County police would like to hear from you.

George Washington presented 2000 acres of his Mt. Vernon estate to his nephew Major Lawrence Lewis in 1799.

Adam Wingo says fear of scam artistry among unscrupulous tree cutters in Mount Vernon has created an atmosphere of distrust that has harmed his business.

Del. Kris Amundson surprised many people in late June when she announced that she would not seek re-election to her 44th District House of Delegates seat in order to focus on her business, leaving the Alexandria-area seat open for the first time since 2000.

Emotions Anonymous is a 12-Step fellowship for people whose emotions are causing difficulties in their lives.

After placing fourth in the National Pageant for Ms American Senior in Atlantic City, N.J. on Oct.

What is the most significant issue facing Northern Virginia? Continued investment in education, both K-12 and higher education, remains the most important issue and use of your tax dollars made by the General Assembly.

Series of missteps leads Kindergartner wandering the streets of Arlandria. By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, October 08, 2009 After his origami class ended Monday, Gavin Salinas was supposed to head to the cafeteria of Mount Vernon Community School to take part in an after-school program operated by the Campagna Center.

Fairfax County Police have been responding to numerous complaints of exorbitant fees, deceptive practices and poor or unnecessary work that are part of tree cutting and trimming scam, according to Supervisor Jeff McKay and Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova .

MOUNT VERNON, Va., - U.S. and French presidents held a summit at George Washingtona s historic estate on Wednesday in another sign that once-chilly relations have advanced beyond the era of "freedom fries." Underscoring how times have changed, French President Nicolas Sarkozy trumpeted strengthened ties with President George W. Bush in a speech ...

Residents of Mount Vernon will see a number of issues shape their community in the near future.

W. Wade Homesley and Orea Mauney Homesley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept.