Mount Vernon News

Paul Darby and his wife Cheryl have learned by action how to clothe children for the winter.

Fatal shot happened near Richmond Highway and Fort Hunt Road. By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, November 19, 2009 A Mount Vernon police officer fatally shot and killed a Fredericksburg man during a traffic stop last weekend, and police officials have now launched an investigation into how a dispatch call for larceny led to the shooting.

Fairfax County police shot and killed a Fredericksburg man Friday. Officers responded to a report of a larceny in progress at a business on 8800 block of Route 1 shortly after 1 p.m., police said.

David Alan Masters, 52, of Fredericksburg was shot and killed by police in Fairfax County on Friday after failing to follow orders to stop his car.

Standing out in an overwhelmingly red election year. By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, November 12, 2009 Defying a Republican sweep of statewide offices on Election Day, Arlington County retained its status as a Democratic stronghold last week.

South County Federation discusses possible school budget cuts for fiscal year 2011.

Republican candidate for Governor, Bob McDonnell, greets democrat poll watchers Dolores Myers, left, and Sandy Dunn, right, after stopping in to thank poll workers at Riverside Elementary School in Mt.

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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.

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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.

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