Mount Vernon News

Tree butchers prompt call for stricter regulation among traveling workers. By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, July 09, 2009 Men in trucks frequently roam the streets of Mount Vernon with workers offering tree service.

Momentum is building behind comprehensive plan changes to encourage redevelopment.

The Fairfax County School Board voted to move about 105 students living in the Ravensworth community from Annandale High School and Poe Middle School to Lake Braddock Secondary School June 26.

MOUNT VERNON, Va. - Thousands of people are celebrating Independence Day as American citizens for the first time.

You don't have to wait until the sun goes down to enjoy Independence Day fireworks in the Washington area this year.

Laurel Hill Elementary makes progress on the way to its grand opening. As the September opening of Laurel Hill Elementary School draws near, Principal Suzie Montgomery knows that it is all about the details.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors engaged in a partisan debate over a ceremonial resolution that said the county would prefer to purchase American-made materials, goods and services with the economic stimulus money it received from the federal government.

The storms of earlier in the day ushered in a cool, gentle breeze and delightful weather as 152 persons gathered at Mount Vernon Farm Saturday for a Summer Solstice Farm Dinner.

Effort to close achievement gap "abandoned?" By Julia O'Donoghue Friday, June 26, 2009 All 20 members of the Fairfax County School Boarda TMs Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee endorsed a report that openly questioned whether the school system had "abandoned" its commitment to close the achievement gap between its white and Asian ...

Public outrage over speed-limit change leads to change in plans. By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, June 25, 2009 Not so fast.

Democrat Kristen Amundsen is retiring from the House of Delegates. The delegate from Fairfax County told The Associated Press on Wednesday she is not seeking re-election to a sixth term to focus on her business.

By Michael Lee Pope Thursday, June 18, 2009 The United States Marshals Service has arrested an 18-year-old homeless man in Prince Georgea s County over the weekend in connection with the murder of a 54-year-old homeless man in Mount Vernon last week, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Fairfax County Police say the suspect in a Mount Vernon area shooting last week has been arrested.

The 1872 Societya s 17th Annual Membership Reception brought forth members from Mt.

The first ever Volkswagen Drive Off kicked off on Friday, June 4 in the auxiliary gym at South County Secondary School.

City Council members consider suing property owner to force paint removal. Thursday, June 04, 2009 When Rob Kauffman applied a coat of mint-colored pale green paint to his building at the southeast corner of Prince and South Alfred streets two years ago, he felt that the color was a vast improvement.

With the Democratic gubernatorial primary less than two weeks away, Scott Surovell still had not made up his mind about his vote.

More than 120 people turned out on May 17 to see Jay McConville, a local community leader and businessman, kick off his campaign for the House of Delegates.

MT. VERNON, Va. - Friends of a Mt. Vernon toddler who was attacked by a pit bull say the boy is recovering from his wounds, but the owner of that dog is facing nine charges.