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Weeds and Blind Curves Along the Trail Keep the Volunteers Busy
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are always looking for volunteers when it comes to weed control.
weeds along bike trail

Questions Surround the Coffer Family Cemetery
Local historian’s investigation delves into Coffer history in Burke Centre’s Woods Community.
Cemetery in Burke

The Elusive Trail of the Bunnyman Urban Myth
Fairfax County Library investigator: ‘This Guy Doesn’t Exist.’
Bunnyman Bridge Urban Legend
Healthcare Facilities Stand Out in Mount Vernon
Hospital officials from Army and INOVA represented at chamber meeting.
Healthcare in Mount Vernon
A Burning Barn was Part of Hayfield Farm’s Past
The second of three articles exploring historic Telegraph Road in southern Fairfax County.
Hayfield Farm
Burke Road Plans Debated
Flood control, parking lot expansion and sidewalks are part of realignment discussion.

Delivery Vehicles Are Everywhere
The quick-stop lifestyle could be here to stay.
Delivery trucks are not a new thing to area neighborhoods, but with the pandemic and the stay-at-home lifestyle many have adopted over the last 10 years, everyone delivers these days.
Parkway Meeting Further Scrubs the Wish List
Problems and solutions presented to a Mount Vernon audience.
Parkway Meeting
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Buses picked up the slack, leaving some riders happy.
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Summer Shutdown at the Metro Stations Planned
It will be ‘buses only’ for commuters at Franconia-Springfield station and points north.
Metro Shutdown Worries Commuters

Building Ruins Near Franconia: Old Whistle Stop?
Possible track bed, discarded railroad ties, Bob’s Bridge are part of the mystery near Long Branch.
Whistlestop
Mount Vernon Bike Trail Turns 47
Trail evolves as a recreational and gathering spot along the Potomac River.
Mount Vernon Trail Turns 47

Fairfax Will Miss Rolling Thunder
May 2019 will be the final Memorial Day ride of this type.
Rolling Thunder ending in May.

Truck Enthusiast’s Collection Includes an Old Fire Truck
Historic fire truck got its start in Burke
Fire Truck

Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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