Inaugural Post - A Business Owner and Long Time Resident

Long-time resident and, now, virtual business owner who moves blindspots to visionspots so businesses and leaders can stay healthy and ensure that true progress is being made

Church Outloud

A Mount Vernon Congregation thinks creatively about the faith.

How to improve traffic on Richmond Highway in four (somewhat) easy steps

Traffic problems on Richmond Highway can mostly be boiled down to four critical bottlenecks. Here's how to fix them.

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Hats Off to Dominion Power! Hooray for Electricity!

Thanks to Dominion Virginia Power for restoring power after destructive storms.

Celebrate Independence Day!

Celebrate Independence Day locally where American history began.

Food Drive Benefits Capital Area Food Bank

Chamber sponsors food drive for Capital Area Food Bank now through July 4.

Alexandria Deals!

These area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens Begins at Sherwood Regional Library

Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens Begins at Sherwood Regional Library

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These area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

Bob Dylan Awarded The Medal Of Freedom

Bob Dylan awarded the Medal of Freedom. The times they are a changin'

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These Alexandria-area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

Chamber Awards 2012 Education Partnership Scholarships

2012 Education Partnership Scholarship awarded by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Nine outstanding students recognized and encouraged to become future business and community leaders.

Veterans & Civilians Observe Memorial Day In Dialogue

The pain of war is ultimately shared one way or another, by all of us.

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FOOD ALLERGIES: The Test Results Are Positive

The Food Allergy Foundation (FAF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families and individuals with food allergies.

Mt. Vernon Deals for May 24-27

These Mt. Vernon-area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

Route 1 Revitalization: A Greener Shade of Development

Revitalization activities along Richmond Highway are greener than the old model of suburban development

Mount Vernon Deals for May 17-20

These Alexandria-area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

This Week's Alexandria Deals

These Alexandria-area businesses are offering deals this week. Thank them by visiting them!

Alexandria-Area Deals for Monday May 7

Deals, deals, & more deals.

Veterans & Civilans Dialogue For Healing

Veterans and Civilians begin healing the soul wounds of war. Join the conversation. We need to hear what you have to say.

Two Former GSH Staff Honored

Mattie Palmore and Kari Warren were honored for their work founding The Women's Group of Mt. Vernon and providing essential support to victims of domestic violence from our community.

Congratulations on Mount Vernon Athletic Club's 40th Anniversary

Mount Vernon Athletic Club celebrates 40 years of great customer and community service.

Will Richmond Highway traffic get a Mulligan?

There is great anticipation about Mulligan Road, but what effects will it actually have on the Mount Vernon area?

Nexus Conference Preview: Moving Forward Together So That All May Learn

Learn more about the Nexus 8 conference at Bryant Alternative High School on April 21.

Adopting A Dog

Adopting a dog or being adopted by it, it's not always easy to tell.

Visitors Stay Comfortably in Local Hotels

Alexandria Quality Inn Mount Vernon is an award winning hotel for visitors and travelers. More local hotels offer outstanding options for comfortable and hospitable lodging.

Groundbreaking for Wegmans and Hilltop Village Center

Groundbreaking for Wegmans and Hilltop Village Center will make this new development a dynamic regional destination.

Get Out Of Jail Free

Reflections on Good Friday and Easter.

The Wind Blows At Starbucks

At Starbucks, a brief window of grace opens while waiting for a latte.

If a BRAC Falls in the Forest...

The BRAC-related expansion of Fort Belvoir is now completed. What does this mean for the Richmond Highway Corridor?

Vinyl-Lite Windows is a Great Local Business

Vinyl-Lite Windows is a local window manufacturing businesses that is a great part of our community.

I Saw the Sign and It Opened Up My Mind

Maybe the title makes you hum the Ace of Base song...or perhaps you've encountered signs along the way that have guided you on your path?

Getting the Goods

Fairfax County stands to take in millions of dollars in proffers from revitalization projects, but the community must come together to ensure that the money is spent effectively.

Efforts to Curb Pollution and Richmond Highway Development, Part 3: Bio-Mimicry

Engineered systems are beginning to have a positive impact on the watershed through a pretreatment process for storm water runoff from impervious areas.

Walker's Grille Celebrates 1st Anniversary and Is Recognized as First Virginia LEED Gold Restaurant

Local restaurant Walker's Grille celebrates their First Anniversary and is the first restaurant in Virignia to be LEED Gold Certified for sustainable environmental practices.

A Synopsis of the Existing FCPS-DFS School-based Delivery Model

A summary of the Fairfax County Public Schools - Department of Family Services partnership model to help at-risk and multi-system families.

IN OUR OWN WORDS: Vets And Civilians Find Healing.

She recognized him as a chaplain and asked, “Where is God?”

"Bricks" vs. "Clicks" and Trends in Internet Marketing

How trends in Internet marketing affect local businesses.