Marlene Miller

Marlene Miller has lived in, and written about, Mount Vernon for decades. She raised her family here, her two children graduating from area public schools. After retiring from over 16 years of publishing her own newspaper, The Zebra has tempted her back to community journalism

Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerSeptember 5, 2024

Flashbacks to a Storied Career at Mount Vernon

Alexandria, VA – For 55 years Dean Norton has been a pivotal part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon as Horticulture…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerSeptember 5, 2024

AHS’s Annual Gala Set for Sept. 21 at River Farm

Alexandria, VA – This year’s annual American Horticultural Society River Farm Gala will be a “fun-raiser” of cocktails, dinner and…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerSeptember 5, 2024

The Swings Addition Completes McCutcheon Park!

Alexandria, VA – It was over 20 years in the making but Gilbert S. McCutcheon Park is now complete with…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerAugust 8, 2024

Enjoy a Free Community Back-to-School Community Day

Alexandria, VA – Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, School Board Member Mateo Dunne, Neighborhood and Community Services, and the…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerAugust 8, 2024

Come for a Summer of Events at George Washington’s Mount Vernon!

Alexandria, VA – George Washington’s Mount Vernon is trying out new events this summer with offerings designed to make history…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerAugust 8, 2024

National Purple Heart Day Commemoration at Mount Vernon

Alexandria, VA – General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, established the Purple Heart decoration on August 8, 1782.…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerJuly 4, 2024

Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards Scholarships

Alexandria, VA – Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce awarded 14 scholarships to local high school students to recognize the…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerJuly 4, 2024

FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Scholarship Winners

Alexandria, VA – Luke Chambers and Avery Olsen from West Potomac High School have been named winners of the 2024…
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Mount Vernon Matters

Marlene MillerJuly 4, 2024

Summer in Mount Vernon Means Free Outdoor Concerts

Alexandria, VA – Bring a picnic dinner, chairs, or blanket and enjoy one of Mount Vernon’s special summer traditions, Mount…
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Zebra Misc

Marlene MillerJuly 4, 2024

New River Farm Garden Showcases Native Plants

Alexandria, VA – A new garden showcasing native plants in a traditional Virginia landscape setting now resides at River Farm,…
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