Mount Vernon Matters
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Mount Vernon Country Club Completes PGA HOPE Program for Veterans
Alexandria, VA – Mount Vernon Country Club (MVCC) recently completed its Spring 2026 PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) program,…
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What Are All Those Flags at Cedar Knoll? The Stories Behind Alexandria’s Flags for Heroes
What are all those flags at Cedar Knoll? More than 200 American flags overlooking the Potomac honor veterans, firefighters, teachers,…
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‘Young Washington’ Brings George Washington’s Formative Years to Life at Mount Vernon Premiere
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Enter center frame: a very young, weeping George Washington, a boy who has just lost his father.…
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Life, George, Larry, and the Pursuit of Independence
By Kelly MacConomy ScreenZ June 26, 2026 Just as the film director John Edwin and actor John Franklyn-Miller, the star…
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“They Flew Right Over George Washington’s House!” French Flyover Delights Mount Vernon Crowd
MOUNT VERNON, VA – “They flew right over George Washington’s house!” That’s how Susan Hahn summed up Monday morning’s spectacular…
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Viral Alexandria Dining Post Sparks Frenzy Over Richmond Highway Food Truck
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It started with a simple post in the Alexandria Dining Facebook group. Twenty-four hours later, it has…
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You’ve Never Seen George Washington Like This Before
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Before dignitaries and members of the press gathered for the ceremonial ribbon cutting on June 11, a…
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Dogs, Drinks and Dancing: Paws and Pours Event Supports Alexandria Nonprofit
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The heat only strengthened the appeal of Paws and Pours, the third annual fundraising event for Pawfectly…
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After Years of Delays and Detours, $167 Million George Washington Parkway Overhaul Is Finally Complete
ALEXANDRIA, VA — After years of construction, lane closures, and traffic disruptions, the National Park Service has completed a $167…
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From High Point With Love: The Home Design Trends Defining 2026
By Claire Schwab, A.S.I.D., I.D.S. Alexandria, VA – After 36 years of decorating homes throughout Northern Virginia, DC, and Maryland,…
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