Mount Vernon Matters
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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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New Penn Daw Development to Expand Fire Services and Supportive Housing
Alexandria, VA – Fairfax County leaders have approved plans for a new Penn Daw Fire Station and a combined emergency…
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Summer Palooza Returns to Mount Vernon with Music, Food, and Family Fun
Alexandria, VA – Families across the Mount Vernon area are invited to kick off the summer at the 2nd Annual…
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Bruce Springsteen Fans Invited to Rare Photograph Exhibit at Nepenthe Gallery This Weekend
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Bruce Springsteen fans won’t have to travel far to experience a little rock-and-roll history this weekend. Nepenthe…
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Alexandria Chef Leigh Orleans Wins Food Network’s ‘Chopped,’ Takes Home $10,000 Prize
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria chef Leigh Orleans is officially a Food Network champion. The local culinary talent won the Food…
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Alexandria’s Chef Leigh Orleans Heads to ‘Chopped’ Tonight After Hell’s Kitchen Spotlight
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Chef Leigh Orleans, an Alexandria native who already proved she can handle the heat on one of…
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Paws & Pours Returns to Alexandria for a Dog-Friendly Fundraiser
By Darcy Kohn Alexandria, VA – Leash up those pups and head down to Fort Hunt Park on Sunday, June…
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Grillin’ For The Girls Returns to Hollin Hall to Support Breast Health
Alexandria, VA – Three small businesses in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center are teaming up again this year to support…
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Alexandria Founder MaryBeth Powers Featured on Women In Power TV
Alexandria, VA – MaryBeth Altenburg Powers, founder of Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer here in Alexandria, will soon be featured on Women…
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