Mount Vernon Matters
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Whimsical “Seussical” Comes to Life at Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre
Alexandria, VA — Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre (MVCCT) proudly presents Seussical, the high-energy musical that celebrates friendship, community, and…
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Fall In Love with the Highway: Teens Lead Youth Photovoice Project in Alexandria
Alexandria, VA – More than a dozen members of the Fairfax Prevention Coalition Youth Team, a teen leadership group focused…
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The Cut Butchery and Unwined Win Top Awards at Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber’s 2026 Best in Business
Local business feted at Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber’s Best in Business Awards Alexandria, VA — The Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber…
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Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Opens Fireplace Art Alcove to Local Artists
MOUNT VERNON, VA – Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) is inviting artists to exhibit their two-dimensional work in its Fireplace Art…
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Design Leader Takes the Helm at Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House
Alexandria, VA — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has appointed Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar as the new Executive Director of Woodlawn…
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Stitch by Stitch: Woodlawn Celebrates 63 Years of Needlework Art and Community
Alexandria, VA — Historic Woodlawn, once part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, will once again be transformed into a…
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Healing with Horses: Simple Changes Expands Free Mental Health Services
Alexandria, VA – Simple Changes, the local nonprofit dedicated to improving lives through equine-assisted activities, has received a 2025 grant…
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Local Businesses Unite to Support Family Through Community Fundraiser
Alexandria, VA – A grassroots fundraiser organized by The Cut owner Alex Kilroy has quickly become a wide-reaching show of…
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The Cut Butchery Celebrates Its One-Year Anniversary
Alexandria, VA – As Valentine’s Day approaches, The Cut Butchery is celebrating not only the holiday itself but also the…
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George Washington’s Home Reborn: Iconic Mansion Reopens After Historic $40 Million Restoration, Priming Mount Vernon for America 250
MOUNT VERNON, VA—The red ribbon fell yesterday on the most ambitious preservation project in Mount Vernon’s history. A gaggle of…
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