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New sculptures light up Richmond Highway, kicking off public art campaign

Published August 28, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated August 28, 2024 at 2:31PM

‘Liquid Sunshine’ (left) and ‘Beacon,’ face sculptures by Michael Alfano, installed along Richmond Hwy (courtesy of Michael Alfano).

Two new sculptures were installed last Thursday (Aug. 22) along Richmond Highway, kicking off a public art campaign aimed at boosting community pride and enhancing the corridor’s visual appeal.

Positioned at Mount Vernon Plaza on Fordson Road and outside the North Hill Residences in Hybla Valley, respectively, the “Liquid Sunshine” and “Beacon” installations represent the first steps taken by the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) to revitalize a 7 mile stretch from Ft. Belvoir to the Capital Parkway.

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Proposed blueprint for Richmond Highway development prioritizes history and community

By James Jarvis

Published August 19, 2024 at 3:30PM

Richmond Highway (staff photo by James Jarvis)

With extensive construction on the horizon for Richmond Highway, Fairfax County has been handed a roadmap to help manage the impact, preserve the area’s heritage, support local businesses and keep the community engaged.

Last week, the nonprofit consulting group Urban Land Institute (ULI) released a report with a blueprint for redevelopment along the upcoming 7.4-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route from the Huntington Metro Station to Fort Belvoir.

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Local historian to share research of discriminatory housing rules in Hybla Valley

By James Jarvis

Published August 16, 2024 at 2:30PM

A map of racial covenants in land deeds around Northern Virginia (via Documenting Exclusion and Resilience)

Residents of the Hybla Valley and Mount Vernon neighborhoods will have a chance to explore new research revealing the history and impact of racially restrictive deed covenants in their communities.

Later this month, Krystyn Moon, a professor of History and American Studies at the University of Mary Washington, will explain how certain racial, national, and religious groups were historically barred from buying homes in subdivisions along the Richmond Highway corridor, due to explicit restrictions written into property deeds.

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Reston’s Water Mine park to open for summer this weekend

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 24, 2024 at 11:00AM

The Water Mine in Reston was closed for the winter (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The Fairfax County Park Authority will dive into Memorial Day weekend with the opening of three seasonal water amenities, including The Water Mine Family Swimmin’ Hole in Reston.

The popular water park inside Lake Fairfax Park (1400 Lake Fairfax Drive) will open for the summer at 11 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday). Initially, the facility will only be open on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, but operations will expand to include weekdays starting on June 18.

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FCPD: Two arrested after woman is shot at Hybla Valley shopping center

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 14, 2023 at 9:30AM

Fairfax County Police Lt. James Curry addresses a shooting that occurred in a white sedan parked at Mount Vernon Plaza (via FCPD/Facebook)

A woman is fighting for her life in a hospital after a man shot her in a car parked at Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley on Saturday (Aug. 12).

Fairfax County police officers were called to the shopping center in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway at 3:49 p.m. that day in response to the reported shooting.

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Man shot outside Hybla Valley apartment, one arrested

By Angela Woolsey

Published August 7, 2023 at 10:15AM

Fairfax County police vehicle with blue lights on (file photo)

A man was shot at the Mount Vernon Square apartments last night (Sunday).

A dispatcher told police at 9:08 p.m. that 911 was getting “multiple calls” about the shooting in the 7500 block of Republic Court, according to scanner traffic on OpenMHz.

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New affordable housing development on Richmond Highway opens today

By Vivian Hoang

Published June 14, 2023 at 9:30AM | Updated June 14, 2023 at 10:29AM

The Residences at North Hill in Hybla Valley are getting a grand opening today (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

(Updated 10:30 a.m.) A ribbon will be cut today (Wednesday) on a new, affordable housing development in Hybla Valley.

The Residences at North Hill will get a ceremonial grand opening at 10 a.m. at 7250 Nightingale Hill Lane, hosted by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Expected speakers include Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay.

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JUST IN: Woman shot in Hybla Valley

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 16, 2023 at 5:50PM

Fairfax County police car lights flashing (file photo)

A woman was shot in the arm after someone fired multiple gunshots near the Hybla Valley Community Center this afternoon (Tuesday).

The Fairfax County Police Department is advising community members to avoid the 7900 block of Janna Lee Avenue, where officers are currently gathering evidence from the shooting.

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Community art event to celebrate spring at Mount Vernon Plaza parklet

By Melanie Pincus

Published May 15, 2023 at 9:30AM

A mural by McAlister's Deli at Mount Vernon Plaza (courtesy Federal Realty)

As roses, poppies and other May blooms flourish in Fairfax County, kids and adults can craft upcycled flowers at Mount Vernon Plaza in Hybla Valley next Saturday (May 20).

The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) will facilitate the art project at a free event dubbed “Chalkful of Flowers.” It will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the shopping center’s parklet at 7698 Richmond Highway, located behind Capital Chicken.

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Armed, masked carjacking suspects arrested after Richmond Highway chase

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 17, 2023 at 2:30PM | Updated April 17, 2023 at 3:50PM

Fairfax County police car lights flashing (file photo)

(Updated at 3:50 p.m.) Two people suspected of carjacking in Maryland were arrested by Fairfax County and Maryland police yesterday (Sunday) after a pursuit that started on Richmond Highway (Route 1) and later crossed state lines.

Police are still on the lookout for two suspects, including one person who may have been wearing a Spider-Man mask or costume, the Fairfax County Police Department said today (Monday).