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Conviction upheld for man found guilty of shooting ex at Mount Vernon apartment

Published November 3, 2026 at 10:00AM

The Fairfax County Courthouse (staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

Virginia’s Court of Appeals has upheld a Maryland man’s conviction on malicious wounding and firearms charges, ruling that a Fairfax County trial judge found an appropriate remedy for the prosecution’s failure to disclose information favorable to the defense.

An attorney for Collins Agyei had argued that the charges against him should’ve been fully dismissed by the Fairfax County Circuit Court in December 2024 due to a failure of prosecutors to disclose an admitted error in testimony, among other legal contentions.

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County issues call for future businesses to fill redeveloped Mount Vernon High School

By Nolan Stout

Published October 20, 2026 at 10:00AM

The Commons Mount Vernon under construction (photo by Nolan Stout)

Fairfax County is seeking business tenants for The Commons Mount Vernon, while partnering with the Southeast Fairfax Development Corp. (SFDC) to offer free business promotion along Richmond Highway.

The county recently put out the call for tenants to occupy 13,100 square feet of space at the campus formerly known as the Original Mount Vernon High School.

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County seeks more leeway to address cost increases for historic Mount Vernon HS redevelopment

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 14, 2026 at 2:45PM

The Commons Mount Vernon under construction on the site of the Original Mount Vernon High School (staff photo by Mary Stachyra Lopez)

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (Oct. 13) gave itself a little more financial breathing room as redevelopment of the Original Mount Vernon High School moves toward expected substantial completion next spring.

Supervisors voted 10-0 to allow county staff to increase from $90 million to $110 million the existing master credit agreement with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association for the project.

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British royal bridges colonial-era divide with Mount Vernon visit for America’s 250th birthday

By Tadi Abedje

Published October 6, 2026 at 3:45PM

Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, visits a recreation of a Revolutionary War encampment at George Washington's Mount Vernon (photo by Tadi Abedje)

England’s Prince Edward, known as the Duke of Edinburgh, made his presence felt last Thursday (Oct. 1) at George Washington’s Mount Vernon while celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

The royal visit to the first U.S. president’s former residence was in partnership with the British embassy to highlight not only America 250, but to raise awareness about the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award — a charity created to assist and encourage young people in achieving their goals.

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Windscreen designs for Route 1 bus rapid transit stations approved

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 30, 2026 at 2:45PM

Windscreen designs for several stations along The One bus rapid transit (via Fairfax County)

County supervisors on Tuesday (Sept. 29) approved designs for windscreen artwork to be placed at the nine stations along “The One,” Fairfax’s future Richmond Highway bus rapid transit corridor.

Each of the designs reflects a theme related to the area surrounding a station. Submissions were sought from artists as part of the project’s “Community Charm” initiative.

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County board approves speedier review of Mount Vernon Country Club upgrades

By Scott McCaffrey

Published September 22, 2026 at 10:00AM

Entrance to Mount Vernon Country Club (via Google Maps)

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors last week fast-tracked consideration of plans by the Mount Vernon Country Club to update facilities on its 128-acre site.

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck suggested the proposal has generated no pushback, allowing for a truncated review process once it clears the county’s planning commission.

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New campaign aims to lift up Richmond Highway businesses ahead of corridor’s transformation

By Tadi Abedje

Published August 5, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated August 7, 2026 at 4:35PM

Richmond Highway (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation will be starting a campaign as part of its Faces of ONE project to help businesses along the Richmond Highway corridor gain traction before and during the corridor’s major transportation work and redevelopment.

It’s an extension of a public art campaign where 10 public sculptures were placed along the Richmond Highway corridor, along with some murals and different things to enhance the identity and placemaking of the area.

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Mount Vernon debuts $20 million redesigned education center as ‘birthday gift to America’

By Mary Stachyra Lopez

Published June 11, 2026 at 11:45AM

A look inside the new exhibition, “George Washington: A Revolutionary Life” (Courtesy Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association)

Just in time for the nation’s 250th birthday, an immersive new exhibit that includes household objects owned by the first president will open inside a fully reimagined education center at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

A ribbon cutting for the $20 million transformation — touted by Mount Vernon officials as a “birthday gift to America” — is slated for today (June 11).

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FCPD: Four arrested for distributing drugs out of Mount Vernon motel

By Angela Woolsey

Published April 27, 2026 at 3:45PM

Fairfax County police vehicle outside Red Carpet Inn in Mount Vernon (via Google Maps)

A motel along Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon has been playing host to a drug distribution ring, Fairfax County police say.

Officers arrested four people at the Red Carpet Inn (8257 Richmond Highway) on April 17 after a three-month investigation found that they were distributing narcotics out of multiple hotel rooms, the Fairfax County Police Department announced today (Monday).

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New beer garden, lambs highlight spring events at renovated Mount Vernon

By Nolan Stout

Published April 22, 2026 at 8:30AM

Sheep with new lambs at George Washington's Mount Vernon (courtesy Mount Vernon Ladies' Association)

From a new beer garden to newborn lambs, George Washington’s Mount Vernon is rolling out events for spring and the country’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The 500-acre estate, which served as Washington’s home before and after his presidency, is gearing up for warmer weather for the first time since reopening the centerpiece mansion in December after a two-year renovation project.