Fort Hunt Recap: Gas Station Celebrates 50 Years

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Rev. Dennis Perry appeared on “The Daily Show” Thursday night to explain his decision to allow members of a nearby mosque to hold Friday prayers at his church, Aldersgate United Methodist church.

Mount Vernon parents questioned schools Superintendent Jack Dale on topics ranging from rising class sizes to fewer honors classes to the equity of teacher attention towards all students at a town hall meeting Wednesday night at Walt Whitman Middle School.

In honor of the station’s 50th anniversary, the General Assembly passed legislation last month commending Hollin Hall Automotive for its dedication to the community. It was sponsored by Delegate Scott Surovell and Senator Toddy Puller.

Virginia lawmakers on Monday called the death of Osama Bin Laden a positive step in United States effort to weaken al qaida forces, but warned that the fight against terrorism is not over.

Superintendent Jack Dale recommended several budget adjustments to the school board, including the implementation of full-day kindergarten in the 36 county elementary schools currently without it; a 1 percent scale adjustment for all employees and step increases for eligible employees; and according to school board documents.