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News
Richmond Highway Pep Boys to Expand in November
The Pep Boys service center on Richmond Highway will be expanding. According to a customer service representative at the Hybla Valley Pep Boys store, the service center will be expan...
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Business
Mount Vernon Jewelers Sets Up Shop on Route 1
Mount Vernon Jewelers has settled into a new location in the heart of Mount Vernon. The jewelry store moved to Mount Vernon from its North Kings Highway location in June, owner K.J. ...
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Business
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber to Host Prime Time Biz Expo
Local business owners will get a chance to meet with each other and sample fare from local restaurants at the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Prime Time business expo Tuesday night.&...
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Government
I-495 Express Lanes Nearing Completion
The I-495 Express Lanes are in the final phase of construction and should be operational by late fall 2012, officials said during a news briefing Wednesday morning. The lanes, which ...
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Government
Last Chance: County Transportation Survey Closes Thursday
Fairfax County residents will have a few extra days to let know officials know how they think a $3 billion transportation shortfall should be fixed. The county’s online survey deadli...
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Business
Local Business Q&A: A Family Affair
This Q&A feature helps readers learn more about people living and working in the Mount Vernon business community. This week’s Q&A profiles longtime Alexandria resident Seth K...
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Police & Fire
Robber Strikes Out at Subway, Robs Boost Mobile
After a failed attempt Tuesday at holding up a North Kings Highway Subway sandwich shop, a man decided to try his luck at robbing a nearby Boost Mobile store. Around 5:54 p.m. Tuesda...
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Business
Women in Business Group to Host Kick-Off Event
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commers Women in Business group will host its kick off event Thursday at the Mount Vernon Athletic Club. The group recently formed to fill the need fo...