It is with great pride that I introduce you to another outstanding Mount Vernon resident - Eryn Yarrell! Newly-minted Hayfield Secondary School graduate Eryn isn’t afraid of doing things her way!

Eryn, who moved seven times before fifth grade as part of a military family, graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with her associate’s degree last month, 19 days before she crossed the stage to receive her high school diploma.

“My parents always back my crazy ideas, but I had to come up with a plan for this,” Eryn said, adding she first learned about the ability to pursue dual degrees from a cousin who did so in North Carolina. “When there was pushback that no one had done this before, or it had been awhile since anyone had done it at least, we went with the mentality of well then, `I will be the first.’”

Eryn says her experience of attending community college and high school at the same time didn’t take anything away from having a traditional teenage experience. She attended prom, was a Girl Scout since kindergarten, played on the Hayfield softball team, was a founding member of Hayfield’s student equity council and editor-in-chief for two years of the Hayfield yearbook. Read more about Eryn...

Congratulations to Eryn and all our Mount Vernon 2022 high school, vocational and college grads! You can read about:

Join us for the Workhouse Campus Groundbreaking on Friday, June 24 at 11:30 a.m. and the Lorton Fire Station Grand Opening on Saturday, June 25 at 10 a.m.

COVID-19 is not over in our community as positive cases continue and our littlest children are just starting to get vaccinated. More about vaccines for children under 5 here...

But given the long duration of COVID-19, the Board of Supervisors requested a review of the County’s response and services from January 2020 through December 2021. This review is taking place in two phases, with the first phase already complete.

To help with the second phase of the review, two surveys are now available for you to help assess the County’s response across the entire government (not just health) and for specific business-related interactions.

Opportunity Neighborhood Mount Vernon (ONMV) & Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington Invites you to participate in this bilingual workshop on Saturday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We know the naturalization process can be daunting. That's why we want to help you navigate the system, understand the benefits of becoming a U.S. citizen and access the resources to help you complete your application. Food and child care available! Learn more...

Want to learn what it's like to be a female leader in the Fairfax County Police Department? Apply to our Future Women Leaders in Law Enforcement summer program! This free week-long program offers an opportunity for high school students to learn about our patrol, crime scene, K9 and helicopter divisions, and learn about what it takes to be FCPD. Applications are due by July 6. Learn more...

Take charge of your financial future. Retirement planning doesn’t have to be daunting. Learn tips for determining if you are on track and learn practical strategies to help you achieve retirement peace of mind. It’s never too late to take charge of your financial future.

For awareness, there will be a 15-minute fireworks displays that will take place as part of the public evening event, Independence Fireworks, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon on Friday, June 24 and on Saturday, June 26 between 9:20pm and 9:40pm.

In addition, there will be a brief 5-minute daytime fireworks display as part of our annual An American Celebration public event on Monday, July 4 between 1:00pm and 1:30pm. The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association thanks you for your tolerance and apologizes for any disruption. Visit George Washington's Mount Vernon and get your Potomac Banks Saving Pass today to explore the many South Fairfax partner sites!

According to the National Safety Council, research has shown since 2020, 113,500 people died from preventable injury-related home deaths. This number continues to increase every year. In this panel conversation, we will explore home safety educational tips and resources to help prevent injury and accidental deaths in the home. Learn more...

The Fireworks will illuminate the surrounding landscape in an expertly choreographed display of dazzling pyrotechnic light and thunder. Launched from our historic, 55-acre campus, the region’s largest pre-Independence Day Fireworks show celebrates the history of this amazing nation and honors the courage and sacrifice that have made America a beacon of hope and freedom around the world. The event will dazzle all visitors with an incredible display of vibrant colors, bright lights, and ground-shaking explosions and offer amazing and fun entertainment for all ages! With a special OnStage performance, "A Night of Wonder" featuring Mark G. Meadows under the tent in the Rizer Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Learn more...

The Department of the Interior is holding 12 listening sessions and invites public comment on ways to strengthen public trust and confidence in the Department’s law enforcement programs, ensure appropriate policy and oversight is implemented, and assure supportive resources are available for officer mental health, wellness, and safety. Feedback from the public will inform the work of the Department’s Law Enforcement Task Force and help usher the nation into the next phase of community-focused law enforcement. Learn more...

Do you know an entrepreneur interested in providing food and beverage services for the Fort Belvoir Community Center? The RFI is out and applications are being accepted until July 1. Learn more...