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Proposed state funding in both the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate budgets could bring the Save River Farm campaign closer to the purchase and preservation of the historic River Farm, a 27-acre property once owned by George Washington. On Feb. 10, Alexandria State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D) and Mount Vernon Del. Paul Krizek (D) announced that proposed funding for the preservation project had advanced in both the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee budgets. The House Appropriations Committee requested $2 million in direct funding for the preservation of River Farm, while in the Senate budget, $5 million in combined land conservation funds would go toward the preservation of both Chickahominy tribal land and River Farm. At least $2 million of the $5 million will go toward River Farm, though discussions are ongoing and legislators have to determine whether to take the funding route proposed by either the House or Senate, Ebb ....
Fairfax County neighbors fighting to keep George Washington property public Sale could privatize Washington mansion Residents in a Fairfax County neighborhood are concerned that a looming sale might cost them access to River Farm. FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Neighbors are growing uneasy as a deadline approaches to sell historic Fairfax County property owned by George Washington. The stately River Farm, which sits on the banks of the Potomac River, has welcomed the public for more than 50 years. But now, people in the neighborhood are concerned that the 27 acres of riverfront property it sits on might be closed to the public permanently depending on who buys it. ....
Just like every year, COVID-19 or not, the season of thanksgiving is followed by the season of giving. While there will be an even greater tendency to order holiday gifts on-line, it is especially important this year that we support our local and small businesses. Harder hit than most may be the businesses located at the Belle View Shopping Center. Truly small, local owned businesses, these owners survived rebuilding from the 2019 fire and continue to persevere through decreased foot traffic due to the pandemic. Whether you are up for a stroll through the shops or ordering a gift card from one of the restaurants, this holiday your purchases will truly help our neighborhood businesses to keep the heart of our community beating. ....