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Mount Vernon Week in Review: July 11-17, 2011

A look at some of this week's top stories on Mount Vernon Patch.

Senator Toddy Puller (D-36) hosted a on Saturday. The campaign headquarters will be used by Puller, Del. Scott Surovell, Gerry Hyland, and Dan Storck. 

Also in 36th District race news: .

Moving on to the 42nd House District: on Wednesday night. 

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, a new weekly feature about working in Mount Vernon. Her business, Preschool Palettes, preserves kids' artwork in book form. 

Fairfax County School Board student rep and MVHS student at MVHS. On that note, 50 . Congratulations to all!

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Patch's exclusive behind the scenes look at the new Fort Belvoir Hospital continued with a look at and . The hospital opens in August. 

Are your bored with Chili's and Chipotle? Shake up your taste buds this weekend, sans traffic. on Richmond Highway and tried some authentic Mexican cuisine. 


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