Column: Summertime at the General Assembly
Legislators in the earliest days of the Republic were mostly of the planter class; women, blacks and non-landowners could not vote or hold office. The best time to get away from the plantation and the crops was in the wintertime. That probably started the custom that continues to today whereby the General Assembly holds its regular session in the winter beginning on the first Wednesday after the first Monday in January.
Chantilly Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 28 homes sold between $746,000-$62,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: June, 2014
Mount Vernon Nights
The Annandale Brass took the stage at Grist Mill Park to perform “A Slice of Americana” on Friday evening, July 11.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: June, 2014
In May 2014, 100 homes sold between $1,295,000-$178,900 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: June, 2014
Centreville Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 119 Centreville homes sold between $2,650,000-$137,500.
Centreville Home Sales: June, 2014
Burke Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 68 Burke homes sold between $882,500-$128,000.
Burke Home Sales: June, 2014
FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarship Winners
Clare Spitnale and Darien Pickett were named the winners of the 2014 Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarships, according to The Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The two were selected from a pool of applicants, all of whom were asked to describe in 750-1,200 words the life lessons they learned through their participation in Fort Hunt youth athletics.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 99 homes sold between $1,225,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: June, 2014
Pierson-El Ready To Compete Against the Best
Versatile football star to play slot receiver, return kicks at University of Nebraska.
During his four years as a member of the West Potomac varsity football team, DeMornay Pierson-El helped the Wolverines capture a share of the 2011 Patriot District championship as a sophomore receiver, led the team to a playoff berth as a junior running back in 2012, and kept West Potomac competitive as a senior quarterback in 2013. He also played defensive back and returned kicks along the way. As a senior, he earned second-team all-state honors as a defensive utility player.
Reston Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 108 Reston homes sold between $1,251,000-$160,000.
Reston Home Sales: June, 2014
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 132 homes sold between $1,875,000-$234,250 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2014
Police Seeks Suspects in ATM Scams
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in recognizing suspects linked to a series of compromised automatic teller machines (ATMs). Skimming devices were detected on at least four different ATMs across Fairfax County in recent weeks.
Life Lessons on the Water
Amy Zang directs sailing camp.
It was 9:45 a.m. in early July, and Amy Zang, who lives in Del Ray, was checking in the 141 campers sitting on the lawn waiting for their week of sailing instruction at the Washington Sailing Marina.
McLean Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 110 homes sold between $6,500,000-$139,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: June, 2014
Rain Can’t Keep These Penguins from the Water
Burke Centre Penguins Swim Team compete after storm.
Storms almost canceled the Burke Centre Penguins’ developmental meet that was scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. Jim Eckloff, president of the Burke Centre Swim Club, hoped that the Penguins would be able to swim tonight since there may not be another time to make up the scheduled event.
Commentary: Celebrating Huntley Meadows Wetland Restoration
On May 10, more than 60 people gathered on the boardwalk at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria to celebrate the recently completed wetland restoration project.
Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 19 Great Falls homes sold between $2,673,000-$579,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2014
Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 152 homes sold between $2,050,000-$107,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2014
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Arlington Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 286 Arlington homes sold between $2,518,420-$125,000.
Arlington Home Sales: June, 2014