Letter: Senator Who Gets It
As a small-business owner, I appreciate Mark Warner's work to foster the right environment to attract and retain new businesses.
Summer Health and Safety Hazards
Keeping danger at bay during warm weather months.
Summer comes but once a year. From picnics and days at the pool to backyard barbeques and day-long hikes, many people spend the season outdoors.
Look Out Below
I think I know what a rampaging bull feels like; and I don’t mean one on Wall Street, either. I mean one in the figurative sense: when one has a need, an overwhelming, unstoppable-type urge, to scratch that itch, to gratify that which has been delayed. What am I talking about? (You sound like my wife, Dina.) I am talking about food. More specifically, I am talking about a side effect I’ve been experiencing of late from the chemotherapy drug Alimta, with which I’ve been infused every three weeks since late September, 2013 (successfully I may add, given the shrinkage noted in my most recent CT Scan).
UCM-Battelle Awards Scholarships to Local Graduates
United Community Ministries-Battelle Scholars for 2014 are funded by a grant from Battelle. The competitive college scholarships are designed to encourage low-income graduating high school seniors at Mount Vernon High and West Potomac High Schools to pursue college studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
'Service Above Self'
Rotary Club contributes $90,000 to local nonprofits.
The Rotary Club of Alexandria, in partnership with the Alexandria Day Nursery and Children's Home, continued its decades-long tradition of awarding grants to local nonprofit organizations with the presentation of more than $90,000 to 32 organizations at the annual Contributions Day luncheon June 17 at Belle Haven Country Club.
Focusing on Financial Planning
Estate planning is a strategic process that pairs your ability to take care of your loved ones’ futures while at the same time taking care of yourself.
Just Another Day in Jail
Once again, the William G. Truesdale Detention Center in Alexandria provides the best housing and security for another alleged international terrorist.
New Deputy Chiefs at Police Department
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook has recently promoted Tammy Hooper and Dianne Gittins from the rank of Captain to Deputy Chief of Police, effective immediately.
City Seeks Public Comment on Renaming of Park
The City of Alexandria is seeking public comment on a proposal to rename 1 & 7 East Del Ray Avenue Pocket Park, located at the intersection of E. Del Ray and Commonwealth Avenues, the Judy Lowe Pocket Park.
Changing Climate In Richmond
THE GOVERNOR announced the new commission Tuesday in Virginia Beach on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, where the governor signed Executive Order 19, convening the Governor’s Climate Change and Resiliency Update Commission.
Flourishing After 55
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for July 14-19.
Arlington Police Report
The following incidents were reported by the Arlington Police Department.
Grateful to Children's National
After raising $712,000 last year, Children’s National Health System has set a goal of raising $1 million through the 2nd annual Race for Every Child in September.
Turning Tables
Vinyl records are back in style, especially with young listeners.
In an age when music is always digitally accessible via apps like Spotify and iHeart Radio, consumers in their 30s, 20s and even teens are opting to purchase vinyl copies of their favorite albums.
Board Approves Woodstock Park Improvements
The Arlington County Board approved a $644,127 contract on June 17 to reposition and reconstruct the tot and youth playgrounds, and to rebuild the basketball court at Woodstock Park.
Blitzkrieg Special Election for Arlington House Seat
Democrats to choose House of Delegates candidate this weekend.
Democrats are preparing for a lightning-fast special election this weekend, a caucus that will choose the party's candidate for the House of Delegates seat vacated by longtime Del. Bob Brink (D-46).
Local Real Estate: Top Sales in May, 2014
Local Real Estate: Top Sales in May, 2014
Local Real Estate: May, 2014 Top Sales in Vienna, Oakton, Reston and Oak Hill
Local Real Estate: May, 2014 Top Sales in Vienna, Oakton, Reston and Oak Hill
Local Real Estate: May, 2014 Top Sales in Great Falls and McLean
In May 2014, 20 Great Falls homes sold between $2,900,000-$517,800, and 92 homes sold between $4,000,000-$156,111 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
Local Real Estate: May, 2014 Top Sales in Great Falls and McLean
Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in May 2014
In May 2014, 138 homes sold between $1,725,000-$109,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in May 2014