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Obit: Elsie Taylor Jordan Dies at 87

Family, friends mourn community activist and leader.

Elsie Taylor Jordan (Ms. Elsie) died peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by her family at the Birmingham Green long-term care facility in Manassas on Feb. 7, 2014.

March for Meals: Bringing Attention To Senior Hunger

Mayor Bill Euille, City Council members Del Pepper and John Chapman and a team of Senior Services of Alexandria volunteers delivered meals to homebound seniors as part of the Meals on Wheels Association of America’s “March for Meals” Campaign.

Charles ‘Tony’ Gee Joins LLA Board

When Charles "Tony" Gee’s appointment to the Living Legends of Alexandria board of directors was announced, LLA President Pam St. Clair told the board, “When Tony was called to say he had been selected as a 2014 Living Legend he said ‘Thank you’ in his first breath and ‘How can I help?’ in the second.”


Spring Fun: The Ninja Gym

Looking for something a step up from the traditional gym? Urban Evolution in Alexandria offers parkour classes for ages 6 and up.

Creating a Bridge to Employment

ServiceSource assists people with a range of disabilities.

He attributes his turnaround to ServiceSource, a non-profit organization that provides a range of support and opportunities for people with a broad spectrum of disabilities, including a program for wounded veterans.

Spring Days Bring Outdoor Fun

Taking advantage of a sunny Saturday.

Spring is upon us, and when we get a warm day like Saturday — children and adults alike just can’t wait to get outside to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air and springtime temperatures.


State of the Art

Organizations make 2014 a year to celebrate.

Now known as The Old Town Theatre, the historic venue on King Street leads a list of more than 16 arts organizations celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2014.

Celebrating Inclusion

Board of Supervisors Names March Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Month.

The Board of Supervisors has designated March "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Inclusion Month" in Fairfax County. Both those with disabilities and those without have their lives enriched when people with disabilities are fully included in the community. This special month seeks to help those with disabilities find ways to be involved in the community, and bring awareness to others of these engaged neighbors.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 53 homes sold between $1,700,000-$193,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: February, 2014


Springfield Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 109 Springfield homes sold between $725,000-$145,000.

Springfield Home Sales: February, 2014

Reston Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 57 Reston homes sold between $970,000-$157,000.

Reston Home Sales: February, 2014

Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 99 homes sold between $1,435,000-$117,800 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: February, 2014


McLean Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 69 homes sold between $3,100,000-$140,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: February, 2014

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 46 homes sold between $1,425,000-$182,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: February, 2014

Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 7 Great Falls homes sold between $2,470,000-$514,900.

Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2014


Fairfax Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 48 Fairfax homes sold between $1,700,000-$28,500.

Fairfax Home Sales: February, 2014

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 47 Centreville homes sold between $1,235,140-$175,000.

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2014

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 13 homes sold between $768,000-$48,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2014


Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 46 homes sold between $1,237,522-$137,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: February, 2014

Burke Home Sales: February, 2014

In February 2014, 34 Burke homes sold between $675,000-$222,500.

Burke Home Sales: February, 2014