Talking with Birds
One Arlington family discusses the joys of adopting several birds and a rabbit.
Thirteen-year-old Julia Adde delights in having her pet parrot, Boo Boo sit with her while she does her homework. Boo Boo, an eclectus parrot, was the fourth and most recent bird to join the Adde household.
Alexandria Budget Winners and Losers
Acting city manager presents budget proposal to City Council
When Acting City Manager Mark Jinks presented Alexandria City Council with the $647.9 million proposed budget, the generally positive reception was tempered with the knowledge that many departments would not be receiving the funding they had requested.
Tips on Growing Plants from Seed
Advice from Master Gardener Gary Cahn.
The Hoe ‘n Hope Garden Club welcomed Montgomery Country Master Gardener Gary Cahn into member Sarah Funt’s home on Tuesday, Feb. 3 to share his expertise on how to start vegetable and annual seeds indoors.
Arlington Public Schools Plan for Cuts
Facing a budget gap, Arlington superintendent plans series of tiered reductions.
With a funding gap of $13.6 million, Arlington Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s proposed budget comes with a few extra potential cuts.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter Gets Creative to Save Lives
Since 2013, Fairfax County has been the largest jurisdiction in the United States with a placement rate of animals above 90 percent. Last year alone, nearly 2,500 animals were adopted, which is nearly double the adoptions just two years earlier.
Finding Forever Families for Felines
Nonprofit helps Animal Shelters with overflow.
Jacquie Barker saw the problem with the normal animal rescue cycle. Ideally, animal rescue starts with the rescue, followed by a period of sheltering, and finally, adoption. But often rescue organizations’ efforts get stuck during the sheltering or fostering phase.
Arlington County Manager Avoids Tax Rate Increase
Homeowners to face rise in property taxes through higher assessments.
Beneath the surface of the County Budget there are several notable changes that could have a sizable impact on the lives of many Arlingtonians.
Collaboration Over Competition for Alexandria Nonprofits
Alexandria non-profit organizations unite for city budgeting.
As Alexandria’s nonprofits prepare for the March 3 release of the County Manager’s proposed budget, things are going a little differently this year.
Bark and Call
Mobile Pet Grooming Comes to You
Marzi Sharifi started HoPPooH in Fairfax, a mobile pet grooming service, in 2013. With her two vans and groomer, Sara, HoPPooH—which means little dog or dog in Persian—will come to the pet owner’s door to groom and style man’s best friend…or his cat.
Shelter Gets Creative To Save Lives
Volunteers, social media assist in pet adoptions.
Since 2013, Fairfax County has been the largest jurisdiction in the United States with a placement rate of animals above 90 percent. Last year alone, nearly 2,500 animals were adopted, which is nearly double the adoptions just two years earlier.
Sharing
Many dog and cat adoption opportunities in Mount Vernon.
Thinking of acquiring a pet dog or cat for yourself or the family? If so, then consider the dog and cat rescue organizations in the area who offer for adoption a multitude of healthy animals of different breeds, types, ages, and sizes.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2015
In January, 2015, 61 homes sold between $2,391,677-$199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2015
Springfield Home Sales: January, 2015
In January, 2015, 76 Springfield homes sold between $785,000-$157,000.
Springfield Home Sales: January, 2015
Reston Home Sales: January, 2015
In January, 2015, 50 Reston homes sold between $1,700,000-$120,000.
Reston Home Sales: January, 2015
McLean Home Sales: January, 2015
In January, 2015, 52 homes sold between $2,575,000-$210,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: January, 2015
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