Blessing of the Animals
During the Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, Oct. 5, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Bradley Boulevard, Derek Solberg, vicar, at the church, blesses Wink on the right and Sena on the left.
A Taste of Outdoors
The feline residents of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter will soon be glimpsing blue sky and breathing some fresh air. A “catio” under construction on the shelter grounds will be the animals’ new playground — a fenced outdoor area with a specially curved top that will prevent escape.
Think Longscapes, Not Landscapes
Trees: What’s not to love? They provide amazing beauty, shade, and moisture to cool our homes and photosynthesis to provide food for wildlife and people. They filter our drinking water and air; trap nutrient-laden sediment run-off before it reaches the Potomac and the Bay; stabilize stream beds; sequester pollutants; increase biodiversity and property values; and, remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from the air.
Voting Early
Virtually every voter in Virginia is eligible to vote absentee, which includes voting in-person absentee at a variety of locations between Sept. 19 and Nov. 1.
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Oct. 13-18.
18th Century Market Returns to Mount Vernon
White tents dotted the landscape of the west field at the Mount Vernon Estate last weekend for the annual 18th century market.
The Glass Half Full
Tom* is just that kind of person — the odds may seem stacked against him but he still sees the good and positive in the world around him. As a retired Navy electrical engineer, Tom hails from a family of service members. His oldest brother is in the Air Force, the next is another Navy veteran, his younger brother is a Marine veteran, and his father was an Army photographer in the Korean War.
73rd Annual TWIG Historic Homes Tour
Six historic Alexandria homes are featured on the 73rd annual TWIG Home Tour on Saturday, Sept. 27. The tour includes a recently restored home on the National Register of Historic Places that was home of George Lewis Seaton.
New Law Protects Pets in Abusive Households
AWLA’s Safekeeping program provides temporary shelter.
Due to a new law, as of July 1, a judge can make decisions regarding a pet’s care and custody when they have been in abusive households.
Housing Market Differs by Price Category
Overall, buyers looking for move-in properties.
Houses in D.C., Chevy Chase and Bethesda are snapped up days after they come on the market. However, many Potomac homes — particularly those selling for more than a million dollars — are remaining on the market for months without so much as an offer — or maybe even a buyer gracing their doors.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 116 homes sold between $2,198,430-$219,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: August, 2014
Springfield Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 168 Springfield homes sold between $1,100,000-$179,000.
Springfield Home Sales: August, 2014
Reston Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 96 Reston homes sold between $1,325,000-$180,000.
Reston Home Sales: August, 2014
McLean Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 88 homes sold between $4,200,000-$130,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: August, 2014
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: August, 2014
In August 2014, 99 homes sold between $1,080,000-$167,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: August, 2014
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