Lives Are on the Line
Upcoming 5K Raises Money for Cancer Patients, Research
BethAnn Telford and Vanessa Spiller are at different points in their cancer journeys. Spiller is in remission from breast cancer, and Telford is still battling brain cancer as hard as she can.
Saving Virginia’s Ecosystem
Today’s youth are part of Virginia’s rising population, so it seems fitting that they investigate how this increased growth impacts the state’s ecosystem. That was the task given to 47 students of Centreville elementary fourth-grade teachers Mary Ann Settlemyre and Kate Charlton. Last summer, both teachers took the month-long VISTA (Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement) program at GMU.
Arlington Home Show And Garden Expo Returns
Arlington County’s Housing Division and the Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization presented the seventh annual Arlington Home Show and Garden Expo on Saturday, March 9, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center.
MCC to Hold Public Hearing on Programs on March 20, 2013
he McLean Community Center’s (MCC) 11-member Governing Board will hold its annual Public Hearing on Programs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. The board is asking residents of Dranesville Small District 1A to come to the meeting and share their thoughts on center programs and services.
Longfellow Model UN Team Wins Secretary General’s Award
The Longfellow Middle Model United Nations (Model UN) team recently won the secretary general’s award for Best Middle School Delegation and three Outstanding Delegation awards at the TechMUN conference held at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST).
Pets for Adoption 2/28/13
To learn more about the organization, the pets shown, volunteer, or make a much-needed, tax-deductible donation contact Partnership for Animal Welfare at www.paw-rescue.org, call 301-572-4729, or write P.A.W., P.O. Box 1074, Greenbelt, MD 20768
Field Notes: The Nose Rules
The other day I watched my canine companion, Zina, put her nose to the breeze and then bury it deep in the grass near the pasture fence. Her excitement reminded me of the days when my German Shepherds were able to roam freely in the fields before the housing development set in. Their nose-down, tail up odyssey fulfilled every scent-driven need in their bodies.
Column: Before Adopting a Pet …
How to determine and find the perfect pet for one’s lifestyle.
Before you answer that online or classified ad for an adorable, floppy-eared puppy or ask to see that frisky kitten in the pet store window there are a few things you should consider before purchasing a pet.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 65 homes sold between $1,402,735-$184,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2013
Springfield Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 79 Springfield homes sold between $800,000-$141,900.
Springfield Home Sales: January, 2013
Reston Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 50 Reston homes sold between $1,000,000-$136,600.
Reston Home Sales: January, 2013
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 23 Potomac homes sold between $4,700,000-$435,000.
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2013
Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 59 homes sold between $1,150,000-$98,500 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: January, 2013
McLean Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 51 homes sold between $5,000,000-$195,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: January, 2013
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 41 homes sold between $965,000-$122,500 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: January, 2013
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