Chamber CEO Retires
Search to replace John Long begins.
The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce released a statement June 1 announcing the retirement of President and CEO John Long. Long has been with the Alexandria chamber since March of 2012 and he retires after 25 years as an executive with chambers of commerce around the country.
Centreville/Chantilly Roundups for Week of June 3rd
Man Arrested for Burglary
Centreville/Chantilly: ‘Long Time Coming, But Worth the Wait’
Celebrating Stringfellow Road’s reconstruction.
As a major conduit between Chantilly and Centreville, Stringfellow Road is heavily used by area residents. It’s also the gateway to four elementary schools, a middle school and a high school, a regional library, two parks, several athletic fields, churches, shopping centers and highly populated neighborhoods.
Letter to the Editor
Positive Movement
To the Editor: Thanks for the great article on Reevesland [“Arlington History for Sale,” May 27]. I lived in nearby Bluemont for nearly 25 years and am very pleased to see this useful old relic of yesteryear get its due consideration.
Potomac: Midyear Financial Checkup
Local financial experts offer advice for assessing financial health.
For those who set financial goals in January, perhaps as part of a New Year’s resolution, the beginning of summer provides an ideal opportunity to re-access those targets, say financial experts.
Just Stopping By in Herndon
Marking business appreciation month in Herndon.
More than 1,300 businesses have made Herndon their home.
Potomac: New Townhouses Coming on Seven Locks Road
Winchester Homes will soon be constructing 23 townhouses on 5.24 acres along Seven Locks Road across from the Heights School in Potomac.
Arlington: Parking Extension Deferred
Concerns over unknowns stall extension of parking meter hours.
Starting in September, Arlingtonians hoping for on-street parking should begin saving those extra quarters. In a unanimous vote at its May 16 meeting, the County Board approved a 25 cent-per-hour increase in metered parking rates. However, the board deferred a vote on the more controversial extension of operating hours until it receives a more detailed analysis of the extension’s effects.
Emergency Repairs for Bridge
Prior to morning rush hour on Friday, May 29, the National Park Service, at the recommendation of Federal Highway Administration, closed both curbside lanes and 4 feet of the adjoining sidewalks across the drawbridge span of Arlington Memorial Bridge and posted a 10-ton load limit across the entire length of the bridge.
News Briefs
Meeting on Transforming I-66
The Virginia Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will host a public information meeting on June 17, 6:30-8:30 pm at Central Library, 1015 N Quincy St.,
VDOT Adds New Alternative to I-66 Expansion
Residents call for rail solution at Vienna meeting.
Representatives from the Virginia Department of Transportation presented Alternative 2C, in addition to Alternatives 2A and 2B, at Oakton High School in Vienna on Thursday, May 28.
NAMI-Arlington Honors Four
State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington) leads the list of four Arlingtonians selected to receive NAMI-Arlington 2015 Recognition Awards for their efforts to improve services to those living with mental illness.
Yorktown Girls’ Soccer Loses in Region Quarterfinals
Sports Brief
Yorktown Girls’ Soccer Loses in Region Quarterfinals
Sierra Club Awards Lopez
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49) has earned a 100 percent rating from the Virginia Chapter of the Sierra for his voting record during the 2015 General Assembly Session.
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