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Week In Reston
Week In Reston
This Week in Potomac 11-10-04
This Week in Potomac 11-10-04
Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly
Citizens suggest priorities
Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly
Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly
Citizens suggest priorities.
Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly
Week in Reston
Week in Reston
When a Bill Becomes a Law
On July 1, sales taxes go up for Fairfax County residents.
“We needed to at least make it clear that you risk a reckless driving offense if you text and drive.” —Del. David Bulova (D-37)
Fairfax County Wants You
County launches "Transportation Dialogues" to get feedback on public’s priorities.
Not since 1987 — when today’s 40-something motorists were newly-minted drivers — has Fairfax County seen any new revenue stream for its traffic-choked roadways or relief for the region’s chronic gridlock.
Crafts, Plays, Dance: Events for Fall
Below is a partial listing of autumn events happening in the area:
Mike Oliver: A Volunteer for All Seasons
Santa is in his blood, which he’s donated over 35 gallons.
One does not often get to sit down in a chair next to Santa Claus; the usual seat is in his lap. But Mike Oliver, who is Santa’s number one helper in Alexandria, took time during a respite after the busy Christmas rush to be interviewed about the numerous activities that led to his selection as an Alexandria Living Legend.
Oakton Home Renovation Wins 'Contractor of the Year'
Clever space plan and rustic interior capture kudos for Sun Design Remodeling.
Converting a previously finished lower-level into a suite custom-configured to satisfy the sometimes contrasting wishes of a five-member Oakton family recently won Sun Design Remodeling of Burke a “Contractor of the Year” Grand Award for “Best Residential Basement Interior.”
Classified Advertising Feb. 20, 2013
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Profile: Jean Janssen, Force Behind Area’s Smart Markets
Food shoppers should take their collective hats off to Jean Janssen. She is the motivating spirit behind the area’s Smart Markets, a collection of farmers’ markets that showcase locally grown and raised produce and meats, plus a few temptations, such as hand-made sausages, popcorn, and baked goods (as in divine French pastries).
Mentor Program Expands Into Arlington
A Space of Her Own seeks volunteers.
SOHO is a locally-born mentoring program that pairs adult mentor with fifth graders from lower income households who have a passion for art.
Connecting Outside to In
“When we started this company twenty seven years ago, our core specialty was opening up views and creating visual continuum,” explains Craig Durosko, chairman and founder of Sun Design Remodeling. “That said, creating a more functional relationship between the house and its setting has always been the larger proposition we explore with homeowners.” “Simply put, Northern Virginians like their green backyards and temperate climate, so finding ways to connect the house with what's just outside your door is a strong local incentive-- especially as spring unfolds into summer.”
Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean.
Vienna Police Highlights Jan. 13 – Jan. 18, 2017
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Jan. 13 – Jan. 18, 2017.
Cancer Survivor Leads Relay for Life of Beltway
WPHS and JMU grad Heidi Smith discusses changes in her life’s paths.
Cancer Survivor Leads Relay for Life of Beltway
Arlington: An Oasis for Uninsured Working People
Annual gala is main source of funding for non-profit Arlington Free Clinic.
The last person you expect to see at the Arlington Free Clinic is your own family doctor. But he’s there, volunteering his time to work with Arlington’s uninsured. It is one of the main tenets of the Arlington Free Clinic (AFC): This isn’t just health care for the people who can’t afford doctors, or free health care that is “good enough” — It’s premium medical care. The doctor knows you by name, or knew you when you had your first child and is now coaching you through breast cancer.