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Realtors Launch ‘Ask Me!’ Campaign
Association points towards positive trends in region’s real estate market.
Realtors say there is room for hope in the northern Virginia real estate. Due to an increase in demand, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors launched its "Ask Me!" campaign to help educate both consumers and agents about the positive trends in the region's real estate market.
Looking for a Hug? Look No Further
Hugging Saint to embrace 5,000 individuals in Alexandria.
Some people are huggers, some are not. Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, also known as Amma, is definitely the former. With over 30 million hugs and counting, she is known as the "hugging saint."
A ‘Green Leader’
Students at Christ Episcopal School in Rockville understand the importance of a green future at school and in the community.
Helping the Needy
On Sunday, June 17, parishioners of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Potomac, stuffed 50 new backpacks with a starter pack of school supplies for Interfaith Works.
Arlington Calendar for June 27, 2012
Upcoming Events.
Rappellers raise $60,000 for Special Olympics.
Rose Pleskow is not one to shy away from a challenge. The 23-year-old athlete competed in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, last summer, earned multiple medals in the 2012 Virginia Special Olympic Summer Games and recently competed in an 800-meter race in the waters around the Cayman Islands. But on June 22, she did something most people wouldn't dare: rappelling down the side of a 15-story building.
Decision Reached on Jamestown Trailers
Option with most votes from community used
Following community feedback, Arlington County Public Schools has decided to move the trailers at Jamestown Elementary to the same side of the building on the far side of the field on 38th Street North .
Powering Down Oil?
Environment America advocates for electric cars this summer.
Near an electric charging station in Arlington recently, Environment America, an environmental advocacy organization, urged citizens to use cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars to help the environment and cut costs for households during a press conference.
Arlington Marine Dies in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears
Column: A GAP In My Thinking
Recently, due to circumstances beyond my control, I was forced to buy a new car (in this instance, “new” means different, not a current model year). Estimated repairs at 137,000 miles that could have escalated into the unknown – and unaffordable – thousands compelled me to fish so I wouldn’t have my bait cut (and I don’t even like to fish).
Brief- Summer Campfires at Nature Centers
Families are invited to the Gulf Branch fire ring or Long Branch Amphitheater for old-fashioned fun — including s'mores.
Northern Virginia’s Role in the War of 1812
200-year perspective.
To most Americans, the War of 1812 is the "forgotten war." Its mention conjures images from a short list: The burning Capitol; Francis Scott Key writing poetry during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, Baltimore; or Dolley Madison fleeing the White House with George Washington's painting under her arm.
Summer Campfires at Nature Centers
Families are invited to the Gulf Branch fire ring or Long Branch Amphitheater for old-fashioned fun — including s'mores.
Big Weekend of Music Set For Lubber Run Amphitheater
Weekend of Music Set for Lubber Run Amphitheater
The Lubber Run Amphitheater presents a full three-night weekend of free live entertainment under the stars of Arlington this week.