Fairfax City Police Lt. Michael Bartholme and Dispatcher Cynthia Tetterton were honored, last Tuesday, March 2, with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Silver Patrick Henry Medal. This award is presented by the local MOWW chapter to members who deserve special recognition and excel in the areas of law enforcement, firefighting, and criminal justice. Continue reading
The Noman M. Cole Jr. plant was among eight Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) facilities awarded by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the APWA in its annual Mid-Atlantic Region awards. Five of the awards were for Project of the Year and three honorable mentions. Continue reading
The Arts of Great Falls Gallery located at 756 Walker Road in Great Falls has seen the coming together of two of Great Falls’ favorites in March for an exciting juried exhibit. “Cars in Art” is a collection of 40 pieces in a variety of mediums from 28 artists across the DVM area. The artwork will be on display until March 29. Continue reading
Artists created original art for the 5th Annual Paint Great Falls: Plein Air Competition. The competition was sponsored by The Arts of Great Falls from Wednesday, September 4 to Sunday, September 8. Artists painted the beautiful scenery outdoors Wednesday through Sunday in popular local locations such as Great Falls Park, Riverbend Park, Colvin Run Mill, The Farmer’s Market as well as private gardens, a historic farm, L’Auberge Chez Francois and more. Continue reading
Oakton High School Class of 2019 Officers, Student Government Officers, and Guest Speaker Sandy Reynolds gather before the start of the Fifty-first Commencement Exercises held at George Mason University EagleBank Arena on June 6
June 6 was a special day for the community of Oakton High School. Students were accompanied by teachers, friends, family, administrators and distinguished guests at the Fifty-first Commencement Exercises of the school. Almost 670 young adults attended the ceremony wearing burgundy caps and gowns at the George Mason University EagleBank Arena. All of them were ready to start their next big adventure. Continue reading
2019 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County has been awarded to students from 22 Fairfax County public schools. The award is designed to acknowledge the efforts of young people who work as peacemakers. Their work as peacemakers includes resolving conflict, to sow the seeds of peace and promote understanding among the diverse people of Fairfax County, in their schools and in the community. Following are the recipients of the award. Continue reading
Alexandria is an ideal place to live in Virginia. The total population of Alexandria is approximately 154,710. Alexandria is located along the western bank of the Potomac River and approximately 7 miles south of downtown Washington D.C. One can have a fortunate of many events in the city which is one of the solid reason to be there and all this pleasure not even costly. This city provides a tremendous variety of restaurants, coffee shops and parks.
Carlyle's lion looks at the Masonic Temple
Alexandria has a great atmosphere and culture. It gives the feel of suburban living with the convenience of a short commute. Alexandria has walking trails for families and dogs, boasts great schools and thriving community businesses. For the youngsters there is also a nightlife scene, many clubs, grocery stores to choose from. Alexandria has almost everything needed to live a happy and healthy life.
Alexandria ranks at 9 if we search for the best city for youngsters and professionals in the VA county. Alexandria has a topmost school named "Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology" is rated best school over there and adding to this there is a long list of great schools which secures the future of children.
The City of Alexandria is a great place to cycle. With over 39 miles of on-street and off-street bike lanes, sparrows, and trails, using a bike to quickly, safely, and enjoyably get around has never been easier
Alexandria is served by all major domestic and international airlines at:
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (5-10 minutes from Old Town)
Washington Dulles International Airport (45 minutes from Old Town)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (45 minutes from Old Town)
Coming to the professionals life Alexandria has approximately 2,000-10,000 employees in department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Alexandria City Public Schools. Alexandria is the 7th largest and highest-income independent city in Virginia.
Sleigh-riding in Alexandria VA
This great place received a number of big awards as mentioned:
"Top 14 Best Places to Live in Virginia" - Smart Travel Tips
American Planning Association's 2016 Excellence in Sustainability Award for the best sustainable urban design plan or project in the country given to the Eisenhower West Small Area Plan. - American Planning Association
Top 10 Best Downtowns - Livability
"2015's Best Cities for Women Entrepreneurs" - Good Call
Digital City of our population in the United States - The Center for Digital Government
"Top 100 Best Places to Live" - livability (2016)
Alexandria's Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Program was recognized by the Water Environment Federation's (WEF) National Municipal Storm water and Green Infrastructure Awards Program as a Gold-level community and winner in the Innovation category.
"Most Festive City in the US this Christmas Season" - 2018
If we talk about the great personalities of Alexandria VA
Business Leader of the Year - Bill Butcher of Port City Brewing Company
Rising Star - Alexandria Living Magazine
Non-Profit/Association - Running Brooke & Together We Bake
Carlyle House is in 22314
Small Business of the Year - AR Workshop
Medium Business of the Year - Business Management Associates
Large Business of the Year - B3 Solutions
Overall Business of the Year - American Physical Therapy Association
Properties in Alexandria
Open Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. Wooded views from new back deck set this home apart. Private views of wooded nature preserve make this a peaceful home. Ample parking with wide driveway and carport fits two cars. Laundry and half bath off carport feed into open kitchen with canned lighting, granite countertops with matching island. Kitchen is open into great room which overlooks new deck and has wood burning fireplace. Upstairs has four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. New carpeting and freshly painted. Some hard wood floors on upper and main levels. Ample closet space and main bedroom has en suite bathroom. Front hall colonial with dining and living rooms. Basement is mostly finished with bonus room, freshly painted and carpeted. Ample storage space with half bath. Basement is a walk out to patio level and hot tub conveys. No HOA fees. Spacious home in desirable Mt. Vernon neighborhood. Close to GW Parkway, Old Town is 10 miles north. Reagan National Airport is 13 miles North. [Mount Vernon Manor - $860,000]
Nestled on a quiet, cherry blossom tree-lined cul-de-sac, this stately stone front colonial is beyond compare. Built in 2009 with over $130,000 in recent upgrades made by the current owner, your new home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms on 4 floors and is perfect for entertaining and comfortable daily living. As you enter the home, you’ll be awed by the 10 ft ceilings, wainscoting, 12 inch crown molding and 5 inch hardwood floors throughout. On the main level, the formal living and dining rooms feature large bay windows with plantation shutters that lead to the open floor plan kitchen, breakfast area and family room. The gourmet kitchen delights with a large center island, bar seating, beautiful solid wood cabinets and quartz counter tops and quartz backsplash. The breakfast area steps out onto the impressive outdoor living space with a natural gas grill hookup, sitting and eating areas, and newly built 600 sq ft deck specially braced for a hot tub and looking out onto the mature trees and foliage of Fort Williams Park and Strawberry Run. You’ll feel like you’re in the middle of the forest, while being 14 minutes from DC and 9 minutes from Old Town Alexandria.
As you walk back into the light-filled family room you will be greeted by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace surrounded by built in bookcases. Up on the 2nd floor, the high ceilings and crown molding carry into the expansive primary bedroom featuring a large picture window, a fireplace and separate sitting area, dual walk-in closets, and a spacious primary bathroom with a jacuzzi soaking tub and a large walk-in shower. The 2nd floor also features built-in-bookcases lining the hallways, 3 more bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as the bedroom-level laundry room with an LG smart washer and dryer.
On the 3rd floor, you’ll find an additional bedroom with a large walk-in closet which is plumbed for an optional 5th full bath - a perfect guest suite or office. The walk-out lower-level features a 3rd fireplace, a wine closet, an expansive wet bar with a wine fridge and an ice maker, and a large recreation room. You’ll also find an additional full bathroom and a 6th bedroom with large closets that’s perfect for a home gym. Walking distance to St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes schools. Minutes to 395 and 495 make this a commuter’s dream. 4 miles to the new Inova Hospital Center at Landmark.
The home has been meticulously maintained with professional landscaping and $130,000 of upgrades made by current owners: Quartz counter top and backsplash (2024), light fixtures throughout (2024), freshly painted (2024) stair runners (2023), LG smart washer dryer (2023) sump pump and sewage ejector with battery backups (2023), Upstairs HVAC (2023), roof cap (2022), outdoor fire pit (2022), attic fan (2022) custom
FastTrack garage storage system in the 2-car garage (2021) hardwood flooring in bedrooms and staircases (2021), 600 sq ft Trex deck with area with extra support for a hot tub, natural gas hookup for grill, rail lighting, and latch/lockable gate at top of stairs. [Coopers Grove - $1,687,000]
The Noman M. Cole Jr. plant was among eight Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) facilities awarded by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the APWA in its annual Mid-Atlantic Region awards. Five of the awards were for Project of the Year and three honorable mentions. 
Alexandria is an ideal place to live in Virginia. The total population of Alexandria is approximately 154,710. Alexandria is located along the western bank of the Potomac River and approximately 7 miles south of downtown Washington D.C. One can have a fortunate of many events in the city which is one of the solid reason to be there and all this pleasure not even costly. This city provides a tremendous variety of restaurants, coffee shops and parks.
