prince william county va: When You Have 400 Birds To Choose From Which One Do You Pick? - 05/06/12 02:22 PM
The Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge offers visitors an incredible choice of birds to watch. On the weekends you will find dozens of avid bird watchers out checking for everything from Eagles, Osprey, Blue Herons, Barn Swallows, Red Wing Blackbirds and so much more.
These are just a few of the feathered friend you will find on a quick walk-around the Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge. For residents of the Woodbridge area it's a great place to get away for a few minutes and you never what might show up in your camera's view finder.
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prince william county va: Speechless Sunday-Big Wheels Keep On Churning - 03/11/12 12:22 PM
The gears and wheels inside Chapman/Beverly Mill in Prince William County Virginia kept this historical mill working starting in 1724. The mills was an important part of the growth of the Shenandoah Valley. Farmers from the valley brought their wheat and corn to be ground at the mill and then it was transported to Alexandria VA where it could be sold and shipped to Europe.The mill was the site of a strategic the Battle of Thoroughfare Gap and the mill was burned in 1862. It was purchased and restored by the Beverly family in 1876. Vandals burned the mill in … (20 comments)
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prince william county va: Following The Road Less Traveled For The Thanksgiving Holiday - 11/20/11 08:42 AM
It's the time of year when we take to the road to join family and friends for Thanksgiving. Whether you are taking a busy highway or driving on quiet country road remember that everyday is special and hold life dear. Photo taken at Prince Willam Forest Park in Dumfries VA- a 15,000 acre park maintained by the US Park Service
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prince william county va: A New Show For Art Linkletter-Agents Say the Darndest Things - 05/18/11 07:39 PM
Most of us who are over the age of consent remember one of the shows that Art Linkletter hosted called “Kids say the Darndest Things.” Though he passed away last year I think we should start a new show in his honor called “Agents Say the Darndest Things.” Today during a meeting with a local lender to talk about the latest financing options the discussion about the popularity of FHA loans came up. Most of us were quite familiar with FHA loans and had clients currently under contract with an FHA loan as their financing. In fact in Prince William County … (18 comments)
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prince william county va: More Proposed Changes For North Woodbridge-Rippon Station Expansion - 03/18/11 12:12 PM
As the North Woodbridge area continues to reshape the look and future for the residents in the area, another new proposal is taking shape surrounding the Rippon Station VRE located just a few miles off Route 1 and I-95 in Prince William County Virginia.Next week the Prince William County Board of Supervisors will look at a plan that will convert the Rippon Station VRE parking lot to a 600 space parking garage. The plan is part of a new mixed used development project that will develop up to 550 new residential condos, 250,000 square feet of office space and another 27,000 … (2 comments)
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prince william county va: Are You Sure You Live in Woodbridge VA? The 2010 Census May Say Differently - 02/11/11 07:10 PM
Besides giving residents of Prince William County an update on the population increase, the 2010 U.S. Census has also moved the boundaries of Woodbridge and renamed a significant portion of the area to Marumsco.Say what? In what appears on a new census map most of what was Woodbridge is now Marumsco, in fact the new area makes up most of what residents think of as the postal address of Woodbridge. Now in reality of course this is all on paper and nothing changes for the residents of the area. All services such as mail or Prince William County governement services remain … (4 comments)
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prince william county va: Occoquan VA- Book Signing and Launch Party with Mayor Earnie Portia - 10/31/10 10:02 AM
The Prince William County Library Foundation in partnership with the Occoquan River Communities and the Occoquan Historical Society are proud to sponsor a Book Signing and Launch Party for Mayor Earnie Porta's new book titled "Images of America: Occoquan" scheduled for release on November 22nd, 2010. Book Signing and Launch Party
Madigan's Restaurant201 Mill Street 2nd Floor Occoquan , VA November 22, 2010 5:30 PM- 7:30 PM
In 2006, Earnie Porta began his term as Occoquan’s Mayor. Mayor Porta joined the Occoquan Historical Society and volunteered at the Mill House Museum. The book “Images of America: Occoquan” was a result of … (6 comments)
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prince william county va: Bristow VA-Put This Lovely Three Level Colonial In The SOLD Column - 10/04/10 10:01 PM
Today was a rainy and blustery day in Bristow which made it even more fun to be inside for a settlement. The owners were active duty military heading out of the area for a new assignment in the mid-west. The buyers are growing family looking for more room to spread out. The transaction was smooth from start to finish thanks to a great buyer's agent, quick responses from the buyers lender and a professional settlement company.It takes a team to get a home SOLD. Thanks to everyone who helped make it happen. … (8 comments)
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prince william county va: 6th Annual Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge Fall Festival Scheduled for October 9, 2010 - 10/03/10 09:09 AM
Mark your calendars for the annual Fall Wildlife Festival at the Occoquan Bay Wlldlife Refuge in Prince William County VA. Fun for the entire family.The Prince William County Conservation Alliance will have naturalist led tours of the refuge and a hands on opporunity for volunteers to help plant native plants to help improve the habitat at the ponds within the refugee. For the youngsters there will be frogs, turtles and other critters on display to teach them about some of the animals that make their home in the ponds.The Raptor Conservancy will have birds of prey for you to see up … (7 comments)
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prince william county va: Prince William County VA-Home of the Community With the Highest Crime Rate in the US - 06/27/10 08:25 AM
If you are a criminal looking for a community to rob then Prince William County VA has one for you to consider. But only if you want to spend the rest of your life behind bars. Tucked away on Quantico MCB is the little hamlet of Hogan’s Alley. If you could drive down the street you would find a town that resembles any town US. Houses, post office and yes a bank line the street. Yet at any moment a robbery or shooting can take place.
Hogan’s Alley is part of the 10 acre training facility for new FBI agents located … (18 comments)
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prince william county va: Rolling Thunder Participants Rumble Out from Prince William County Virginia - 05/28/10 08:55 PM
The National Chapter of the Combat Veterans of America Motorcycle Club is gearing up to honor the nation's living and deceased service members by participating in Rolling Thunder this weekend.
The group will gather and then depart the VFW in Dale City at 8 a.m., with a police escort leading anywhere between 150 and 300 motorcycles
If you can’t head into DC to catch the full Rolling Thunder Rally then you can catch a mini-version in Prince William County on Sunday morning. Find you your spot along Minnieville Road or the Prince William County Parkway to cheer them on … (8 comments)
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prince william county va: Speechless Sunday-Sometimes Spring Cleaning Means More Than Dusting - 03/28/10 07:29 AM
It is spring cleaning time. Not only for our own homes but for the shoreline of the local Northern Virginia rivers and creeks. This weekend's clean up along the Occoquan River produced a few bags of trash and a nice selection of tires as well. Unfortunately no gold dubloons were discovered turning this clean up from Trash to Treasure.
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prince william county va: Belmont Bay-Only Two Marina View Condos Remaining at Harborside Condominiums - 02/23/10 07:21 AM
HarborSide Condominiums in Belmont Bay (VA) are the only new marina view condos currently selling in Belmont Bay (VA). Sales last year were brisk with fourteen condos SOLD and only two marina view condos remain.The Occoquan model features 1515 SF with two bedrooms, two full baths and a large balcony overlooking the Belmont Bay Marina and Occoquan River. The remaining Potomac model features 1771 SF with two bedrroms, two full baths, a den and marina view. Both condos come with a reserved underground parking and same floor storage. Enjoy all of the great amenities that Belmont Bay has to offer including … (3 comments)
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prince william county va: Wordless Wednesday-A Classic Never Goes Out of Style - 12/23/09 09:02 PM
Rippon Lodge in Woodbridge VA was built around 1725 and still stands today. Though it is not as grand as Mount Vernon Estate a few miles down the road, Rippon Lodge has a beautiful vantage point across Neabsco Creek and played a significant role in Virginia history. Prince William County has owned an maintained the property since 2000 and it is open to the public on the weekends May through October.View a photo of "The Cabin" on the Rippon Lodge estate.
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prince william county va: Please please PLEASE run away from anyone who wants upfront money to help you with your mortgage modification. - 12/13/09 09:24 PM
This week I spoke with a seller who had spent over $3000 to a company to help with their loan modification. It failed and now they are looking to list their home as short sale. The money they used for the loan modification company is on their credit cards. This will end up costing them much more than just the $3000 they've already paid out.
Via Kris Wales - Macomb County MI real estate blog & homes for sale search site (Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center):
People in Michigan who are attempting to participate in the Federal mortgage modification program are … (3 comments)
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prince william county va: Woodbridge VA-Santa Trains Are Ready to Roll - 12/05/09 03:25 PM
Mark your calendars now for the annual Operation Lifesaver Santa Trains pulling out of Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Manassas and Burke Centre on December 12h.
With the appropriate names of Santa's reindeer these special VRE trains head out of stations for a one hour ride with plenty of surprises for the little ones. Tickets for the train cost $5.00 and MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE at the following locations:
FredericksburgVisitors Center 706 Caroline Street Monday-Sunday: 9:00am-5:00pm (540) 373-1776
Woodbridge VRE Station Coffee Club Cafe Monday-Friday: 5:15am - 12:00noon and 3:00p - 8:00pSaturday: 8:00a - 2:00pSunday: 8:30a - 12:00noon
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prince william county va: Wordless Wednesday-Remnants of High Tide on The Occoquan River - 11/04/09 03:55 PM
These logs were washed up on the shore of the Occoquan River after days of rain and high tides. This pile of logs reminded me of an old split rail fence. Walking along the Occoquan River in Prince William County is a great way to relax on a crisp fall day.
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prince william county va: Wordless Wednesday-Witches Caldron Waiting for a Bubbling Brew - 10/28/09 12:32 PM
During the month of October you can enjoy Ghost tours at Country Morning at 203 Washington St open daily to 5 pm or call 703 494 6983. Tours October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2009 at 7 and 8:30 pm.Read more about Historic Occoquan in Prince William County VA
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prince william county va: Prince William County (VA) Slated to Received 2.8 Million From HUD - 09/03/09 07:35 PM
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan has announced that Prince William County (VA) is in line to receive over 2.8 million dollars to support development of affordable housing in the county.
The funding includes money for HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Home Investment Partnership Program. According to Donovan ""If we hope to lay the groundwork for sustainable growth and prosperity in the future, it's critical that we help state and local communities to make the needed improvements and to produce more affordable housing."Even though prices in Prince William County have dropped significantly in the last … (4 comments)
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prince william county va: Occoquan (VA) A Step Back to Another Time - 08/28/09 04:28 PM
Most people zooming across the Occoquan River on Route 123 or driving south on interstate 95 aren't thinking about the history of our area. Hidden among all of the mega subdivisions and marinas on the Occoquan River in Prince William County is the historic Town of Occoquan. The town's history can be traced back to the indigenous Native American Dogue Indians who inhabited much of the Occoquan River area. The Town of Occoquan growth as a settlement began in the 18th century as a mill town. It was prospering by 1765 with a grist mill, tobacco warehouses and foundry. As one … (4 comments)
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