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relocation package: Washington DC Relocation Package - 03/04/08 11:24 PM
As with any move, relocating to Washington DC can be quite an undertaking. What makes one popular neighborhood different from another?  Where can I find information about changing my Driver License, schools, parking?  It is all right here!
This relocation package is designed to help you in your move into the Washington DC Metro area.
Here are several Helpful Websites for the Relocating Person or Family.
Follow these links to information on some of Washington DC's most popular Neighborhoods:
Logan Circle: Profile of a Washington DC Neighborhood
Capitol Hill : Profile of a Washington DC Neighborhood
Glover Park, Washington DC : Profile of a DC Neighborhood
I also … (2 comments)

relocation package: US Coast Guard Headquarters - Washington DC - 02/15/08 10:54 PM
 
Washington DC is the epi-center of the Federal Government and the many Agencies that are a part of US Government.  The Pentagon is most notably the home of the Joint Chiefs and the US Military.  However; the United States Coast Guard, under the command of Commandant Thad Allen - has it's own Headquarters - just a couple of miles away - inside the District of Columbia.
The US Coast Guard is under the control of the Department of Homeland Security and it's Headquarters building is not a part of the Pentagon complex; the Coast Guard Headquarters is located in the South West … (1 comments)

relocation package: Logan Circle: Profile of a Washington DC Neighborhood - 02/15/08 01:32 PM
Just 6 blocks from the grounds of White House, lies the Northwest Washington DC Neighborhood known as Logan Circle.  Logan Circle, which is actually a Park/Traffic Circle, was named after Civil War General and Senator John Logan.
The neighborhood around this "Circle" is known as the Logan Circle Neighborhood.  It's popularity has grown over recent years.  It is directly to the East of the sought-after Dupont Circle Neighborhood, and its proximity to the downtown/business areas along the K-Street corridor, make the location perfect for those who want to be able to walk to their office.
The neighborhood is bordered by S Street to the … (5 comments)

relocation package: Capitol Hill : Profile of a Washington DC Neighborhood - 02/08/08 08:46 AM
 
In the Shadows of the US Capitol sits the popular Washington DC neighborhood known as Capitol Hill.  The Capitol Hill neighborhood, with its wide tree-lined avenues and many parks; is DC largest historic neighborhood.
The Neighborhood became popular in the early days due to its close proximity to both the US Capitol and the Navy Yard, where members of Congress along with the craftsmen working at the Navy Yard; would walk the short distance to places of work.
Capitol Hill Homes are composed mostly of many different styles of rowhouses. Everything from the early 19th century manor houses to  Federal townhouses, small frame dwellings, and late 19th … (4 comments)

relocation package: Relocating to the Washington DC ? Here is a list of some helpful websites for you. - 01/19/08 09:12 AM
Relocating to the Washington DC ?  Here is a list of some helpful websites for you.

James Downing -Your Real Estate Agent
Search Homes on the MLS
Independent School Evaluation Site
Metro (Subway & Bus system) - Includes a map and Trip planner
DC Government Web Page
VA Government Web Page
MD Government Web Page
Smithsonian Institution
Craig's List (Classifieds for jobs, services & more) 
Monster.com (Job search)
Moving.com (Moving help and advise)
ZIP Car  ZipCar is a local car rental - rent for an hour or a day!

 
                                               
Things You'll Need once you are here:
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relocation package: Glover Park, Washington DC : Profile of a DC Neighborhood - 01/09/08 11:11 PM
Every month I will feature a different DC neighborhood.
This month features: Glover Park.
Glover Park is an area in North West Washington DC; just North-West of Georgetown and West of Observatory Circle, where the Us Navy Observatory is located; and more importantly, the Vice-Presidential Mansion.
A small neighborhood, (about 1 square mile); it is bordered by parks to the West (Glover-Archibold Park) and South (Whitehaven Park); with easy access to retail shops and restaurants along nearby Wisconsin Avenue to the East.
Glover Park is home to many DC residents, including home to the nearby Russian Embassy.  What makes Glover Park so likable by many residents; are the surrounding parks.  The … (1 comments)

 
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