prince william county about: Commuting By Bus - An Excellent Prince William County Commuting Option - 12/02/09 02:33 PM
aka Commuting Bumper Car Syndrome.
When the alarm clock gives the "Get outa' bed signal" folks in Northern Virginia perform two critical acts.
Grab a cup of coffee and
Turn on the TV or radio to hear the traffic reports. It is an unusual morning when there isn't a … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: Your Military Resource Beyond Dot Mil Sites - 10/10/09 04:07 PM
I am well aware active duty military personnel with orders to one of the Northern Virginia military installations visit the "dot mil" sites long before they arrive in the area. They are very familiar with what services are available and where they are located at the various instsllations.
What … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: I Prefer Family Hardware Stores - 10/10/09 03:47 PM
One of my favorite places to shop is small local hardware stores. They have a "flavor" that the Lowe's and Home Depot stores do not and never will. The J.E.Rice Hardware Store is located in the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue.
Their saying is, "If we don't have … (1 comments)
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prince william county about: Getting "From Here To There" In Lake Ridge Woodbridge VA - 09/17/09 05:54 PM
Ease of commuting is one of the primary considerations for most people when buying a home. Lake Ridge provides commuting options that are among the best in Northern Virginia.
EXPRESS BUS SERVICE to the PENTAGON and WASHINGTON, DC is available within Lake Ridge and at the entrance to Lake … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: Reasons To Live In Prince William County VA - Recreation - 08/29/09 04:36 PM
Newcomers to an area always seek and need information on the following:
Recreation
Transportation
Schools
Shopping
Well, you've arrived at "Information Central"
We've lived in Northern Virginia for 33 uninterrupted years and have coped with the change and growth in the area.
We've lived … (4 comments)
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prince william county about: Wordless Wednesday - Here Fishy, Fishy - 08/05/09 04:52 AM
We have used our personal familiarity with the community to develop the All About Lake Ridge website below that includes comprehensive information about commuting, schools, shopping and recreation. There is also a dedicated connection to our local MLS that shows all currently available Lake Ridge Homes and provides the … (2 comments)
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prince william county about: Does Lake Ridge Have Its' Own Bookworm Haven - 07/25/09 04:51 PM
The library first opened in the lower level of Tacketts Mill in 1985. Those of us who are now and were residents then remember well the Lake Ridge mural that was painted by a local artist.
However, there was a fire in 1986 that damaged the mural and also … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: The Dale City Farmer's Market Is Open and Bustling - 06/15/09 04:06 PM
DALE CITY FARMER’S MARKETVDOT Parking Lot Dale Boulevard and Minnieville Road Sunday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM April to mid-November
Although the farmer's market has been open for more than a month it has just recently become well stocked with vegetables. For the first few weeks the majority of the merchandise … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: Lake Ridge Has A Home For You And Your Business - 06/06/09 08:00 AM
There are many small businesses where the owner wants the convenience of a self storage facility close to their home even though they may not work from home. If so, Lake Ridge has two very large self storage facilities in the subdivision.
Our son, for example, owns his own … (2 comments)
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prince william county about: For The Want Of A Nail in Manassas VA - 05/30/09 10:57 AM
One of my favorite places to shop is small local hardware stores. They have a "flavor" that the Lowe's and Home Depot stores do not and never will. The J.E.Rice Hardware Store is located in the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue.
Their saying is, "If we don't have it you … (2 comments)
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prince william county about: Prince William Forest Park is Well Named - 05/22/09 02:03 PM
The 15,000 acres of this national park is truly a forest and it also has
21 miles of bicycle accessible roads. Twelve of them are paved and 9 miles are gravel fire roads. Mountain bikes are needed for the fire roads.
37 miles of hiking trails - a variety of … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: It's A "Members Only" Benefit in Lake Ridge - 05/16/09 10:32 AM
As 26 year residents there is very little my wife and I do not know about Lake Ridge. We've raised our family here, been active in community service and, as real estate brokers, have sold many homes to and for people.
One of the most interesting features about Lake Ridge is that … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: Where "Little Lake Ridgers" Go To Get Away From The Daily Grind - 05/14/09 07:02 PM
Karen and I moved to Lake Ridge in 1982 and immediately became involved in the community. When we heard about the project to build the Fantasy Playground on Cotton Mill Drive we added it to our list of activities that would give us an opportunity to serve our chosen community.
We … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: Sorry, We Have Elm Trees, But No Elm Street in Lake Ridge - 05/13/09 08:04 PM
There are 5,233 Elm Streets in the U.S. and not one of them is in Lake Ridge. We have over 7,500 residences, approximately 38,000 residents and NO MAYOR
However, Lake Ridge has eveything you would expect to find in a typical American small town with a mayor.
Elementary schools, middle school … (2 comments)
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prince william county about: Lake Ridge VA Has Activities For Every Age And Interest Level - 05/06/09 01:43 PM
Readily available recreational opportunities is one of many reasons Lake Ridge is among the most popular communities in Northern Virginia (aside from its' ease of commuting to Northern Virginia military bases, Washington, DC and all National Capital Area business centers)
The Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association sponsors numerous events throughout … (4 comments)
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prince william county about: Your Insurance Company Will Reward You For Buying A Home In Lake Ridge - 05/05/09 09:28 AM
When you buy a home one of the requirements laid down by the lender is that you maintain a fire and hazard policy to insure the amount of your indebtedness.
The rate an insurance company charges is based on many factors, but two of the most important factors relate to the … (0 comments)
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prince william county about: Does Lake Ridge Really Have A Library? - 04/03/09 01:02 PM
The library first opened in the lower level of Tacketts Mill in 1985. Those of us who are now and were residents then remember well the Lake Ridge mural that was painted by a local artist.
However, there was a fire in 1986 that damaged the mural and also forced the … (2 comments)
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prince william county about: Occoquan River Communities - Volunteers Working For Our Community - 03/15/09 07:19 AM
The Occoquan Watershed is one of many vital components of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Over the years many government and civic organizations have worked tirelessly to insure that this resource is an asset and not a liability to our health and prosperity.
One of the newest groups to join the effort is the Occoquan … (4 comments)
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prince william county about: Rice Hardware, Manassas Virginia - A Prince William Treasure - 02/16/09 03:20 PM
One of my favorite places to shop is small local hardware stores. They have a "flavor" that the Lowe's and Home Depot stores do not and never will. The J.E.Rice Hardware Store is located in the Manassas Shopping Center on Mathis Avenue.
Their saying is, "If we don't have it you … (4 comments)
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prince william county about: 700 Trout In One Of Our Swimming Pools? Yes !!! - 02/10/09 06:57 PM
The time for one of the events planned by our homeowner's association is rapidly approaching - the Lake Ridge Parks and Recreation Association Ridgewood Pool Fish Out. Sorry, no boats allowed in the pool!!
Hard as it may be to believe 700 trout will be put in our Ridgewood pool for … (6 comments)
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