mclean: 10 Independence Day Celebrations in Northern Virginia, July, 2018 - 06/28/18 02:11 PM

This year, the 4th of July holiday falls on a Wednesday which has caused a lot of shifting and variation on when local communities have their fireworks display. Use the links below to make sure you don't miss the fireworks this year--and you might even be able to attend more than one celebration! Where can you enjoy fireworks in the Northern Virginia area? Fireworks on the National Mall. If you have never had the opportunity to watch the fireworks explode over our Nations Capital, it is not to be missed.  The fireworks begin on July 4th at 9:10 p.m. and can be … (1 comments)

mclean: Where to enjoy the 4th of July in Northern Virginia - 07/01/14 01:32 AM
It is 4th of July week and the weather is steamy in the DC Metro area. There is also a forecast for a potential storm on Friday (4th of July), so be sure to check the weather forecast and event sites before heading out to enjoy the festivities.
So assuming the weather coopoerates, where can you enjoy fireworks in the Northern Virginia area?
1.     Fireworks on the National Mall. If you have never had the opportunity to watch the fireworks explode over our Nation's Capital, it is not to be missed.  The fireworks begin at 9:10 p.m. and can … (0 comments)

mclean: Farmers Markets in Northern Virginia, 2013 - 05/15/13 01:13 AM
It might not feel like Spring yet, but the Northern Virginia farmers markets are open  for business! This is the time of year when you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other products at our local Northern Virginia Farmers Markets. So grab your recyclable bags and head to a market near you. It is a great way to support our local farmers and to provide healthy, tasty food for your friends and family!
Below is a daily list of markets in the Northern Virginia area. This list is not complete, so be sure to check out your local paper for a market near you.

Monday: If you know of one, please let … (0 comments)

mclean: 2011 July 4th Fireworks for Northern Virginia & D.C. Metro Area - 07/02/11 05:39 AM
Have you made your Northern Virginia plans for the 2011 July 4th Fireworks? Living just outside of Washington D.C., Northern Virginia residents can take advantage of the Nation's Fireworks display and head down to the Mall in D.C., or watch the display from a boat on the Potomac River. Fireworks on the Mall in Washington D.C. follow a day of concerts and activities that kick off at 8:30 a.m.  For more information about the Fireworks, including information about where to get the best views:  http://www.nps.gov/foju/fireworks.htm.  Click here for more information about Washington D.C. 4th of July Festivities and other Independence Day  … (2 comments)

mclean: Farmers Markets in Northern Virginia, 2011 - 05/13/11 12:21 AM
It is that time of year again...the time of year when you can get fresh fruit, vegetables and other products at our local Northern Virginia Farmers Markets. With the obesity crisis in our country, it has never been more important to eat lots of fruit and veggies.So grab your recyclable bags and pick a market near you. It is a great way to support our local farmers and to provide healthy, tasty food for your friends and family! Below is a daily list of markets in the Western Fairfax/Eastern Loudoun County areas. Monday: If you know of one, please let me … (1 comments)

mclean: Burglary Warning for All Fairfax County Residents--9/30/2010 - 09/30/10 12:47 AM
UPDATE, 11/22/10: According to the Washington Post article, Fairfax Police: Serial burglar nabbed, Montgomery County police have arrested the man suspected in the bold and extensive string of burglaries throughout Northern Virginia and Montgomery County.
Emails have been swirling around my community about a burglar who is entering homes and  stealing cash. This burglar is tied to nearly 70 break-ins!! To date, the police are aware of two handguns that have been stolen.  In the Wednesday September 29 edition fo the Fairfax County Times, the article, Nearly 70 Break-ins in Fairfax County tied to lone suspect, ran in the paper and provided … (8 comments)

mclean: CORRECTED: Fourth of July, 2010 Fireworks Celebrations in and around Northern Virginia - 07/01/10 04:17 AM
Please note, there are NO fireworks at Lee District Park...this was dated information and I apologize for any confusion. It has been removed from my list. Holly Weatherwax
July 4th celebrations in and around the Washington DC metro area are among the best in the country! What better place to celebrate our Country's freedom than in the Nation's Capital? Fireworks on the Mall This year's Celebration on the National Mall  will feature some of the biggest stars in country music. Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits, the line up includes:  country music superstar Reba McEntire, legendary R … (2 comments)

mclean: Fresh Food Around the Reston, Virginia Area: Local Farmers Markets, 2010 - 05/20/10 05:12 AM
Although we have had dramatic temperature swings this Spring, most of us are ready to get out and enjoy the bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables available at the local Farmers Markets. To help you find one close by, I have assembled this list of local markets in and around the Reston area. Frying Pan Park Farmers Market 2709 West Ox Rd, Herndon Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. from May 5-Oct. 27 Vienna/Oakton Market Oak Marr Recreation Center, 3200 Jermantown Rd. Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-noon from May 5 to November 17 Herndon Farmers Market 777 Lynn St., Herndon (next to the Red Caboose) … (1 comments)

mclean: Northern Virginia: Explosion Scheduled for 1:00 pm, 1/7/10 - 01/06/10 10:34 PM
As part of the project to extend the Metrorail to Dulles International Airport, there is an explosion scheduled for 1:00pm. This explosion is designed to test the 'structural integrity of a caisson near the interchange between Dolley Madison Boulevard and the Dulles Connector Road.'
Understandably, we folks who live outside of Washington D.C. are somewhat sensitive to out-of-the-ordinary occurrences, so I thought I would try to get this information out to as many people as I could.
For more information, read the article published today in the Washington Post.
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mclean: July 4th Fireworks in Northern Virginia (2008) - 07/02/08 12:13 AM
It is that time of year again...time to get out to local parks and high schools in Northern Virginia (and the rest of the country) and celebrate our freedom by watching fireworks.

Below is a list of places that will be holding these July 4th, 2008 celebrations:
Lake Fairfax Park, Reston: 1400 Lake Fairfax Dr., Reston, VA. Fireworks begin around 9:15. Herndon Community Center: 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon,VA. Fireworks begin around 9:30 Fairfax High School, Fairfax City: , Fireworks begin at dark. Langley High School,McLean,VA: 6520 Georgetown Pike, McLen,VA. Fireworks begin at dark. George Mason High School, Falls Church,VA: 7124 Leesburg … (1 comments)

mclean: Fresh Produce and More...every day of the Week in Northern Virgnina! - 06/17/08 03:55 AM
Saturday Morning I made my almost-12 year old run errands with me. Our last stop was at the Lake Anne Village local farmers market in Reston. I could tell by his gait as we left the car that he was less than eager.  He had a blast!  Fresh food, snacks, plants and more...what's not to like? He now told me he wants to go every week. I told him that in our area (Fairfax County, Eastern Loudoun areas of Northern Virgnina) we are fortunate to have one of these markets almost every day. 
Here is a list of local markets you might … (2 comments)

mclean: Fun Things to Do in Fairfax County, Virginia in June! - 06/03/08 09:38 AM
This is a great time of year to attend local festivals and there are a couple of good ones coming up in June.
The weekend of June 8th and 9th, plan to attend the Celebrate Fairfax! at the Fairfax Government Center.  This festival is always well attended and has great headliner bands.  Some of the bands appearing this year include: OK Go, Bowling for Soup, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Emerson Drive. More information about this event can be found at: http://www.celebratefairfax.org/index.asp?sid=1.
Another of these is the Taste of the Town.  Held at the Reston Towncenter on Saturday, June 14th, this … (0 comments)

 


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