northern virginia: Life Beyond The Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, MCB Quantico and Fort Myer - 05/22/09 12:19 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 is … (2 comments)

northern virginia: Northern Virginia Is For Lovers And Homeowners - 05/12/09 10:14 AM


When you visit Virginia you become very aware "Virginia Is For Lovers" is the trademark motto of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. One "very cool" section of their site is the
INTERACTIVE MAP OF VIRGINIA
The toolbar at the top of the map has links titled
Welcome To … (8 comments)

northern virginia: BUS - A MAJOR PLAYER IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION - 02/28/08 09:16 PM
 
Every day thousands of Northern Virginiansuse   TRAINS     METRORAIL   and   CARPOOLS to commute to work. Since these systems are modern, efficient, well maintained and cost effective they enjoy continued growth.
Virginia Railway Express, METRORAIL and Carpools are not always easily accessible to commuters and they most certainly are  not practical for intracity travel
HERE COMES THE BUS !!!! … (6 comments)

northern virginia: CROSSROADS AIRPORT - IT ACHIEVED A "HIGHER" USE - 02/25/08 10:33 AM
 
 
This is the 4th in my series on extinct Northern Virginia Airfields. 
In 1941 E.C. Germain purchased a 350 acre site along Route 7 just east of Bailey's Crossroad.  He operated the Washington Air Charter Service and planned a 3,500 foot unpaved runway.
The airport began to achieve greater commercial success when it was purchased by the Benn … (4 comments)

northern virginia: "WHERE ARE WE GONNA' LIVE?" - 12/31/07 03:34 PM
 
 
That question has been in the forefront for just about every client of ours relocating to Northern Virginia.  There have been a few who wanted to return to previous neighborhoods or knew where they wanted to live.
We live in a transient society and usually are willing to relocate our family to … (0 comments)

northern virginia: Kingstowne Fairfax County Virginia Real Estate Information - 09/24/07 06:04 AM

 
Yes, Virginia, there is a unique planned community in Fairfax County that has grown rapidly, wisely and enjoys broad public acceptance.
Kingstowne is just about 20 years old.  As a result, it has all the features that make a new community attractive to many people.
In addition to its' own newspaper Kingstowne has wide streets, … (3 comments)

northern virginia: Guide to Northern Virginia Information - 09/11/07 01:49 PM
The following links are the official sites for the major jurisdictions in Northern Virginia.  They include everything you need to know about the government of these counties or cities.
Fairfax County
City of Alexandria

Arlington County
City of Falls Church
Prince William County
Stafford County
Plus Smaller Towns and Cities,County … (0 comments)

northern virginia: Close-in, Outstanding Condition and Price in Northern Virginia - 09/11/07 12:18 PM
Two Level Rambler for only $400,000. Its' "Special Features" are
4 bedrooms and 2 bathsRefinished white oak hardwood floors on the main level (August '07)All new wall to wall on lower level (August '07)Updated kitchenDouble pane vinyl tilt-out windowsLevel lot fully fenced in the rear plus custom shedWalkout basement ( 4th bedroom, … (0 comments)

northern virginia: Springfield VA Real Estate (Schools) - 09/10/07 05:02 PM
Schools play an important role in a real estate purchase even if you don't have any children.  The quality of education provided by the shools in your area will be important to many of the prospects when you sell your home.  For that reason, the Fairfax County PUBLIC SCHOOLS in SPRINGFIELD can CONTRIBUTE ADDED VALUE to … (3 comments)

northern virginia: Wild Turkey or Virginia Gentleman? - 09/10/07 03:03 PM
Many people think bourbon must be made in Kentucky just as Vidalia onions must be grown in Vidalia, GA.  Wrong, wrong, wrong !!!  The folks in Lynchburg, TN know that, but they are not the only ones who make bourbon outside the state of Kentucky, because bourbon is also made in … (0 comments)

northern virginia: Springfield Fairfax County VA Real Estate (Parks) - 09/10/07 11:22 AM
People that relocate to Northern Virginia are always pleased with the quality of the public parks in the various jurisdictions.  Fairfax County, in particular, has a park system to be envied since it provides facilities for almost every conceivable recreational need.  It is only one of the many reasons people find … (0 comments)

northern virginia: Are There Slugs In Northern Virginia? - 08/28/07 09:42 AM
Actually, there are slugs throughout the Northern Virginia area.  Slug watchers report that sightings are time and location sensitive.  Sightings occur during the morning rush hour Monday to Friday primarily at commuter parking lots.
Harry or Harriet Commuter park their car and join the slug line formed at the bus stop just … (0 comments)

northern virginia: Is SPRINGFIELD a City In Fairfax County, VA? - 08/27/07 09:48 AM
Absolutely not!! Springfield is neither an incorporated borough, township, town or city and does not have a mayor or council normally associated with an incorporated location.
WHY YOU ASK?  Springfield is a geographic location in Fairfax County.  It's boundaries are determined by 4 ZIP codes - 22150, 22151, 22152 and 22153
Here in the Commonwealth … (1 comments)

 
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