washington dc: The Time Has Come! New Metro Stops and D.C. Commuting
- 02/10/14 06:50 AM
The Time Has Come! New Metro Stops and D.C. Commuting The moment that Northern Virginia has been waiting for is finally here; the metro expansion is 99% complete! Travelling from Reston to Washington is going to get MUCH easier. Here are the top 5 things you need to know about your commute. There will be 4 new stations in Phase 1 of the expansion: Wiehle, Spring Hill, Greensboro and Tysons. Commuters can hop on in Reston and arrive in our nation’s capital in 41 minutes - and not just on Sunday at 2am! Along with vehicle parking, … (2 comments)
washington dc: NOVA is Super Fit and AGC Wants to Hear You Brag About Your City!
- 01/31/14 06:04 AM
National News Outlet Reminds AGC How Awesome Our City Is… Ask Gina & Company is ready to do what is necessary to represent one of the fittest cities in America… TODAY shares the most recent American Fitness Index which reveals that the Washington D.C. area is the second fittest city in the United States, trailing behind Minneapolis, St. Paul, Minnesota. Abundant parkland, athletic courts, and recreation centers as well as the percentage of commuters who bike and walk to work, make for strapping residents of Washington D.C. and its surrounding suburbs. Apparently being fit means you have to be active- … (2 comments)
Very! According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), our area comes in second in their recent rankings on the American Fitness Index! The Index rates the state of health and fitness of Metropolitan levels across the nation. So, what makes our area one of THE best? Below are just a few reasons why ACSM puts the Washington D.C. Metro area near the head of the class: • Lower percent unemployed • Higher median household income • Higher percent eating 5+ servings fruit and vegetables per day • Higher percent … (4 comments)
washington dc: The Wizards of Winter are coming to town.. you won't want to miss this!
- 12/07/09 11:19 AM
Looking for something fun to do with the kids one night this week? How about taking them to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) concert on Wednesday, Dec. 9th at the Verizon Center. Tickets are still available for both show times; the early show begins a 4pm while the evening concert starts at 8pm. Let me just tell you, this is no ordinary concert. It's a highly entertaining holiday concert that can be enjoyed by all ages. Extraordinarily talented musicians perform an array of Christmas and Holiday songs with an eye-catching light show in sync with the music. Not sure who they are? … (2 comments)
washington dc: Over the river and through the woods.. to DC!
- 12/03/09 11:15 AM
Okay well you might not really be traveling through "woods" into DC unless you come down the George Washington Parkway, but I'm trying to stick with the theme with keeping each blog subject title in line with the holidays.So what's to do in DC for the holidays? Probably one of the most popular and well-known events is the lighting of the National Christmas Tree. The ceremony was held today starting at 5pm where the Obama family all joined hands in lighting the tree. (see picture below). To stay up to date on next year's Christmas Tree lighting, go to http://www.thenationaltree.org. … (0 comments)
washington dc: Help Save a Women's Heart!
- 10/10/09 01:32 AM
The number one killer in women are heart-related diseases. On Sunday, October 11th, the "Bike for the Heart" event in Washington, DC hopes to help raise awareness of heart disease in women. All proceeds will directly go to funding screenings to help identify women with heart disease and those at risk. To learn more about this event, go to www.BikefortheHeart.org. … (2 comments)
washington dc: Help us help local Loudoun County residents!
- 09/15/09 03:32 AM
Our office is collecting canned & non-perishable food from now until October 2nd in support of the Loudoun Interfaith Food. Drop off all non-perishable food Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm at Gina M. Tufano's office located in the RE/MAX Select Properties office at: 20 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 201 Sterling, VA 20165 (703) 574-3478 Each participant who donates food will be entered into a drawing to win 5 lower level Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers, on October 8th at 7pm hosted at the Verizon Center. One entry per household - Thank you. The winner will be announced Saturday, October 3rd. Seat … (0 comments)
washington dc: Alright shutterbugs, it's time to show off that talent!
- 09/08/09 01:13 AM
Wow, summer flew by! So the weather has gotten colder, the children have started school, and we are already seeing Halloween candy pop up in stores. Now that fall is almost upon us, the leaves will begin to change and the nation’s capital will brighten up into a beautiful array of yellow, orange, red, and brown – a perfect photographic moment! The Washingtonian hosts a monthly picture contest with September’s theme focused around fall colors. Dust off that camera and get creative! The winner will have their picture published in the November issue of the Washingtonian magazine.
Season Ticket Package A ~Two 2009 Mystics End Zone West Season Tickets ($119 per ticket) ~Two 2009 Capitals End Zone Mezzanine Game One Playoff Tickets ~One Autographed Alex Ovechkin Rock the Red Rally Towel ~Price: $365
Season Ticket Package B ~Two 2009 Mystics End Zone West Season Tickets ($119 per ticket) ~One Autographed Alex Ovechkin Hockey Puck ~Price: $250
Washington Mystics Sell-A-Thon Community Packages
Gold Community Packages (24 FSE’s): ~Sponsor 400 kids to a 2009 Mystics game ~Receive recognition on Verizon Center scoreboard during all 17 … (0 comments)
washington dc: Loudoun County: Becoming one of the top places to live in the nation!
- 03/09/09 03:32 AM
The stars are aligning in Loudoun in the name of luxury accommodations. Celebrities the likes of Sheila Johnson, Jack Nicklaus and Donald Trump have had a hand in Loudoun's expanding stay-and-play market of luxury resorts and golf courses. Johnson, of Black Entertainment Television fame, is building the posh Salamander Resort & Spa in Middleburg. A design company owned by legendary golfer Nicklaus was behind a new course at the Ritz-Carlton Creighton Farms development south of Leesburg. Meanwhile, last month, real estate mogul Trump bought Sterling's Lowes Island Club with promises to turn it into one of his most luxurious properties. Throw … (0 comments)
The ins and outs of the Northern Virginia community. Including Fairfax and Loudoun Real Estate - and the neighborhoods of Cascades, Lowes Island, Lansdowne, Belmont, Ashburn Village, Brambleton, Rivercrest, Countryside, River Creek and more. Our office in Keller Williams Ashburn is the prime location to help home buyers and home sellers navigate the real estate market.
The Time Has Come! New Metro Stops and D.C. Commuting The moment that Northern Virginia has been waiting for is finally here; the metro expansion is 99% complete! Travelling from Reston to Washington is going to get MUCH easier. Here are the top 5 things you need to know about your commute. There will be 4 new stations in Phase 1 of the expansion: Wiehle, Spring Hill, Greensboro and Tysons. Commuters can hop on in Reston and arrive in our nation’s capital in 41 minutes - and not just on Sunday at 2am! Along with vehicle parking, … (2 comments)
;)
;)
;)
