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Chamber Business Scholarships for High School Seniors
Applications are now open for business scholarships for graduating high school seniors provided by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Volunteer for Earth Day at Sully Historic Site
News Briefs
Fun and Festivities for the Whole Community
31st annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 14.
Live music, a colorful parade, children’s activities and fun galore on an early fall day – all that and more are in store at the 31st annual Centreville Day. It’s set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Historic Centreville Park. The free event will be held at 5714 Mount Gilead Road (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from the IHOP).
Potomac Home Sales: December, 2023
In December, 2023, 43 Potomac homes sold between $4,450,000-$683,000.
Potomac Home Sales: December, 2023
Civil War Christmas at Fort Ward
News Briefs
Donald Dinan
Alexandria Aces founder dies at 74.
“Don was a walking encyclopedia and a wealth of knowledge.” — Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon
Capital Area Food Bank Will Provide Free Meals During the Summer for Children
Capital Area Food Bank announces the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children free of charge. Meals will be provided free to eligible children, 18 years of age and younger.
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
“Flourishing After 55”
Tale of Two Independent Bookstores
Shoppers support small business Saturday.
When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of independent bookstores in the United States will reach an all-time high in 2023 at 2,599, reports Statista.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
News Briefs
Doorways On Track to Break Records Again
Safehouse operated at 211% capacity first quarter 2023
Doorways in Arlington
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Triple the Goal
Supporters of Animal Welfare League of Arlington turn out for Giving Tuesday.
At a time when so many people across the country – even in Arlington, Va. – are facing more financial challenges, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) set a “modest” goal for its Giving Tuesday fundraiser.
Fallen Vietnam War Veterans Are Remembered
Honoring their ‘unwavering courage, resilience, dedication to duty.’
Vietnam Veterans
’Jeopardy’ Intimidating But a Lot of Fun
Inside look at the pressures and joys of being on ‘Jeopardy’
Jeopardy