Sydenstricker School-Still Standing In Springfield VA

Sydenstricker School-Still Standing In Springfield VA

By Cindy Jones on August 19th, 2010

The Sydenstricker School in Springfield VA was the last one room school house in operation in Fairfax County. It closed in 1939 but the building is still used today as a community meeting hall. The belfry contains the original school bell purchased in 1920’s from the Sears Roebuck store [...]


I’m Melting-The NOVA Heat Wave

I’m Melting-The NOVA Heat Wave

By Cindy Jones on July 6th, 2010

This is a re-post from last month but considering that we are dealing with a triple digit heat index it seemed appropriate to remind everyone of some of the local watering holes to help you cool off.
In Lorton you can check out Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park just a few miles down [...]


Crossroads Marathon-Honoring Marines

Crossroads Marathon-Honoring Marines

By Cindy Jones on June 11th, 2010

On Saturday, June 12, the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) hosts the new Crossroads 17.75K, taking runners through Prince William County. Starting in Dumfries, VA at 7 a.m. running through Prince William Forest Park and finishing at National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, VA.
It is fitting that the race will end at the [...]


Tired of Movie Theater Popcorn?

Tired of Movie Theater Popcorn?

By Cindy Jones on June 10th, 2010

Would you like to watch a movie without having to pay $16 for over buttered popcorn?  Would you prefer to bring your own favorite beverage instead of being stuck with a jumbo size soda?
Then you are in luck.  In the Northern Virginia area there are a number of places where you can enjoy a movie [...]


NOVA Waterparks-Open for Summer

By Cindy Jones on June 4th, 2010

Mom I”m bored there’s nothing to do.
Fortunately for families living in Northern Virginia there are a variety of local water parks where you can spend the day working off your kids boredom and also stay cool at the same time.
In Lorton you can check out Pirates Cove Waterpark at Pohick Bay Regional Park just a [...]

Sampling of Free Events in DC for Memorial Day

By Cindy Jones on May 28th, 2010

National Memorial Day Parade in Washington DC
Sunday May 30th
The parade will feature a special tribute to the U.S. Marine Corps. Edith Shain, the nurse from the famous World War II “V-J Day in Times Square” kiss photograph, marching bands and floats.
Location: Begins at the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW, Washington, DC and [...]

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater-A Different View

By Cindy Jones on May 26th, 2010

While researching companies to do a virtual through of a new development project in Prince William County VA I ran across this video by Cristóbal Vila.
As a big fan of Frank Lloyd Wright watching this CGI Virtual Tour of Fallingwater made me shout ROAD TRIP!
Hope you enjoy it as well.

Fallingwater from Cristóbal Vila on Vimeo.

No More Frogger for Springfield Area Commuters

By Cindy Jones on April 17th, 2010

Of course you have to be old enough to remember the video game Frogger to understand what Springfield commuters have been faced with long before Frogger was even created.
For commuters looking to take advantage of a free ride to DC from Springfield (aka slugging) the trick has been to park on one side of Old [...]

When Slugging Won’t Land you in a NOVA Jail

By Cindy Jones on April 15th, 2010

That’s right you can slug away in Northern Virginia and not spend a night in jail. When you hear someone in Northern Virginia mention slugging they are talking about just one of the ways that commuters in our area get into DC during rush hour.  Our slug lines are famous around the country as a unique form of [...]

Zoes Kitchen-A Welcome Addtion to Woodbridge VA

By Cindy Jones on February 19th, 2010

If you live in the Woodbridge VA area head to the Stonebridge Shopping Center and get ready for a fresh food treat at Zoes Kitchen.
Despite the worst winter in Northern Virginia history I headed out to Zoes Kitchen on opening day to get a taste of their take on Mediterranean food and was not disappointed. [...]




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