The day was cold and overcast but volunteers who come from around the United States take a few hours making sure those who gave their lives are not forgotten during the holidays. This year the crowd was much larger than the last few years. The Wreaths Across America project has a lofty goal for next…

Today millions of American’s will vote in their local elections.  For me it was a matter of lacing up my tennis shoes and walking to my local voting place.  That walk took me along the Occoquan River and reminded me that only a few miles up the river a 120 women were jailed for demanding…

Third Annual Armed Forces Community Covenant Second Annual Veterans Day Parade Harris Pavilion-Old Town Manassas VA November 6, 2010 9:30AM – 4:00PM “Honoring Our Nations Veterans and Active Military” This year the Quantico/Fort Belvoir Business Alliance (QBRA) is once again supporting our local military families with a special event featuring  the Second Annual Veterans Parade…

Good news keeps on coming to Woodbridge VA and Prince William County residents when it comes to Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center. More new restaurants are on their way in 2011.  Joining Zoe’s Kitchen, Uncle Julio’s, JoS A. Bank will be PF Changs China Bistro, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza and Travinia Italian Kitchen.  To the…

When NOVA locals think of Woodbridge and Route 1 they usually think urban sprawl.   Neighborhoods disconnected from shopping, little green space or limited sidewalks for safety.  However there are big changes coming to North Woodbridge and the signs for Marina Landing in Belmont Bay announce those plans are underway. Marina Landing is the first…

SLUGS.   When most people here the word they go EWWWW.  In Northern Virginia when we hear slugs we immediately think of commuters getting from Point A to Point B for free. The history of slugging in our area goes back to before the current lines formed for free rides.  The term originated from when…

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 in Alexandria.  The school was named…

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…

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…

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…