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LONG & FOSTER® SALES PROFESSIONALS RANKED TOP IN NATION Alexandria-based team Ranked 46th in Wall Street Journal’s Top 250 CHANTILLY, Va., Sept. 19, 2011— Long & Foster® Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential...

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Lorton Workhouse Arts Center Classes

Did you know that Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center offers numerous fun classes and workshops you can take? Choices include everything from stained glass, painting, photography, crochet, screenwriting, culinary arts and ceramics to yoga, Pilate...

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Major Metro Track Work: September 2-5

Metro has announced some major track work that may affect your weekend plans. On the Blue line, Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street stations will be closed. Shuttle buses will transport passengers back and forth between the Franconia-Spri...

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Lorton: Block Party at the Workhouse Arts Center 9/3

Come out and celebrate Lorton at the Workhouse Art Center’s Block Party on Saturday, September 3rd! Events start at 2 PM and include the Workhouse Artists’ Sidewalk Sale, a Neighborhood Talent Show, Food, Music, an INOVA Blood Drive and th...

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Alexandria VA Farmers’ Markets

Summer is a great time to visit the local farmers' markets. Here are just some of the choices around Alexandria: Old Town Farmers' Market: Saturdays 5 AM to 10:30 AM, year round. Takes place at Market Square (301 King Street). Operating since ...

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Help Us Help the August Angels

We’re helping Koinonia and Kids R First provide quality school supplies to needy students in our area. Office Depot and Walmart are participating in a group buying program where for just $10 we will be able to purchase supplies at a fraction ...

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Lorton: Arts and Stripes Picnic at the Workhouse Arts Center

The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is hosting a series of great events this Saturday July 2nd. Here is the schedule: 2-4 PM: Curated Military Art Exhibit Public Opening Reception, Building W-16, Second Floor 4-8:30 PM: Outdoor activities on...

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Mount Vernon Concert Series

If you are ever in the Mount Vernon section of Alexandria on a Friday night during the summer, be sure to check out some free  musical events at Grist Mill Park at 7:30 PM. It is located at 4710 Mount Vernon Memorial Parkway. June 17th: Ches...

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Springfield: Concert Series at Lake Accotink Park

There is also a great concert series that takes place in Springfield on Friday nights from 7:30 to 8:30 PM at Lake Accotink Park. Upcoming events include the following: June 17th: US Army Band "Blues Jazz Ensemble" (Jazz) 24th: MAHALA (Towns...

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Alexandria: Lee District Concert Series

Lee District Park (Kingstowne Area) hosts a weekly concert series during the summer months on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 PM.  They take place at the amphitheater. So gather a picnic, blanket, fun people and come on out to play! Here is the upc...

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