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Kingstowne Stream Restoration Project

Work has begun of Phase Two of the Kingstowne Stream Restoration Project. It will repair a terribly eroded stream that runs through the Dumbarton and Carlisle sections of Kingstowne. Phase One of the project consisted of restoring a stream just...

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New Springfield Park and Ride Lot for Commuters

Fairfax County just opened a new free parking area for commuters last month at 7039 Old Keene Mill Road. This 277-space parking lot is located on the site of an old movie theater and Circuit City store in central Springfield. While the county ...

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Alexandria: Potential Closing of West End Market in Cameron Station

The City of Alexandria has requested that the West End Market—right in Cameron Station at Ben Brenman Park—become a separate non-profit entity in order to re-open in the spring. In order to do this, the market needs a Board of Directors (m...

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Springfield Mall: Update on Renovations

Have you been wondering what is going on over at Springfield Mall? Years after it was announced that the mall had been bought and would be undergoing extensive renovations, we finally have some answers for you. Vornado Realty Trust will now mov...

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Springfield: Newington Forest Party Room

Calling all Newington Forest residents! Have you ever wanted to host a party or event but didn’t think you’d have enough room at your house? Why not rent out the party room at your HOA’s community center? It can accommodate up to 49 peop...

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Pho Bowl: Fantastic Vietnamese Food in Alexandria

Pho Bowl is a hidden gem of a restaurant in the Kingstowne area’s Landsdowne Centre. This is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho (the traditional beef noodle soup) and grilled meats. We generally order carryout for dinner (my favorite...

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Toys for Tots Campaign: Drop off Toys at Our Office!

We are helping the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve once again this year with their Toys for Tots campaign. You can help out too by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at our office. Our address is 7027-A Manchester Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22310. We are c...

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Alexandria VA: Update to Telegraph Rd Improvement Project

Fairfax County will pay for the widening of and improvements to Telegraph Road between South Van Dorn Street and South Kings Highway with revenue from the Commercial and Industrial Tax, which is a special tax used only for transportation projec...

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Hana Tokyo; Great Hibachi in Alexandria Virginia

It had been a while since our group of friends had gotten together for a rowdy dinner so this past Saturday evening we decided to have a big meal before hitting the Old Town bars. After an unanimous decision to go to a Japanese steakhouse we we...

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Clothing Drive in Springfield Virginia

The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is collecting donations of winter coats and non-perishable food through December 17th at several area  businesses. Items will be given to Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) and United Communi...

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