It’s now September and our Hot Sauce Contest is just a few short weeks away. Please share, and promote to help raise much needed funds for the DC Firefighters Burn Foundation!
Such a delicious and fun event – tickets available here.
Press Releases
FALLS CHURCH – Aug. 30, 2019 – Smile Makers Dental Center, a Northern Virginia based multi-specialty dental center with three locations, acquired the well-established dental practice of Dr. Michael F. Rubin, DMD. Dr. Rubin has been successful in serving the community of Arlington, VA for over 27 years and will continue to do so as he joins Smile Makers Dental Center in Falls Church. With a great patient following, the opportunity to continue Dr. Rubin’s service to his patients is gratifying.
“The addition of this acquisition helps further institute Smile Makers Dental Center’s growing presence in Northern Virginia,” said Dr. Geith Kallas, Smile Makers Dental Center’s founder and CEO. “The experience our General Dentists and Dental Specialists have, combined with their knowledge of advanced technology and skills, establish our reputation as a leader in our field, especially in a competitive market such as Falls Church, VA.”
Cuisine Solutions and its sister company CREA, The Culinary Research and Education Academy, are pleased to announce that their innovative Café + Teria program, which launched in 2017 to provide high school students with a healthy, balanced, customized lunch, is expanding into four Virginia districts for the 2019-2020 school year. The program is also launching in South Carolina at four Pickens County high schools. At each Café +Teria, students select ingredients in four steps to build a nutritious meal. They pick a base of grain, salad or a wrap; a protein: antibiotic-free chicken, ground beef, or Paneer cheese; a topping of vegetables, cheese and sauces, and a dressing. Café + Teria features popular international cuisine types including Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and Italian designed to address menu fatigue, along with a new BBQ bowl being introduced this fall.
In 2017, Café + Teria was originally introduced to high school students attending Arlington, Virginia’s three public high schools, Wakefield, Yorktown and Washington-Lee. Due to the success at these schools in Arlington it will also expand to The Heights (the new home of H-B Woodlawn) and the Arlington School Career Center on September 3.
Motorists are advised that lane closures will continue on the general purpose lanes along northbound I-395 this weekend, Aug. 23-25, from King Street (Exit 5) to S. Washington Boulevard (Exit 8A) for bridge rehabilitation work. The HOV lanes will also close to accommodate this bridge work starting Friday night and through the weekend. The HOV lanes will reopen in the northbound direction in time for Monday morning’s commute.
Drivers traveling to D.C. this weekend are urged to use alternative routes. Local traffic may still use the general purpose lanes, but should expect closures. All drivers should expect delays and plan extra travel time.
The Office of Campus and Residential Services (OCRS) at Marymount University is welcoming new students as they move into residence halls on campus during 2019 Move-In Day on Wednesday.
An estimated 230 first-year students are arriving on this day, and checking in from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Butler Hall, Ostapenko Hall and Rowley Hall on Marymount’s main campus. Orientation check-in is scheduled from 12:30 to 5 p.m., with a Welcome Dinner to follow from 5 to 7 p.m. in front of The Lodge near the university’s main entrance from North Glebe Road.
TYSONS, Va., Aug. 8, 2019 – Long & Foster Real Estate announced today that local business, Bond’s Escape Room, has opened a second location at Market Common Clarendon in Arlington, Virginia. They were represented byJennifer Burke, commercial real estate associate of Long & Foster Commercial Division in Tysons, Virginia.
Bond’s Escape Room is now open in Clarendon Commons. Located just above Sephora, it offers six escape room games with a wide variety of themes. This is a second location opened by local business owner, Egor Bondarev.Their first location in Fairfax is now the largest Escape Room on the East Coast with five-star ratings on every customer feedback site.
Motorists should expect significant lane closures on the general purpose lanes along I-395 North this weekend, August 9 – 11, from Duke Street (Exit 3) to past Pentagon City/Crystal City (Exit 8C) for bridge rehabilitation work along the I-395 corridor. Starting at 11 p.m. Friday night, Aug. 9, the HOV lanes will be closed for the weekend. Multiple closures on the northbound I-395 general purpose lanes will occur during nighttime hours on Saturday beginning at 10 p.m. with all general purpose lanes opening by 9 a.m. on Sunday.
Drivers traveling to D.C. are urged to use alternative routes. Local traffic may still use the general purpose lanes, but should expect closures. All drivers should expect delays and plan extra travel time.
Governor Ralph Northam today issued the following statement regarding the deadly mass shootings that killed at least 31 in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
“Once again, dozens of lives have been shattered by gun violence. Pam and I grieve with the communities and the families of those killed and injured in El Paso and Dayton.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement today following the Senate passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019, a two-year bipartisan budget deal that would suspend the debt ceiling until July 2021:
“Today I voted to preserve the full faith and credit of the United States and steer us away from another harmful government shutdown in the fall. By suspending the debt ceiling for two years, the bipartisan budget agreement guarantees that the United States will continue to pay our bills, while also preventing harmful sequester cuts that would hurt our military and jeopardize important programs that serve our veterans, prepare our children for the future, and rebuild our crumbling roads and bridges.
Arlington, VA (July 25, 2019) — The National Chamber Ensemble is thrilled to announce their 2019-2020 Season entitled “The Classics Re-imagined.” The 13th NCE season, revisits the masterworks that have rightfully earned their status as highlights of the classical repertoire and will inject a fresh perspective, breathing new life into long-loved pieces. NCE continues to distinguish itself by inviting acclaimed international figures to perform and host alongside us as they share in our humor, anecdotes, and experiences to enrich the intimate atmosphere of our performances. “The Classics Re-imagined” promises to delight newcomers and connoisseurs alike.
The Annual Outstanding Young Artist Competition will take place in November and is open to pianists ages 12-18. To take advantage of this opportunity, first-round auditions consist of a video recording format. The competition finals will take place live on November 16th before a distinguished panel of judges in Arlington, VA. Winner(s) will earn the opportunity to perform with NCE on December 14, 2019. For further details, please visit our website.
The Solar Power World Top Solar Contractors list includes Fairfax, VA-based solar firm
(FAIRFAX, VA, July 30 –) Renewable energy is likely to be the fastest growing source of U.S. electricity generation for at least the next two years. As a local solar installer in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., Fairfax-based solar electric contractor Ipsun Solar provides expert solar electric panels installation services for homes and businesses. Ipsun Solar has been recognized by Solar Power World magazine for its installation efforts, achieving a rank of 373 nationally on the magazine’s 2019 Top Solar Contractors list.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In celebration of University of Phoenix’s Northern Virginia – D.C. Metro Service Center in Arlington, VA, grand opening, the University will host a series of activities open to students, alumni and the community next week. This new service center will provide career and academic support resources, work and meeting spaces, and host other community events throughout the year.
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