The House today adopted Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA) amendment to require increased reporting from federal agencies on the location and basic details of unaccompanied children in their care. Under Beyer’s amendment, the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) would be required to share a monthly census by facility of unaccompanied minors by age cohort and gender with Congressional Committees of jurisdiction and legal orientation providers.
The amendment, Amendment 53 to H.R. 2740 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, passed 285-138.
Arlington, VA – Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin will help mark the 29th anniversary of “Justice for Janitors Day” by rallying with dozens of 32BJ SEIU janitors in the heart of Crystal City during Thursday afternoon’s rush hour. The rally is in anticipation ofnegotiations for a new four-year union contract that expires on October 15, 2019 covering 11,000 workers in the D.C. area and Baltimore, including nearly 4,500 in Northern Virginia.
The men and women who do back-breaking work to keep our offices clean go unnoticed, yet our local economy could not function without them,” said Senator Ebbin. “What’s good for workers is good for everyone. Paying office cleaners fairly is a smart investment because it means dependability, lower turnover and familiarity with their buildings that is irreplaceable. We know it’s not too much to ask that cleaning contractors pay workers enough to support their families and build their communities.”
ARLINGTON, Va. (June 13, 2019) – Here comes the sun! Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is firing up the season’s latest looks with its annual Summer Ready Event! On Saturday, June 22 from 1-5 p.m., shoppers can peruse the hottest clothing, accessory and beauty trends through engaging fashion displays, pop-up makeover stations and more. Fan-favorite brands, including Michael Kors, Coach and kate spade new york will also be on-hand to share the latest summer styles.
As an added bonus, shoppers who spend $150 or more at any Fashion Centre at Pentagon City store between June 22-30 will receive a trendy Invicta tote at Guest Services filled with complimentary goodies (valued at $20), available while supplies last.
Arlington, VA: On June 12, airline food workers who prepare, pack, and deliver food and beverages served onboard American Airlines flights departing from Reagan National Airport voted 100% to strike when released by the National Mediation Board. The strike vote at DCA was part of the largest such vote ever to occur in the U.S. airline catering industry, with thousands of workers voting in 21 cities.
“I voted to strike when released because DC is one of American Airlines most profitable hubs in the country, but I can’t afford to pay rent,” said Tenae Stover, an airline catering worker at LSG Sky Chefs at Reagan National Airport. “My job is hard – we’re on our feet 8 hours a day making meals for American Airlines flights, we deserve to make $15 an hour. I think one job should be enough for all workers in the airline industry to be able to survive.”
WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) today celebrated the grand opening of the Made in DC retail pop-up at Reagan National Airport, providing a new national and international presence for local makers and small business owners.
“This partnership between the District’s Made in DC program and the Airport Authority reflects Mayor’s Bowser’s strong commitment to supporting local brands and promoting their growth and success,” said DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield. “The ‘maker movement’ is alive and well in the District of Columbia, and we are excited to see the Made in DC retail pop-up become a reality.”
LEESBURG, VA (October 8, 2018) – The annual Great American Living Awards ceremony honors only the best and the brightest in all areas of the Northern Virginia homebuilding industry, including development, architecture, sales, interior design and marketing. Once again this year, Knutson Companies took home three awards for their continued excellence in architecture, interior design and marketing.
Receiving all three of the awards, luxury terrace townhome community, Brambleton Town Center was in the spotlight. The community’s Rockland model took home Best Design & Architecture and Best Interior Design and Merchandising for a home priced between $600,000 to $700,000. The community also received an Award of Merit for Best Community Brochure. The awards validate the company’s commitment to designing and building luxury homes in urban-style, walkable neighborhoods where homeowners can truly benefit from the difference.
To discuss what is happening and how to support our community members, Project PEACE is hosting Kate Ranta, a local domestic and gun violence survivor, and community leaders Theo Stamos, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and City of Falls Church and Christa Carlton, Director of Domestic and Sexual Programs at Doorways for Women and Families, for a community conversation about sex, violence and the Arlington community. The event takes place Thursday, October 4th 6:30pm, at the Walter Reed Community Center, 16th Street S, Arlington, VA 22204.
Kate Ranta is the mother of two boys, a marketing professional and a survivor of domestic and gun violence. She and her father survived two bullets each when her ex-husband shot them. The couple’s young son witnessed the shooting. Kate has been an activist for nearly six years, appeared in documentary films, and in national media. She leverages her story to raise awareness about violence against women and the deadly intersection between domestic abuse and gun violence.
The Chevy Chase Land Company, (“The Land Company”) a leading owner, manager and developer of office, retail and multi-family properties in the Washington, DC metro area, announced today the $90 million acquisition of 672 Flats, a 173-Unit Class A apartment building in the heart of Ballston in Arlington, Virginia.
“The acquisition of 672 Flats broadens The Land Company’s investments in transit-oriented, urban properties and diversifies the portfolio with the acquisition of a Northern Virginia, multi-family asset,” said Tom Regnell, President and CEO of The Land Company. “Ballston is one of the strongest markets in our region and continues to grow and thrive by offering an exceptional level of livability with strong employment and demand drivers, ideal demographics and a vibrant live-work-play environment.”
Arlington, VA–Bridges to Independence announced today a new contribution from AT&T. A private, nonprofit organization, Bridges is dedicated to serving families experiencing homelessness in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County, VA. AT&T’s support will directly benefit Bridges’ mission by expanding the organization’s Youth Development Program which serves children experiencing homelessness.
“We are very grateful to AT&T for demonstrating this true generosity of spirit and resources,” said Sam Kelly, Bridges’ Chief Executive Officer. “Youth experiencing homelessness have many obstacles ahead of them. AT&T’s support will allow us to serve the children here in our community who need us most.”
“Water is crucial to birds, sometimes more than food,” said Michael Zuiker, owner of the Arlington, Wild Birds Unlimited. “Water is vitally important when it’s extremely hot, because birds do not sweat and must remove excess body heat through their respiratory system. So, when temperatures rise, birds’ respiration rate increases, sometimes to the point where they can pant like a dog. This activity dehydrates birds,” added Zuiker.
A reliable source of water also allows birds to bathe regularly, a critical part of feather maintenance and staying in top-flight condition. However, offering water does not have to be difficult or expensive.
ARLINGTON, Virginia (June 18, 2018) — The Aurora Hills Women’s Club announces it has donated over $125,000 to local charities over the past ten years.
Since 1958, members of the Club have lived up to its motto of “Continuing Community Commitment” by actively supporting organizations and projects that help make Arlington a great place to live. The purpose of the Club is two fold:
On Friday, June 15, 2018, Keri Shull, CEO of Arlington’s Optime Realty and The Keri Shull Team, was awarded the Second Annual Women in Sales Executive Leadership Award by the Institute of Excellence in Sales.
Keri has been lauded for her forward thinking, hyper supportive and inclusive team structure. In an industry with exceedingly high failure rates, the Keri Shull Team system is set up to provide maximal support to realtors.
