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.
Roberson is known as a singer, songwriter, and producer who continues to break boundaries as an independent artist in an industry dominated by major labels, manufactured sounds and mainstream radio. Described as the original pioneer of the independent movement in R&B/soul music, Roberson has achieved major milestones in his career, from being a successful songwriter and producer for notable artists such as Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, Dwele, Vivian Green and countless others, as well as headlining sold out tours across the country.
The Rahway, New Jersey native and Howard University alum became the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award. In addition, Roberson was nominated for a GRAMMY award in the “Best Urban/Alternative Performance” category.
Farm-to-table restaurant in Northern Virginia offers fresh in-season food from popular farms in the region.
Winchester, VA – Region’s 117, Northern Virginia’s hottest farm-to-table restaurant, has unveiled a new spring and summer menu featuring such items as chipotle lime skirt steak and country-style green tomatoes.
Global Bhagavad Gita Convention (GBGC) will showcase Gita’s road-map to accomplish personal and universal well-being through uplifting and insightful presentations by a distinguished group of speakers including professionals, scholars, leaders, and thinkers, who will share with us Gita’s timeless wisdom with practical perspectives. The convention promises to be an enlightening and transformative event.
The global dialog on Bhagavad Gita is being convened as part of a long-term effort under the inspirational guidance of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha, a renowned Spiritual Master from India. Through a series of global dialog, Center for Inner Resources Development – North America (CIRD-NA) will present the message of Bhagavad Gita as a secular and historical text to all as a universal life manual.
Following the survey findings, Transurban, operator of the 495 and 95 Express Lanes, and the Virginia Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a 2018 “Orange Cones. No Phones.” campaign to reduce distracted driving within the 395 Express Lanes work zone.
“We focus on safety on the Express Lanes and in the 395 Express Lanes work zone every day,” said Jennifer Aument, president, North America, Transurban. “We need the help of drivers to create a safer work zone to ensure on-road construction crews and other travelers are getting where they need to go safely.”
Mount Purrnon Cat Café and Wine Bar plans to be Northern Virginia’s first cat café, combining adoptable cats, history, and wine to create a unique experience for visitors. The founders, Kristin Cowan and Adam Patterson, are currently running a Kickstarter to raise funds to help with startup costs. Donating to the Kickstarter gets you a variety of rewards and your card isn’t charged until the end of the campaign, and only if the goal is met.
The café will include a lounge room filled with adoptable cats and a separate bar/café area where visitors can grab café items, snacks, beer, and wine. “Even if people aren’t huge cat fans, they can still visit the cat café and grab a drink,” says Kristin, “but they will probably want to go into the cat room when they see how much fun it is.” Featuring an early U.S. history theme, Mount Purrnon also plans to offer information on the area through books, reference materials, and maps. The café will also hold special events like cat yoga, trivia, and game night, and will be working with a local shelter to get the cats adopted.
Managing partners Sean Steele and Chris Wargo engaged ad agency Admirable Devil to develop the new brand, which is rooted in the company’s values, with a fresh perspective regarding the complex data challenges organizations face.
“After more than a decade working with leading companies and organizations, we understand the challenge facing C-suite leaders isn’t just security – it’s about proactively managing the data ‘lifeblood’ of their businesses. Millions of pieces of data, if not billions, are floating around organizations unsecure and unmonitored. It can feel incredibly daunting – even overwhelming – for business leaders. But it doesn’t have to be,” said Chris Wargo, Co-founder and Managing Partner for Sales and Operations.
