Posts Tagged ‘Fairfax’
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, April 27th, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Dulles in preliminary plans to expand cargo hub
Intersection of Lee Highway and Gallows Road to close this weekend
Michelle Obama, Warner and McDonnell to attend Virginia Tech graduation
Manassas woman charged in drug raid
Fairfax emergency shelter program conflicts with building codes
Redskin Brandon Meriweather arrested on DUI
Arlington responds to Route 1 transit controversy
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Steve Heap)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Obama to launch campaign from tossup Virginia
George Huguely sued over Yeardley Love slaying
Despite warnings, Virginia drivers distracted in construction zones
Fairfax social programs face funding shortfall
Redskins pick RGIII in first round of NFL draft
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Fillip Fuxa)
Posted by Geoff Nelowet / Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
By Colleen Callery
Ever stop to wonder what’s in the water we drink? Where it comes from? If it’s safe? (We all know to steer clear of the Potomac River, but you do know you are drinking it, right?) Two-thirds of our body mass if water. So read on to see how 75 percent of you is faring when it comes to its safety.
NOVA WATER SOURCES
Fairfax County Water Authority (Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun Counties and City of Alexandria)—draws from Potomac River and Occoquan Reservoir; treated at James J. Corbalis Jr. and Frederick P. Gri ffith Jr. water treatment plants.
City of Falls Church Water Utility—draws from Potomac River upstream of D.C.; treated at Washington Aqueduct’s Dalecarlia and McMillan water treatment plants.
Arlington County Department of Environmental Services—draws from the Potomac River; treated at Dalecarlia Treatment Plant in D.C.
TREATMENT PROCESS
Coagulation: Chemicals called coagulants are added to the raw water, which causes small particles to adhere to one another.
Flocculation: As the particles coagulate, they create larger particles called fl oc. As the water is slowly mixed, the fl oc particles continue to group together, becoming heavier and heavier.
Sedimentation: Once the heavy floc settles to the bottom of the sedimentation basins, it is cleared away, leaving the cleaner water behind.
Ozonation: Destroys bacteria and other microorganisms to improve taste.
Filtration: Filtering the water using granular activated carbon (GAC) filters removes the remaining fine particles.
Disinfection and Distribution: Fluoride and a corrosion inhibitor are added to the water to strengthen teeth, prevent lead leaching.
Posted by Matt Basheda / Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
The metro region erupts with art this weekend.
The Festival. Photo: Bill Kinney
Fairfax’s Fine Arts Festival returns once more, and infuses Fairfax Corner with wares of all mediums. Over 130 exhibitors–about 10,000 individual works of art–spill onto the streets.
The festival runs on Saturday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Buy that perfect piece to finish a room or just look around–no pressure, and no cost for admission.
Art types represented include photography, metalwork, jewelry, woodwork, graphic prints, painting and more.
But if centuries-old Japanese artwork also interests you, head to the National Gallery of Art as soon as possible.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits you in its hallowed halls, but April 29 is your last chance to see a legendary set of Japanese nature paintings from the 1700s.
The exhibit’s name is “The Colorful Realm of Living Beings,” by Ito Jakuchu. The art is a treasure of Japan’s imperial household, and has never been shown outside Japan until now.
Only days remain until their return. Japan loaned the art for D.C.’s centennial cherry blossom festival. The set of 30 paintings comprise a varied portrait of Japan’s colorful wildlife.
The National Gallery of Art has extended its hours for this exhibit’s final weekend. Its opening time remains the same–10 a.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. on Sunday. However, the museum will close at 8 p.m. both days.
–Matt Basheda
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Manassas native George Zimmerman to face charges in Trayvon Martin case
EpiPen bill nears passage in Virginia
McDonnell: Santorum should endorse Romney
Prince William’s Corey Stewart announces run for Lt. Gov.
Report says new Virginia retirement program could cost millions
Fairfax approves Silver Line station names
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Ira Bostic)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Monday, April 9th, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
Beginning in 2013, Virginia high school students must take an online class to graduate
Oakland shooter changed name in Fairfax
New York firm publishes test-prep book for TJ entrance exam
Metro: Fare hikes could be lower than expected
‘Hero’ helps rescue family from Lorton house fire
Fairfax board set to give go-ahead for part two of Silver Line
Arlington launches homeless housing fundraising
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Scott Maxwell/LuMaxArt)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Friday, April 6th, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Arlington to host pole dancing championship
Crystal City 5K Fridays kick off, close roads
Manassas Catholic school teacher charged with attempted indecent liberties with a student
‘Extreme’ yard sales upset Mason District residents
Former Arlington CIA official indicted in leak case
Autistic Fairfax resident builds on his strengths
Juvenile playing with lighter causes McLean house fire
Four arrested in Vienna massage parlor raid
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/chaoss)
Posted by Lindsey Leake / Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Report says Fairfax is Virginia’s healthiest area
Del. Englin resigns after admitting affair
Police seek suspects following nine indecent exposures in Centreville area
Virginia enters new partnership with French schools
Fire crews investigate unknown substance outside Prince William Hospital
Suspected Oakland shooter has ties to NoVA
(Compiled by Lindsey Leake; photo courtesy of Shutterstock/Kurhan)
Posted by Geoff Nelowet / Friday, March 30th, 2012
Situated on a half-acre of land in Fairfax, this custom stone and stucco 6 bedroom, 5.5 bath home is exquisite, to say the least. Step up the solid limestone front steps inside and be swept away with shiny hardwood floors, ornate chandeliers and a gourmet kitchen (think two dishwashers and sinks, a center island, breakfast bar as well as granite and Corian counters). Perfect for family gatherings, this 1986 home has a two-story family room that boasts large windows, a built-in entertainment center and a gas fireplace. Open the French doors and you’ll find yourself on a brick and stone patio overlooking a green, lush backyard. Wander back inside to the library for a cozy reading spot featuring a custom ceiling, sturdy bookcases and luxurious tree bark wall coverings. Head up the carpeted staircase to the many features of the upper level: four bedrooms, two private bathrooms and a Jack-&-Jill bath. The home also includes surround sound and speakers throughout, customs area rugs, baseboard hot air heaters, in-ground sprinklers and a professionally landscaped yard.
List price: $1,225,000
Stats:
-6 bedrooms
-5.5 baths
-6,664 sq. ft.
-Attached 4 car garage, plus workshop space
-½ acre land
-Gas fireplace
List number: FC7775258
Contact:
ERA Elite Group REALTORS
Ingrid Barrett and Tracey Barrett
(571) 218-2539
Photos courtesy: ERA Elite Group Realtors
March 2012
Spring Break Guide: Stay Outside
Posted by Matt Basheda / Friday, March 30th, 2012
Don’t rot indoors.
Resist the temptation to use spring break to catch up on movies and TV shows. With weather this sublime, stay afloat in the fine spring air. Of course, you can’t help it if it’s raining–but I’ll have more on that next week.
First tip: Use two wheels instead of four whenever possible. Most of NoVA’s sprawl includes interwoven trails. Within neighborhoods, sidewalks often serve both bikes and pedestrians. So next time you hit your local Starbucks, try riding there instead of driving.
Courtesy Shutterstock.com / Lisa S.
If you want something a little more rigorous, try mountain biking. Unless you have a bicycle specifically designed for road use–you would know if you had one–your bike most likely has all-terrain tires. You’ll have quite a bit of fun on light off-road trails like the unpaved byways on the W&OD.
For large stretches of the W&OD, particularly in Loudoun County, unpaved horse and multi-use trails run alongside the paved trail. Try cycling in the dirt for added workout and added fun.
Wakefield Park in Fairfax also has a laid back multipurpose trail perfect for mountain bikes. It’s part paved, part dirt, part gravel. Slightly more arduous paths branch off from the main trail. If you really want to get a beginner’s feel for what mountain biking is all about, stray off the beaten path and have fun.
In fact, the trail is not only for biking. So if two wheels isn’t your thing, take a walk or a jog at Wakefield–it’s quite scenic.
If you have kids on your hands for spring break, you absolutely must have a different activity every day. One of NoVA’s overlooked highlights is its petting zoos.
Courtesy Shutterstock.com / Smileus
Reston Zoo features exotic animals for observation and farm animals for petting. The place is pretty huge–about 30 acres nestled right off Route 7. With so much land, they have a wide variety of animals, from wildebeest to ostrich, and even prairie dogs. Animals for petting include sheep, goats and rabbits.
The Leesburg Animal Park is a little-known treasure. Their animal list differs from Reston’s, so each is unique. Leesburg has lemurs, parrots, tortoises and other uncommon creatures, like the Patagonian Cavy.
There are tons of other options. We’ve mentioned a bunch, and we have even more coming.
And don’t forget to check out our guide to traveling with kids. It will ease the burden of entertaining however many schoolkids invade your house each spring break.
Stay tuned for Easter ideas and lots more.
–Matt Basheda