WASHINGTON – Truckers are promising to cause a traffic jam on the Capital Beltway Friday in a political protest. So, what can the average driver expect to see? Commuters around the D.C. region who use the Beltway should anticipate running into a large convoy of semis and other vehicles with… read more →
Beginning this week, thousands of home buyers will be unable to get approvals for their mortgages because of the government shutdown, potentially undercutting the nation’s resurgent housing market. Without paperwork from the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration and in many cases the Federal Housing Administration, banks and other… read more →
Attention all families!! This weekend grab the younger generation and head out to Fall for Fairfax KidsFest. Enjoy exciting, interactive and educational programs, entertainment and activities. Fall For Fairfax KidsFest is specially designed for families with elementary & Pre-K aged children. Plus, admission is totally free! The 21st annual Fall For Fairfax… read more →
Find some family fun this last weekend of summer. The Washington, DC area has some great outdoor events going on this Labor Day Weekend. Here are some suggestions: Kennedy Center Page to Stage Festival August 31-Sept. 2, 2013. The Kennedy Center hosts more than 25 local theater companies in… read more →
As summer comes to a close, many children have mixed opinions about going back to school. Some look forward to seeing friends thay have not seen since June, others dread the beginning of being loaded down with homework. Its a mixed bag of emotions and all children take it with… read more →
The kids are out of school, the days are long and the weather is hot. With so many ways to cool down, one of the most fun is to visit one of our areas waterparks. Choose a destination, pack a picinic and gather the kids bathing suits, towels and goggles.… read more →
Today is the last day of school for Fairfax County students. Throughout the school year, many books are purchased for reading assignments. After the assignment is completed, most commonly those books are pushed to the back of the locker or the students closet at home. Now is a perfect time… read more →
Tis the weekend to shower Mom with surprises and joy! Some Moms have green thumbs and appreciate all that blooms. Maybe your Mom likes to relax and sit a spell while taking in the views of the shore. Perhaps your Mom loves being outdoors and the wilderness. Have a Mom who loves… read more →
Passport DC, an annual celebration of international culture presented by Cultural Tourism DC showcases Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with a wide range of performances, talks, and exhibits. In addition to embassy open houses and events, several Washington, DC museums participate in Passport DC with special programming .Washington, DC… read more →
Great Grapes! is Northern Virginia’s premier casual wine tasting with HUNDREDS of wines available for sampling. Take your souvenir tasting glass as you enter the festival and stroll from tent to tent and table to table tasting and sampling the rich Heritage of Virginia vines. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets… read more →