Welcome To Northern Virginia

It doesn’t matter if you are young or old you can always find something to do at one of the nine Fairfax County Recreation Centers.Want to take a class? Then check out the “Aerobics to Zoom” list of course available. Want to work out? The each of the recreation centers offers you full work out fa...

The Sydenstricker School in Springfield VA was the last one room school house in operation in Fairfax County. It closed in 1939 but the building is still used today as a community meeting hall. The belfry contains the original school bell purchased in 1920's from the Sears Roebuck store in Alexan...

This duck seems to be waiting for the ferry that leaves from this dock at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton VA.  If you are interesting in joining this fellow waiting for the ferry check out the schedule for the Miss Rivershore Charters. Running down the Occoquan River to look for Eagles at Mason ...

Fall means HS football at West Springfield HS in Springfield VA.  As part of the Fairfax County Public School System, West Springfield HS Varisty football opening game is on Thursday September 1, 2011 against Edison HS.The rest of the West Springfield Varisty Football games are scheduled as follo...

It's almost time for a new class of "Wild Mustangs" to start school at West Springfield Elementary School in Springfield VA.  West Springfield Elementary School is located in the Fairfax County Public School System  FCPS)and is one of only 25 schools in the FCPS to win the Governors Award of Exce...

Mark your calendar for the Northern Virginia/DC and yes even Maryland Active Rain Meet-Up.  MeetUps are informal gatherings and a great chance to meet other local agents, exchange ideas and have a little fun.  Make sure to bring your camera and photos are always good for bribery later. Active Rai...

In keeping with the tradition of providing great events at the Belmont Bay Pavilion in Woodbridge VA we welcome the US Navy Country Current Band on August 28, 2011. Bring your lawn chairs and your favorite beverage to the Pavilion at 6PM to listen to hear the US Navy's premier county/bluegrass en...

It is always wise to consider your four legged friends when bad weather is on the way.  In the case of a Hurricane you have time to plan ahead and make arrangements to vacate the area early taking your pets with you.  Making sure you have all of their information on hand as well as your own impor...

If you haven't been stationed in Northern Virginia before one of the first things that you want to become familiar with are all the different commuting options available. Depending on the neighborhood you may have the option for an express bus, a metro ride, VRE or slug line. Many who "slug" in t...

In a market where equity is tight looking for ways to get a home ready for market without spending a fortune in money and time is important.  This pat weekend Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group met with a couple about the preparing their home to sell later this spring, we talked about some of the up...