Thursday, May 23, 2013
Find out how the holiday weekend will impact life in Fairfax City.
Find out what to expect in your town this holiday weekend, from Patch. Trash Collection Trash and recyclables will not be collected on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. Those with a regular collection day of Monday or Tuesday are asked to place their items at the curb for collection Tuesday, May 28. For information, call 703-385-7837. City of Fairfax City government offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. The General District Court also will be closed. For information, call 703-385-7867. The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center will be open. For information, call 703-385-8414. Bus Schedule The CUE Bus will run on a Saturday schedule. For information, call 703-385-7859. Observe Memorial Day in Fairfax City …
Check out this week's new and noteworthy blogs on Patch!
If You’re Headed to a Nationals Game, Check Out these Game Day Tips! Blogger Mark Braibanti offers his game day tips for Nats fans. He covers everything from getting tickets to where to score the best food at Nationals Park. A Teenager Who Doesn’t Want to Drive? Patch blogger and certified Leadership Parenting Coach Sarah Hamaker offers advice to a parent whose 16-year-old son is afraid of driving. Want to blog on Patch? Go to your local Patch site’s homepage and click on “Start a Blog.” For more information, email Patch Community Editor Jessie Biele at Jessie.biele@patch.com. Snack Shack: The Heart of Woodlawn Little League Patch blogger and Woodlawn Little League volunteer Tricia Thompson Jennings talks about how hot dogs, Cokes and …
Find out what's in store locally for Memorial Day weekend - including important traffic and parking announcements.
Are you ready for summer? Northern Virginia's "unofficial kick-off to summer" happens this weekend with Memorial Day celebrations. In Fairfax City, that means the annual Ride of the Patriots and parade. This Sunday, the familiar, rumbling sound of thousands of Harley Davidson motorcycles will be heard throughout downtown as the ride, which honors military and public safety personnel, thunders down Fairfax Boulevard. Grab your seats early to watch the parade and Harley Davidson ride. Bleachers will be set up along the parade/ride route. The ride also serves as ground zero for Rolling Thunder, a national motorcycle event and gathering. Here are important things to know about this Sunday's events, and how they will affect traffic and …
Plus, a handful of larcenies.
According to Fairfax City Police, a man was cut with a knife several times in the parking lot of Patriots Cafe last Saturday evening. Police report that, in the early morning hours Sunday, a man called the police to report that he had been assaulted in the parking lot of the restaurant, located at 10376 Fairfax Blvd., a few hours earlier, at approximately 10 p.m. The man said that an unknown male accosted him in the parking lot and cut him with a knife several times. The victim said he fought the suspect off and left the scene in his car. The victim then went to a hospital to get treatment for his injuries, which were not life-threatening. The suspect was described as a slender black male wearing a black jacket and black pants. Police …
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Hey guys, my name is Duke and I’m very pleased to meet you! I’m a charming and energetic one-and-a-half to two year old miniature pinscher mix with loads of personality. I’m the complete package: smart, social, affectionate, and playful, with a little mischief mixed in to keep things interesting. I only weigh about 12 pounds, but I’m no shrinking violet, and can run and play with the best of them. Sadly, my owners surrendered me to a shelter in Maryland, and said they just didn’t want me anymore. I don’t understand it, but I’m better off without those guys anyway. I was pretty scared in the shelter and realize how lucky I am to make it out alive. I’ve settled into home life now, and am so thankful for my second chance and the opportunity …
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here are Memorial Day recipes and ideas for keeping costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. and, share their tips on how to save money on your Memorial Day feast. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade --perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce -- …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Regional law enforcement officers will be patrolling Interstates 66, 95, 395, 270 and the Dulles Toll Road.
HOV Violators should think twice before taking the restricted lanes in Virginia and Maryland on Thursday: May 23 is the Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day. Patrols by Maryland State Police, Virginia State Police, Arlington County Police, Fairfax County Police, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police and Prince William County Police will be targeting violators on area interstates. In Virginia patrols will target HOV violators on Interstates 66, 95, 395 and the Dulles Toll Road. In Maryland, the focus will be on Interstate 270. This is the 4th annual Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day. Last year the effort yielded 646 summonses and arrests between Virginia and Maryland.
See what's going on in Northern Virginia this weekend.
The long holiday weekend is upon us in Northern Virginia and it's time to start making plans for some fun. Patch has compiled a list of events that the whole family can enjoy. Have a great weekend! Do you have an upcoming event you'd like to post on Patch? Email jessie.biele@patch.com for info. ViVa!Vienna! Memorial Day Weekend Festival The ViVa!Vienna! Memorial Day weekend festival will take place in Vienna from Saturday through Monday. The festival is a major fundraiser for the local Rotary Club. Visitors can partake in games, visit food and merchandise vendors, listen to live music, and more. For more information, visit http://www.vivavienna.org/. Cranford UMC Annual Strawberry Social Strawberries galore! The Strawberry Social is …
Upgraded custom home with pool and spa and home theater located in Fairfax.
Looking for a move-in ready home with over $300,000 in upgrades conveniently located near the Army Navy Country Club? This 3555 Early Woodland Place home is located in Fairfax and is listed for $1,375,000. It has been on the market for less than a week. According to the listing, this "fabulous Halsted Model is in Pickett's Reserve". It offers an all brick and stone front porch, pool & spa, backs to woods and is "totally private". There are six bedrooms and six baths and 5,400 square feet of living space. To view a virtual tour, click here. Interested? This listing is by Long and Foster Real Estate. For more real estate, visit our House and Home section.
Enoch
1:46 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
i agree Brad ... what's the point?? If you are STUPID enough to break the HOV laws knowingly you should get hammered, without warning. Some people make the effort and sacrifice to get three people in their car and others just fly in the face of that and dump all over traditional carpoolers and sluggers. Shame on them ... and no mercy.   more ›