Explore National Air and Space Museum, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center is the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's annex at Washington Dulles International Airport in the Chantilly area of Fairfax County, Virginia. Hundreds of historically significant air- and spacecraft, along with thousands of small artifacts, are on display in an open, hangar-like setting. Other features of the Center include the Donald D. Engen Observation Tower, the Airbus IMAX Theater and the Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar, where visitors can watch museum specialists at work restoring artifacts. Continue reading

Judy Politzer Visits Sunrise Senior Living In Reston

Judy Politzer, an author and illustrator from Great Falls, discussed and signed her new book at Sunrise Senior Living in Reston on Saturday, September 7. Politzer discussed how she came to write and illustrate her newest book, “Fractured Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales and Potpourri,” as part of Sunrise’s new community forum, “Creative Conversations". The book was originally written for children but is getting mass appreciation among readers of all ages. Continue reading

Things You Should Know About Pinecrest

Pinecrest is a neighborhood in Annandale, Virginia and is located off Little River Turnpike. Pinecrest is a community of townhouses, condominiums, and single-family homes. Its location is structured on 35 acres of land near the Pinecrest golf course, Green Springs Gardens and a variety of shops and restaurants of Annandale and Alexandria. Fountains can also be found at the Pinecrest grounds. Continue reading

Firefighters From Fairfax County Help Hurricane Affected Bahamas

The hurricane disaster in the Bahamas has seen an international humanitarian response including help from across the U.S. and from members of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue in Virginia. The local search and rescue team is known as USA-1 when working internationally. This team has been deployed along with firefighters from Los Angeles County as part of USAID’s Disaster Assistance Response Team. Continue reading