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Reston’s 1901 Group Acquired By Leidos

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021Maryam

Reston, Virginia-based Leidos Holdings has completed its $215 million acquisition of Reston-based IT services company 1901 Group. 1901 Group’s 400 employees will join the group as a result of the acquisition. 1901 Group was founded in 2009. The company’s name is a reference to the year 1901 when automation of the assembly line was invented — factory floor principles it says are the foundation of its IT enterprise modernization services. Continue reading

Tutoring Company Launched By Local College Student

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021Maryam

In the wake of the coronavirus and its impact on students' learning in Fairfax County Public Schools, a 2019 alumnus of South Lakes High School in Reston and second-year engineering student at Georgia Institute of Engineering recently founded S4S Tutoring. Sessions are due to launch Mon. Jan.11, 2021. "All I could think of was there were kids who might be falling behind and just needed a little bit of extra help," said founder and CEO of S4S Tutoring, Benjamin (Bennie) Tignor of Reston. Continue reading

T.C. Williams High School Seniors Win Prestigious Scholarships

January 21, 2020January 21, 2020Jodi Ann

Two seniors at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria are feeling ecstatic and grateful after winning the prestigious Posse Foundation scholarships worth $250,000. Seniors Wilmer Carranza and Madeleine Allen who will be attending college this fall will have their tuition costs covered after they were awarded the scholarships at a ceremony held in Washington D.C. Wilmer and Madeleine will both be looking to major in Computer Science at Lafayette College and University of Wisconsin-Madison respectively. Continue reading

New Preschool Space Opens In West End Apartment Complex

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019Jodi Ann

The Child & Family Network Centers will be launching a free preschool education to 45 children in Alexandria to be held in a West End Apartment Complex at 101 South Whiting Street. Child & Family Network Centers provides a network of preschools located in apartment centers and recreation centers for low income children who are unable to afford a proper education. Continue reading

City Of Alexandria To Maintain One High School With Connected Network

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019Jodi Ann

The Alexandria City Public Schools Board has voted for maintaining one high school in the City while making the high school experience a connected network of sites and programs.Continue reading

Clubs And Co-ops Help Homeschoolers In And Around Mount Vernon

September 8, 2019September 8, 2019Maryam

According to Cathy Stone, who is the director of one of the major homeschool “co-ops” in the region, Harvester Teaching Services, the biggest misconception she sees in homeschooling parents is the idea that you have to do everything yourself to be involved in your child’s education. Continue reading

Interesting Facts About Fairfax Station

May 2, 2019May 3, 2019Maryam

Fairfax Station is an unincorporated community in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax Station is known for its pleasant homes. Neither a city nor a county, Fairfax Station is an upscale community in Virginia dominated by parks and dense forests, which shelters deer and foxes. Some interesting facts about Fairfax Station are given below.

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A Guide To Reston

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019Maryam

Reston is a planned, self-contained community that intermingles green space, residential neighborhoods, and commercial development. Reston is located in the northwest of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Reston was built with the goal of revolutionizing post-World War II concepts of land use and residential/corporate development in American suburbia. The Reston Town Center at the center of Reston and is a mix of high-rise and low-rise commercial buildings. The Reston Town Center has shops, restaurants, offices, a cinema, and a hotel. Municipal, government-like services are provided by the nonprofit Reston Association, which is supported by a per-household fee for all residential properties in Reston. Continue reading

What do real estate agents do?

May 5, 2016May 5, 2016Julie Nesbitt

on the lawn of the White House looking toward Washington Monument — Julie is a Realtor serving Northern Virginia

Real estate agents act as go-betweens for buyers and sellers of real estate property. With certain exceptions, anyone who assists with the sale of real estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required to be licensed by the state. Each and every real estate agents must be affiliated with a real estate broker. A broker is a real estate profession who has higher educational requirements and who has a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a real estate agent. A realtor is a real estate agent or broker who is a member of the National Association of Realtors. As a realtor, agents and brokers agree to ascribe to a high standard of ethics and participate in continuing education programs. In most cases, a real estate agent works for one party, either the buyer or seller, renter or landlord. The agent uses his or her specialized training to best represent the clients' best interests. In some cases, the agent will work in a dual capacity representing both sides of the transaction. In all cases, the agent's first duty is to truth and honesty. But when you choose a real estate agent, don't be afraid to ask about what obligations state law imposes. Some agencies have up-front fees or retainers. It's okay to shop around and to interview several agents and agencies to find the one that you feel most comfortable working with, but it's only fair to the agent and to yourself to settle on one agent to sell or buy a home. Although it is your right and duty as a consumer to shop around, it is unethical and unfair to work with more than one agent at a time. An experienced agent will always ask if you already have representation. This way the agent won't waste his time or accidentally interfere with the relationship you already have. For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.

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Comparison of Education Rates to Alexandria

July 21, 2014January 7, 2020Aubrey Nesbitt

Index	Alexandria	Virginia	National
Completed Doctorate	2.5%	2.5%	0.5%
Completed Professional Degree	8.8%	7.0%	1.5%
Completed Masters	24.8%	14.2%	5.9%
Completed Bachelors	54.3%	30.2%	13.9%
Completed Associates Degree	58.7%	37.3%	18.4%
Completed Some College	74.2%	58.4%	35.7%
Completed High School	86.8%	78.4%	58.6%
Completed 8^th Grade	88.4%	84.6%	69.3%