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A Brief Introduction To Heritage Hill Of Alexandria

Heritage Hill of Alexandria is a townhouse subdivision located in Fairfax County just outside the Capital Beltway near the intersection of Telegraph Road and Franconia Road. The majority of the 80 townhomes available were built in the 1980s against a backdrop of mature trees and meticulously landscaped greens. Homes here often bound Heritage Hill Park, a forested buffer between Heritage Hill and Telegraph Road. Continue reading

Some Interesting Facts About Island Creek

Island Creek is a planned community of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums in southeastern Fairfax County, Virginia. Island Creek features over 1,000 homes (townhomes, condos and single-family homes) and a huge selection of amenities. The location is just a few miles from I-95, the mixing bowl, and the metro and the nearby shopping, dining and entertainment which make this a highly coveted community. Continue reading

What Makes Founders Walk Condominium An Interesting Place To Live?

Founders Walk is a garden-style condo community located off South Van Dorn Street in Alexandria. The neighborhood is home to 201 condos that were built between 1998 and 2000. Founders Walk is located just outside the Beltway off Van Dorn via Oakwood. It’s close enough for a long walk to the Van Dorn Metro and has great access for commuters headed to the Beltway or Alexandria. The neighborhood is quiet and well-maintained, surrounded by new and nearly new condos. Continue reading

Be A Part Of Annandale Parade 2019

The popular Annandale Parade will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, beginning at 10:00 am. Marching along Columbia Pike from the historic white church and the Annandale Shopping Center near Gallows Road, all the way to the Bowling Alley-Safeway, thousands of participants from Clowns, Storybook Characters, and Marching Bands to Antique & Military Cars, Fire Trucks, Civic Organizations, Scouts, and beautifully costumed International Dancers will parade before the residents of Greater Annandale. Continue reading

Alexandria Public Schools Receive Full Accreditation

For the first time in 20 years all public schools in Alexandria have full received accreditation. The Jefferson Houston School and T.C. Williams High School, the lone schools who did not meet accreditation standards became the new additions to the group following a release by the Virginia Department of Education. Full accreditation means that the schools meet or exceed state standards or have shown at least sufficient improvement. Superintendent Gregory C Hutchins stated that "this kind of success doesn't happen by chance nor does it happen overnight." While the public schools system is happy for the success of all the schools the superintendent believes there is more work to be done. https://wtop.com/alexandria/2019/10/for-first-time-all-alexandria-schools-receive-accreditation/ Continue reading