Metro Still Recovering From Derailment Near National Airport — “Most Metrorail customers will see nearly normal train service [Monday], even as Metro continues to inspect the fleet’s oldest railcars…However Blue and Yellow line trains will depart every 15 minutes while work continues to repair tracks damaged in Friday’s derailment.” [WMATA]
County Seeks Input on Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects — “Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has developed a proposed list of projects that will be narrowed down further with input from the community to receive a portion of $100 million funding allocated by the Board of Supervisors.” Virtual meetings will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday) and noon on Thursday (Oct. 5) to discuss the projects. [FCDOT]
Man Arrested at Franconia Park for Sex Offenses — “A man Fairfax County police believe is responsible for multiple sex offenses in the Groveton area was arrested Thursday after he was spotted on a surveillance camera…According to authorities, [the man] tried to flee when officers responded, and while doing so, started to take off his clothes and throw them into the woods nearby.” [WTOP]
Reston Association Expresses Opposition to Potential Casino — “In the wee hours of Friday morning, Reston Association Board of Directors approved a motion to oppose the construction of a casino in Reston…The board also directed CEO Mac Cummins and Board President John Farrell to work together to come up with a strategy for opposing the casino.” [Patch]
McLean Road Closed for Pipe Replacement — “Rector Lane (Route 760) between Alvord Street and Old Dominion Drive (Route 738) will be closed to through traffic, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 2 through Thursday, Oct. 5 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day for stormwater pipe replacement…Through traffic will be detoured.” [VDOT]
Reston and Springfield Dog Parks Named Among N. Va’s Best — “The Baron Cameron and South Run dog parks made the list of ’10 Best Dog Parks in Northern Virginia 2023′ published in the magazine’s October issue, which hit newsstands Sept. 22…The Park Authority maintains 11 dog parks countywide.” [FCPA]
Participants Wanted for EV Charging Program — “The application period for the Charge Up Fairfax pilot program will close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday November 12, 2023…Approximately 5 communities will be selected for the Charge Up Fairfax pilot program and HOAs will be notified whether they were selected to participate the first week of December 2023.” [OEEC]
FCPS Partners With Nonprofit to Introduce Students to Careers — “In collaboration with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), the national not-for-profit Think Big for Kids has officially expanded to the Greater Washington region, and their first area school district partner is Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)…Think Big for Kids’ mission is to help break cycles of poverty by preparing students to excel in today’s workforce.” [FCEDA]
It’s Monday — The forecast for Monday shows sunny conditions and a high temperature near 81 degrees, accompanied by a mild north wind around 6 mph. During Monday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature around 60 degrees. [Weather.gov]
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Lexi Grant, an operations manager at Well-Paid Maids, shared her go-to spring cleaning tips with WTOP News. Step one? Declutter. Get rid of items you don’t use, find space for items that need a home and organize those areas.
Then, it’s time to dust. Lexi starts with high-touch surface areas (think: refrigerator, dishwasher, counters, microwave). One area she sees often neglected is the bedroom — and it makes sense. Heavy furniture is difficult to move around, but it’s important to really get in there so dust doesn’t affect your sleep.
FREE Leadership Sessions will be conducted at the George Mason University –Arlington Campus for High School Latinas. The program runs from Monday 7/15 through Friday 7/19 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM EST each day (1-week).
Las sesiones de liderazgo GRATUITAS se llevarán a cabo en el campus de George Mason University – Arlington para latinas de secundaria. El programa se desarrollará desde el lunes 15 de julio hasta el viernes 19 de julio, de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. EST cada día (1 semana).
Our goal is to equip students with the fundamentals of self-promotion and guide them in shaping their personal brand for future success. What sets this program apart is its integration of self-awareness activities and mentorship by seasoned professionals.
Sessions begin with a thorough assessment of leadership dynamics on July 15th, participants delve into the intricacies of personal branding and etiquette on July 16th, followed by practical guidance on crafting compelling LinkedIn profiles and resumes on July 17th. July 18th emphasizes the art of storytelling through personal statements, while July 19th culminates in portfolio presentations, allowing participants to showcase their newfound skills. The program concludes on July 20th with a memorable graduation ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of the ELITE Academy’s graduates and their journey towards leadership excellence.
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This live local wellness workshop offers everyone a great occasion to discover how to implement natural safe effective solutions for all ages and stages. It is also a great opportunity to continue to celebrate the mamas in your life during
Air Layering: Propagating Difficult to Root Plants
Air Layering Workshop: Propagating Difficult-to-Root Plants
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