Fresh Farmers’ Market to Open on Upper King Street in Alexandria
August 7th, 2008 Categories: Alexandria
A new, weekday Fresh Farmers’ Market will soon open on Upper King Street in Alexandria. The market, located at the King Street Gardens Park (1806 King Street) , will run operate 3:00pm to 7:00pm - RAIN OR SHINE - from August 13 through October 29.
Conveniently located just a few steps from the King Street Metro, the late afternoon week day market is a great addition to the already stellar line up of Saturday morning markets in Del Ray, the West End and at Market Square in the heart of Old Town. A boon for area residents and commuters alike!
The market, within easy walking distance of the Rosemont and Parker Gray neighborhoods, also emphasizes the growing impact of the mega Carlyle development as a thriving residential community.
The Farmer’s Market will offer fresh, locally grown produce, home made goods and bakery items.
I always run out of fresh tomatoes by mid-week so I am really looking forward to this. See you there!
Michael
P.S. Want to know more about the walkable communities around this market? Call me at 703.927.4554 and we’ll make a date.
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Celebrating Community in Alexandria’s Del Ray Neighborhood with National Night Out
August 5th, 2008 Categories: Del Ray
Despite gray skies and ever present humidity, Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood lived up to its well-deserved reputation with a spirited community celebration of “National Night Out”.
Now in its 25th year, National Night Out is a unique neighborhood event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) that is designed to:
- Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
- Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs
- Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and
- Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
With that in mind, the Alexandria’s Sheriff’s Department and the Alexandria Police Department are a viable presence at each gathering.
This year, a newcomer and an absolute hit, was the 17,000 ton armored Humvee like vehicle used by the city’s SWAT teams. Another favorite was K-9 trooper “Ajax”.
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Virginia Named Best State for Business for Second Consecutive Year by Forbes Magazine
August 5th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News
For the second consecutive year, Virginia has been named the best state* in the nation for business by Forbes Magazine.
Part of the allure for business in Virginia is an environment of incentives and the third lowest unemployment rate in the country.
Incentives are tailored for both business growth and to encourage startups.
The incentives include financial assistance, facilities development grants, tax credits and exemptions. Virginia also offers work-force training and technical support.
To compile the rankings, Forbes examines, among other things,:
- business and living costs
- job and income growth
- gross state product growth
- educational attainment
- venture capital money
- role of government.
Overall, Forbes examined 32 criteria to assemble the list.
Why is this important to you? Strong businesses need a satisfied, productive work force and that work force will always need housing. Whether you are buying or selling, or even renting, Virginia offers a stable environment for real estate investment.
For more information about housing costs in Northern Virginia, call me at 703.927.4554.
Michael
***Technically, Virginia is a Commonwealth, not a state. Kentucky, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania also share that distinction.
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