Lanham, MD–Safeway will unveil renovations to its Rosslyn store at 1525 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, VA, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 10 am on Friday, July 12. Local dignitaries including Arlington County Board Vice Chair Libby Garvey and Rosslyn Business Improvement District President Mary-Claire Burick, are expected to join Safeway leaders for the celebration, which will also include live music from the New Line Brass Band, refreshments, and free gifts.
“We are pleased to share these significant renovations throughout the store that enhance our customers’ shopping experience,” said Tom Lofland, President of Safeway’s Eastern Division. “We have added new features, inside and out, that greatly expand our selections and appearance. Our Rosslyn customers will surely enjoy the newly renovated store.”
(Arlington, VA) – The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington (BHMA) will celebrate it’s 15th annual Founder’s Day this Saturday, June 15th from 4 PM -6 PM at the museum, located at 3108 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA. The Founder’s Day celebration is in recognition of the late Evelyn Syphax, the Arlington County trailblazer who laid the groundwork for the BHMA.
Ms. Syphax’s legacy as an educator and community leader will be recognized at the event with proclamations from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, Arlington County Government, the Arlington County Democratic Committee, and Virginia Union University. Also in attendance will be members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Zeta Chi Omega Chapter, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women-NoVA Chapter (both founded in part by Ms. Sphax), and the Arlington Historical Society, which Ms. Syphax was a member of.
WHO & WHAT: Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall will hold a press conference prior to the official launch of a pilot program of the autonomous shuttle known as Olli to be conducted at the base for the next 90 days. Subject matter experts will include: representatives from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall; the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center; the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment; Local Motors by LM Industries Group, Inc.; the Virginia Department of Transportation; and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. Test rides on Olli will be part of the press conference. Members of the media attending the press conference are invited to stay for the official launch ceremony.
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The House today adopted Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-VA) amendment to require increased reporting from federal agencies on the location and basic details of unaccompanied children in their care. Under Beyer’s amendment, the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) would be required to share a monthly census by facility of unaccompanied minors by age cohort and gender with Congressional Committees of jurisdiction and legal orientation providers.
The amendment, Amendment 53 to H.R. 2740 – Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, passed 285-138.
Arlington, VA – Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin will help mark the 29th anniversary of “Justice for Janitors Day” by rallying with dozens of 32BJ SEIU janitors in the heart of Crystal City during Thursday afternoon’s rush hour. The rally is in anticipation ofnegotiations for a new four-year union contract that expires on October 15, 2019 covering 11,000 workers in the D.C. area and Baltimore, including nearly 4,500 in Northern Virginia.
The men and women who do back-breaking work to keep our offices clean go unnoticed, yet our local economy could not function without them,” said Senator Ebbin. “What’s good for workers is good for everyone. Paying office cleaners fairly is a smart investment because it means dependability, lower turnover and familiarity with their buildings that is irreplaceable. We know it’s not too much to ask that cleaning contractors pay workers enough to support their families and build their communities.”
ARLINGTON, Va. (June 13, 2019) – Here comes the sun! Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is firing up the season’s latest looks with its annual Summer Ready Event! On Saturday, June 22 from 1-5 p.m., shoppers can peruse the hottest clothing, accessory and beauty trends through engaging fashion displays, pop-up makeover stations and more. Fan-favorite brands, including Michael Kors, Coach and kate spade new york will also be on-hand to share the latest summer styles.
As an added bonus, shoppers who spend $150 or more at any Fashion Centre at Pentagon City store between June 22-30 will receive a trendy Invicta tote at Guest Services filled with complimentary goodies (valued at $20), available while supplies last.
Arlington, VA: On June 12, airline food workers who prepare, pack, and deliver food and beverages served onboard American Airlines flights departing from Reagan National Airport voted 100% to strike when released by the National Mediation Board. The strike vote at DCA was part of the largest such vote ever to occur in the U.S. airline catering industry, with thousands of workers voting in 21 cities.
“I voted to strike when released because DC is one of American Airlines most profitable hubs in the country, but I can’t afford to pay rent,” said Tenae Stover, an airline catering worker at LSG Sky Chefs at Reagan National Airport. “My job is hard – we’re on our feet 8 hours a day making meals for American Airlines flights, we deserve to make $15 an hour. I think one job should be enough for all workers in the airline industry to be able to survive.”
WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) today celebrated the grand opening of the Made in DC retail pop-up at Reagan National Airport, providing a new national and international presence for local makers and small business owners.
“This partnership between the District’s Made in DC program and the Airport Authority reflects Mayor’s Bowser’s strong commitment to supporting local brands and promoting their growth and success,” said DSLBD Director Kristi Whitfield. “The ‘maker movement’ is alive and well in the District of Columbia, and we are excited to see the Made in DC retail pop-up become a reality.”
LEESBURG, VA (October 8, 2018) – The annual Great American Living Awards ceremony honors only the best and the brightest in all areas of the Northern Virginia homebuilding industry, including development, architecture, sales, interior design and marketing. Once again this year, Knutson Companies took home three awards for their continued excellence in architecture, interior design and marketing.
Receiving all three of the awards, luxury terrace townhome community, Brambleton Town Center was in the spotlight. The community’s Rockland model took home Best Design & Architecture and Best Interior Design and Merchandising for a home priced between $600,000 to $700,000. The community also received an Award of Merit for Best Community Brochure. The awards validate the company’s commitment to designing and building luxury homes in urban-style, walkable neighborhoods where homeowners can truly benefit from the difference.
To discuss what is happening and how to support our community members, Project PEACE is hosting Kate Ranta, a local domestic and gun violence survivor, and community leaders Theo Stamos, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and City of Falls Church and Christa Carlton, Director of Domestic and Sexual Programs at Doorways for Women and Families, for a community conversation about sex, violence and the Arlington community. The event takes place Thursday, October 4th 6:30pm, at the Walter Reed Community Center, 16th Street S, Arlington, VA 22204.
Kate Ranta is the mother of two boys, a marketing professional and a survivor of domestic and gun violence. She and her father survived two bullets each when her ex-husband shot them. The couple’s young son witnessed the shooting. Kate has been an activist for nearly six years, appeared in documentary films, and in national media. She leverages her story to raise awareness about violence against women and the deadly intersection between domestic abuse and gun violence.
The Chevy Chase Land Company, (“The Land Company”) a leading owner, manager and developer of office, retail and multi-family properties in the Washington, DC metro area, announced today the $90 million acquisition of 672 Flats, a 173-Unit Class A apartment building in the heart of Ballston in Arlington, Virginia.
“The acquisition of 672 Flats broadens The Land Company’s investments in transit-oriented, urban properties and diversifies the portfolio with the acquisition of a Northern Virginia, multi-family asset,” said Tom Regnell, President and CEO of The Land Company. “Ballston is one of the strongest markets in our region and continues to grow and thrive by offering an exceptional level of livability with strong employment and demand drivers, ideal demographics and a vibrant live-work-play environment.”
