Plaugher has 19 years of experience in the credit union industry. During her career she has held various management positions overseeing branches, call centers, Information Technology, compliance, and facilities.

As an executive at ACFCU, Plaugher has overseen Information Technology, Risk Management, Project Management, Branches, the Member Service Call Center, and Vendor Management, while providing extensive coaching and development of executives, managers, and staff. As COO, Plaugher will be responsible for organizational alignment and efficiency.


Atlas Home Inspection has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to local members.

Client reviews indicate that Ed is very thorough and takes the time needed to explain his findings in an easy to understand manner. He maintains a 100% A rating.


Arlington, VA – March 31, 2016, – Ouli, the new personal concierge app, is excited to announce its partnership with the Crystal City BID. In collaboration with the BID, Ouli has deployed bluetooth beacons throughout the neighborhood that will deliver notifications to users in the area of upcoming Crystal City events and exhibits with a level of personalization that only Ouli can provide.

This new cooperative fits Ouli’s win-win philosophy and is aimed at promoting Crystal City’s growing social, dining, and cultural scene. The Crystal City BID, responsible for promoting the social and economic development of Crystal City, sees the value added by Ouli.


Call for Nominations: 2016 WOMEN OF VISION AWARD

Arlington County’s Commission on the Status of Women is soliciting nominations for the 2016 Women of Vision Awards. The awards are given to individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to women’s issues and have, over time, developed and communicated their vision for women and engaged community members and other leaders in order to realize this vision. Categories for the 2016 award are business, non-profit, and government. Nominations must be submitted by April 15, 2016.


ARLINGTON, VA., March 28, 2016 – Chef Jonathan Till, a native Hawaiian, grew up cooking and baking with his Tutu (grandmother in Hawaiian) from the moment he could reach the kitchen counter. This 3rd generation recipe has been a favorite of his since childhood. Preserving this family recipe has allowed Chef Till to remember the importance of sharing food, whether it’s a holiday or a simple occasion we want to make special. Please enjoy this recipe, from Chef Till and William Jeffrey’s.

Tutu’s Sour Cherry Pie


“Love it!” Wrote Robyn Davis of Mom the Magnificent. “Ouli is the perfect match maker when it comes to planning our date nights! I love that it gets to know our preferences and I love the Ouli exclusive deals!”

The more a user interacts with the app, the more Ouli hones in on what interests them. This type of personalization is valuable to merchants as well, since their offers are only presented to those likely to act on them.


“I’ve heard this one before,” says Dr. Crissy Markova of VCO Orthodontics. There has been a huge trend in orthodontics over the past 10 years as the number of adult patients seeking orthodontic services has tripled. More and more, I have patients that were not able to receive braces as children or whose teeth have shifted over the years – they want a beautiful smile but want to maintain a professional appearance in the process!

Adult orthodontics is different from the traditional teen orthodontics since many more factors have to be considered for the overall long-term health of the teeth and jaw joints. At VCO Orthodontics, we have an entire suite dedicated to our adult patients to make them feel as comfortable as possible.


Arlington, VA — At Virginia Center for Orthodontics, Dr. Crissy Markova says, “We are always eager to give back to the local community.” Most recently, the practice donated photo booths to raise money for the Arlington Public School’s Silent Auctions. These auctions benefit the local schools and have raised over $100,000. “We love what we do” says Dr. Crissy Markova, and it shows! They’ve hosted many events, from Red Carpet to Casino Nights.

You can regularly find Dr. Markova and her team at VCO Orthodontics supporting patients at Arlington Soccer Association games, sponsoring Arlington Little League, teaching at Career Days and Science Fairs. You’ll always see their smiling faces around Arlington.


After two weekends of sold-out performances, tickets remain for the final weekend shows on March 11, 12 and 13. Ticket prices are $20 for general admission, $15 for seniors and students. Tickets are available online at:  http://chalicetheatresouthpacific.eventbrite.com

Chalice Theatre is located in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington at 4444 Arlington Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia.


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