May 25th, 2010:
Falls Church Teen Center
City of Falls Church offers a special place just for teens. Your teen can enjoy large screen t.v., pool table, Wii, air hockey, football, and much more.
The center is always supervised by the teen coordinator and is open Monday-Friday 3:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
Everything is free so your teen can have fun in a safe environment.
For more information please contact:
Teen Center
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA. 22046
703-248-5307
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Dog Parks in Arlington
Dog parks have become quite popular. People are looking for ways to spend outside time with their dog without infringing upon other people’s space. Owner/handler and dogs can make great lasting friendships in a secure dog park.
Arlington County has 8 dog parks for you and your pet to enjoy. These parks are referred to as CCA’s, Community Canine Areas. The Arlington area is very pet-friendly, so you and your dog can spend time outdoors in a safe environment.
Of course with such great benefits come rules and regulations. Please be sure to read all the expectations that the park has outlined for you before you enter the parks. The parks are open from sunrise to half an hour past sunset. If you would like more information on the dog parks, please contact the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources at 703-931-9241. 
Below is a partial list of rules that you must abide by:
1.All dogs must be licensed and vaccinated
2.No dog less than 4 months old allowed in the parks
3.Female dogs in heat are not allowed
4.No food
5.Owner/handler are allowed 3 dogs at one time.
Top 8 Most Transient States
The most transient states, according to Movers.com, an online relocation service, are:
- California
- Florida
- Texas
- New York
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Virginia
- Arizona
California had the most total moves, but the population remained flat because about the same number of people moved in as moved out. Texas saw the largest population increase – nearly 50 percent more people moved in than left. New York had the most significant decrease, losing 33 percent more people than it gained.
Cities with the most turnover were Chicago, Houston, and Dallas. Overall population change in Chicago was negligible, while Houston and Dallas gained 57.6 percent and 41.2 percent more than people than they lost, respectively.
Source: Movers.com (05/24/2010)
More People Are Choosing to Rent
More than 76 percent of people say they would prefer to rent a home than buy one, up 5 percent from 2009, according to this year’s survey from the National Apartment Association.
The survey also calculated that 60 percent of renters plan to continue renting in 2011, with only 12 percent planning to buy a home in the next year.
Some 64 percent of renters cited having no responsibility for major repairs or maintenance as the primary reason they prefer to rent, followed by 33 percent who cited not being impacted by an unpredictable real estate market or susceptible to foreclosure.
Source: National Apartment Association (05/24/2010)
Introducing Fairfax County
Why are people flocking to Fairfax County?
Did you know that this booming metropolitan county exceeds the total population of seven American states and is the most populous region among city areas in not only Virginia, but also Washington? In fact, Fairfax County is home to a whopping 13% of its state’s total population.
Fairfax County districts
What is it about this Northern Virginian county that caused an estimate of 1,015,302 (as of the April 2008 consensus) to make this part of the country their dwelling place?
Formed in 1742 from the northern part of Prince William County, and named after Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, this county is bordered by Potomac River and friendly neighboring regions such as Arlington County, Alexandria, Falls Church, Loudoun County and Prince William County.
Studies conducted have shown that most of the adult citizens, who call Fairfax County their home, are four-year college degree holders and a good number of them have reached even higher educational attainment.
Research has also shown that, aside from being the first county in the US to achieve a median household income of six figures, Fairfax also has the second highest median household income (next to Loudoun County) among counties with 250,000 or more residents.
With those statistics in mind, potential residents can have some level of assurance that they are living among some of the best citizens the nation has to offer. It can also be a plus that they’ll be able to rub elbows with the county’s upper class society.
Aside from that, Fairfax offers people, who are considering the county as their abode, residential areas that will surely fit their unique tastes and preferences. Residential communities like Kingstowne and Burke can give the suburban comfort and security that citizens may be looking for. Meanwhile, areas like Vienna, Huntington or the inner Beltway bustle of Bailey’s Crossroads can offer the convenient accessibility and metropolitan flair required by those more accustomed to a fast-paced, urbanite lifestyle.
With all that Fairfax County has to offer, no wonder people are rushing in to make it their home!
Franconia Museum
Last stop on the Blue Line
Franconia Road, once the means by which Virginia tobacco entered the port city of Alexandria, is now a bustling city road catering to millions of pedestrians on a regular basis. Franconia, throughout history, witnessed events such as Mosby raids, the birth of the first Virginia governor coming from the northern part of the state, and even became the home of Carrolltown, a flourishing community of African-Americans.
Given all the history that it has witnessed, establishing a museum, displaying the pictures, artifacts, and tales of Franconia, is the perfect way to preserve its wonderful heritage. Thus, Franconia Museum was born, and can be found at this exact address: 6121 Franconia Road, Alexandria, VA 22310.
With a band of volunteers fueling its operations and the regular exhibits sponsored by the museum in local hotspots, the Franconia Museum is one of the uniting factors of its surrounding community, serving to educate its citizens and enrich their cultural and historical knowledge. To learn more about the Museum, you can join their many events, including regular gatherings where guests are encouraged to tell their stories and learn of the stories of others, and of course, their celebration of Franconia History Day during the fall.
For more information on Franconia Museum and their hosted events, you can contact the following phone number: (703) 971-7943.
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