Happy Armed Forces Day!

On May 15, 2010, in community events, by CCN Print This Post

Happy Armed Forces Day! Today is the day that we salute all the women and men who serve in our Armed Forces.  In war and peace these brave individuals make sacrifices far beyond what most of us appreciate.  In the name of freedom, they give up the comfort and convenience of civilian life in order [...]

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National Airport Station Closed This Weekend (Update)

On September 1, 2009, in 2009, construction, holiday, metrorail, wmata, by CCN Print This Post

In case you were wondering like I was why the Metrorail trains were running at slow speeds between National Airport station and the Crystal City station, this article from the Washington Post may explain why. If you were thinking about using Metrorail to goto Pentagon City, the airport, or downtown Washington, you may want to [...]

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Great Memorial Day Story – The Traveling Taps Brigade

On May 21, 2009, in memorial day, washington post, by CCN Print This Post

We first posted this last year and thought it would be great to share with you again this year. For Memorial Day last year, the Washington Post reported that cemeteries, struggling to keep up with droves of veterans and soldiers now dying, couldn’t find enough trumpet players for the final honors. Some resorted to blasting [...]

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Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? – Try Shop for Shelter

On May 7, 2009, in mother's day, shopping, westin alexandria, by CCN Print This Post

This Saturday only! Inside the Westin Alexandria Once again, you’re invited to join tu-anh Accessories and the area’s most talented artists and designers for a fabulous spring shopping event benefiting the Carpenter’s Shelter for the homeless. On May 9th, friends and families of Old Town Alexandria will flock The Westin Alexandria for some bargain shopping, [...]

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REMINDER: Live Chat w/ Phil Cefaratti Today (April 20) @ 5:00pm

On April 20, 2009, in city council, election day, elections, live chat, phil cefaratti, by CCN Print This Post

Just want to remind our readers that we’ll be hosting Phil Cefaratti – candidate for a seat on the Alexandria City Council today for a 1 hour Live Chat from 5pm to 6pm. Please tune in live today @ 5:00pm when Mr. Cefaratti will take your questions. If aren’t available then, feel free to leave your questions in the [...]

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Join us Tomorrow for a Live Chat w/ Phil Cefaratti – Candidate for Alexandria City Council

On April 19, 2009, in city council, city of alexandria, elections, by CCN Print This Post

Tomorrow, Monday, April 20, 2009, join us for a live chat with Phil Cefaratti, Republican candidate for Alexandria City Council. Phil is a U.S. Navy veteran and a life long Alexandrian and has a wealth of business experience. Please tune in live tomorrow when Mr. Cefaratti will take your questions. If aren’t available then, feel [...]

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