Apr 29, 2008 | Journal Messenger
Immigration alliance looks to Prince William as standard
“It would be a grave mistake for any locality to follow what Prince William's done”
Prince William County's immigration policy is the "gold standard" from which other concerned jurisdictions should draw insight, said the president of a nonprofit group headquartered in Washington, D.C., that ... via Journal Messenger
Hugo Chavez urges U.S. to prioritize food over fuel
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez says a U.S. push to boost ethanol production during a world food crisis is a "crime." The socialist leader says he is concerned that so much U.S.-produced corn could be used to ... via KEYE-TV Austin
If everyone appeared to know one another at the Seventh Annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony at Town Hall on April 8, it's probably because they did. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet
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“I'm thrilled, I'm grateful. But honestly, I wasn't too worried about it, because the subpoena was patently outrageous”
A Peterborough woman has won a legal fight against a sweeping subpoena placed against her 4-year-old blog about vaccines and autism - in fact, she has more than won it. via "The nashuatelegraph.com's local, sta...
Hardesty named top entrepreneur
“The late '80s brought a real estate boom unlike anything we had ever seen.”
Frank Hardesty, president of Brothers Concrete Construction in Vienna, Va., said he was "shocked" to win Shenandoah University's first Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year award earlier this month. via Washington Times
U.S. Apple hires communications director
“We are very fortunate to have Todd joining our team”
Todd Hultquist has joined the U.S. Apple Association, Vienna, Va., as director of communications and membership. via Packer
“It's an opportunity to be around other singers just breaking to the field and get coaching from more experienced singers”
Tim Beenken found his calling for opera in an unusual place: the barracks of one of the nation's oldest military colleges. via Shelby County Reporter
“I may just try and have a normal day.”
Still trying to move on Commemorative Events on April 16 Centreville Presbyterian Church Prayer vigil at 7:30 p.m. at the Centreville Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee Highway, Centreville. via Fairfax Times
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“The thought that somebody can crank out (subpoenas) to anybody who happens to embarrass them publicly on a blog - that's a huge threat to freedom of speech”
It's no longer novel when somebody becomes so interested in a topic that a Web site is devoted to it or when that site draws the occasional legal threat. via "The nashuatelegraph.com's local, sta...
Ariel Way Comments On Stock Price
VIENNA, Va., April 10, 2008 -- Ariel Way, Inc. today made the following statement: "On March 26, 2008, we announced that our consolidated February 2008 monthly revenue was our highest monthly revenue ever, at ... via PrimeNewswire
Vienna to Hold July 4 Laser Light Show after Fireworks Mishap
The town of Vienna is doing away with its traditional July 4th fireworks show. Vienna had the worst of several fireworks malfunctions in northern Virginia last year. via WJLA-TV Arlington
$110M in Financing Closes for Mid-Atlantic M-F Portfolio
April 7, 2008 By: Barbra Murray, Contributing Editor Supplemental financing to the tune of $110 million has been completed for a portfolio of 61 apartment communities located in Maryland and Northern Virginia. via Commercial Property News
Western Fairfax Parents Sue To Stop Shift Of Students
A group of parents from the western end of Fairfax County plans to sue to change a ruling by the school board. via WMAL-AM Washington
“Oop! The Moment! Once you miss it, it is gone forever.”
Edwina Chen is a traditional photographer: she works in darkrooms around the area, her materials are film and paper. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet
“Throw a nickel into the state gasoline tax and fund the entire budget of VDOT [Virginia Department of Transportation]”
Relying on Real Estate Advertised budget meeting in Hunter Mill exposes county's wishes for taxing authority. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet