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Amazon to Fund More Affordable Housing in SE Fairfax

The funding is part of a $2B development promise from Amazon. Colchester Towne Condominiums Amazon.com is awarding more than $163 million in loans and grants to affordable housing project developers in the District, Virginia and Maryland — and a project in Southeast...

Good Shepherd Housing Preps for Juleps in July

Originally published by Alexandria Living Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is prepping for Juleps in July, a virtual cocktail class with John Shope from Catoctin Creek. The event is a fundraiser for the organization, which helps low-income families and...

Housing for All

By Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck Affordable Housing. We all hear the term, but, especially in today’s market, what does that mean? To me, it means having a broad spectrum of new and existing housing options that provide opportunity for all who want to...

Grapes ‘n Hops Silent Auction for Good Shepherd Housing

Join Cedar Knoll for an evening of wine and beer tasting with a beautiful view while raising funds for Good Shepherd Housing. Friday, June 3, from 6 - 9 p.m., the Grapes & Hops Silent Auction event will let guests will enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the...

Community Center Opens in the Buckman Road Area

It’s more than just basketball courts and shuffleboard though. By Mike Salmon Thursday, May 12, 2022 There’s an oversized chess set on the second floor of the new Lee District Community Center that is used to show the importance of making the right move. Making the...

Ourisman Celebrates 100 Years

By Holly Dougherty, President Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber, in The Connection 100 years is a long time for any business to successfully keep their doors open for the public. Our local Ourisman Automotive Group is celebrating their 100th anniversary in 2021 and we...