Local Resources
Here are some useful links to area web sites for Northern Virginia and the Washington Metropolitan area . These resources are designed to help you collect information to help you become familiar with our area.
I have also provided information for area residents such as utilities, schools, and government information as well as sports, recreation, and area attractions.
If there is something that I've missed or you know of a resource that would be perfect for this page? Suggest it here.
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School Information - free school profiles
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Virginia Dept.of Education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
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Fairfax County Public Schools - Fairfax County Public Schools is the eleventh largest school system in the nation. Students in grades pre-K through 12 are offered a diverse, high quality curriculum.
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Prince William Public Schools -
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Loudoun County Public Schools -
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| Area Information | |
Fairfax County - Fairfax County Official Site
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Fairfax County Park Authority -
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Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce -
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Arlington County - Arlington County Official Site
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Community Information - free community profiles
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Virginia Is For Lovers - State of Virginia Tourism Site
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DC Home Page - Washington DC Events
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| Relocation Links | |
Monster Moving - Monstermoving.com offers access to a comprehensive array of moving-related services as well as a set of "cool relocation tools" designed to reduce the time, cost and stress associated with moving.
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USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
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| DC Metro Area Attractions | |
White House - Official Site of the White House
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Washington Monument - National Memorial, D.C.
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Jefferson Memorial - National Memorial, DC
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Wolf Trap Center for the Performing Arts - A National park in Vienna, VA which offers summer performances under the star, and year round events in the Barns.
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Arlington National Cemetery - Once the estate of Robert E. Lee, the beautiful landscape that now comprises Arlington National Cemetery is a testament to the service rendered to our nation by its citizens.
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Pentagon - Pentagon--Headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
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Smithsonian Institute - Welcome to the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex and research organization. Composed of 14 museums and the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., and 2 museums in New York City, the Smithsonian's exhibitions offer visitors a glimpse into its vast collection numbering over 142 million objects.
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National Gallery of Art - The Gallery contains Western European and American art, spanning between the periods of 13th and 20th century.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - The Kennedy Center is located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, DC, at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, NW, and the Rock Creek Parkway.
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| Local News and Publications | |
Washington Business Journal - local business news and information
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Washington Post - Washington Metropolitan Area and Northern Virginia's Award-Winning Newspaper
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Washingtonian Magazine - The magazine Washington lives by
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| Local Weather | |
Local 15-Day Weather - 15-day Accuweather
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Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
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| Transportation | |
Metro Map and Commuting Information - Detailed Information about the metro system in the Washington Metropolitan Area, including metro maps, stations, buses, etc.
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Virginia Rail Express - Commuter's Guide to the Railway Express
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Reagan International Airport - Airport closest to Washington D.C. this site offers flight status and schedules and airport information.
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Dulles International Airport - Dulles Airport is located approximately 26 miles and 30 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. and 13 miles from the Capital Beltway.
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Washington Flyer Magazine and Travel Guide - An informative publication and website with information on the latest Hot Spots, Travel Tips, and business information for the traveler visiting Washington, DC.
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Washington Airport Hotel Guide - Information about hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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| Recreation | |
Virginia Golf Courses - Locations of major golf clubs and country clubs in the Washington Metropolitan area.
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| Sports | |
Washington Redskins - Official Site of Washington Redskins Football Team
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Washington Wizards - Official Site of the Washington Wizards Basketball Team
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Washington Capitals - Official Site of the Washington Capitals Hockey Team
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Washington Nationals - Official Site of the Washington Nationals Baseball Team
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Baltimore Orioles - Official Site of Baltimore Orioles Baseball Team
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Baltimore Ravens - Official Site of Baltimore Ravens Football Team
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DC United - The Official Site of DC United Soccer Team
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MCI Center - Home to the Wizards, Mystics, Capitals, and other events and concerts
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| Utilities | |
ConnectUtilities - Consolidates the entire utility and service connections into a single website.
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Get Connected - Stay connected by ordering new services or transferring existing utilities, all in one place! It¿s the easiest way to move telephone, TV, Internet and other utilities from one location to another.
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Dominion Virginia Power - Electric company
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Washington Gas - Natural Gas company
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Verizon Telephone - Local, long distance, and wireless service
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Cox Communications - Cox Cable & High Speed Internet
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Comcast - Comcast cable and high speed internet
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Starpower - Cable Service
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| Hotels | |
Extended Stay America - Hotel designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work space and amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room.
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