Thursday, May 23, 2013
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here are Memorial Day recipes and ideas for keeping costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. and, share their tips on how to save money on your Memorial Day feast. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade --perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce -- …
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by Virginia Patch Staff Gas prices nationwide were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't been able to produce as much gas, which has pushed prices up. "If you can gas up today to prepare for your Memorial Day driving, do so," said …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Regional law enforcement officers will be patrolling Interstates 66, 95, 395, 270 and the Dulles Toll Road.
HOV Violators should think twice before taking the restricted lanes in Virginia and Maryland on Thursday: May 23 is the Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day. Patrols by Maryland State Police, Virginia State Police, Arlington County Police, Fairfax County Police, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police and Prince William County Police will be targeting violators on area interstates. In Virginia patrols will target HOV violators on Interstates 66, 95, 395 and the Dulles Toll Road. In Maryland, the focus will be on Interstate 270. This is the 4th annual Capitol Region HOV Awareness Day. Last year the effort yielded 646 summonses and arrests between Virginia and Maryland.
FCPD received a report of a suspect in the area early Wednesday morning.
Hayfield Elementary School and Hayfield Secondary School were in a "secure the building" status Wednesday morning after the Fairfax County Police Department received a report of a suspicious man in the surrounding neighborhood near Buckhaven Court and Welsch Court. PFC Don Gotthardt said they received the call between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The resident reported seeing a man dressed in a black sweatshirt going from house to house in an attempt to break into a residence. However, the suspect was unable to get into any of the homes. John Torre with Fairfax County Public Schools said the two schools were not on lockdown, but the buildings were secured for the safety of students, faculty and staff. Helicopter and police units covered the area …
See what's going on in Northern Virginia this weekend.
The long holiday weekend is upon us in Northern Virginia and it's time to start making plans for some fun. Patch has compiled a list of events that the whole family can enjoy. Have a great weekend! Do you have an upcoming event you'd like to post on Patch? Email jessie.biele@patch.com for info. ViVa!Vienna! Memorial Day Weekend Festival The ViVa!Vienna! Memorial Day weekend festival will take place in Vienna from Saturday through Monday. The festival is a major fundraiser for the local Rotary Club. Visitors can partake in games, visit food and merchandise vendors, listen to live music, and more. For more information, visit http://www.vivavienna.org/. Cranford UMC Annual Strawberry Social Strawberries galore! The Strawberry Social is …
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More Kingstowne-Rose Hill Real Estate Listings >> Check here every week to find out what homes are on the market in the Kingstowne area. Here are realtors and everything realty on Kingstowne Patch.
Shannon Dickinson's "Keeping Chris" will be available June 2 on Amazon.com.
Springfield resident Shannon Dickinson describes her new book as contemporary romance. Dickinson said she fell in love with the characters she created in Keeping Chris and was compelled to tell a story that includes experiences relatable to everyone. Keeping Chris, available June 2 on Amazon, is about a Lilly Rylan, a young woman who is very much in love with her husband, Chris. However, Chris recently filed for divorce and Lilly doesn't know why. Lilly soon finds out her husband has been diagnosed with cancer and has only weeks to live. In the time they have left together, Lilly reads to Chris entries from the journal she kept from the day they met. And soon, Lilly and Chris go on a journey to find each other again. "I think it will …
The shopping center is currently under construction and set to open in 2014.
The Metropolitan Fine Arts Center will move its Landsdowne Centre location across the street to the Hilltop Village Center when it is completed next year. MFAC confirmed the move Tuesday and Weingarten's updated site plan has MFAC listed for a 6,500-square-foot space at the new shopping center. According to the site plan, other businesses going in at the new Hilltop Village Center include: Wegmans will anchor the 350,000 sq. ft. shopping center and the plan includes 100,000 sq. ft. of office space. MFAC will also move its Fairfax Station location to the Lorton Workhouse Art Center in September. See also: Telegraph Road Being Reconstructed in Preparation for Hilltop Village Center Recreational Amenities Planned to Be Located Near Wegmans at…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
You could win a family four-pack of tickets courtesy of Six Flags America.
Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who died while serving in the armed forces. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the United State following the Civil War and was made an official federal holiday in 1971. Many people commemorate Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials to pay tribute to those who served. At Patch, we encourage our readers to remember those serving our country this Memorial Day by sharing a memory of your favorite military service member or veteran. Enter Patch’s Memorial Day sweepstakes and you could win a Family Outing at Six Flags America in Mitchellville, MD, just 15 miles east of Washington D.C. The Family Outing is valued at $350 and includes: To enter, comment below with …
Democratic leaders and gay advocates are slamming the Virginia Republican Party's ticket — Ken Cuccinelli for governor and E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor. Do you agree with them?
Democratic Party Chair of Virginia Charniele Herring, state Sen. Adam Ebbin and gay-rights advocate James Parrish held a teleconference Tuesday afternoon lambasting the “dangerous and hateful attacks on gay and lesbian Virginians that Republican candidates Ken Cuccinelli and E.W. Jackson have made a centerpiece of their careers.” Herring asked why an employer would want to bring business to the commonwealth when gubernatorial candidate Cuccinelli and lieutenant governor candidate Jackson “demonize” gay employees. “It’s damaging to our commonwealth’s reputation as an inclusive place to live,” she said. Jackson has labeled gay people perverted and “frankly very sick people psychologically, mentally and emotionally,” according to the …
Enoch
1:46 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
i agree Brad ... what's the point?? If you are STUPID enough to break the HOV laws knowingly you should get hammered, without warning. Some people make the effort and sacrifice to get three people in their car and others just fly in the face of that and dump all over traditional carpoolers and sluggers. Shame on them ... and no mercy. more ›