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ARLINGTON, VA - February 27, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Looking for home renovation ideas? Have code enforcement or zoning questions? Ask the experts – from both Arlington County staff and industry – at the Saturday, March 9, 2013

ARLINGTON, VA - February 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Arlington County Board today approved the first residential building proposed since the Board adopted the

RICHMOND - February 6, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Bob McDonnell today announced $225,000 in funding for five projects in Virginia through the Building Collaborative Communities program. The program promotes regional economic collaboration in economically-distressed areas that stimulate job creation, economic development and provide a significant return on state investment.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 31, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Help us build a budget that will enhance economic vitality, workforce development and lifelong learning. By focusing on these priorities over the next year, we hope to propel our city forward economically.

ARLINGTON, VA - January 30, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- The number of people served in Arlington homeless shelters rose 6% in 2012, but the average length of time a person stayed in shelter decreased 28%. The biggest improvement was in housing homeless families, where the average length of stay fell from 5.4 months to 3 months

RICHMOND - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Home Builders Association of Virginia and Virginia Regional Transit have endorsed "Virginia's Road to the Future", the comprehensive, long-term transportation funding plan proposed by Governor Bob McDonnell. The Home Builders Association of Virginia and Virginia Regional Transit join a growing list of top business, labor, and transportation groups who have added their support to the governor's transportation solution.

November 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Alexandria has released its draft Housing Master Plan for public review and comment. The Housing Master Plan is intended to guide future preservation and enhancement of affordable housing opportunities, community diversity, and economic sustainability in Alexandria. In developing the Plan, the City held a series of 15 public meetings; a bus tour of the City’s affordable housing stock; and an allocation exercise that gave residents and other stakeholders the opportunity to consider future housing needs and locations.

November 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities will perform construction work at the Four - Mile Run Park Community Building site, 4109 Mount Vernon Ave. Work will include installation of drainage lines and soil for future rain gardens

PHILADELPHIA - October 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) --- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Donovan announced today $226,579 in grants to help 133 senior citizens and persons with disabilities residing in Holiday Village in Danville, Va., receive health care, meals, and other critical supportive services.

September 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Alexandria continues to recover from the storms that resulted in power outages and tree damage on Saturday, September 8.