Manassas City Public Works Joins Schools to Support Growing Up Green Program

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Friday, February 1st, 2013, 10:50am

Manassas City Public Works Joins Schools to Support Growing Up Green Program

For the past five years, the City of Manassas Department of Public Works and Utilities and the Manassas City Public Schools have been ‘going green’ by championing the Go Green Initiative, a comprehensive environmental program that teaches earth-friendly behaviors and helps evaluate environmental impact. From school energy audits to learning gardens, Manassas City Schools are helping students grow up green and educating them on the benefits of recycling and reusing. Going Green Initiatives are endorsed by the National School Board Association, the National Recycling Coalition, and Parent-Teacher Associations throughout the United States. For details, go to www.manassascity.org or call 703-257-8276.

Students at Jennie Dean Elementary School in Manassas planting trees

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Man's Body Found Along Herndon Walking Path

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Sunday, January 27th, 2013, 8:07am

HERNDON, Va. (AP) - Police say a man's body was found along a walking path in Herndon.

Police were called to the scene Saturday morning after someone discovered the body near the 700 block of Tamarack Way. Investigators believe the man may have been exposed to the elements without proper winter clothing on Friday night.

Police say the man may be in his 30s. His identity was not immediately released.

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“Dance Your Heart Out” Campaign Raises Money For American Heart Association

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Friday, January 25th, 2013, 2:15pm

“Dance Your Heart Out” Campaign Raises Money For American Heart Association

In honor of National Heart Month, Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) of Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. is featuring their “Dance Your Heart Out” campaign, offering unlimited adult dance and mind/body classes throughout February for a special price of $110. And MFAC will donate 10 percent of all “Dance Your Heart Out class fees to the American Heart Association. Schedules can be viewed at www.metrofinearts.com. Classes are available at Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. locations.

MFAC’s “Dance Your Heart Out” campaign includes all adult dance, yoga and MetroBarre classes. A regular adult class fee is 10 classes for $130. The February “Dance Your Heart Out” program provides unlimited adult class access at a significantly discounted set fee of $110 with 10 percent donated to the American Heart Association.

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Snow Totals Thursday Morning 1-24-13

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Thursday, January 24th, 2013, 1:06pm

WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- A gorgeous dry, fluffy snow fell during the overnight of 1-24-13. For some, it was the first snow of the season and also closed schools for quite a few.

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Recipe: Crab Soup That Will be Served at President Obama Inaugural Gala

Submitted by Mel Tansill on Thursday, January 17th, 8:47 pm

Riderwood retirement community in Silver Spring, MD, is sharing the recipe to its award-winning Crab Soup that will be served January 20 at a President Obama Inaugural Gala hosted by the Delaware, Maryland and New York State Societies of Washington, D.C. The Gala will be held at 7 p.m. at The Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. The more than 300 invited guests will include elected officials, friends of the states, and guests from all corners of the globe. Riderwood chefs will serve the soup to attendees.

The recipe follows:

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Thunder Burger Dishes Up Top Chef Presidential Food Picks for Inauguration

Submitted by Cher Murphy, President of Cher Murphy PR

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013, 11:00am

Thunder Burger Dishes Up Top Chef Presidential Food Picks for Inauguration

The Presidential inauguration is just around the corner. Millions of people will be scrambling to see the President, the historical sites, and the food. Food plays a big role in any high-profile event, including the Presidential inauguration. As a result, many local restaurants will be making their Presidential picks for a feast fitting of the highest office in the land.

“Picking the Presidential meal is a fun and challenging task that we look forward to,” explains Ryan Fichter, Executive Chef of Thunder Burger. “In our pick, we wanted to incorporate a little of the President’s Hawaiian roots. We think this is a meal that the First Family would enjoy, as well as those looking for an authentic inauguration meal.”

Chef Ryan’s Presidential meal pick for the 2013 inauguration includes:

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BARRE CLASSES NOW OFFERED at METRO FINE ARTS-FIRST CLASS IS FREE

Submitted by Asha Sedalia Bruot, ASHA Public Relations, LLC

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013, 6:20pm

BARRE CLASSES NOW OFFERED at METRO FINE ARTS-FIRST CLASS IS FREE

Mind/body fitness programs are popular workouts, and now Metropolitan Fine Arts Center (MFAC) is teaching the ground-breaking program of Metro Barre, combining the best of ballet barre, yoga and Pilates into a comprehensive workout of isometric exercises to build leaner muscles. MFAC offers the first class for free. Call 703.339.0444 or visit www.metrofinearts.com for class schedules.

“Metro Barre is the perfect mix of core and strength training, blended with the barre training that until now, was only used in dance instruction,” said Melissa Dobbs, founder and executive director of Metropolitan Fine Arts Center of Alexandria and Fairfax Station, Va. “Celebrities, athletes, men and women, young and old are trading in their Pilates and yoga routines for barre fitness classes--it’s a transformational workout that delivers fast, effective and long lasting results,” said Dobbs.

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