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City Sites Alexandria Fairfax County Fairfax Falls Church Herndon Mount Vernon Reston Vienna Law Enforcement Office of the County Executive The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department The Fairfax County General District Court The Fairfax County Police Department Fairfax County Office of the Sheriff Hospitals Dominion Hospital - has operated continuously as a mental health hospital for 30 years. Today, Dominion provides 24-hour care 7 days a week for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults. Inova Fairfax Hospital - is a 753-bed regional medical center. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - is a 160-bed community hospital serving the rapidly growing suburbs in western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun counties. Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children - As Northern Virginia's only pediatric tertiary care center, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children provides the highest level of care for our patients. Capital Hospice - we now offer expanded services to patients and families in need of end-of-life care in Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Suburban Maryland. Reston Hospital - welcome to Reston Hospital, your online link to our medical facilities serving western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun Counties. Parks Lake Accotink Park - 493 acres includes a 55-acre lake, wetlands and streams offering unique views of waterfowl and marsh life. Facilities and activities vary with the season and include canoe, boat rentals, fishing, tour-boat rides, boat launch, bait and tackle sales, hiking/biking trail and play fields. Frying Pan Park - preserves and interprets a rural community setting in a suburban environment for the educational, cultural and recreational enrichment of the citizens and visitors of Fairfax County. Great Falls Grange Park - is located at 9818 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. The park, in the heart of Great Falls, has baseball/softball fields, a picnic area with pavilion, and a small tot lot. Green Spring Garden Park - is a 27-acre park located in Alexandria, Virginia, just a few minutes travel from the Nation's Capitol. Through its gardens and educational programming, Green Spring advances the awareness and practice of gardening in Metropolitan Washington, DC. The Turner Farm - 52-acre park is located on the site of a former dairy farm. The land was saved from development by a public/private partnership started in 1994 to "Save-the-Farm." Colvin Run Mill Historic Site - was acquired by the Fairfax County Park Authority for the preservation of Colvin Run Mill and its associated historic buildings, and for the enjoyment and education of visitors. It has been open to the public since 1972. Sully Historic Site - reflects the history of Fairfax County. Completed in 1799 by Richard Bland Lee, the main house at Sully combines aspects of Georgian and Federal architecture. Hidden Oaks Nature Center The Park is rich in history. While strolling through the woods, visitors can view a railroad embankment built just before the Civil War. Huntley Meadows Park - is a rich, natural island in the suburban sea of Northern Virginia. Its 1,425 acres harbor majestic forests, wildflower-speckled meadows and vast wetlands bursting with life. |
Library Fairfax County Public Library Fairfax Law Library Transportation Fairfax Connector FASTRAN - transports, via bus or cab, residents of Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. All FASTRAN riders must be certified by the sponsoring agencies described below. Metrobus and Metrorail Virginia Railway Express (VRE) - is a commuter rail service with two major lines. One originates in Manassas and the other originates in Fredericksburg-operating to and from Union Station in Washington, D.C. TAGS Bus Service - The buses follow a five-mile circular route from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday. Newspapers Falls Church News-Press Times Community Newspapers Entertainment Foundation For Collingwood Library and Museum on Americanism - occupies 8.75 acres of land on the banks of the Potomac River, midway between Alexandria and Mount Vernon on what was once part of George Washington's River Farm. Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House - tells the story of Frank Lloyd Wright's innovative designs for a modestly-sized and affordable single-family house and how two families adapted the dwelling to fit their lifestyle. The Gum Springs Historical Society, Inc. Its primary purpose is to authenticate the history of the Gum Springs Community by preserving its heritage, culture, artifacts, and traditions; to establish the Gum Springs Community as a historic landmark. Gunston Hall Plantation - is a 550-acre National Historic Landmark. Mount Vernon George Washington's Estate The estate, gardens and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century. Visitors can see 20 structures and 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799. The estate also includes a museum, the tombs of George and Martha Washington, Washington's greenhouse, and more. The Udvar-Hazy Center - National Air and Space Museum. Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts Center for the Arts (George Mason University) - Great Performances at Mason is a program of George Mason University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. McLean Community Center - with music from classical to jazz and pop to family musicals, plays and opera, Wolf Trap Park for the Performing Arts is the only performing arts park operated by the U.S. National Park Service. American Music Stage - is a non-profit theatre company that is dedicated to presenting family musicals to the theatre going community in the tri-state area. |
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| Montgomery County, MD |
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City Sites Montgomery county Bethesda Brookeville Chevy Chase Chevy Chase Village Gaithersburg Garrett Park Germantown Glen Echo Kensington Laytonsville Montgomery Village North Chevy Chase Olney Poolesville Potomac Rockville (County Seat) Silver Spring Somerset Takoma Park Washington Grove Law Enforcement Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Montgomery County Police Department County Attorney Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Hospitals Adventist HealthCare - is a non-profit, network of health care providers that includes hospitals, home health agencies, nursing centers and other health care services. Holy Cross Hospital - is a faith-based, mission-driven community teaching hospital serving the residents of Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. Laurel Regional Hospital - is a full-service community hospital serving northern Prince George's County and Montgomery, Howard, and Anne Arundel counties with 146 beds and 670 employees. NIH Clinical Center The Clinical Center will soon consist of two main facilities: The current facility (The Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center) and new facility (The Mark O. Hatfield Research Center) Suburban Hospital Healthcare System - is a community-owned hospital serving Montgomery County and the surrounding area since 1943. Parks Montgomery Parks Foundation Black Hill Regional Park - is so vast and offers such a variety of outdoor activities that it's impossible to enjoy it all in a single visit. Cabin John Regional Park Athletes and spectators can enjoy a variety of sports facilities located within Cabin John Regional Park. Little Bennett Regional Park - is located in northern Montgomery County, Maryland, 30 miles north of Washington, DC. The park's 3,700 acres are forested and lie among the tributaries of Little Bennett Creek. Patuxent River State Park - is comprised of 6,700 acres of natural areas and farmlands. Recreational use is primarily hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. Seneca Creek State Park The park, comprised of 6,300 acres, extends along 14.75 scenic miles of Seneca Creek, as it winds its way to the Potomac River. Wheaton Regional Park - is nestled in a forest area of Wheaton, MD. Take a ride on train, go horseback riding, go fishing, ice skate, tour botanical gardens, attend a nature program and discover the park's beauty. Rock Creek Regional Park Dedicated as a memorial to Lathrop E. Smith for his distinguished and untiring efforts in the field of conservation, Meadowside provides a unique learning experience for visitors. |
Transportation Bethesda Transportation Solutions North Bethesda Transportation Center White Ferry Baltimore-Washington International Airport Newspapers Gazette Newspapers Potomac Almanac Library Montgomery County Public Libraries Entertainment Adventure Theatre World premieres, comedies, musicals, classics, contemporary works--you'll see them all in this 53rd season! Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - is internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world's most important orchestras. Imagination Stage - is the largest and most respected multi-disciplinary theatre arts organization for young people in the region. Olney Theatre Center - offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students. One of two state theaters of Maryland, OTC is situated on 14 acres in the heart of the beautiful Washington-Baltimore-Frederick "triangle," within easy access of all three cities. Round House Theatre Each season, Round House presents an eclectic body of work on its MainStage. Our plays range from world premieres through the finest writing of this century to contemporary adaptations of the classics. The National Capital Trolley Museum The collections consist of 17 streetcars from Washington D.C. and other cities. Many of these are operated on a one-mile demonstration railway. |
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Washington DC Washington District of Columbia Washington Chamber of Commerce The White House DC Fire Department Hospitals Children's National Medical Center Georgetown University Hospital - was founded in 1898 to promote health through education, research and patient care. Georgetown University Medical Center - is an internationally recognized academic medical center whose three-part mission of research, teaching and patient care is carried out with a strong emphasis on community outreach and public service. George Washington University Hospital George Washington University Medical Center - founded in 1824, GWUMC is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary academic health care center comprising the School of Medicine and Health Sciences; School of Public Health and Health Services; GW Hospital, which is jointly operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS); and GW Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. (MFA) which includes both the primary care and specialty practices of the medical faculty. Howard University Hospital - has made an art of designing and implementing programs that position the hospital to continue its tradition of quality service in a highly fluid environment. National Rehabilitation Hospital - we specialize in the everyday miracles that allow people to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of disabling injury or illness. The Psychiatric Institute of Washington - provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults suffering from emotional and addictive illnesses. Sibley Memorial Hospital - we at Sibley Hospital are proud to be an integral part of this community. For 110 years, we have set our sights on providing compassionate and medically advanced care. Washington Hospital Center - is the largest private hospital in the national's capital. A member of MedStar Health, the not-for-profit Hospital Center is licensed for 907 beds and, on average, operates at near capacity. Health services in primary, secondary and tertiary care are offered to adult and neonatal patients. Parks Anacostia Park is one of Washington, D.C.'s largest and most important recreation areas. Included in Anacostia Park is Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh. Baltimore-Washington Parkway Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. The part of the parkway from Washington, D.C. to Fort Meade,Maryland is managed by the National Park Service. Capitol Hill Parks Included in this group are Lincoln; Folger, Stanton; and Marion Parks; Maryland Avenue Triangles; Pennsylvania Avenue Medians; Squares and Triangles, including Seward Square, and Potomac Avenue Metro Stations, Twining Square; and otherinner-city triangles and squares. Constitution Gardens is a living legacy to the founding of the republic as well as an oasis in the midst of a city landscape. The 50 acres of the park were originally beneath the Potomac River! Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens constitutes some 700 acres and is part of Anacostia Park. The Park includes the "Gardens", Kenilworth Marsh, ballfields and recreational facilities National Capital Parks-East NCP-East includes 12 major park areas at 98 locations that are a part of Washington, D.C. and its eastern environs. The park areas encompass over 8,000 acres and offer a wide array of historic, natural, and recreational areas. President's Park (White House) Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. It offers visitors an opportunity to reflect and soothe their spirits through the beauty of nature. |
Transportation Amtrak rail America's only national passenger railroad system. Tickets may be purchased at Union Station, Amtrak's Travel Center (1721 K St. NW), New Carrollton (MD) station or Alexandria (VA) station. Washington Dulles International Airport - located 26 miles west of Washington, DC and offering a full range of domestic and international flights. Taxi fare to downtown is approximately $40. Washington Flyer provides bus service to downtown hotels, with departures every 45 minutes, and SuperShuttle offers door to door service. American Airlines - offers a variety of fine wines from major wine growing regions throughout the world for your inflight pleasure. Northwest Airlines GreyHound (Bus) Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Newspapers Washington LIfe - a comprehensive listing of Washington's most exciting events. Association of Alternative Newsweeklies The Afro American Newspaper The Common Denominator The Hill The InTowner Fort Myer Pentagram Henderson Hall News National Naval Medical Center - Journal Town Hall Voice of the Hill Walter Reed Stripe Washington City Paper Library District of Columbia Public Library - is a recognized force in the community for engaging the mind, expanding opportunities and elevating the quality of life. The Library of Congress Entertainment Association Of Performing Arts - is a membership organization, dedicated to bringing performing artists and audiences together in every place and way imaginable. Va-National Medical Musical - VA-NMMG's mission is to perform "Music with a message" - a message of inspiration, healing, and national unity. Washington Bach Consort - perform to the highest artistic standards the music of J.S. Bach and his Baroque contemporaries. Now This Inc. - since 1990, NOW THIS! has been delighting audiences of all ages and interests with totally improvised spoofs of every style from opera to folk ballads, Shakespeare to Soaps. |
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City Sites Loudoun County Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Aldie Ashburn Hamilton Leesburg Lovettsville Middleburg Purcellville Round Hill South Riding Waterford Law Enforcement Loudoun General District Court Circuit Court of Loudoun County Loudoun County Sheriff's Office The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is divided into five divisions: Field Operations, Special Operations, Criminal Investigations, Administration/Technical Services and Corrections/Courts Security. The Sheriff's Office uses these divisions to provide law enforcement and crime prevention services to citizens of Loudoun County on a 24-hour basis. Commonwealth's Attorney The Commonwealth's Attorney, one of five Constitutional Officers in the Loudoun County Government, is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offenses in Loudoun County. Loudoun County Department of Fire and Rescue Loudoun County Treasurer Office The Loudoun County Treasurer's Office is responsible for the billing and collecting of taxes; issuing county vehicle license decals; and the investing, safeguarding, and disbursing of all county revenue. Loudoun County Administrator The Office of the County Administrator is the highest level management office of the Loudoun County government. The County Administrator directs and supervises the day-to-day operations of all county departments and agencies which are under the direct control of the Board of Supervisors, pursuant to county ordinances and regulations. Office of the County Assessor Hospitals National Capital Poison Center The mission of the Poison Center is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning. In addition to saving lives, the Center decreases health care costs of poisoning cases. Loudoun Hospital Center Loudoun Healthcare, Inc. (LHI) has been providing the residents of Loudoun County, Virginia with the finest quality healthcare available since 1912. We are independent and locally governed, and are committed to meeting our community's needs today and for generations to come. Graydon Manor Graydon Manor is dedicated to treating children and adolescents with serious emotional problems, while at the same time helping their families. Founded in 1957 as an inpatient treatment program by parents of children with special needs, Graydon Manor now provides a growing continuum of services. Graydon Manor began as, and remains, a private nonprofit organization. Library Loudoun County Public Library The Loudoun County Public Library, the community's information center, provides free and equal access to a full variety of library resources and innovative technologies to enhance the quality of life and meet the informational, educational and cultural interests of the entire community. National Sporting Library The National Sporting Library, a research center for horse and field sports, is an incomparable collection of over 13,000 books, periodicals, photographs, films, and manuscripts housed in a magnificent 15,000 square-foot facility. Paintings and sculptures by renowned sporting artists enhance the spacious Founders' Room, the John and Martha Daniels Reading Room and the F. Ambrose Clark Rare Book Room. Thomas Balch Library Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg. Our collection includes over 10,000 books and periodicals, newspapers, maps, photographs, and manuscripts, and focuses on: |
Newspapers Loudoun Independence Loudoun Times-Mirror Leesburg Today Parks Ida Lee Park and Recreation Center Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve The word "banshee" is a Gaelic term for a female spirit and the word "reeks" is a Gaelic term for hills and dales. Legend has it that around the 1840s, the owner of the farm was of Irish or Scottish decent. After a night in town he came back to the farm and heard strange cries and sounds in the woods, what he thought might have been banshees. Since the farm was very hilly, he is supposed to have said that he heard, "banshees in the reeks." In the years since, the name has become Banshee Reeks. Claude Moore Park Claude Moore Park offers a variety of activities for people of all ages. Because of Claude Moore Park's open spaces, miles of hiking trails, pavilions, and ponds, the park hosts classes and activities that take advantage of these natural resources. Morven Park Welcome to Ida Lee, your recreation, fitness, and aquatic resources. We invite you to learn more about our facility, programs, and services. When you have time, stop by for a tour. Our staff is here to help make your visit as pleasant as possible. Ida Lee staff strive to meet your recreational and fitness needs in a clean and friendly environment. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of service to you. We hope you will enjoy our facility as much as we do! Transportation Loudoun County Commuter Bus Service The Loudoun County-sponsored system of commuter buses provides weekday bus service to Washington D.C., the Pentagon and Roslyn from stops in Purcellville, Hamilton, Leesburg and Sterling. The buses are operated by Yellow Bus Lines. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) The Washington Metropolitan Area TransitAuthority operates the second largest railtransit system and the fifth largest busnetwork in the United States. Leesburg Executive Airport Leesburg has the distinct advantage of operating its own municipal airport. International flights can clear customs without visiting another U.S airport first. The airport's 5,500-foot runway, with an adjacent FAA Flight Service Station, Piedmont Hawthorne's American Beechcraft Service Center, and a jet facility, is used increasingly by corporations that need to house their private aircraft nearby. Dulles Area Transportation Association White's Ferry Dulles Corridor Rail Association The Dulles Corridor Rail Association (DCRA) is a nonprofit membership organization formed to advocate rail in the Dulles corridor by 2010, sooner if feasible. DCRA advises decision makers on transit-related issues, including funding, operations, station location and access, and use, and implementation issues. Washington Dulles International Airport The Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) is a Transportation Management Association (TMA) that identifies transportation needs; advocates steps to meet those needs; and provides a forum for members and other concerned parties to be informed of opportunities and participate in timely actions that will bring about a more effective transportation system. Entertainment Bluemont Concert Series Bluemont Concert Series is a volunteer-based non-profit organization that presents a wide variety of affordable, high quality events and activities in the communities and schools throughout Loudoun County, northwest and central Virginia. Bluemont presents 300-350 events each year in public and private partnerships of all sizes. Bluemont`s Summer Concerts have become tradition in many communities; those same artists also perform at local healthcare facilities. Its sizable Artist-In- Education program brings hundreds of artists into Virginia schools each year. Doukenie Winery Doukénie Winery is part of Windham Farm and is a lovely 500-acre farm set in the rolling hills of Northern Virginia where one can enjoy a quiet afternoon in the country and a picnic by the pond. Lost Creek Winery We invite everyone to stop by for a winery tour and to sample our wines. Whether you are a wine enthusiast, new to wine drinking, a tourist, or just passing through, you will find something to enjoy in our wines, our cozy tasting room, our outdoor patio and our light gourmet fare. We also pride ourselves in selling local products, arts and crafts. Loudoun Ballet the first regional youth ballet in Loudoun County, was founded in 1978 by former Artistic Director, Ms. Sheila Hoffmann-Robertson. Now under the guidance of Artistic Director Maureen Miller, the Company continues to grow and thrive. Loudoun Chorale s a community-based volunteer organization of local artists who strive to present a quality program of choral music to its patrons. Loudoun County Convention and Visitors Bureau Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum Plant a seed in your young farmer's imagination and watch it grow at one of the Metro area's newest museums. At the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, you can meet Milkie the Cow, travel back in time to the Waxpool General Store and be a farmer for a day. Your family will reap the rewards of time well spent. Lovettsville Museum and Historical Society The Loudoun Symphony Orchestra Master Singers of Virginia The Master Singers is a 28 member choral ensemble bringing a variety of choral works of the highest artistic quality to the people of the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. area. These works include the great choral masterpieces of the 16th through the 20th centuries as well as contemporary. Oatlands Carriage House Theatre When you visit Oatlands, take a close look. It won't take long - about 200 years. Begin with the 22-room Greek Revival house that was once the center of a thriving 3,400-acre plantation. Meander through four acres of formal gardens and connecting terraces. Marvel at the 1810 greenhouse, the second oldest of its type in America. Aldie Mill - Virginia Outdoors Foundation At Aldie Mill, a working mill owned and operated by the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, the unique heritage of water-powered gristmills is remembered and preserved. The restored Aldie Mill, an imposing four-story brick structure with tandem metal waterwheels, offers visitors and students a glimpse of how life was lived in the rural South during a time when the Mill served as a vital center of the community Ball`s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park Loudoun Museum Loudoun Museum in historic Leesburg, Virginia, invites you to703-777-7427explore a special place that evokes images of the past, step back in time and into the lives of our ancestors, discover the stories of the real people behind the artifacts, let Loudoun's rich past capture your imagination and curiosity and more. Village Winery The Village Winery and its ten acres of vineyards are just outside the heart of the village of Waterford, a National Historic Landmark. The winery is housed is a resotred farm structure next to our large, old bank barn. The Loudoun Symphony provides a spectrum of classical music by presenting a season of concerts featuring these three ensembles. It rounds out its cultural offerings through chamber music concerts, children's concerts, and collaborations with other arts organizations. The Board of Directors of the non-profit, unaffiliated Loudoun Symphony Association, Inc. is composed of dedicated area supporters of the fine arts. Surrounding the Ball's Bluff National Cemetery, this regional park preserves the site of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, the largest Civil War engagement to take place in Loudoun County. Hiking trails and interpretive signs aid in understanding this important and tragic part of American history. |
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| Arlington County, VA |
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City Sites Arlington Crystal City Law Enforcement Arlington County Sheriff's Office Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Arlington Fire Department Arlington Police Department Hospitals Virginia Hospital Center Northern Virginia Community Hospital - 164-bed general hospital located in the heart of Arlington, VA. Our facility offers convenient, comfortable, friendly and cutting edge treatment with a wide range of clinical inpatient and outpatient services for adults. Manor Care Health Services - Arlington Transportation Alexandria Transit Company Virginia Railway Express - VRE provides commuter rail service from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, D.C. Arlington Transit - ART operates within Arlington County, Virginia, supplementing Metrobus with smaller, neighborhood-friendly vehicles and providing access to Metrorail and Virginia Railway Express (VRE). Arlington County Commuter Assistance Program - CAP serving people who live and/or work in, or travel through Arlington by providing programs and services that help them find a smarter way to work. Fairfax Connector Reagan National Airport - Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), located adjacent to Crystal City in Arlington, VA, provides unparalleled air service to the nation and the world. |
Library Arlington Public Library Newspapers Arlington Connection Henderson Hall News USA Today Parks Arlington House - The house that Robert E. Lee called home for 30 years and one uniquely associated with the Washington and Custis families is preserved today as a memorial to General Lee, who gained the respect of Americans in both the North and South. Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac - the Memorial is located in Lady Bird Johnson Park, a Potomac River island in Washington, D.C. Theodore Roosevelt Island Park - this wooded island is a fitting memorial to the outdoorsman, naturalist, and visionary who was our 26th President. Upton Hill Regional Park - offers visitors a wooded oasis in the heart of the most densely populated area of Northern Virginia. Entertainment Arlington Historical Museum Fort C.F. Smith Park - this beautiful 19-acre site includes a scenic view of Washington, DC, a lush tree canopy, an open meadow, the lovely Hendry House and preserved earthworks of the Civil War fort built in 1863. The American Century Theater - is dedicated to presenting great, important, and neglected plays of the Twentieth Century - what Henry Luce called "the American Century." Horizons Theatre Signature theatre Teatro De LA Luna - our performances are in Spanish, with live English dubbing. |
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City Sites Anne Arundel County Annapolis Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber Of Commerce Our mission is to make this area a better place in which to live, work and earn a living by promoting business and economic development through networking opportunities, community involvement, and education while acting as a legislative liaison South Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce South County Chamber Members enjoy a relaxed business community on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay West Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce WAACCC serves the following zip codes- Annapolis Junction, Crownsville, Fort Meade, Gambrills, Hanover, Harmans, Jessup, Maryland City, Millersville, Odenton, and Severn Severna Park Law Enforcement Anne Arundel County Fire Department Anne Arundel County Police Department Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County Office of the Sheriff State Attorney Hospitals Anne Arundel Medical Center is a private non-profit hospital serving Annapolis, Anne Arundel County Baltimore Washington Medical Center In a region recognized for the excellence of its hospitals, North Arundel Hospital has earned a reputation among the best. Nighttime Pediatrics Anne Arundel County Department of Health The Health Department's mission is to preserve, protect and promote the health of all county residents Glen Burnie Health Center Transportation Annapolis Transit "One of the Ten Most Improved Transit Systems in North America" Handy Cab - offers discount taxi coupons. Most County taxicab companies accept Handy Cab coupons in place of cash. Maryland Transit Administration BWI Business Partnership Inc. Dillon's Bus Service The Dillon family has a long tradition of serving the transportation needs of the community. Baltimore Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport |
Parks Baltimore-Washington Parkway Chesapeake Bay First thoughts of the Chesapeake Bay often bring up images of crabs and oysters. But, as the largest estuary in North America, the Chesapeake Bay has touched and influenced much of the American story - early settlement, commerce, the military, transportation, recreation and more. The Bay and its surrounding 64,000 square mile watershed hold a treasure trove of historic areas, natural wonders and recreational opportunities. Patapsco Valley State Park Patapsco Valley State Park extends along 32 miles of the Patapsco River, encompassing 14,000 acres and five developed recreational areas. Recreational opportunities include hiking, fishing, camping, canoeing, horseback and mountain bike trails, as well as picnicking for individuals or large groups in the park's many popular pavilions. Sandy Point State Park The park's beaches and picnic areas provide unparalleled views of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge over the Chesapeake Bay as well as frequent passing of seagoing freighters and sailing regattas Library Anne Arundel County Public Library Opened in 1954, the parkway is a 29-mile scenic highway that connects Baltimore, Maryland with Washington, D.C. The part of the parkway from Washington, D.C. to Fort Meade, Maryland is managed by the National Park Service. Newspapers The Capital Bay Weekly Trident Maryland Gazette Entertainment Art Things, Inc. Art Things, Inc., in West Annapolis, has been supplying quality art materials to area artists, designers, architects, and other creative people for over thirty years. The Annapolis Chorale is a non-profit artistic organization dedicated to enhancing community life through performing and producing a wide variety of music. Annapolis Film Festival Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre Annapolis Maritime Museum Dedicated to preserving and commemorating the maritime heritage of Annapolis Chesapeake Arts Center provides opportunities for culturally diverse and rewarding experiences in the literary, visual, and performing arts. Cultural Arts Foundation The mission of the Cultural Arts Foundation of Anne Arundel County, Inc. is to encourage and invest in the visual arts, performing arts, and historic preservation for the people of our county. Colonial Players offers a wide variety of dramatic productions in the heart of downtown Annapolis. Historic Annapolis Foundation Since 1952, Historic Annapolis Foundation has educated the public about the history of Annapolis and advocated the preservation of the city's architectural integrity The Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial We are a non-profit, (outdoor) community theater company located in the heart of historic Annapolis, Maryland. Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse |
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| Howard County, MD |
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City Sites Howard County Howard County Chamber of Commerce Columbia Law Enforcement County Administration fosters interdepartmental coordination and provides day-to-day administrative and technical support to ensure efficient operation of government and effective use of tax dollars in delivering services Department of Fire and Rescue Howard County Fire & Rescue is a combination system in that services are provided through a partnership of volunteers and career personnel Howard County State's Attorney is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all criminal cases within the geographical boundaries of Howard County Police Department Sheriff's Office The mission of the Howard County Sheriff's Office is to provide judicial enforcement and physical security for the Circuit Court, to provide a variety of quality services for citizens, and to assist other law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order in Howard County Hospitals Howard County General Hospital is a Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine is a 208-bed, acute-care facility with comprehensive services for individuals of all ages Howard County Health Department is the sole government agency responsible for improving the health of Howard County Laurel Foot and Ankle Center a licensed podiatrist in Laurel, MD. MedStar Health The mission of MedStar Health is to serve the needs of our patients in the Baltimore/ Washington region by providing superior, comprehensive health care services in a unique patient-first environment Sheppard Pratt at Ellicott City Library Howard County Library provides lifelong education, inspire a world of ideas, and ignite the power of knowledge |
Newspapers Howard County Times "The voice of your community" Patuxent Publishing newspapers The Daily Record Transportation Airport Shuttle Reliable, affordable transportation between BWI & AMTRAK, NATIONAL & DULLES and the Columbia/Howard County area. Door-to-Door service to/from residence, business or hotel Baltimore/Washington International Airport Eyre Bus Service Bus, Tour and Travel Howard Transit provides daily bus service in Columbia, Ellicott City, Clarksville, Savage, and other locations in and around Howard County. Howard County Transportation and Roads Department Getting there is part of the fun! Your travels in and through Howard County can be successful with up-to-date information about commuting, roads, parking and traffic Parks Blandair Mansion Restoration Cedar Lane Park is recognized as one of the finest tournament sports complexes in the state. It is part of Howard County's 7000+ acre scenic park system. Centennial Park The park is comprised of 325 acres, open from 7 a.m. to dusk or as posted.You may use the picnic tables and cooking grills and playgrounds locatd throughout the park on a first-come, first-served basis. Howard County Recreation and Parks Department General Activities HCPR Sports Howard County Recreation and Parks Meadowbrook Park Over the years the amusement rides have given way to the family camping activities. Baseball diamonds, tennis courts and basketball have replaced the Lindy Loop, train and merry-go-round. Rockburn Branch Park Savage Park Schooley Mill Park Entertainment African Art Museum Of Maryland Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is a collection of local artists with diverse talents ands skills that create outstanding live performances of great plays that will be approachable, meaningful, and entertaining to audiences. Columbia Orchestra In the fall of 1977 a handful of local string players began playing classical music as the Columbia Chamber Orchestra. Commodore Joshua Barney House Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum Olney Theatre Center offers a diverse array of professional productions year-round that enrich, nurture and challenge a broad range of artists, audiences and students. Patapsco Female Institute Historic Park Walk through the stabilized ruins of the Patapsco Female Institute and learn about one of the most famous schools for young women in 19th century America. The Dinner Theatre of Columbia offers award-winning Broadway and original musicals with an exceptional buffet-style dinner. Exhibits of African artworks, lectures, workshops, events. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Commodore Joshua Barney House (Circa 1760) is best known for the historic hero who made it his home. The oldest railroad station in America features living history programs, changing exhibits, working HO scale model of first 13 miles of railroad in America and caboose to climb on. |
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City Sites Prince William County Dumfries Manassas Occoquan Law Enforcement Prince William County Fire Department Prince William County's fire and rescue service is provided through a combination career and volunteer system. Prince William County Police Department Office of the Sheriffe State Attorney This Office represents, first and foremost, the Board of County Supervisors and County agencies. Hospitals Prince William Hospital - our 170-bed, not-for-profit hospital is here for you and your family. Potomac Hospital - is a 153-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving Prince William County and its surrounding communities. Transportation Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission Local weekday bus service throughout Prince William County. Virginia Railway Express Train Service to the District of Columbia from Western Prince William County. Stops include Alexandria, Crystal City, L'Enfant Plaza, and Union Station. Three convenient stations in Prince William County - Broad Run/Airport, Manassas, and Manassas Park. Washington METRO Subway System Metro stations can be found on both the Rt. 66 (Vienna - Orange Line) and Rt. 95 (Franconia/Springfield - Blue Line) corridors. The PRTC OmniRide system provides bus service to both stations. Washington Dulles International Airport There are 40 passenger airlines and four cargo integrators that serve Washington Dulles International Airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport The Airports Authority operates this two airport system which provides domestic and international air service for the Metropolitan Washington region. AMTRAK - an AMTRAK train station is conveniently located in Quantico for the convenience of Prince William County residents. Greyhound - a Greyhound bus station is conveniently located in Triangle for the convenience of Prince William County residents. |
Library Chinn Park Regional Library Bull Run Regional Library Prince William Public Library System Newspapers Journal Messenger Daily Journal Potomac News Parks Prince William County Park Authority - maintains a number of parks to serve your needs. Whether you'd like a picnic, fishing, golfing, playgrounds or just an all-around good time outdoors, come see what we have for you. Dale City Recreation Center If you want to work out in a comfortable, professional and friendly environment, then you will love Dale City Recreation Center Veteran's Memorial Regional Park - Veterans Park is the place to be for fun! We have many different outdoor diversions for you to enjoy. Splash Down Waterpark - Wildly Wet, Fabulous Fun - is waiting for you and your family at Splash Down Waterpark, Northern Virginia's largest waterpark. WaterWorks Waterpark - offers state of the art outdoor excitement, including pools, slides, fountains, an expansive shallow beach area, and friendly, family fun. Prince William Golf Course - ranks among the area's most historic and reasonably priced golf courses. General's Ridge Golf Course - Recognized as one of the Washington areas toughest courses, The General is waiting to challenge you! Forest Greens Golf Club Entertainment Center for the Arts - The mission is to enrich the quality of life among all the populations in our area through diverse education and presentation arts programming of the highest quality. Chinn Aquatics and Fitness Center - we are proud of our role as a community health, fitness, and wellness resource. Arts Council - is an affiliate program that provides year-round programming in performance and cultural arts. Prince William Art Society, Inc. DeGrasse Dance Studio - has provided dancers of all ages with performance experience in classical Russian ballet, jazz, tap and musical theater. Manassas Dance Company - we are providing accessible and affordable cultural arts performances to the public as well as by offering free performances to schoolchildren in our community. NOVA/Manassas Community Orchestra - is a college/community organization comprised of residents of the Manassas Campus service area and students at NOVA/Manassas Campus. Prince William Chorale Prince William Symphony Orchestra Weems-Botts Museum |
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| Frederick County, MD |
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City Sites Frederick County Brunswick Burkittsville Emmitsburg Frederick Jefferson Middletown Mount Airy Myersville Point of Rocks Thurmont Walkersville Woodsboro Law Enforcement Maryland State Police The mission of The Maryland State Police is to fulfill its role as the State's lead coordinating law enforcement organization committed to pride, equity, respect and integrity. Division of Fire and Rescue Services The mission of the Frederick County Department of Fire/Rescue Services to provide the best quality of professional life safety, fire protection, basic emergency medical treatment, Advanced Life Support, and to mitigate and manage all emergencies for the citizens and visitors of the County. Office of the County Attorney The County Attorney's Office will provide the best possible legal services to the Board of County Commissioners and all County boards and agencies. Frederick County Sheriff's office The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is a full service law enforcement agency; an arm of the court, and a keeper of offenders. Frederick County Treasurer's Office The Treasurer and her staff strive to provide prompt, courteous service to Frederick County taxpayers and the public in general Hospitals Frederick County Health Department The Frederick County Health Department works to assure that Core Public Health Functions and Essential Public Health Services are provided to every person, in every community, everywhere in Frederick County Frederick Memorial Hospital For over 100 years Frederick Memorial Hospital has been caring for the healthcare needs of an ever-growing community. Citizens Nursing Home The mission of Citizens Nursing Home is to pursue the promotion, maintenance and restoration of the health and well-being of our residents. Transportation American Airlines As the largest airline in the world, we have a lot to offer our customers in the U.S. and around the globe. Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail in Maryland follows a forty-mile route along the backbone of South Mountain, a north-south ridge that extends from Pennsylvania to the Potomac River Department of Highways and Transportation To develop and maintain County highway network including roadways, bridges, culverts and traffic control and safety programs. D M Bowman Inc We exist to:Provide our customers with safe, reliable and courteous service; Conduct our business in a professional manner and to rely on honest and open communications; Operate with maximum productivity. InterMove Global The fastest growing Freight Shipping company In cyberspace Northwest Airlines Northwest Airlines is the world's fourth largest airline. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in more than 160 countries on six continents The BusBank If you're looking for the easiest, most reliable and cost-effective way to charter a bus, you're in the right place. |
Parks Cunningham Falls State Park Cunningham Falls State Park, located in the Catoctin Mountains, is known for its history and scenic beauty, as well as its 78-foot cascading waterfall. Frederick County Department of Parks and Recreation is committed to the highest level of care for our natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and the recreational programs available to allcommitted to the highest level of care for our natural and historic resources while making the park facilities and the recreational programs available to all Gambrill State Park Three native stone overlooks, strategically located on the 1600-foot summit of High Knob, midway between the Mason-Dixon Line and the Potomac River, offer excellent and exciting views of the surrounding area. Gathland State Park The park includes all of Crampton's Gap, which was the southern most gap fought over during the battle of South Mountain. Fought September 14, 1862, it was the first major battle of the Civil War fought in Maryland. Greenbrier State Park Greenbrier is a multi-use park providing many kinds of recreation. The Appalachian Trail passes near the park. The 42-acre man-made lake and beach draw many visitors who enjoy swimming, canoeing, hiking, picnicking, interpretive programs and nature study South Mountain State Park This historic park has over 10,000 acres for year-round hiking along the Appalachian Trail Library Frederick County Public Libraries We believe that a free and accessible Public Library is fundamental to a democratic society. The Public Library will provide facilities and an environment which connects people to ideas, experiences and information. The Public Library will meet the current and changing information needs of the community. Historical Society-Frederick The Historical Society Library holds a variety of unique materials awaiting discovery. Letters, diaries, Civil War records, maps, genealogies, and books on local subjects all are available for use by historians and genealogists. Scientific Library Newspapers Emmitsburg Dispatch Frederick News Post Gazette.Net Mountain Echo Entertainment Maryland Ensemble Theatre Maryland Ensemble Theatre is the place for art in Mid-Maryland. National Museum-Civil War Med The National Museum of Civil War Medicine is the premiere repository of exhibits and artifacts devoted to the technological and procedural advances made in the medical field between 1861-1865. These changes occurred in the midst of tremendous social and economic upheaval. Rose Hill Manor Park and Museums "Rose Hill Manor is a gracious lady who welcomes all ages to learn of the rich history that took place behind her doors". Frederick Magazine Way Off Broadway Inc Weinberg Center For The Arts By providing quality professional arts programs to the community, the Weinberg Center for the Arts, Inc. strives to entice, enliven, educate, and enchant patrons of all ages and interests. |
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| Falls Church City, VA |
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City Sites Falls Church City Law Enforcement Clerk of the Court Fire and rescue services are provided through a cooperative effort between the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department, City of Falls Church, and the Arlington County Fire Department Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment for all residents to work and live in by protecting life, property, and preserving peace within the community Sheriff's Office is committed to providing courteous and professional service to the citizens of Falls Church Hospitals Capital Hospice Chantilly Medical Center Dominion Hospital has operated continuously as a mental health hospital for 30 years. Today, Dominion provides 24-hour care 7 days a week for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is a 160-bed community hospital serving the rapidly growing suburbs in western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun counties. Inova Fairfax Hospital Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children As Northern Virginia's only pediatric tertiary care center, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children provides the highest level of care for our patients. Reston Hospital is a 187 bed, full-service medical/surgical hospital serving Northern Virginia (Fairfax and Loudoun Counties) Schools Falls Church City Public Schools Division is committed to maintaining its standing as the premier small school system in the nation. Our four schools serve more than 1850 students including some tuition students who live in communities outside the City of Falls Church |
Transportation FASTRAN is a ''door-to-door'' transportation service for people who, because of a disability or disabling health condition, are unable to use public transportation GEORGE Local Transit System is the City of Falls Church, Virginia's clean diesel bus that provides local transit service to and from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) East and West Falls Church Metrorail stations and throughout the City Metropolitan Washington Transit Authority Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is a commuter rail service with two major lines. One originates in Manassas and the other originates in Fredericksburg-operating to and from Union Station in Washington, D.C. Library Fairfax County Public Library Mary Riley Styles Public Library Newspapers Falls Church News-Press A weekly newspaper that has feature articles on local and national news, sports, commentary, arts and entertainment, and classifieds Parks City Parks The City offers 11 parks where residents and visitors can walk, run, bike, trail, and play. Many of the City's parks have play equipment where children can swing and slide; our parks offer lighted basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts as well as picnic tables and grill equipment for summer cookouts. Leesylvania State Park Mason Neck State Park |