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Sunday, May 19, 2013

New Homes For Sale in Lake Ridge This Week

Find real estate listings in the Lake Ridge area on this page, from our partners at Zillow.

More Lake Ridge Area Real Estate Listings >> See open house details and more real estate information at Patch. And there are more real estate resources at our Lake Ridge business directory. Centreville Resources:

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Saturday, May 18, 2013

Homes for Sale: 7 Open House Events in Lake Ridge

Real estate listings for homes available to view this weekend in the Lake Ridge area.

Check out these open house events for homes for sale in the Lake Ridge area this weekend. This list is provided by AOL Real Estate. Do you have an open house scheduled this weekend? Leave the information in the comments section! More Lake Ridge Real Estate Listings >> 5219 Trunnion Trail Woodbridge, VA 22192 3497 Beaver Ford Rd Woodbridge, VA 22192 12182 Eddystone Court Woodbridge, VA 22192 12949 Morning Dew Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 13022 Smoketown Road Woodbridge, VA 22192 2942 Fox Tail CT Woodbridge, VA 22192 3841 Koval Lane Woodbridge, VA 22192

Friday, May 17, 2013

Biz Wrap: Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Coming Soon, Yogi Cream Now Open

Recent business news in the Woodbridge area.

Today's business headlines in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas: Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Coming Soon to Smoketown Plaza. The new frozen yogurt shop is next to Glory Days Grill. Sherwin Williams Open at Cheshire Station. The store is one of the latest tenants in the Dale City shopping center. Yogi Cream Open at Cheshire Station. The frozen yogurt place is newly open in Dale City. Other recent business stories: 

Best-Paying Summer Jobs

A list of eight best-paying summer jobs. Provided by Jobs at AOL.

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com  By David Schepp Getting a summer job is a rite of passage for many young people. In addition to earning wages to help pay for tuition or make car payments, it's where many first-time employees learn the fundamentals of work -- showing up on time, teamwork, communicating effectively, managing workloads and more. But summer jobs can also be fun, giving teenagers an opportunity to bond and hang out with a group of people beyond their schools and neighborhoods. In recent years, because of the recession and subsequent slow recovery in the labor market, summer jobs have been hard to come by for many teenagers. This year, many economic indicators point to an improved job market, suggesting that …

Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt Coming Soon to Smoketown Plaza

The new frozen yogurt shop is next to Glory Days Grill.

Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt is opening soon in Smoketown Plaza, near Glory Days Grill. The frozen yogurt chain offers nonfat, lowfat, supreme, no sugar added, and sorbet flavors, and a variety of fruit, nut, candy and sauce toppings.  The frozen yogurt chain has locations in 25 states. Nearby, Sweet Frog has locations in Manassas, Leesburg, and Alexandria.  Recent business stories: 

Sherwin Williams Open at Cheshire Station

The store is one of the latest tenants in the Dale City shopping center.

Paint supply store Sherwin Williams recently opened at Cheshire Station in Dale City.  Yogi Cream also recently opened at the same plaza, and the Woodbridge area's other Sherwin Williams store is located at 14079 Jefferson Davis Highway, near the Prince William Parkway. Other recent business stories:

Yogi Cream Open at Cheshire Station

The frozen yogurt place is newly open in Dale City.

New frozen yogurt shop Yogi Cream opened recently at Cheshire Station in Dale City.   Before Yogi Cream opened, the address also saw a Kabob E Kabob, a Blimpie Subs, and a Noble Roman's. For more information, visit their website or like their Facebook page.  Another frozen yogurt shop, Sweet Frog, is opening a few miles away in Smoketown Plaza. 

Wow House for Sale in Woodbridge: Room for a Workout

Water Oak Court property includes a large gym.

Sometimes, it's not just the extravagant essentials — beds, bath, kitchen — that make a wow house, but its also the convenience of the extras. The home at 11550 Water Oak Court has a lot going for it — including a large workout room. Our partners at Zillow have more on this home for sale in Woodbridge. Six bedrooms and four baths fill this home, along with a large dining room and lots of closet space. But what wowed us was a workout room with space for a punching bag and several weight stations. Get more information on 11550 Water Oak Court and arrange a viewing. Other recent wow houses:

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Dirt Moving at Controversial Oaks III Project

Share your thoughts on the development.

Construction continues on the controversial Oaks III development near the Tanyard Hill Road entrance to Occoquan.  The county approved the Oaks III rezoning in early 2012, after Occoquan fought it for months.  What are your thoughts on the Oaks III development, now that construction has been underway for several months?  Related content: 

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