Friday, May 17, 2013
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 …
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:
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:
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.
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
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:
Recent inspection reports from local restaurants and food vendors.
You may want to know how area restaurants performed in their last Virginia Department of Health inspection. Restaurants in the Commonwealth are inspected between one and four times a year. There are two types of violations: Critical and non-critical. What's the difference? Critical violations, unless corrected, can contribute to "food contamination, illness or environmental degradation," according to the state health department. "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given …
Find real estate listings in the Dale City area on this page, from our partners at Zillow.
More Dale City Area Real Estate Listings >> See open house details and more real estate information at Patch. And there are more real estate resources at our Dale City business directory. Centreville Resources:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Business news in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas.
Today's business headlines in the Woodbridge and Occoquan areas: Toby Keith's Still Under Construction, No Projected Opening Date. Fans of the country singer's restaurant chain will have to wait a little longer for the opening date announcement. Columbia Sportswear Outlet Now Open at Potomac Mills Mall. The outlet sells clothing and accessories for outdoor activities. Occoquan Celebrates River Fest This Weekend. The waterfront town celebrates life along the river. Other recent business stories:
Recent inspection reports from local restaurants and food vendors.
You may want to know how area restaurants performed in their last Virginia Department of Health inspection. Restaurants in the Commonwealth are inspected between one and four times a year. There are two types of violations: Critical and non-critical. What's the difference? Critical violations, unless corrected, can contribute to "food contamination, illness or environmental degradation," according to the state health department. "In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any violations," according to Virginia Department of Health's website. The site continues: "Keep in mind that any inspection report is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. On any given …
