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Business hall-of-famers lauded for building community
We would like to give a sincere "Thank You" to everyone and their kind words in this article about our founder and leader, John Shooshan, who, along with William Buck and the late Emerson Reinsch, were inducted into the 2016 Arlington Business Hall of Fame! Source: "Business hall-of-famers lauded for building communityArlington Chamber taps business hall of fame honorees
Arlington Chamber taps business hall of fame honorees http://www.insidenova.com/news/arlington/arlington-chamber-taps-business-hall-of-fame-honorees/article_abfab64e-1b56-11e6-af04-7fc7e10e4ba9.html
Kapnos Taverna Greek Festival
One of the upcoming events that we're excited about at The Shooshan Company will take place this weekend at Kapnos Taverna. Mike Isabella's Greek Festival will be this Sunday, May 1, 2016 from 12-3pm at the Kapnos Taverna patio located at 4000 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington, Virginia (The View Apartments). According to the event website:"Easter is one of the most important events on the Greek Orthodox calendar, and this year Kapnos Taverna is hosting our first annual Greek festival in honor of the holiday on Sunday, May 1. Join us for a patio party complete with spit-roasted meats, homemade spreads and flatbread, live Greek music, Greek wines and more."
This greek festival is sure to be a good time. Tickets are all-inclusive, rain or shine, so head on over to their website to purchase your passes here, and be sure to "like" their Facebook page for other upcoming events.
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Mike Isabella's Greek Festival. (2016). Kapnos Taverna by Mike Isabella. Source: http://kapnostaverna.com.
Arlington’s Homeless Population Reduced
Thanks to the efforts of several organizations throughout the area, Arlington County reports that the number of homeless individuals in the county has been reduced by 64% since 2013. In particular, the county referred to:- 100 Homes: "A community effort [campaign] that included non-profit partners in a collaboration with County staff to house our most vulnerable homeless persons."
- Zero 2016: "A national campaign to end veteran and chronic homelessness in the next two years."
- A-SPAN: "A non-profit group which seeks to meet the needs of local homeless people."
- Continuum of Care: "A core network of interconnected programs and services (called a Continuum of Care, or CoC) to assist people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless."
- Public Assistance: 100 Homes. (2016). Arlington County. Source: http://publicassistance.arlingtonva.us/10yp/100-homes/
- Public Assistance: Zero:2016. (2016). Arlington County: Source: http://publicassistance.arlingtonva.us/10yp/zero-2016/
- About Us: (2016). A-SPAN. Source: http://www.a-span.org/about-us
- Public Assistance: Continuum of Care. (2016). Arlington County. Source: http://publicassistance.arlingtonva.us/10yp/continuum-care/
- County Efforts to Reduce Homelessness. (2016). Arlington County. Source: https://newsroom.arlingtonva.us/release/county-efforts-continue-to-reduce-homelessness/
- Arlington's Homeless Population Down 64 Percent Over Past Three Years. (2016). ARLNow. Source: https://www.arlnow.com/2016/04/06/arlingtons-homeless-population-down-64-percent-over-past-three-years/
Ballston One of the 5 Hottest Neighborhoods
How exciting! The View at Liberty Center and Ballston were just named as one of the 5 Hottest Neighborhoods in the Washington area by Washingtonian Magazine! Also mentioned are our very own Yona and creator Mike Isabella Concepts
Why You Should Consider Moving to Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia was recently named the “Best City for Recent Grads” by NerdWallet, an organization who, according to their website, focuses on “providing information, insight and consumer-driven advice about personal finance.”(1) NerdWallet analyzed 100 of the largest cities in the U.S. while searching for best environments for new college graduates. Data was gathered from the U.S. Census Bureau as well as the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Why Arlington? Arlington was chosen given the fact that over 67% of the workforce have found jobs in business, management, science or the arts - all of which generally require a bachelor’s degree or higher. In addition, the city chosen needed to have a favorable ratio of income to rent and since Arlington (and neighboring Washington, D.C.) have a higher median in earnings, residents can live comfortably without going broke. The report stated that in Arlington, over 71% of the 25+ population possess at least a bachelor’s degree, with the closest city to that percentage being Irvine, California with 67.7%. The Metropolitan Unemployment Rate for December 2015 was also low compared to many others at 3.8%. Out of the 100 cities surveyed by NerdWallet, Arlington had the highest median earnings at $72,406 for residents 25+ who hold a bachelor’s degree. Washington, D.C. is also noteworthy, placing third overall in the survey. The top 10 cities were:- Arlington, Virginia
- Madison, Wisconsin
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Minneapolis, Tennessee
- Seattle, Washington
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Austin, Texas
- Atlanta, Georgia
- San Franciso, California
- Best Cities for Recent Grads 2016. (2016). NerdWallet. Source: https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/best-cities-for-recent-grads-2016/
National Walking Day Updates – Vendors & Giveaways
National Walking Day Updates – Vendors & GiveawaysShooshan Company and Brandywine Realty Trust Unveil Arlington County’s First Vertically Mixed Use Building for Final Portion of Liberty Center
"Shooshan Company and Brandywine Realty Trust Unveil Arlington County's First Vertically Mixed Use Building for Final Portion of Liberty Center"
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Around D.C. and Arlington
The National Cherry Blossom Festival has started in Washington, D.C. From now until April 17, you will be able to see the beautiful trees all over D.C. as well as surrounding areas like Arlington, Virginia. While many residents and visitors are familiar with the Cherry blossoms of D.C., not everyone is aware of their local origin. In fact, the Cherry blossom was a gift from Japan, circa 1912. The United States received over 3,000, which were then divided up and planted in Manhattan, NYC and Washington, D.C. Within the 3,020 trees, there were 12 different types. Helen Herron Taft, wife and First Lady to then president William Howard Taft, planted the first 2 trees which now span the shore of the Tidal Basin as well as the East Potomac Park roadway in D.C. (1) While the initial batch contained twelve varieties of trees, most visitors to Northern Virginia will notice the two dominate ones in the crowd: Kwanzan and Yoshino. The most glaring difference between the two is that the Yoshino, found around the Washington Monument and Tidal Basin, is generally white while the Kwanzan, mainly in East Potomac Park, is pink. (2) These beautiful trees may have started out in Washington, D.C., but they are also clearly visible in and around various parts of Arlington, not to mention the view from Arlington over the Potomac. Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Virginia Square and Ballston already have great walking routes (which we have highlighted here), and these Cherry blossoms only help to enhance the walking experience. It should be noted that many of the Arlington Cherry blossoms appear to be a different type than the Yoshino or Kwanzan, but that's a story for another time. For more information on the National Cherry Blossom Festival, visit the official website here. [caption id="attachment_940" align="alignnone" width="508"]
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- History of the Cherry Blossom Trees and Festival. (2016). National Cherry Blossom Festival. Source: http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/about/history/
- Cherry Blossom Festival: Types. (2016). National Park Service. Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20151009045959/http://www.nps.gov/cherry/cherry-blossom-types.htm