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On February 25th, local AI consulting company hello EIKO hosted an educational webinar for parents of teens focused on helping them navigate the ethics and practical applications of AI. Now, hello EIKO is hosting a hands-on workshop for parents who want to get started with AI but aren’t sure where to begin. They will walk you through setting up an account, understanding what these tools can actually do, and writing prompts that get useful results. No experience needed, just bring your laptop. (more…)

You’re invited to shop the Junior League of Washington’s annual Tossed & Found Rummage Sale on March 21–22, 2026! Discover incredible deals on gently used, name-brand treasures including children’s clothing and toys, men’s and women’s apparel, luggage, household goods, furniture, and so much more — all at unbeatable bargain prices. You may even uncover items with their original price tags still attached! The sale will be held at: 1901 S. Bell Street, 7th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202. For additional details, visit: https://washington.jl.org/home/events/tossedandfound/

At Carr Workplaces Clarendon, newly renovated private offices meet concierge-level service, wellness amenities, and one of Arlington’s most walkable neighborhoods—steps from Metro, coffee, lunch spots, and rooftop views.

Now’s the perfect time to upgrade. Move into a newly renovated office today and get your first two months free!

Work smarter, commute easier, and enjoy the day from start to finish.

Construction is complete and The Whitley has officially opened in Old Town Alexandria, introducing a boutique condominium community that blends timeless architecture with modern interior sophistication. With more than 65% of residences already sold, momentum continues to build.

To celebrate, The Whitley will host a Grand Opening event on Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the newly completed building, located at 811 North Columbus Street. Guests will experience the fully realized lifestyle, touring beautifully designed homes and curated amenities in an elevated setting.

The Whitley features a refined collection of one- and two-bedroom condominiums, including select floorplans with dens, private terraces, and premium finishes. Priced from the $500s to $1.9M, residences are built with durable concrete and steel framing for enhanced sound control and long-term integrity. Interiors showcase expansive 9-foot ceilings, wide-plank flooring, and thoughtfully curated design selections. (more…)

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The 2026 Northern Virginia Housing Expo is coming to the city of Fairfax for its 16th annual event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Lion Run, Fairfax. This marks the first time the Northern Virginia Housing Expo will be held in the city of Fairfax, expanding access to one of the region’s most comprehensive housing education events. Attendees can speak directly with housing experts in the exhibit hall, attend a variety of informational workshops, and take advantage of one-on-one financial coaching from trained, certified volunteer coaches. (more…)

Races + Revelry. All Underground. The iconic DMV cycling event returns to National Landing on February 21, 2026! Two levels of a parking garage transform into an underground race course, thrilling spectators and challenging cyclists with twists and turns.

With 10 races throughout the day – from the competitive Championship, Fixed Gear, and Relay races to the wacky Anything Goes Finale (think costumes and carts!), there’s something for everyone and all skill levels.

Prefer to cheer on the racers? Spectators can experience a pop-up bar, local eats, on-site activities, and cowbells galore at “one of the coolest events on two wheels in the D.C. Area (WTOP).” Enjoy award-winning local sips from Port City Brewing Company and Best Day Brewing, and fuel up with sweet and savory options from Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe and Acme Pies. Challenge your friends to 1v1 stationary bike battles with Gold Sprints, customize your own trucker hat with personalized patches, and more. (more…)

Parents in Alexandria know the drill: high school moves fast, college and internship competition feels tighter, and the “success bar” keeps moving. In the 2024-25 admissions cycle, the Common App platform crossed 10 million total applications, even though fewer than 1.5 million students applied. It’s not that teens aren’t working hard, it’s just that the landscape is shifting under their feet.

Now there’s another change shaping student life: generative AI. Used well, AI can help teens research, brainstorm, outline, practice interviews, and iterate on ideas, moving from “Where do I start?” to “Here’s my plan.” As more workplaces signal that applied AI capability is becoming a baseline expectation for entry-level talent, families face a practical question: how do we help our kids build real fluency, not just familiarity? 

That’s the focus of hello EIKO’s virtual parent workshop, an online hour designed to help parents support teens through college decisions, first internships, and early jobs during a period of rapid change. The goal isn’t to turn parents into experts, but to give families a shared foundation and a simple way to guide teens through using AI thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively.

“Parents don’t need to know everything about AI to be helpful,” said hello EIKO co-founder Eve Koopmann Odar. “But it makes a big difference when families have a few fundamentals and a simple framework they can use together, so teens build judgment and skills, not just get answers.”

What you’ll learn

Parents will leave with tools they can use right away, especially if their teen is already experimenting.

• Overview of todays AI landscape for our teens
• GenAI fundamentals: what it is, what it’s good at, and where it can mislead
• Conversation starters: questions you can ask to understand how your teen is using AI and what support they need

How to join

When: February 25th at 6:00PM EST

Where: https://www.helloeiko.com/ai-for-parents

To learn more or sign up, visit hello EIKO’s website

About the speakers

hello EIKO is a small, two-founder team with a simple belief: AI proficiency comes from practice. Their work blends hands-on instruction with coaching and repetition because knowing concepts isn’t the same as applying them in real situations. That approach carries into the parent workshop, which focuses on what families can do at home, how to spot when AI is helping versus hindering, set reasonable guardrails, and ultimately help leverage AI in an effective, ethical, credible way.