The Potomac Crescent Waldorf School (PCWS) opened its new campus in Old Town, Alexandria at 424 N. Washington Street on March 14.

The school, which started in 1997 — serving children from early infancy through 5th grade — is thrilled to have found a place to call home. The historic building was lovingly outfitted with freshly painted (lazure) walls and given soul to create a warm, inviting space for children to engage in the beautiful, varied and rigorous aspects of Waldorf education.


Question: What’s the difference between market, appraisal, and assessment values?

Answer: This is a particularly hot topic in Northern Virginia at the moment. The main questions for many are “what are assessment values, how are they calculated, and why do they change?”


Join us for an evening of cocktail and taco-making classes, art, and a panel of powerhouse women.

District Fray Magazine and SHE:DC present Girls to the Front on Thursday, March 23 from 6-9 p.m. at La Cosecha in Union Market District, highlighting powerhouse women making waves in D.C. hospitality and our local arts scene.


The Arlington County Board is considering zoning changes to accommodate “missing middle” housing units, such as duplexes, triplexes, and small multi-family buildings, in areas designated for single-family homes.

While some argue that this addresses exclusionary zoning and promotes affordable housing, others question the benefits to communities and housing diversity.


This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: What do I need to know before renting a home?


Question: What factors affect home values in this region?

Answer: When deciding to sell a home or purchase a home, it is common to wonder how much each home is “worth”. What some don’t always think about though, is that there are many factors that can influence these prices. Here are some of the main things that can affect regional home prices.


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