Where to see fireworks this weekend

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

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Virginia 4th of July 2009 Independence Day Events

Virginia Fourth of July Fireworks, Festivities and Celebrations
Independence Day Celebration, Afton, VA - July 4, 2009
Ashland Fourth of July Parade, Ashland, VA...

An Endangered America

National Magazine Honors Area Craftsperson

 
 
 
June 2009—Michelle Erickson of Period Designs in Yorktown, Virginia won the highest award as a traditional artisan in this year’s Directory of...

Yorktown 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009

Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Yorktown, Virginia 4th of July...

An Invitation to our Yorktown Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Yorktown, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

Yorktown Memorial Day Events, Parades and more for Yorktown Memorial Day 2009

Memorial Day 2009 is on Monday, May 25th, so make sure you have something to do this year, including barbecues, baseball games, and Memorial Day Parades! Below are some fun...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Yorktown area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Virginia’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Yorktown

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Yorktown organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Yorktown is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Yorktown area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Yorktown Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Yorktown! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Yorktown area and around the...

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