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WASHINGTON — Drivers who sit in one of the most agonizingly slow daily stretches of traffic in the D.C. region could get a new way around it. There are four potential options to cut down on traffic jams on and around Va. Route 28 from the area near Bull Run — the Fairfax County line — through Manassas, Manassas Park and Prince William County . Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Chairman Marty Nohe said two options tied to an extension of Godwin Drive appear the most promising. Godwin Drive runs parallel to Va. Route 28 just west of the city of Manassas. Under the plans, it could be extended along land once considered for part of a “Tri-County Parkway” past Prince William Hospital and Splashdown Water Park to connect to Route 28 either just south of Bull Run or just across the creek in Fairfax County , using Ordway Road to connect to the work already underway to widen Route 28 in Fairfax County . Any changes would also fit in with other Route 28 widening projects to the s...

Did you know? In 1840, Elizabeth Blair, daughter of one of the city founders, discovered a natural spring filled with mica chips, which imparted a silvery hue. The town was named in honor of this colorful water feature . Geographic orientation : Montgomery County , Maryland Landmarks: Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, The Fillmore, National Museum of Health and Medicine Why You'll Love This Area: Silver Spring offers a family-friendly, walkable downtown, excellent restaurants and stores and a vibrant mix of arts and entertainment. Just minutes from the nation's capital, Silver Spring is a suburban city located in Montgomery County , Maryland. It is one of the fasting growing and most diverse communities in the U.S. The boundaries of Silver Spring cover a large geographic area extending from the borders of Washington, D.C. to the south, Prince George's County to the east and Howard County to the north. The area h...

What is a planned community? It's a housing development where the homes, roads, stores and other features are carefully designed and orchestrated to make living there as convenient and enjoyable as can be. For instance: Shopping centers may be deliberately situated within walking distance of planned community homes , which are typically attached—condos, townhouses, apartments—to make travel by foot manageable. Trees and flowers are planted alongside most streets, along with hiking/biking trails. High-speed commuter rails whisk workers to nearby urban centers  for their 9-to-5 jobs. There may even be village-wide Wi-Fi, to boot. Contrast this with the ad hoc way communities are usually built: In many cases, a developer just plunks down row housing on a parcel of land nowhere near commercial districts, which means you'll have to always grab your car keys for a carton of milk. Sometimes, luck or some modicum of forethought helps these neighborhoods turn out OK, but planned communi...

With lovely gardens, a heated outdoor pool , bright and airy ocean-view rooms, and plush interiors, the property has a private beach access that comes with a playground for the kids and two private sun loungers (for each room). The well- equipped wellness center boasts a modern gym, a sauna, a hot tub, Ayurveda massage rooms , and a Turkish bath. And there’s plenty of options for the kids as well - indoor and outdoor playrooms, a free mini club , their own pool area, and even special menus at the restaurant. The well thought-out rooms also have a mini kitchenette to heat up meals for the infants. Breakfast spreads are excellent and include everything from continental to gluten-free and vegan items. One of Bellaria-Igea Marina’s jewels, Blue Suite Hotel is meant for all kinds of travelers - solo backpackers, romantic couples, big families, and business travelers. Blu Suite Hotel Address : Via Pinzon 290, 47814 Bellaria-Igea Marina, Italy (see map) Price : from 128 USD Check Price S...