Thursday, July 30
Wednesday, July 29
Burke: Illinois De-Commit Ohanian Faces Uncertain Future
Bishop O'Connell rising junior softball player and Burke resident Patty Maye Ohanian de-committed from the University of Illinois this summer.
Tuesday, July 28
Letter: Lift U.S. Ban On Oil Exports
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Forty years ago, at the height of the 1970s energy crisis, Congress passed a law banning exports of oil from the lower 48 states. The law was intended to limit America’s dependence on imported oil by keeping domestic oil from leaving the country. It was not successful – oil imports continued to climb for decades. But the law stayed on the books.
Seeing Red: After Four Years In Limbo Arlington Will Have New Retail Plan
Arlington County approves new retail plan.
After nearly four years, Arlington’s new retail plan passed through the County Board on a 4-1 vote. But despite its “flexible new approach,” many in the county took issue with the plan’s restrictive “Red Streets.”
Arlington: “Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Aug. 3-7.
Letter: Virginia Hospital Center ‘Rocks’
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: In my mind, there is no uncertainty as to why Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is one of the top 100 hospitals in the country.
Arlington: Strain, 76, Sways to the Music
And dances the night away.
Arlington resident, Robert (Bob) Strain, 76, has not let the “golden years” slow him down.
Arlington: Retirement Party
But of course she will never retire.
It was the retirement party for Gail Arnall, executive director for 10 years of Offender's Aid and Restoration (OAR). "But," as her friend from 1973, Belle O'Brien, said as she is putting flowers on each table, "if you believe she is retiring, you don't know Gail."
Arlington: Program Targets 'Deadbeats'
Arlington County pursues child support payments.
You should always pay your child support. But if you live in Arlington, you might want to take special care that the check in the mail makes it out on time. If you’ve been ignoring the court warnings about falling behind on payments, there’s a good chance your face could be on the Arlington Sheriff’s Office’s “Deadbeat Parents” wall.
Arlington: TACT Finishes Run with ‘Twelve Angry Men’
After 20 years of local theater productions, company set to close shop.
The American Century Theater (TACT) in Arlington is staging "Twelve Angry Men" as its final play, now through Aug. 8, at Gunston Theatre Two — culminating 20 years of staging local theater productions, and finishing off with the one show that began it all.
Thursday, July 23
Wednesday, July 22
Arlington: Yorktown Graduate Wood Plays in Third Ripken League All-Star Game
6-foot-6 slugger totaled 8 home runs, 32 RBIs at WVU in 2015.
Yorktown graduate Shaun Wood hit eight home runs and totaled 32 RBIs for the West Virginia University baseball team in 2015.
Tuesday, July 21
Arlington: “Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for July 27-Aug. 1.
Arlington Swim Notes: WGCC Goes 4-0 In Dual Meet
On July 14, the Washington Golf and Country Club (WGCC) Lightning swim team hosted their cross-town rivals, the swim team from Army- Navy in Country Club Swimming and Diving Association (CCSDA) Division-A action.
Arlington: County Board Plans to Turn Parking Lot into Park
County Board approves advertisement of “National Mall-like” Courthouse plan.
Big changes are coming for the Courthouse Sector. A new civic building and a new county administration building are among the proposed additions to the site, as well as expansions onto nearby promenades and streetscapes.
Arlington: Muslims Gather in Dar al Hijrah Mosque as Ramadan Ends
Local Muslims count their blessings.
It was 8:38 on July 13, and it was Laylat al Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, at the Dar al Hijrah in Falls Church.
Marymount Physical Therapy Students Honored for Fundraising Work
Physical Therapy students at Marymount University raised $5,700 for research in their field and were honored by the Foundation for Physical Therapy with an honorable mention award at its annual gala, held last month in National Harbor, Maryland.
Arlington’s Role in South Korean Dog Rescue
Helping rescued dogs acclimate.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington took in three of the 23 puppies rescued by Humane Society International from a South Korean dog farm earlier this year. In just a few months, all three of the dogs had made it new, safe homes.
Arlington: Local Muslims Celebrate at End of Ramadan
A month for spiritual renewal.
This Friday marked the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, for Muslims. For many area Muslims, Ramadan has meant going without food and drink from sunrise until sunset. Many evenings were spent at their local mosques praying, visiting with others, and eating iftar dinner, the first meal after breaking a day’s fast.
Arlington Leads Animal Shelters in Lives Saved
Volunteers’ efforts praised.
Saving lives since 1945, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington has been named the top of the area’s animal shelters with a 95 percent success rate for 2015 thanks to more than 500 volunteers contributing more than 25,000 hours.
Monday, July 20
Editorial: What’s Special about Your Community?
Share tips in upcoming Newcomers and Community Guides.
The Connection’s annual Newcomers and Community Guides will publish Aug. 26. A bevy of interns, plus staff writers and editors, are preparing this year’s editions, but we need help from our readers.
Friday, July 17
Buying Fresh Produce at The Clarendon Farmer's Market
Another afternoon of rain in Arlington: Stan Lou has stopped on his way home at the Wednesday afternoon Clarendon Farmer’s Market to pick up corn on the cob. He packs it on top of the tomatoes in his bicycle saddlebag.
Thursday, July 16
Arlington Home Sales: June, 2015
In June, 2015, 354 Arlington homes sold between $3,650,000-$7,000.
Arlington Home Sales: June, 2015
Wednesday, July 15
Arlington Author Shifts from Screenplays to Novels
Matthew Sullivan’s “The Orphans” launches a trilogy.
When author Matthew Sullivan decided two years ago to write his debut book, “The Orphans,” it wasn’t the first time he had crafted a story for the public.
Tuesday, July 14
Arlington Announcement: Levy, Griffin Engaged
Ms. Lynn Levy Spencer and Mr. James Sizemore are happy to announce the engagement of Ms. Spencer's daughter, Caroline Elizabeth Levy, to Steven James Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Griffin, III of Marshall, Va.
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for July 20-25.
Arlington: Local Author Shifts from Screenplays to Novels
Matthew Sullivan’s “The Orphans” launches a trilogy.
When author Matthew Sullivan decided two years ago to write his debut book, “The Orphans,” it wasn’t the first time he had crafted a story for the public.
Editorial: Backpacks for All
Thousands of students will begin school this fall at a disadvantage; help now so they have the basics.
The first day of school each year is fraught with anticipation and anxiety. Many local students will be concerned about what they wear, who they will see, what it will be like. They’ve already had multiple shopping trips, online and otherwise, to be sure they have the supplies and extras they need.
Letter to the Editor: Redistricting Matters
Letter to the Editor
Thank you for your insightful editorial headlining support for nonpartisan redistricting (“Yes to Nonpartisan Redistricting,” July 9).
Arlington: A Panhandler’s Story
After a year of trading on “vet” status, panhandler goes to jail
Everyone noticed the young man who limped along the median running down the center of Glebe Road.
Unscheduling Summer Play
Experts praise the benefits of free play for children.
What was once a time for catching fireflies, swimming and exploring has evolved into a period of elite day camps, academic enrichment classes and top-dollar sports clinics.
Arlington: A-SPAN says, 'Don't Give Money to Panhandlers'
Most are not homeless: the money is not housing them but hurting them
"Most panhandlers are not homeless, and most homeless are not panhandlers," said Kathy Sibert, CEO of A-span, Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network, located in South Arlington off Four-Mile Run.
Commentary: Keeping Guns from Criminals
Focusing on private gun sales.
What are you going to do about gun safety and gun violence? These were words I heard over and over again from constituents last year when I first ran for Congress.
A Gathering of Woodcarvers Happens Weekly in Arlington
It’s more about the company than the product.
Wilda Garrison will be 93-years-old in two weeks.
Arlington: County Board To Vote on Retail Plan
A number of new plans and funding approvals are scheduled for the Arlington County Board’s upcoming July 18 meeting.
Arlington: Outrage Avoided
Arlington School Board prohibits gender identity discrimination.
Two months ago, the Fairfax County School Board added “gender identity” to its nondiscrimination policy amid a hail storm of outrage from its community.
Monday, July 13
A Homeless Mother Finds a Home in Arlington
“Your past is not your future.”
Nellie Jane Downing welcomes her guest into a neat, light filled apartment in South Arlington. Behind her on the wall is a photograph of New York City’s George Washington Bridge. “That bridge,” she said, “is my story. Walking from one side to the other, making that journey. And those lights on the bridge are the people who inspired me to get across.”
Arlington: Family Homelessness: Still a Major Problem
Decrease in numbers of homeless on the streets does not mean families are all housed.
Caroline Jones, of Doorways, an organization which is part of Continuum of Care and specializes in family homelessness, notes the Point in Time Count can be misleading. It’s a snapshot of what is happening on the street on a cold night in January.
Thursday, July 9
Arlington Weekend Fun: July 10-12
Events in Arlington County this weekend.
Wednesday, July 8
Q&A: O'Connell Grad Sweeney to Play Softball at Mount St. Mary's
Vienna resident roots for Nationals, enjoys ‘classic baseball movies.’
Q&A with former Bishop O'Connell pitcher Erin Sweeney.
Letter: Celebrating Marriage Equality
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Today, we rejoice in the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the federal right of same sex partners to legal marriage in the cases of Obergefell v. Hodges, Tanco v. Haslam, DeBoer v. Snyder, Bourke v. Beshear.
Letter: Questioning VDOT On I-66 Plan
Letter to the Editor
The following is a statement by the 66 Alliance at the Virginia Department of Transportation’s public information meeting on the “Transform 66 Inside the Beltway Project” at the Arlington Public Library on June 17.
Tuesday, July 7
Arlington Courage Wall: Overcoming Fear To Achieve Dreams
The Courage Wall was unveiled in Ballston’s Welburn Square on Thursday afternoon, July 2. Ballston residents and visitors are invited to use a piece of chalk from one of the buckets hanging on the Courage Wall to share their wishes and express their joys and fears on the blank lines.
Arlington: Rain Can’t Stop This Parade
Lyon Village hosts annual neighborhood parade.
It had been raining hard all morning. At 10:15 a.m. a Lyon Village e-mail bulletin went out: "July 4 Parade is On!"
Arlington: On a Mission To Improve Water Quality
County leads state in pollutant reduction efforts.
Arlington County has met its 5 percent pollutant reduction requirements in just two years and has begun work on reducing the next 35 percent as indicated under the Clean Water Act permit obligations. The county has achieved 5.2 percent nitrogen, 22.8 percent phosphorus, and 13.7 percent sediment reductions in only two years.
Arlington: ‘Open Heart and Open Home’
KidSave hosts Summer Miracles program.
KidSave, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding forever-homes for foster children and orphans in foreign countries, is bringing Maria from Colombia to Arlington for the summer.
"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for July 13-18
A House by the Sea
Design ideas for beach homes.
As the sweaty days of summer slog on, many are dreaming about a home by the sea, a wistful retreat where cares flow as freely as an ocean breeze.
Big Upgrade in Little Package
Pair of luxury baths add comfort and charm to 30-year-old Arlington condo.
Approaching retirement, Kathleen David and her husband decided it was time to sell their multi-level townhouse and find a suitable one-level living option. The plan was a condominium that could be purchased at a favorable price and upgraded within a budget.
Petroleum Spill In Four Mile Run
Cause and extent of petroleum spill remain unknown.
Four Mile Run is normally a scenic stream that divides Arlington and Alexandria, but on July 1, the public was told to stay away from the area due to contamination from a petroleum discharge.
Letter to the Editor: The Path to the Paris Climate Talks
Commentary
This truth is crucial to keep in mind as world leaders prepare to assemble in Paris this December to negotiate a new agreement to tackle global warming
Editorial: Yes to Nonpartisan Redistricting
Politicians shouldn’t be choosing voters.
Virginia’s Congressional map is unconstitutional because African American voters are packed into District 3, according to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The problem will have to be remedied by drawing new boundaries.
Thursday, July 2
Arlington Weekend Fun: July 3-5
Events near Arlington for the July 4 weekend.