Stories for April 2019

Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Prison Follows Cocaine Purchase

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The Arlington Players Presents ‘Curtains’

Set in 1959 Boston, this is a “whodunnit” show within a show.

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Historic Cemetery Begins Major Renovation in Arlington

New Wall of Memories proposed.

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Surfing Away the Afternoon at Encore Spring Break Camp in Arlington

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Seek and Ye Shall Find in Arlington

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New Arlington Regional Office

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Are Glass Bottles Being Recycled in Arlington?

To be sure they don’t end up in landfills, take them to a designated area.

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Arlington Teacher Knighted by French Embassy

Wakefield French teacher Katy Wheelock honored as “chevalier.”

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More Than Just Books at NoVa Teen Book Festival

Gaining insights by talking with authors.

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Opinion: Column: Label Me Determined

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Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to PHILLIPS Programs

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Virginia Trails Nation in Placing Foster Children with Relatives

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The Emotional Side of Leaving the Workforce

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

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So Many Choices, So Little Time

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Signature Theatre in Arlington Serves Up ‘Grand Hotel’

Musical set in 1928 Berlin is center of razzle-dazzle between two wars.

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Not My Basement Again in Arlington

Residents of Powhatan Street awash in sewage for third time.

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Culpepper Garden Celebrates One More Step in Renovation

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Reduce Air Pollution

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fallout from The Civil War

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Arlington’s ‘All Ibuprofen League’

“It’s our version of book club.”

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Arlington’s Sister City Choir Performs with UMC

Program honors both French and American music.

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Opinion: Column: As It Is Happening

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Sharing Wisdom of Positive Aging

Positive Aging and Wellness Fair draws crowd for education, information – and fun!

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Making the Leap from Public to Private School

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

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Protestors: ‘Resign Ralph!’

Fairfax NAACP and others gather to demand resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam, who was a “no-show” at the event.

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Second Chances: Event Highlights OAR Services

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Recognizing Opioid Problem, And Acting in Arlington

Determining what might work for different individuals.

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Support A-SPAN Purse Drive in Arlington

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‘A Valuable Experience’ in Arlington

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Outdoor Lab Important to Arlington Students

Advocates of the Outdoor Lab outline why budget cuts are short-sighted.

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Challenging Racism 5K Run Honors Arlingtonians

Including Dorothy Hamm, Judge Monroe, Dr. Charles Drew, Evelyn Syphax, and Barbara Marx.

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Challenging Racism Seeks to Meet Demand in Arlington

Funding is in question.

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Dogs, Kids and Bunnies Hop at the 5K Run/Walk in Arlington

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Opinion: Commentary: Pursue a Walkable Urban Waterfront

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Serving up ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Arlington

Performed at Bishop O'Connell High School on April 6.

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Opinion: Column: As It Has So Happened

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Stylish Outdoor Living Wins ‘Contractor of the Year’

Dreaming of making the most of outdoor living? Look at this.

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Allstate Volunteers, Assistance League Join Forces to Provide Food for Kids

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Nowhere To Go in Arlington

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Stories of Addiction, Pain and Loss in Arlington

Lovitt leads opioid crusade after loss of brother.

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Arlington Resident’s Road Back from Addiction

"We relapse — that's what we know how to do."

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Author Pens Journey through WWII-Era Arlington

Childhood memories help create novel’s setting.

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Outdoor Lab Faces Budget Cut in Arlington

Visits to the lab by APS students would cease.

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Tier II Budget Cuts Proposal Creates Uproar in Arlington

Cuts threaten Equity and Excellence, crew, TJ access, libraries.

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Police Target Human Trafficking

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Opinion: Column: It's Not As If My Life Depends On It

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Historic Garden Tour Comes to McLean

History buffs and garden enthusiasts will delight in in the mix of historic, traditional and contemporary.

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More Public Input Sought on Parkway Studies

Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways study moves to next phase.

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Governor Northam Signs Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse

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It's Gold and Silver! Local athletes return from Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

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Greenspring Opens New Continuing Care Building

Springfield retirement community expands person-centered care with Dogwood Commons.

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A Career Change After 50

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.

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Stories for April 2019

Thursday, April 25

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

Wednesday, April 24

Set in 1959 Boston, this is a “whodunnit” show within a show.

New Wall of Memories proposed.

To be sure they don’t end up in landfills, take them to a designated area.

Wakefield French teacher Katy Wheelock honored as “chevalier.”

Gaining insights by talking with authors.

Tuesday, April 23

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

Friday, April 19

Musical set in 1928 Berlin is center of razzle-dazzle between two wars.

Residents of Powhatan Street awash in sewage for third time.

Thursday, April 18

“It’s our version of book club.”

Program honors both French and American music.

Wednesday, April 17

Positive Aging and Wellness Fair draws crowd for education, information – and fun!

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

Fairfax NAACP and others gather to demand resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam, who was a “no-show” at the event.

Monday, April 15

Thursday, April 11

Determining what might work for different individuals.

Advocates of the Outdoor Lab outline why budget cuts are short-sighted.

Including Dorothy Hamm, Judge Monroe, Dr. Charles Drew, Evelyn Syphax, and Barbara Marx.

Funding is in question.

Performed at Bishop O'Connell High School on April 6.

Wednesday, April 10

Dreaming of making the most of outdoor living? Look at this.

Thursday, April 4

Lovitt leads opioid crusade after loss of brother.

"We relapse — that's what we know how to do."

Childhood memories help create novel’s setting.

Visits to the lab by APS students would cease.

Wednesday, April 3

Cuts threaten Equity and Excellence, crew, TJ access, libraries.

Tuesday, April 2

History buffs and garden enthusiasts will delight in in the mix of historic, traditional and contemporary.

Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways study moves to next phase.

Springfield retirement community expands person-centered care with Dogwood Commons.

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.