Stories for October 2019

Stories for October 2019

News 2019 October

Stories for October 2019

Wednesday, October 30

Supplies Collected for Domestic Violence Survivors

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Opinion: Column: “Underwhere” and What

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Generation Gap

Millennials and Gen X now outnumber older voters. So why do Baby Boomers dominate?

Millennials and Gen Xers now outnumber Baby Boomers and older voters in Virginia, according to data from the Census Bureau. But that doesn’t mean they have as much influence. Census numbers also show another trend: People over the age of 45 vote at much higher rates.

2018 Report: Nearly 7,000 Virginia Absentee Ballots Mailed Too Late

Voters have already returned more absentee ballots in 2019 than the last time all 140 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot.

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FBI Warns of Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement Officers

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Tuesday, October 29

Loading Up at the Bazaar in Arlington

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Going the Distance in Arlington

Arlingtonian Michael Wardian wins inaugural MCM 50K.

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Arlington County Police Department Participates in Safe Disposal of Prescription Drugs

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Wednesday, October 23

E-CARE Draws Big Crowd in Arlington

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Police Investigate Shooting in Green Valley in Arlington

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Arlington County Board to Consider E-Scooter Regulations

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Opinion: Column: “Maturation”

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Education, the Power to End Human Trafficking

Confronting the problem.

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2.4 Million Older Adults in U.S. Identify as LGBT

The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life

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Inova Schar Cancer Institute Announces $20 Million Gift from Dr. Gary and Tina Mather

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Tuesday, October 22

Netherlands Carillon To Be Restored and Elevated

The addition of three bells will elevate its status to ‘grand carillon.’

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Genetic Genealogy Leads to Rape Conviction

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Crystal City Apartment Tower Approved

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Friday, October 18

Oysters Meet Oktoberfest at Shirlington’s Shucktoberfest

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Thursday, October 17

Not Every Hero Wears a Cape in Arlington

Fire station open house focuses on safety.

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Get Involved: Upper Bluemont Park Project

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Arlington Adds More Glass Recycling Bins

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Preview: Arlington to Participate in National Drug Take Back

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Dominion Energy Phone Scam Targets Arlington County Residents

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Wednesday, October 16

On the False Report of a Ballston Quarter Shooter; Police Investigate Shooting in Alcova Heights

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Arlington and Montgomery County Joint Aircraft Noise Study

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Opinion: Column: No Soap. Radio.

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Dates and Deadlines for Election Day in Northern Virginia

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Uptick in Virginia Student Absentee Ballots Might Indicate Higher Turnout

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Keeping Children Safe on Halloween

Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.

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Tuesday, October 15

Washington International Horse Show

Oct. 22-27, 2019, Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

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No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia

Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.

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Thursday, October 10

Paralympic Swimmer Competes on World Stage

Arlingtonian Alyssa Gialamas most recently competed at Parapan American Games.

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Police Identify Suspect, Officer, in Crystal City Shooting

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Wednesday, October 9

Encore of Arlington Stages “Disney’s Frozen Jr.”

Story of true love and acceptance between sisters Anna and Elsa.

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Opinion: Column: Apparently, Not a Stable Genius

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Local Designers Create Dream Home for Charity

Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.

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Out of the Darkness Walk Held in Fairfax

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Opinion: Commentary: Accountability to the Citizens is American Democracy

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Tuesday, October 8

Building Community that Works for Everyone

Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.

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Fraudsters Sentenced for Standby Letters of Credit Scheme

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Fake Lawyer Sentenced for Defrauding Members of Immigrant Communities in Northern Virginia

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Friday, October 4

Alexandria Council and Arlington Board Notebook

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Thursday, October 3

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Offers Fun and Fitness

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Former Arlingtonian Tells of Epic Walks

Rousselet discovers Great Britain's essence through 600-mile walk.

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Thrive Family Event Supports Emergency Assistance

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Restaurant Week, Special for Arlington

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Crystal City Business Improvement District to Expand

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Transfer of Arlington Historic Materials from the Library of Virginia

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Wednesday, October 2

Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer

Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.

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Opinion: Column: When Compounding Isn't a Good Thing

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Local Teens Make Washington International Horse Show Work

Show engages local teenagers to brainstorm, help with Kids’ Day, Barn Night and more.

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Tuesday, October 1

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No More Stonewalling on Gun Safety Legislation

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Putting People First

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virginia Is the Roadmap to Win in 2020

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