Stories for September 2021

Stories for September 2021

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Wednesday, September 29

Arlington’s Restaurants Have Come Back to Life

Arlington eateries

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“A few of my favorite things”... in Arlington

Take a cue from the “Sound of Music” and then you won’t feel so bad.

Do good in Arlington

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Recycling in Arlington: What to do, What Not to do

Compostables is the latest opportunity to cut down on waste

Recycling in Arlington

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AWLA: Arlington’s prime source for all–things animals

Animals

Flourishing After 55, Office of 55+ Programs

Department of Parks and Recreation 3829 N. Stafford St., Arlington, VA 22207 703-228-4747

After 55

Wednesday, September 22

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Come Celebrate, Curtain Going Up

Live, in-person show-time returns to Center for the Arts.

Live, in-person show-time returns to Center for the Arts.

Fairfax County Police Publication of ‘Shame List’ Endangers Immigrant Residents

Fairfax County Police Publication of ‘Shame List’ Endangers Immigrant Residents

COVID Pain Reaches Far

Va. Employment Commission processed 136,000 unemployment claims in 2019, but that number surged to 1.4 million in 2020.

Va. Employment Commission processed 136,000 unemployment claims in 2019, but that number surged to 1.4 million in 2020.

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Let the Games Begin

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.

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Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Opens New Capital One Hall

Celebrating the return of joyous live music at a Northern Virginia destination like no other.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Opens New Capital One Hall

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Halloween Is Coming

Get in the fright-night mood with all new outdoor haunted trail at the Workhouse Arts Center

Get in the fright-night mood with all new outdoor haunted trail at the Workhouse Arts Center

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24th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands

24th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands

Small Business Grants in Arlington

Small Business Grants in Arlington

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‘Courage in Journalism’

Kemal Kurspahic dies at 74.

Kemal Kurspahic dies at 74.

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Arlington County Board Adopts New Logo

Logo

Down with Plastic Bags

plastic bags

Long Bridge Aquatics Center Community Celebration

Aquatics Center

Tuesday, September 21

Can Mentally Challenging Games Prevent Cognitive Decline?

Consistent brain fitness connected to improved memory, reasoning and processing.

Can Mentally Challenging Games Prevent Cognitive Decline?

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Bag It?—Not Any More

Arlington to consider a new five-cent tax for each plastic bag.

Bag Tax

Whose Choice?

Opinion

Monday, September 20

Early Voting Options Expand

Secure drop box option joins mail-in and in-person voting starting Sept. 17.

early voting

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VolunteerFest, 2021

Volunteers work on projects countywide for the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Volunteers

Helping Children Develop Healthy Friendships

Positive relationships with peers offer happiness and security.

Friends

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Stop on the Corner for Brats and Tunes

Pastry Shoppe

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AWLA Welcomes Louisiana Animals

Many animals displaced by Hurricane Ida arrive in Northern Virginia for a chance at a forever home.

Dogs

‘God Was Watching Over Us’

First responders remember 9-11.

First responders remember 9-11.

Wednesday, September 15

Parents Battle to Save German Language Program

Virtual classes will fill in, but the future is unclear and unpromised.

Parents Battle to Save German Language Program

Bag It?—Not Any More

Arlington to consider a new five-cent tax for each plastic bag.

Bag It?—Not Any More

Sunday, September 12

Wednesday, September 8

Opinion: When Odds Are Stacked Against the Many ...

We need our local leaders to set an example for the type of world class workers’ rights that will attract and keep working families, budding professionals, and hungry entrepreneurs here.

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Outpouring of Local Help for Afghan Refugees

The need is great for volunteers, monetary donations and more.

Thousands of Afghan refugees have landed at Dulles Airport in recent days.

Thursday, September 2

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Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally

Afghan Americans speak out.

The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

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Get Your Flu Shot

Local health officials say it's important to get both flu and COVID vaccines, and CDC says they can be given at the same time.

As students return to in-person learning while social distancing and mask mandates are less in evidence, local health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot to prevent an uptick in the number flu and COVID-19 cases.

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Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally

Afghan Americans speak out.

The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

Opinion: Commentary: Record Setting Times

Not intending to repeat a column I wrote a few weeks ago, but it is hot outside!

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Facing Eviction

Virginia has new protections for renters, but temporary measures expire next year.

The clock is ticking for renters across Virginia who are in danger of being evicted. People of color and low-income Virginians are most at risk.

Wednesday, September 1

Opinion: Commentary: Detailing Relief in Dollars

On Monday Aug. 2, the Virginia General Assembly convened in Richmond for a Special Session to allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and appoint judges to fill eight vacancies on the Virginia Court of Appeals.

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‘Celebration of Trees’ Campaign Starts September 1

Local environmental organizations want you to know how important it is to plant and preserve native plants.

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Designing a Mountain Getaway

A minimalist design allows the landscape to take center stage.

If you drive about an hour and a half west of Arlington, through winding roads lined with trees that create a kaleidoscope of changing tree leaves, you’ll reach the village of Syria, Virginia and an idyllic vacation home curated by designers from The Nest Egg.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Heat Rising: Population Density?

Local governments and the general public are beginning to become aware that on extremely hot days, high temperatures in urban areas can vary greatly, even over short distances.