Melwood, Wesley Housing Plan New Inclusive Affordable Housing in Arlington
Melwood, a leading national employer, advocate, and preferred provider for people with disabilities, and Wesley Housing, a leading nonprofit affordable housing provider located in Northern Virginia, are planning a mixed-use development including 105 new affordable housing units and 18,000 square feet of ground level space for Melwood’s community service use in Arlington, Virginia.
Arrest in Shooting Causing Minor Property Damage, No Injuries
The Arlington County Police made an arrest in the shooting that occurred on June 19, 2024, in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway.
Arlington Chamber Celebrates Economic Development
Awards presented to first responders & public safety personnel
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce held its State of the County & Public Safety Awards breakfast on Tuesday, June 25 at the Army Navy Country Club.
Blueberries Gone Before You Know It
Cars line up, trunks open in the parking lot of Cherrydale United Methodist Church on Lorcom Lane Friday, June 21 to pick up their 10-pound boxes of fresh blueberries.
National Airport Recognizes Enslaved People of Abingdon Plantation
National Airport Recognizes Enslaved People of Abingdon Plantation
SPARC Provides Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities
SPARC honors Supervisors Dalia Palchik and John Foust for support of region’s ‘forgotten.’
SPARC, a non-profit that provides day programs in Northern Virginia for adults with disabilities, hosted its 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast on June 15 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vienna with a silent auction, talent show, games, and food.
VDOT Makes Roadsides a Refuge for Pollinators
Pollinator conservation provides bird and insect habitats and improves agency efficiencies
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will install 135 new acres of pollinator habitats this year to support pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, flies, and more.
Second Annual ‘Hike for Her’ Raises Funds for Afghan GIrls
Arlington-based non-profit Ascend Afghanistan celebrates 10th year
Marina LeGree and her team have been teaching Afghan girls how to climb mountains since 2014. While living and working in Afghanistan, LeGree saw a need, and an opportunity, to unlock the leadership skills of young women using the mountains surrounding their homes as a classroom.
AFAC Has Served 2 Million Families
This week Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) commemorated serving two million families since they began in 1988.
County Tackles Food Security with New Round of Grants
The Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) announced June 3 a second round of grants aimed at improving food security in Arlington. The funding will be available to area 501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based groups and schools and universities that support aspects of Arlington’s Food Security Strategic Plan, with the maximum grant award $25,000.
Governor Says Virginia Is Exiting Clean Car Commitment
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has no interest in a roadmap to a zero-emission future for vehicles in Virginia. Youngkin cites Attorney General Jason Miyares’ official opinion, which "confirms that Virginians are no longer legally bound to follow the emission standards of California.”
Unremitting Data Center Demand Pushes County to Act
Balancing an economy that can’t happen without data centers with homeowners’ rights and quality of life.
The relentless march of data center growth in Northern Virginia has reached a reported 70 percent of the total number of data centers on our planet.
Arlington Jury Convicts James Ray Williams of Murder in the Death of Sean Bowman
On Friday night, June 7, 2024, after a four-day trial, an Arlington jury found James R. Williams guilty of the March 25, 2023, murder of Sean Bowman. The jury also convicted Williams of using a firearm in the commission of the murder.
Ready, Set, Read
Summer reading adventure is underway.
The Arlington Library kicked off its summer reading adventure on Saturday, June 1 with fun activities, games and popsicles at the eight library locations.