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Stop Bullying Federal Workers

Republicans hold control of all three branches of government, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the civil service that employs millions of Americans, and every American relies upon for myriad services.

People at Work

A plumbers work in Old Town, Alexandria

Public Notice- Arlington, Virginia 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Va 22201

Public Notice- Arlington, Virginia, 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Va 22201, NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE


“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, 3/20-25/17

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, 3/20-25/17

Educating Customers Is Key to Success

New manager joining Two Poor Teachers after 18 years in business.

It’s been 18 years since Ken Nies co-founded Two Poor Teachers, LLC, but the kitchen and bath remodelling company isn’t resting on its laurels.

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Tour Area Gardens

Garden Club of Virginia hosts 84th Annual Historic Garden Week.

During the last eight days of April every year nearly 26,000 visitors tour homes and gardens across Virginia.


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Sow Now, Reap this Spring

Getting a garden and yard ready for warm weather.

One of the most anticipated sights of spring is a garden in bloom.

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Butterfly Weed Wins Perennial of the Year

Gardening

The designation Perennial Plant of the Year is awarded each year by the Perennial Plant Association to the perennial that outshines its competitors not only in appearance, but also in its noteworthy characteristics.

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Old Town Prepares for Historic Garden Week

Part of state-wide event.

Five Old Town Alexandria homes and gardens will open to the public on April 22 as part of the 84th Historic Garden Week.


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From Split-Level to Neoclassical

Conversion wins regional “Contractor of the Year” award.

Converting a circa 1960's split-level into a spacious neoclassical-style residence has won Sun Design Remodeling a regional “Contractor of the Year” award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.

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Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2017

Local designers share popular design ideas.

Those looking for kitchen design ideas have a new source of inspiration: the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) list of trends for 2017.

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Cold Treat

Wes Oscar Sachar, Lucille Elizabeth Scogna, and Eva Grace Sachar didn’t think it was too cold for ice cream on Sunday, even though it was cold enough for parkas and hats outside Toby’s Ice Cream shop in Westover.


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Little Church on the Corner Broadens Its Vision

Plans move forward to transform CUMC property.

The road has been a long one for the Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) efforts to transform their property in Ballston into a new worship space.

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Arlington Diner to Close … Later in Spring

33 years of 364-day customer favorites.

An Arlington institution is disappearing.

County Manager Recommends Reeves Farmhouse Sale

Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz recommended Feb. 28 that the county move forward with the sale of the historic Reeves farmhouse, and that the county not be a financial partner in the farmhouse’s restoration and reuse.


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Rosslyn/Custis Trail Detours to Begin Next Week

Custis Trail users — in the vicinity of N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway — will begin experiencing detours next week.

WofA Meeting Draws Motivated Crowd

General Assembly election called first referendum on President Trump's policies.

There are 12 #Indivisible groups that have formed to date in Arlington, of which WofA is one of the largest with almost 1,000 members.

Man Sentenced to 17 Years

Martin Walker, 25, of Largo, Md. was sentenced on Friday, March 3, in the Arlington County Circuit Court to 17 years in prison for his role in a shooting on Columbia Pike in 2016.


Arrest Follows Williamsburg Homicide

The Arlington County Police Department has arrested and charged Monique Williams, 27, of Capital Heights, Md. with accessory after the fact for her role in a homicide in the Williamsburg neighborhood on Feb. 19, 2017.

25 Years for Arlington Sexual Assault

An Arlington man was sentenced on Friday, March 3, in the Arlington County Circuit Court for his role in a 2016 sexual assault. Anibal Rodriguez Castellanos, 37, was sentenced to 30 years, with five years suspended, for the charge of burglary while armed and 10 years for the charge of attempted rape.