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Arlington Woman Sentenced for Counterfeit Handbag Scheme

Praepitcha Smatsorabudh, 41, of Arlington, was sentenced Dec. 21, 2016 to 30 months in prison for running a multiyear scheme to defraud department stores across the country.

Netherlands Carillon to be Restored

The Netherlands and the National Park Service (NPS) have joined forces to restore and improve the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington.

Energy Masters Program in Arlington Receives State Awards

The Energy Masters program received awards for leadership in energy efficiency from the Virginia Governor’s Housing Conference Awards and the state’s inaugural Virginia Energy Efficiency Awards, attended by Governor McAuliffe.


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Diocese of Arlington Car Ministry

On Thursday, Jan. 5, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington gave a donated car to 34-year-old Wade Sheriff, a mother of three girls in need of a car.

Arlingtonian is National Award Winner

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC), recently awarded one of the 2016 Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE) professional development awards to Dr. Susan F. Branco, of Arlington.

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Arlington Free Clinic Receives $10,000 Grant

Vanessa Serrano, a social services case manager at Arlington Free Clinic, works with a patient to assess his needs and to navigate him to the most appropriate community resources.


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Marymount University Studying Lab Dogs

Dr. Stacy Lopresti-Goodman, an associate professor of psychology at Marymount University, is shown with Belle, a dog rescued by Beagle Freedom Project. Lopresti-Goodman has conducted a study of the psychological impact of laboratory experiments on dogs.

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Fairfax Lawmakers’ Last Call for Input

More than 80 speak at General Assembly public hearing.

“We’re not letting teachers do their jobs,” was the plea from Jo Neuber of Vienna, Co-chair of the organization Class Size Counts.

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Organizing a Home Office

Design ideas for workspace order.

Whether located in a basement, spare bedroom or kitchen corner, one of the keys to creating a functional home office is organization.


Women’s Legislative Roundtable Previews Upcoming 2017 Legislative Session

Women’s Legislative Roundtable Previews Upcoming 2017 Legislative Session

Legal Services of Northern Virginia Launches Initiative

Legal Services of Northern Virginia Launches Initiative

Keeping Resolutions

Realistic goals and specific plans among keys to success.

Keeping Resolutions


Legislators To Hold Public Hearing

Legislators To Hold Public Hearing

Viewpoints: Arlingtonians' Resolutions for 2017

Viewpoints: Arlingtonians' Resolutions for 2017

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Arlington's Signature Theatre Stages ‘Titanic’

360-degree production depicts ship's fateful journey.

Signature Theatre in Arlington is staging the Tony Award-winning Best Musical "Titanic," a 360-degree production in the Max theater, from now through Jan. 29.


Letter to the Editor: Burdensome Requirement in Arlington

Kate Bates, president & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce released the following statement regarding the Arlington County Board's approval of an amendment that requires a second signature in order to remove vehicles that are illegally parked on private property:

Letter to the Editor: Who's at Fault in Arlington?

The Arlington County Board has spent considerable time and effort advocating for a "second signature" requirement and other measures to make it more difficult for property owners to tow illegally parked automobiles. This effort defies logic.

Arlington: An Inclusive Community

The Arlington County Board on Dec. 22 issued a letter, in Spanish and English, reaffirming the county’s commitment to welcoming immigrant populations, regardless of legal status.


Letter to the Editor: Growing Together in Arlington

This fall for my storytimes, I made a “Friendship Tree,” which serves as a fun reminder that while we are unique individuals with different needs, we also come together to enjoy stories in a cheerful, social environment and participate together as a united community.

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Deconstruct vs. Demolish in Arlington

An Aging-in-Place Home

They plan to grow old in the house, and made it not only green but “silver.”