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Looming Arlington Expenditures

Transportation and schools dominate county’s early FY2018 budget projections.

Arlington Schools are overcrowded, Metro is crumbling, and with a tight budget season Arlington County will have difficulties in saving them both.

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Planners Seek Public Comment on Lee Highway Plan

Survey deadline is Dec. 9.

So what does economic revitalization mean?

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Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing Honors Naughton, Leibson

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) paid tribute to 2016 APAH Affordable Housing Honorees, Timothy J. Naughton, CEO of AvalonBay Communities, and David C. Leibson and the Arlington Ten-Year Plan to End Homelessness, at its annual fundraiser celebration at the Clarendon Ballroom on Oct. 6.


Commentary: Coming Together in Northern Virginia over Climate Change

As the Republican candidate in Virginia’s Eighth Congressional District, which leans hard left, I knew faced a steep challenge going into this November’s election.

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Franchise Encourages Like-Minded Entrepreneurs in Arlington

New salon in Ballston to open in January.

Any Arlington resident that either drives or strolls through Ballston knows the neighborhood is booming. It’s an area of Arlington that rarely – if ever – sleeps.

Yorktown Swim and Dive Teams Split Weekend Doubleheader in Arlington

Yorktown Swim and Dive Teams Split Weekend Doubleheader


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Day of Learning and Sharing in Arlington

Day of Learning and Sharing in Arlington

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Holiday Cleanup in Arlington

Holiday Cleanup in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 11-17.


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Taking a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole from Northern Virginia

In spirit of season, community organizations and businesses donate hundreds of service hours and supplies.

One hundred twenty-five children with life-challenging illnesses, their families and a support team of doctors, nurses and volunteers, for a total of 216 people, arrived at Gate 7, Terminal D at Dulles International Airport, Dec. 3, and headed for the hottest destination of the season.

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Updated List of Shelters for the Homeless

Shelter Information

NVRC has updated the list of shelters for the homeless, drop in centers and winter shelters in the region: Visit http://www.novaregion.org/index.aspx?NID=174

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10,000th Kilowatt of Solar in Arlington

Potomac Solar Co-op members worked with VA SUN and the Arlington Initiative to Rethink Energy (AIRE) to learn about solar energy.


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What’s New in Ballston?

Parks, Robberies, and Lingering Specter of Ballston’s Founding Father Haunt Civic Association Meeting.

Nearly 50 people crammed into a room at The Jefferson Hotel in Virginia Square designed to fit no more than 30.

Classified Advertising November 30, 2016

Read the latest ads here!

Column: Expand Early Voting Now in NOVA

The success of early voting in the 2016 Presidential Election reaffirms my conclusion from visiting 12,000 homes last year — Virginia should expand early voting.


Settlement Prompts Reforms in Arlington

In addition to a $250,000 settlement to the victim, the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office will be forced to implement $300,000 worth of new equipment and policy changes after failing to provide adequate communication services to Abreham Zemedagegehu, a deaf Ethiopian man.

Viewpoints in Shirlington

Asked on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27.

‘What Is the Best Gift You Have Ever Given or Received?’

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 5-10.

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 5-10.


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Arlington’s Jake McGuire’s ‘Little Book That Could’

Local photographer is marketing his book during transition year.

Jake McGuire, wearing Irish tweed, a colorfully striped tie, and pocket handkerchief, is a self-confessed opportunist; he is a man who sees possibilities everywhere.

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Missing Person Alert in Arlington

Arlington County Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult.