Tips for Memorable Family Vacations
As summer gets underway, vacation-bound families are packing their bags and heading out of town. Vacations often fly by — months of planning and anticipating can be over in the blink of an eye. With a little advanced planning and forethought, however, even a quick weekend trip or a visit to relatives can become meaningful and memorable.
Arlington: Garvey Prevails
Incumbent County Board Chair defeats primary challenger.
After a split from the Arlington Democratic establishment following her opposition to the streetcar project and her support of independent John Vihstadt, County Board Chair Libby Garvey faced a primary.
Arlington: ‘A Lot of Project in a Little Space’
New condominium approved despite neighborhood concerns about density.
As Arlington County’s population continues to climb, projects are getting more densely packed together.
Arlington Snapshot: Easing the ‘Ouch’
Arlington Woman's Club members recently donated 60 small pillows to the new Inova Children's Hospital Wing.
Arlington: Safe Routes Program Receives Grant
Arlington Public Schools Safe Routes to School will receive a $5,000 grant this quarter through the 395 Express Lanes Community Grant Program for an elementary bicycle education program, according to Transurban, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s partner on the 395 Express Lanes project.
Rebuilding Together Assists Homeowners
Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church provided repairs on June 16 to the home of a senior couple living on 5th St. South in Arlington, allowing them to age in place.
Arlington: Have Planetarium, Will Travel
Thanks to a portable planetarium, Marymount University has been taking space to elementary and middle school students.
Arlington Snapshot: In Performance
“A Night at the Opera” featured Jennifer McGinnis (left), Arianna Rodriguez and others at Carderock Falls Manor in McLean on May 26.
Lafayette Federal Credit Union Opens Branch in Crystal City
Lafayette Federal Credit Union opened a new full-service branch in Crystal City at 2231 Crystal City Drive on June 16.
78 Students Receive Scholarships from Arlington Community Foundation
The Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) awarded college scholarships valued at a total of $473,500 to 78 students to attend college next year.
Alexandria: A “View From Within” at Gallery Underground
Alexandria artist and retired pediatric occupational therapist Anna Schalk, 74, presented “View From Within,” her solo show in June at Gallery Underground in Crystal City.
Commentary: Congress Must Act to Stem Gun Violence Epidemic
Last week, America woke to what has become an all-too-common nightmare. A man driven by hate and armed with assault weapons carried out our nation’s worst mass shooting.
Arlington: From Opera Nova to Los Angeles
Milena Gligic, accompanist for Arlington-based Opera NOVA, has been selected to be pianist for the Los Angeles Opera Company.
Potomac Letter: In Mourning
Letter to the Editor
The chairman, the board of directors and ordinary members of the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation strongly condemn the barbaric attack on innocent civilians in Orlando by an individual that claims to belong to our faith.
Arlington’s Loss with Death of ‘Mr. Reilly’
A Remembrance
Dr. Reilly Lewis passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest in his home in Arlington on June 9.
Arlington Letter: Benefits of Clean Energy
Letter to the Editor
In recent days, Governor McAuliffe has been receiving a lot of pressure to back down from his commitments to our climate and environment.
Arlington Brief: Nauck Town Square Design Meeting
The public is invited to attend the Nauck Town Square Design Meeting at 7-8:30 p.m., June 23, at the Charles Drew Community Center, 3500 23rd St. S.
Arlington: Projects To Restore Stream; Upgrade Storm Sewer
The Arlington County Board approved contracts on June 18 for two projects, one to restore the lower section of the Four Mile Run stream and another to upgrade the storm sewer and install new water mains and four facilities to filter stormwater runoff in north Arlington.
Arlington Photos: Happy 50th Birthday
Happy 50th Birthday
It was quite a day. Artifacts of American Indians were displayed beside children making butterflies of paper and clothespins.
Arlington Letter: We Are One Community, One Nation
Letter to the Editor
Deeply disturbed by the Orlando massacre, I wanted to help the wounded, help those families, help that community, but I was feeling at a loss.