Leadership Arlington Welcomes New Class of Leaders
On Wednesday, Jan. 20, Leadership Center for Excellence, powered by Leadership Arlington, welcomed its newest class of the Young Professionals Program as it gathered for the first time for a day-long retreat.
Arlington Snapshot: Shared Goals
Arlington Public Library staff presented the The Reading Connection with a check for more than $2,400 — representing a $1 donation from the Friends of the Arlington Public Library for each person who completed 2015 Summer Reading.
Arlington Snapshot: Snow Trees
Trees on N. River Street taken by Alison Ming, a 9th grader at Yorktown High School.
Arlington Letter: Tone Deaf County
Letter to the Editor
Once again, the Arlington County government has proven to be completely tone deaf when dealing with residents.
Arlington Column: Lopez Submits 2016 Legislative Agenda
Commentary
My legislative agenda reflects the values and priorities of our community.
Arlington Column: A Blizzard of Bills and Budget Amendments
Commentary
Last week the General Assembly kicked into high gear holding committee hearings to review the thousands of bills considered during the “long” 60-day session.
It’s the Law: Shoveling Required
Arlington is known as a walkable community but that reputation can get buried when snow comes down and ice builds up. Clear pedestrian routes after a snowstorm ensure access to work, schools, services and everyday mobility, which is why Arlington has a snow removal ordinance.
Arlington Blizzard Update
Arlington has entered Phase 3 of snow operations as of Monday, Jan. 25. This means that crews are now widening primary and secondary arterial roadways, and beginning the process of cleaning residential streets.
Arlington: Young Leads 25th Christmas Bird Count
Spotting some new species locally and missing others.
It is 7 a.m. at Theodore Roosevelt Island on Dec. 19, windy and expected to warm up to the 40s. Almost seven hours later, Bill Young and his team of eight will have recorded 2,533 birds with 60 different species in Subsector 5 for the Audubon's 116th annual Christmas Bird Count.
Arlington: Beyer Reviews His Work in Congress
And gains Republican opponent in Mike Webb.
It’s been a little over a year since U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) took office, and both the first term congressman and his political opposition have been busy in that time.
Arlington: Transforming Four Mile Run
Neighborhood Outlook
Columbia Pike is the fastest growing area of Arlington. The Columbia Pike corridor is estimated to experience a 21 percent population growth, twice Arlington County’s anticipated 11 percent growth.
Arlington Home Sales: December, 2015
In December, 2015, 225 Arlington homes sold between $2,150,000-$120,000.
Arlington Home Sales: December, 2015
Victor Not Victim
Leading by example.
A tall, striking figure in red, Nyrisha Beckman stands in front of a room of recent Fairfax County high school graduates; not as a cautionary tale, but rather a true inspiration.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W
Editorial: Pay Attention
General Assembly action matters more in Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly began its 60-day 2016 session on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Column: The General Assembly Convenes
Commentary
As the 2016 General Assembly legislative session began on Jan. 13, it was my honor to take the oath of office for the sixth time to serve the people of Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Lee in the state legislature. I formally introduced my friend and colleague, Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon), to the Senate, and I look forward to working with him, Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Prince William) and the five other new senators to get things done on your behalf.
Arlington: Keeping King’s Legacy Alive
Arlington celebrates its 47th annual Martin Luther King Jr. tribute.
The audience in the auditorium at Wakefield High School got to its feet, hands joined and sang. From hundreds of Arlingtonians — diverse in age and race — came the chorus of “We Shall Overcome” at the end of the 47th annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 17.
Treating Arlington
How Virginia’s decision not to expand Medicaid impacts Arlingtonians.
Where do you go when you’re sick?
Arlington: Fire Station Task Force Welcomes Public Input
Task Force will “listen” not just “hear.”
One of the first residents to take up the microphone during the 20-minute “open mike” portion of the Jan. 14 meeting of the Fire Station 8 Task Force was Amanda Mackaye.
Resolve to Run and Benefit Arlington Thrive … Together
“Fear not. You are among friends.”
New Year’s resolution already a thing of the past? At the point in January when many Arlingtonians have just given up their new year’s resolve, there is a group just making a resolution.