Arlington: VCO Orthodontics Awards Soccer Scholarships
Arlington Soccer Association (ASA) player Douglas Murcia was honored on Nov. 4 for receiving an $800 scholarship from VCO Orthodontics.
Arlington Snapshot: Carnival Launches Indiegogo Campaign
On Saturday, Nov. 14, 150 adults and children gathered at the future home of TRUE Health and Wholeness personal training and wellness center at 1058 S Walter Reed Drive. Owners, Christian and Nina Elliot say target date for opening is Spring 2016. Currently they are raising build-out funds for their fitness and holistic health center on the crowdfunding website, Indiegogo (http://igg.me/at/true-health ).
Arlington Snapshot: New Podcast for Middle School Readers
The newest episode of the Book Club for Kids podcast features the daughters of the Mother-Daughter Book Club that’s been meeting monthly at One More Page Books, a local independent bookstore in Arlington.
Arlington: Marymount Honors Veterans at Luncheon
Robin Kelleher, president and CEO of Hope For The Warriors, was the guest speaker at Marymount University’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon in Gerard Dining Hall, held to honor and thank faculty, staff and student veterans.
Arlington Snapshot: Health Care Director Honored
David A. Oot, of Arlington, received the Dr. James E. Douthat Outstanding Achievement award from the Lycoming College Alumni Association at an awards ceremony on Oct. 24 on the college campus.
Arlington Snapshot: New Little Free Library
Arlington’s newest Little Free Library opened on Oct. 27 at 1723 North Veitch Street. The new mini library, which offers free books to share from a free-standing wooden box, is the result of a collaboration between Lynn Borton, the library’s steward and founder, and the local nonprofit affordable housing organization, AHC Inc.
Opinion Editorial: Making One’s Mark
Simon was a smart little mixed breed, black with a white patch on his chest. He loved to be walked.
Letter: When Darkness Falls and Dreams Die
Letter to the Editor
Arlington has 28 movie screens. Imagine living in a town with only one screen. Now visualize that screen going dark forever.
Arlington: Local Teams To Join In Girls on the Run 5K
On Sunday, Nov. 22, more than 340 local students from 14 Arlington schools will complete the Girls on the Run 5K presented by Innovation Health.
Arlington Brief: Public Hearing on Taxicab Fares
The Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing on Dec. 12 to consider amending fares and fees for taxicabs.
Arlington Brief: Koch Elected State Medical Society President
On Oct. 24, Edward Koch, M.D., FACOG was inaugurated as president of the Medical Society of Virginia during the organization’s annual meeting at the Westfield Marriott in Chantilly.
Arlington Brief: ‘Click It or Ticket’ Begins
The Arlington County Police Department will be joining other state and local law enforcement agencies this week to participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seat belt enforcement campaign Click It or Ticket.
Arlington Brief: Nonprofit Raises $160,000
Health and human services nonprofit Volunteers of America Chesapeake announced the total tally of $160,000 from its annual Harvest for Hope breakfast.
Arlington: I-66 Plans Take Toll on County Board
County Board remains unclear on potential project benefits.
Arlington County hasn’t quite decided what to do about I-66.
Arlington: Working on Office Vacancy Rate
Arlington economic leaders discuss residential and commercial development — and millennials.
Things may be starting to look up for Arlington. Last quarter, office vacancy declined by 1.5 percent, the first time it has declined in four years.
Duck Donuts Now Open in Arlington
The long-awaited Duck Donuts opened in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center on Nov. 17.
Alexandria/Arlington: Neighborhood Health Offers Health Care Safety Net
Community health center provides comprehensive primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
Dr. Basim Khan walks toward the door of the Casey Clinic of Neighborhood Health in Alexandria’s West End, stopping to greet two of his patients by name: “Hey, how is your foot?”
Arlington: Wakefield To Host Potomac Falls in 5A North Playoffs
Warriors win first conference championship in program history.
Wakefield will host Potomac Falls in the 5A North playoffs on Friday.
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