Buying Real Estate Abroad
Local Realtor to appear on “House Hunters International.”
An Arlington-based real estate agent is getting a brush with fame. While recently in Roatan, Honduras, for scuba diving lessons, Stacy Hennessey of McEnearney Associates, Inc. made a quick decision buy a house that she can rent to vacationers.
Classified Advertising October 14 , 2015
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Arlington: Signature Theater Presents ‘Cake Off’
It's a battle-of-the-baking-sexes world premiere musical.
It’s the 50th Annual Millberry Cake Off. The legendary jackpot: $1 million for the best homemade sugary delight.
Arlington: Gun Control Compromise
31st Senate District candidates unite behind gun control legislation, at least conceptually.
While Republicans and Democrats disagree on virtually everything, gun control still stands out above the rest as one of the more divisive issues. But in Arlington’s 31st Senate District, it’s one of the few issues that has found support from both the Democratic and Republican candidates.
Arlington THRIVE to Celebrate 40 Years
Nonprofit provides money in an emergency.
Never heard of THRIVE Arlington? There is a reason for that. THRIVE has existed for 40 years in Arlington, albeit under a different name: AMEN.
Arlington: Memorial to Gun Violence Victims
Blue, white and yellow T-shirts are draped over white crosses dotted across the lawn of Rock Spring United Congregational United Church of Christ at 5010 Little Falls Road in Arlington.
Arlington: Shea Wins Spelling Bee 67 Years Later
But this time without fainting.
It was a sudden death spell-off between two contestants who had gone through 43 rounds with no mistakes.
New Tolls on I-66: Will That Help?
New Tolls presented as the first step to reducing heavy traffic on I-66, some voice doubts.
On Oct. 5, VDOT held one of several ongoing meetings discussing a new Multimodal Project to reduce traffic on Route I-66, the only interstate in the country limited to HOV usage during rush hour.
Classified Advertising October 7 , 2015
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Arlington: Fight for the Neighborhoods
Four Candidates vie for 40 percent of County Board.
There’s no President, no congressional, and no governor on the ballot this year.
Volunteers still needed for Shepherd’s Center Of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church
We have heard recently how important it is to offer help to the elderly who are unable to do things for themselves and to put others ahead of ourselves.
More than 800 Compete in Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Pickleball closes out two-weeks of Olympic events
With more than 40 events ranging from Scrabble to shotput, the Senior Olympics was conducted across Northern Virginia at two dozen locations ranging from Loudoun Country to Arlington and around Fairfax; 819 Northern Virginia seniors participated in this year’s games.
Overcoming downsizing decorating dilemmas
Downsizing can present some furnishings and decorating dilemmas? What do we keep? What will work in new spaces? How do I make some rooms multi-functional? And what about all that memorabilia?
It Takes a Village
Local groups help seniors socialize, manage everyday tasks.
When Penelope Roberts, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, had knee replacement surgery last month, she knew she would be out of commission for several weeks.
Editorial: Vote Now to Avoid the Earthquake
Early voting available for most voters now; vote by Nov. 3.
The news is all about Donald, Hilary, Bernie, Carlie, Joe and Jeb. That’s next year, November 2016. The election in less than a month matters here in Northern Virginia. What are your priorities?
Arlington: Masonic Lodge, Leader Honored
Awards reflect local lodge’s community service.
At its annual state convention last month, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free & Accepted Masons bestowed its two highest honors for fraternal year 2014-15 upon an Arlington unit and its leader.
Arlington: $200,000 Raised for Doorways’ Programs
Community members gave more than $200,000 to Doorways for Women and Families during its sixth annual Brighter Futures Breakfast on Sept. 25.
Arlington Brief: Highway Safety Supervisor Struck
Virginia State Police were on scene of a traffic crash in the right southbound lane of Interstate 395, less than a mile south of the Ridge Road overpass on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:16 p.m.