Arlington Neighborhood Outlook: Areas Undergoing ‘Reinvention and Transition’
Despite the colorful banners and lively street life, Crystal City’s a shell of its former economic powerhouse. While Arlington overall faces a high office vacancy of 20 percent, at 28.7 percent, Crystal City is hit the worst.
Poem: The Hills of Arlington
There was a house, there on the corner,
Arlington Brief: Inmate Dies in County Jail
A 48-year-old man with a history of medical issues died in the early hours of Aug. 22 after being found unconscious in a medical unit cell of the Arlington County Detention Facility, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Arlington: Help Police Identify Suspect
The Arlington County Police Department’s Special Victims Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in an attempted sexual assault and abduction of a female victim which occurred on the Washington & Old Dominion Trail on July 31.
Arlington Home Sales: July, 2015
In July, 2015, 323 Arlington homes sold between $2,070,000-$115,000.
Arlington Home Sales: July, 2015
Shifting Boundaries
Navy Annex land exchange includes straightening Columbia Pike.
A land exchange between Arlington County and Arlington National Cemetery could lead to a new historic memorial in Arlington.
Arlington: Signature Stages ‘The Fix’
Political musical comedy runs now through Sept. 20.
Signature Theater in Arlington is staging the musical comedy, "The Fix" by John Dempsey and Dana P. Rowe, from now through Sept. 20.
Arlington: Wakefield Wins with New Style of Field Hockey
Warriors produce two mercy-rule wins at Lee tournament.
Wakefield finishes 3-1 at the Under the Lights tournament at Lee High School.
Classified Advertising August 19, 2015
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Arlington: Washington-Lee Football Facing Preseason Adversity
Generals have questions at quarterback, running back.
Washington-Lee opens the season at home against Westfield on Sept. 3.
Checking the Back-to-School Healthcare Blocks
Local governments, clinics offer free immunizations for all and physical exams for the uninsured.
As the lazy days of summer wind down, beach trips, lemonade stands and lax bedtimes give way to alarm clocks, textbooks and backpacks. Public health officials say that a back-to-school list should include more than pencils and paper. For many, the first order of business is a well-child physical, a dental exam and required immunizations.
Editorial: Sea Changes in Policing?
Report offers blueprint for transforming aspects of policing, jail and services for people with mental illness.
Yesterday, for the first time in the history of Fairfax County Police Department, a Fairfax County Police officer was charged in a shooting death.
Arlington: Re-Launch Project
Carmen Lopez, who founded the designer consignment business in 2007, is moving into a new space in Clarendon.
Current Boutique owner Carmen Lopez, who founded the designer consignment business in 2007, is moving into a new space in Clarendon that is close to triple the size of the old store in D.C.
Arlington: Hiking Through Rainforest of Costa Rica
Girls Scouts hike seven days through rainforest.
Julianne Meany, a 16-year-old Girl Scout from Arlington and member of the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital Council, completed Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Rainforest, River, and Reef Destination.
Arlington: Joint Effort Distributes 900 Backpacks
The Reading Connection (TRC) and local employees of The Boeing Company recently stuff more than 900 backpacks full of supplies and books for local at-risk children.
The Reading Connection (TRC) and local employees of The Boeing Company recently stuffed more than 900 backpacks full of supplies and books for local at-risk children.
Arlington: “Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Aug. 23-29.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Aug. 23-29.
Brief: NVSO at National Senior Games
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics committee compete in 2015 National Seniors Games held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Members of the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics committee were among the thousands of seniors who competed in the 2015 National Seniors Games held recently in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Brief: New Deputy County Manager
Arlington County Fire Chief James Schwartz will take a new position of deputy county manager.
Arlington County Fire Chief James Schwartz will take a new position of deputy county manager.