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This Hamburger Came to Arlington ...

An exchange student in Arlington leaves loving ice hockey and rock music.

Ask Simon Kroger what surprised him when he first got to America, he laughs and says: “When the guy kept refilling my glass with soda and it was free.”

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Arlington's ‘Manhattan on the Potomac’ Loses Its Central Park

Dramatic size reduction planned for Rosslyn Highlands Park.

Despite an impassioned plea from local residents to save Rosslyn Highlands Park, a redevelopment plan for Western Rosslyn has moved forward.

Arlington: Changing Genres from Thriller to Self-Help

Local author uses his novels’ characters to address life.

Years ago Charles Toftoy conceived of an idea for a thriller mystery novel in which four unlikely friends shared their talents to solve crimes.


Arlington Home Sales: May, 2015

In May, 2015, 288 Arlington homes sold between $2,482,000-$118,000.

Arlington Home Sales: May, 2015

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2015 Father's Day Galleries

Links to all galleries for Father's Day

Ideas for Summer Learning

Experts offer suggestions for avoiding summer brain drain.

While summer is opportunity for fun, it can also be a breeding ground for stagnation.


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YouthQuest Runs ThinkLink

Experts say 3D printing can open a world of imagination and critical thinking.

Adonis Gonzales had always wanted to become a master electrician, but when he was asked to leave high school at 16 because of a poor attendance record, his prospects looked bleak.

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Arlington Weekend Fun: June 19-21

Events in Arlington County for Father's Day weekend, June 19-21.

Column: No Joke, But Funny Nonetheless

Not that I ever want to use my having cancer as an excuse, but you have to admit, it’s a doozy. And it’s probably the best thing about the diagnosis/prognosis. However, it’s not as if there are a number of other advantages to the disease.


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Arlington Photo: Garden Club Competition

A room packed with garden club members bedecked in bright spring-flowered dresses watched video clips of the 12 finalists for the Rock Spring Garden Club award on June 11 at Little Falls Presbyterian Church.

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Arlington Snapshot: Disney Teacups

From left: Loretta Staley (1 year old), Bill Shapiro, and Harriet Shapiro (9 years old)

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Arlington: Culpepper Garden Celebrates 40th anniversary.

Bill Harris shares memories with Sarah Anspach, the daughter of Charles Culpepper.


Arlington Snapshot: Flamingos

Sign of climate change along George Marshall Drive.

Timeline: Arlington Officer-Involved Shooting

Since Tuesday, May 19, Arlington County Police Department have been investigating an officer involved shooting at 4219 N. 2nd Road, resulting in the death of one man and one officer sustaining significant injuries.

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Arlington Democrats: Rebound Or Retreat

Arlington Democrats express confidence and concern following County Board Democratic primary.

Arlington Democrats seemed to have emerged from the June 8 primary confident in their choice of leadership, but the push to keep two of Arlington’s County Board seats Democratic won’t be going unopposed with two independents running in November.


Arlington: “Flourishing After 55" for Week Of June 22-June 27

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for June 22-27.

Arlington: Grandpa Camp Bonds Generations

Sharing the love of singing with preschoolers.

"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."

Letter: Encouraging Solar Power

Letter to the Editor

The recent article on solar power and its efficiency, "Making Power While the Sun Shines," [Arlington Connection, June 10] proved incredibly provocative and should lead to further expansion of solar development across the state of Virginia.


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Arlington: Mixed Response to Housing Plan

County Board moves forward on Affordable Housing Master Plan despite citizen objections.

After nearly five hours of public comment and debate, a request to advertise the Affordable Housing Master Plan for public hearings throughout July was approved by the County Board in a 4 - 1 vote.

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Arlington: Preparing for Hawaiian Festival

Halau O 'Aulani, a Hawaiian cultural school, will present its first Ho'olaule'a — a Hawaiian cultural festival, on Saturday, June 20, at Gunston Theatre One.