Chang Chooses Arlington
Restaurateur designed Arlington restaurant to showcase “real” Chinese food.
Last month within a hundred yard radius in Arlington, Mother’s Macaroons closed. Baskin Robbins closed. And then Peter Chang opened.
“Flourishing After 55” for the week of May 18-23
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 18-23.
Enjoying the 28th Annual Taste of Arlington
More than 50 Arlington restaurants served up sample tastings at the 28th annual Taste of Arlington on Sunday, May 17, in Ballston.
Sports Briefs for the week of May 20
Yorktown Boys’ Lax Edges South Lakes, Yorktown Girls’ Lax Secures Region Berth, W-L Boys’ Soccer Upset by McLean
Letter: Legislative Focus On Alzheimer’s
Letter to the Editor
Freshman U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) is demonstrating he values his constituents’ opinions.
Column: Bishops’ Statement on Death Penalty Debate
To build a culture of life we must respect the sanctity of even “unlovable” lives.
This year, through the advocacy of the Virginia Catholic Conference, our Church spent considerable time opposing legislation related to the death penalty.
Editorial: Call for Father’s Day Photos
This week and next, we print Mother’s Day photos, and we call for photos for Father’s Day. Father's Day is Sunday, June 21, 2015 and once again the Connection will publish a gallery of Father's Day photos.
Reston: South Lakes Baseball Ends Lengthy Regional Tournament Drought
Wojciechowski throws four-hitter, strikes out 11 against W-L
The South Lakes baseball team defeated Washington-Lee 3-1 on Friday in the Conference 6 tournament quarterfinals.
Arlington Home Sales: April, 2015
In April, 2015, 244 Arlington homes sold between $3,047,500-$99,000.
Arlington Home Sales: April, 2015
Cyber Security Bills Signed in Arlington
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed into law two cyber security bills (SB1307 and SB919) patroned by Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-Loudoun) on May 6 in Arlington. McAuliffe and Wexton were joined by Sen. George Barker, Del. Tom Rust and members of the recently formed Virginia Cyber Commission.
25-Year ACPD Veteran Named Police Chief
Murray “Jay” Farr was appointed chief of police of the Arlington County Police Department on May 14. Farr has served as the acting chief of police since the retirement of M. Douglas Scott on March 20.
Transportation Forum Discusses Options and Obstacles
High Level forum discusses regional transit options and obstacles.
Local, state and federal elected and appointed officials, business leaders, researchers and directors and staff from transportation and economic development agencies gathered on Friday morning, May 8, at the Greensboro Conference Center in he heart of Tysons.
Treating All Students and Staff with Dignity and Respect
“The decision by the School Board to add “gender identity” to our nondiscrimination policy is to provide an environment which promotes equality where every student and employee is treated with dignity and respect. This tells our students and staff that school and the FCPS workplace are places where they can be safe from harassment and discrimination."
Column: Why Fi?
Commentary
“That’s the dream; to have Wi-Fi in the car.” So says one of the focus group participants (“real people, not actors”) in a recent television commercial from Chevrolet. The answer is to a question asked of five adults to identify which car brand: Mercedes, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, or Toyota, includes “Built-in Wi-Fi” in their product line.
Arlington: Neighborhood Day at Chestnut Hills
The newly renovated pre-school playground in Chestnut Hills was officially reopened Saturday morning, May 9.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Arlington Pitched to Investors
Students, ages 12-18,representing seven businesses and social movements from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Arlington had six minutes to pitch their business plans to local members of the business community, during the program's inaugural YEA! Investor Panel Event on Thursday, May 7.
An Arlington Kitchen Transformation
An Arlington kitchen is gutted to create a crisp, but elegant space.
When an Arlington couple decided to update their kitchen, they wanted the clean look of white cabinets and countertops without sacrificing warmth and durability.
Arlington: Yorktown Coding Team Takes First Place
Yorktown High School Coding Club members Brandon Peck, Ji Seok Lee, and Evan Cater won first place in the World Citizenship category at the Microsoft Imagine Cup US National Finals in San Francisco last month.
Fairlington Farmers Market Opens in Arlington
Fourteen vendors offer local produce, baked goods, plants, cheeses at the newly opened Fairlington Farmers Market in South Arlington.