Arlington: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Arlington Small Business Saturday promotes local entrepreneurs.
For many small businesses, making their way in the world today takes everything they’ve got.
Arlington: Board Defers Apartments’ Demolition
An application to the Arlington County Board to demolish the existing Key Boulevard Apartments and construct a new affordable housing project has been deferred.
Arlington: Saints Participate in United Cerebral Palsy Design-a-thon
Michelle Bendit had no idea what Cerebral Palsy was like until the Marymount University senior put on a thick pair of gloves and tried to remove a pencil from a bag.
Arlington: Bravo for Opera NOVA
Sean E. Waxman, Arlington
I was an attendee and volunteer at Opera NOVA’s production of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” as described in as described in the article in The Connection: “A New Audience for a Beloved Tale,” a Nov. 19 article by Amber Healy.
Arlington: A Read-Aloud with Delegate Lopez
The children gathered around on the floor of the community room at Columbia Grove for a Thanksgiving story on Monday, Nov. 24. State Del. Alfonso Lopez opened Eve Bunting’s book, “A Turkey for Thanksgiving,” and began the tale.
Arlington: ‘The Nutcracker’ In Rehearsal
Dancers were a-flutter on stage as fairies, soldiers, dancing princesses, mice, princes and the rest of the cast of “The Nutcracker” prepared for the upcoming BalletNova holiday show.
Arlington: “Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Dec. 14-20.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Dec. 14-20.
Arlington Opinion: On Fracking
The U.S. Forest Service has reversed course and paved the way for hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the George Washington Forest.
Arlington Brief: Winning Human Rights Award
Barbara Amaya, Stephen Fowler, The Reading Connection, Animal Welfare League, and Doorways for Women and Families are this year’s winners of the 2014 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award, according to the Arlington Human Rights Commission.
Arlington: Health Initiative Focuses on Veterans
Teaching health-care providers to ask about patients’ military backgrounds.
Chamberlain College of Nursing in Arlington co-sponsored a veteran’s health awareness campaign last month, shedding light on health issues that more prominently affect veterans than the average civilian.
Glory Days in Alexandria
ASC celebrates Old Oaken Bucket rivalry.
From George Washington High School’s opening in 1935 until 1968, Thanksgiving mornings were synonymous with the pinnacle matchup of Virginia high school football. Residents and visitors braved plummeting temperatures and postponed culinary preparations to attend the grand spectacle of talent and grit known as the Old Oaken Bucket rivalry between GW and Arlington’s Washington-Lee High School.
Arlington: Synetic Stages ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Brings classic French fairy tale to life using silent, movement-based adaptation.
Synetic Theater is staging the French fairy tale, "Beauty and the Beast," Dec. 3 through Jan. 11.
Arlington: School Board Faces $20 Million Budget Gap
County Board details gaps in funding for 2016 budget.
With no tax rate increases, the Arlington County Board is projecting a $24 million gap between revenue and expenditures for fiscal year 2016.
Column: ‘Shrinkage’
Not exactly “like a frightened turtle” as “similed” on a long-ago Seinfeld episode by Jerry himself; this shrinkage is the good kind, the kind you hope a radiological oncologist characterizes when viewing your CT Scan (computed tomography).
(Arlington) Thanksgiving Q&A: Yorktown's McBride Working To Recover from Knee Injury
Senior football, basketball player enjoys listening to Frank Sinatra.
Yorktown quarterback Joe McBride suffered a knee injury during football season.
And The “Scancer” Is…
Unknown at this date – Saturday, November 15. In fact, it will be six days from now until we’ll know the results. As it is always scheduled, a week or so after my quarterly CT Scan, we will have our usual follow-up, face-to-face appointment with my oncologist. At this meeting, I am examined, and of course, the radiologist’s report of the most recent scan is discussed, and plans for the future – stay the course and/or adjust or switch altogether – are considered.
“Shrinkage”
Not exactly “like a frightened turtle” as “similed” on a long-ago Seinfeld episode by Jerry himself; this shrinkage is the good kind, the kind you hope a radiological oncologist characterizes when viewing your CT Scan (computed tomography). Specifically, the exact kind of scan I get every three months to assess and evaluate the tumors, and fluid, in my stage IV, non-small cell cancer-affected lungs.
An Exceptional Education
Exceptional Schools Fair offers parents a chance to learn more about schools for their children with special needs.
Maureen Kleinman wandered from booth to booth, speaking with representatives from schools that cater to students who have special needs. She asked questions about each school’s resources and environment.
Encouraging Girls to Pursue STEM
Holy Child will host female speakers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
When Trish Whitcomb’s daughter Colleen began to express an interest in engineering, she and her husband were at a loss as to how to foster her academic and career aspirations.
Education on Wheels
Mobile classroom brings tutoring to students.
When Chris Sexton noticed her 10-year-old son was having educational difficulties, she searched for ways to help him. She found a solution in what she calls a “magic school bus.” The bus driver, and teacher, was Anne Thomas of Alexandria.