Arlington School Notes Feb. 27
School notes for Arlington natives.
Ribbon-cutting for Lee Highway Murals Draw Crowd
Residents chose their own public art.
A Feb. 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the formal dedication of an art project on Lee Highway near North Monroe Street.
Column: Before Adopting a Pet …
How to determine and find the perfect pet for one’s lifestyle.
Before you answer that online or classified ad for an adorable, floppy-eared puppy or ask to see that frisky kitten in the pet store window there are a few things you should consider before purchasing a pet.
Household Queen Comes Home to Arlington
Heloise reminisces and offers special tips to local homemakers.
If you have a household problem, there’s a good chance she’s got a solution.
Crew Rows for Humanity
The ergometers were in place and in action by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Ballston Commons.
Classified Advertising Feb. 20, 2013
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Tham's Triple-Double Leads Wakefield to State Berth
Warriors will face Woodson in Northern Region final.
Tham's triple-double is believed to be Wakefield's first since 2007.
Column: Definition of “Slippery Slope”
Figuratively speaking, of course. That definition being: a late stage cancer patient/survivor previously characterized as “terminal” awaiting the results of their most recent diagnostic scan. A scan that will indicate whether the tumors have grown, moved or God forbid, appeared somewhere new. If your life hung in the balance before the scan, waiting for results of this however-many-months-interval-scan will most assuredly loosen your figurative grip on your equilibrium and your most literal grip on your sanity. This is a domain, unlike the one referred to in one of the more infamous Seinfeld episodes, that one cannot master. To invoke and slightly rework Dan Patrick’s “catch” phrase: You can’t stop it, you can only hope to contain it.
Choosing a Summer Camp
Region offers programs to tempt children with interests ranging from sports to drama to science.
While most of Washington is braving the winter weather, April Toman has been planning for summer. At the top of her list: choosing a camp for her two children, Claire, who is in fifth grade, and Will, who is a second grader. “I start thinking about it in January,” said Toman, who lives in Alexandria. “I talk to my kids about what they are interested in taking. There are so many options and the popular camps fill up quickly.”
Arlington Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 132 Arlington homes sold between $1,500,000-$75,000.
Arlington Home Sales: January, 2013
Alexandria Police Shield Information on Officer-Involved Shooting
Law-enforcement officials use exemption to withhold incident report.
Why did Alexandria police officers kill Taft Sellars?
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for March 4-9.
Orange Line Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20
Orange line calendar for Arlington.
Arlington Entertainment Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20
Entertainment calendar for Arlington.
Marymount Students Plan Fundraising Fashion Show
Event will raise money for needy students in Haiti and the U.S.
A group of Marymount University students are celebrating Black History month in high style, literally. The school’s African-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) is presenting its fifth annual charity fashion show, “Voyage to Utopia.”
Witness for Marriage
Nearly 50 people gathered on the Arlington County Courthouse Plaza on Thursday morning, Valentine’s Day, for a rally in support of marriage equality in Virginia.
Uncommon Valor
Survivors reunite for 68th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
The morning of Feb. 19, 1945, dawned eerily quiet as Private First Class Carl Norton made his way toward the shores of the remote Japanese island of Iwo Jima. But in an instant, the 20-millimeter dual purpose guns buried in the side of Mount Suribachi exploded, erupting into one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history.
Column: State’s Limiting of Free Market
The Virginia General Assembly will soon enact legislation that directs the State Corporation Commission to perform plan management functions for participation in a federal health benefits exchange (HBE) program.
Column: Moving Parts
Thanks to all of you who attended one of the town meetings in Mount Vernon or Old Town on Saturday. It’s always good to hear what’s on your mind, and your input helps me represent you better.
Arlington Bulletin Board
Arlington Bulletin Board for February through April.