Yorktown Football Falls to Stone Bridge in Region Final
Patriots can’t hold early 22-point lead against Bulldogs.
The Yorktown football team finished region runner-up with a 12-1 record for the second consecutive season.
Opinion: Immigrants and Today’s Faith Response
The presence of increasing numbers of immigrants is a challenge to the Fairfax County faith community commitments. The challenge is to be a faith community with open arms.
Editorial: Learning in a Global Community
Students in Fairfax County speak 160 languages.
This week our ongoing series about immigration in Fairfax County takes a look at county schools, and some of the joys and challenges of having a diverse student body that speaks as many as 160 different languages at home.
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Shackled and Secret: Legislators Consider Availability of Documents on Pregnant Inmates
Should jails be able to suppress information from the public?
Virginia already has a reputation for tightly controlling the availability of law-enforcement documents. Now that reputation may be re-affirmed in the upcoming General Assembly session, when the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association will oppose efforts to share documents about when and how pregnant inmates are restrained.
Newton Receives Distinguished Volunteer Award
Sandy Newton, a member of The Woman’s Club of Arlington, received a U.S. Department of the Interior “Take Pride in America” volunteer award at a special luncheon held last month.
Commentary: Dodging Rockets from Gaza
I was deeply disturbed by what I saw and heard in four weeks in Israel/Palestine on a fact-finding delegation of a D.C.-based group called Interfaith Peace Builders, and volunteering with the International Solidarity Movement.
“Flourishing After 55”
Upcoming events and activities for seniors
Arlington Orange Line: Nov. 28, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Arlington Calendar: Nov. 28, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
AHC Honors Volunteers
Award-winners share love of learning.
“I enjoy volunteering for AHC Inc.,” said Bernard Piper, who received one of its Volunteer of the Year awards. “It is an integral part of my life. Even though this may appear cliché or contrived, volunteerism makes me whole as a human being.”
Letter: Praise for Professor
In today’s world very little attention is given to the victims of crime. Professor Bune’s class has filled that void. Professor Bune’s selfless, untiring efforts are invaluable to the students. She brings attention to the victims, especially the family that is so adversely affected. Professor Bune and her class should be commended and recognized for their efforts. Hats-off to them.
Brief: ACFD Food Drive To Benefit AFAC
The Arlington County Fire Department is sponsoring a December food drive to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center. The drive runs Dec. 1 through Dec. 21.
Tips for Year-End Charitable Giving
Financial experts offer suggestions for ensuring one’s donations are well spent.
’Tis the season for giving, and that includes donations to charities.
Uranium Money Spreads Across Virginia in Radioactive Debate
Upcoming General Assembly session to feature effort to lift ban on uranium mining.
The uranium deposits under the farmlands of Pittsylvania County are miles away from Northern Virginia, but the debate about what happens there is shaping up to be one of the hottest issues of the upcoming General Assembly session.
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Arlington Home Sales: October, 2012
In October 2012, 222 Arlington homes sold between $1,700,000-$65,000.
Arlington Home Sales in October, 2012
Yorktown Throttles South County in Playoff Rematch
Patriots advance to Division 5 Northern Region championship game.
The Yorktown football team will play for the Division 5 Northern Region championship for the second straight year.
Buy Now, Pay Later
Meaning: If I’m terminal, why deprive myself because of cost? If, in fact, I’m only living once – as the old saying goes, and somewhat less of a life than I had anticipated, shouldn’t I, at the very least, “Pull my pants down and slide on the ice,” as prescribed by Dr. Sidney Freedman in an episode of M*A*S*H, way back when?
Celebrating in Song, Dance and Fashion
The Mongolian School of the National Capital Area hosted a concert of music, song, dance and fashion at the Wilson School on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 17.