Going Pink During October
Marymount University hosts “Pink Out” to educate young women about breast cancer.
A corner of Arlington turned pink last week in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Marymount University held the first ever “Pink Out MU” day to promote breast cancer awareness and share information on the disease.
Letter: Not Sign Of Hate
Sandra Corder’s letter ("WMATA profits from hate") is most inaccurate.
Church Hosts Walk for the Homeless
Friends and parishioners of the Church of the Ascension gathered at Lyon Park for the 3rd annual Fall Fest and Walk for the Homeless on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 20.
Arlington Bulletin Board: Oct. 24, 2012
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Spotlight on Domestic Violence
Ongoing effort needed to raise awareness.
Lydia Y. Marlow, a woman whose family has endured 60 years of intergenerational intimate partner violence that included her grandmother, her mother, herself, and her daughter, stepped down from her leadership role in corporate America to develop a call to action for a public awareness strategy.
Be Part of the Children's Connection
Call for student artwork and writing; deadline Dec. 3.
The annual Children's Connection is a tradition of well over a decade, and we begin getting inquiries from teachers and parents about submitting artwork and writing almost as soon as summer is over.
Crime Reports
Arlington crime reports
Brief: School Board Restores Campbell Bus
The Arlington School Board voted Oct. 18 to waive Policy 50-5 Transportation for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year to allow Campbell Elementary School students who were permitted to ride an APS bus last year to receive bus transportation for the 2012-13 school.
Brief: Man Arrested for Throwing Molotov Cocktail
Leon Alphans Traille, Jr., 29, is facing federal arson charges for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail into the food court area of the Ballston Common Mall in Arlington.
Next Top Author?
Chelsea Hicks Bryan of Arlington, pictured with her husband, ranked 12th this week in the national writing competition America's Next Top Author. With a combination of social media, votes and the jury's discernment, the America's Next Top Author competition compiles nominees, one each week through Nov. 27. Should Bryan get a nomination before Tuesday, Nov. 27, she'll advance to the next round. To read her story, visit Bryan's author page at http://www.ebookmall.com/author/chelsea-hicks-bryan where readers can vote, tweet, review and share the story.
Creating Path to Financial Stability
Advice for developing and strengthening sound money habits.
Money experts say creating sound financial health requires planning and discipline.
Getting That Linen Closet Organized
Changing seasons offer opportunities to sort sheets and towels.
The thought of sorting through piles of pillowcases and hand towels is enough to send some into hibernation until next spring, but fear not. Local organizing experts are here to help.
“Hey Beez; Beez, It’s Me”
It was my father all right – in a dream. Standing five feet away, approximately, in a well-lit, local convenience store with which I am extremely familiar. This was no case of mistaken identity. Besides, he was wearing those blue, terrycloth shorts of his that my mother always hated. So yes, I called out to him, surprised as I was to see him, locally as it were.
Classified Advertising Oct. 17, 2012
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W-L Girls’ X-Country Places Second at Glory Days Invite
Chantilly’s McGorty, West Springfield’s Alcorta break records.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team finished second at the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational.
Yorktown’s Homecoming Parade
On Oct. 12, students of Yorktown High School celebrated 2012 Homecoming with the annual parade.
Final Rehearsals at Yorktown High School
Drama instructor Carol Cadby and choreographer Ryan Sellars run through scenes with the cast for the upcoming show “Mirrors” at a rehearsal on Monday afternoon, Oct. 15.
Arlington Election Officials Prepare for Record Breaking Number of Absentee Ballots
Last two presidential cycles have seen dramatic spike in absentee voting.
Election officials in Arlington are predicting another record-breaking turnout for absentee ballots, which have been dramatically increasing in recent years.
Arlington Orange Line: Oct. 17, 2012
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