Get Involved: Volunteer in Arlington
For more details, contact Volunteer Arlington at 703-228-1760 or volunteer@arlingtonva.us.
Small-Town Metropolis
Importance of neighborhoods.
As the squeaking of sneakers on a basketball court and the rhythmic sounds of a competitive ping-pong game played in the background among the sounds of a busy Monday evening in the Gunston Community Center, Christopher Zimmerman, a member of the Arlington County Board, stated that his favorite part about the Arlington community was that it, indeed, was a community.
Meet the Arlington School Board
The Arlington School Board has five members who serve overlapping four-year terms.
Meet the Arlington County Board
Since 1930, the county has been governed by a five-member County Board rather than a County Board of Supervisors. Board members are elected at-large for staggered four year terms, and the chairmanship rotates annually.
Newcomers and Community Guide
What’s on November’s Ballot?
From municipal bond initiatives to a hotly contested race for the United States Senate, the Arlington ballot has a wide range of items on the Nov. 6 ballot. Here’s a look at what voters will see when they head to the polls.
Newcomers' Guide
Newcomers' Guide
Viewpoints
What do you like best about living in Arlington?
Chloe Davis: "I grew up here and I love the diversity. It's a dense population but there are people here from all over the world."
Enjoy the Music, Enjoy the Wine
Crystal City Water Park entertains Friday evenings in September.
Fine vintages, live music, tasty fare and friendly crowds, all in a scenic outdoor venue, make Friday evenings at the Crystal City Water Park one of Arlington’s most entertaining hidden gems.
Date Night Means Columbia Pike
Convenient location for an evening out.
For off the beaten path fun in Arlington, consider an evening out at the 2900 block of Columbia Pike. With Thai food, film, comedy and live music all in one convenient location, make it a date night to remember.
True or False?
1) Arlington County’s written history goes back to Captain John Smith’s voyage up the Potomac in 1608.
For Young and Old
Arlington offers range of activities.
Arlington County is bustling with activities, events and places to socialize.
Hidden History of St. Asaph Racetrack
Del Ray was once home to an infamous gambling operation creating by a double-dealing senator.
You’d never know it today, but Del Ray was once the capital of gambling in Northern Virginia.
Classified Advertising Aug. 22, 2012
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Column: Life in the Cancer Lane
Having been there and done that now for three and a half years certainly helps. And however familiar it may be and/or has become, it doesn’t exactly help to pass the time or affect the results, unfortunately. Cancer sucks! That much is clear. Now and in the future.
Classified Advertising Aug. 15, 2012
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Senior Flash Mob at County Fair
The annual Arlington County Fair was just gearing up on Friday, Aug. 10 for the evening crowd as 60 or more senior citizens walked and then began dancing on the new turf playing field.
Jazz Samba Project
Local singer to perform at Kennedy Center Aug. 17.
Veronneau performs at the Kennedy Center at the Millennium Stage, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m.
Three-Way Race for the House of Delegates Special Election
Voters to choose between Democrat, Republican and Libertarian in lightning-fast campaign.
Voters in the special election for the House of Delegates have a variety of choices, offering candidates on the left and the right and somewhere in between.
Stewart a Humble Star for Yorktown Football Team
Patriots enter 2012 with talent at skill positions, strong defense.
The Yorktown football team has many weapons on offense.