Rappellers raise $60,000 for Special Olympics.
Rose Pleskow is not one to shy away from a challenge. The 23-year-old athlete competed in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, last summer, earned multiple medals in the 2012 Virginia Special Olympic Summer Games and recently competed in an 800-meter race in the waters around the Cayman Islands. But on June 22, she did something most people wouldn't dare: rappelling down the side of a 15-story building.
Decision Reached on Jamestown Trailers
Option with most votes from community used
Following community feedback, Arlington County Public Schools has decided to move the trailers at Jamestown Elementary to the same side of the building on the far side of the field on 38th Street North .
Powering Down Oil?
Environment America advocates for electric cars this summer.
Near an electric charging station in Arlington recently, Environment America, an environmental advocacy organization, urged citizens to use cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars to help the environment and cut costs for households during a press conference.
Arlington Marine Dies in Afghanistan
Lance Cpl. Niall W. Cotisears
Column: A GAP In My Thinking
Recently, due to circumstances beyond my control, I was forced to buy a new car (in this instance, “new” means different, not a current model year). Estimated repairs at 137,000 miles that could have escalated into the unknown – and unaffordable – thousands compelled me to fish so I wouldn’t have my bait cut (and I don’t even like to fish).
Brief- Summer Campfires at Nature Centers
Families are invited to the Gulf Branch fire ring or Long Branch Amphitheater for old-fashioned fun — including s'mores.
Northern Virginia’s Role in the War of 1812
200-year perspective.
To most Americans, the War of 1812 is the "forgotten war." Its mention conjures images from a short list: The burning Capitol; Francis Scott Key writing poetry during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, Baltimore; or Dolley Madison fleeing the White House with George Washington's painting under her arm.
Summer Campfires at Nature Centers
Families are invited to the Gulf Branch fire ring or Long Branch Amphitheater for old-fashioned fun — including s'mores.
Big Weekend of Music Set For Lubber Run Amphitheater
Weekend of Music Set for Lubber Run Amphitheater
The Lubber Run Amphitheater presents a full three-night weekend of free live entertainment under the stars of Arlington this week.
U.S. and French Dancers Compete
Dance battle at the Artisphere concludes weeklong hip-hop festival.
For one week, people in the Washington area saw the result of combining French and hip-hop. The Urban Corps hip-hop festival showcased the different styles of U.S. and French hip-hop dance and ended on Friday, May 25 at the Artisphere in Rosslyn with a dance battle pitting three dance crews from France against two local crews.
Seeking Next ‘Signature Idol’
Signature Theatre is looking for the next “Signature Idol” with the return of its Signature Idol Competition being held during this year’s annual Open House on Aug. 4.
Flourishing After 55
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for July 8-14.
Editorial: Case Closed. Why the Secrecy?
No reason for police to exercise "blanket" approach, shielding every document in every case.
Connection readers know that we respect and appreciate our public safety professionals.
Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy
Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.
In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.
Fit To Frame
Arlington artist receives 2012 VAP residency
Skill, creativity and workmanship are necessary elements for any career artist. Work that is judged worthy by peers through a juried process, however, adds a new level of professionalism.
Fairfax Board Objects to Governor’s Transit Funding Game
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors signed a regional letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton on Tuesday, June 19, objecting to the administration’s attempt to circumvent the efficient transit funding system used successfully in Northern Virginia for decades.
First-Year Principals Note Challenges, Accomplishments
Arlington principals share experiences after one year on the job.
Arlington County Public Schools are in the last throes of the academic year, and as summer break approaches, Bridget Loft and Kenwyn Schaffner reflect on their time as principals one year on the job.