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Column: Peculiar Presence
In the last few months, out of the blue, I have received electronic correspondence from each of my three oldest childhood friends (none of whom have remained adulthood friends, though all three remain of interest to me) commenting on my cancer diagnosis; each having stumbled across one of my cancer columns online, presumably after initiating a Google-type search for yours truly.
"Flourishing After 55"
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for April 9-13.
55+ Wellness Retreat Registration Open
The second annual Wellness Retreat for adults 55 years of age and older will be held May 15 – 17 at the Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center, Reisterstown, Md.
Cahill, Barber Wed
Molly Cahill and Zachry Barber were married on Sept. 10, 2011 at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, in Wellfleet, Mass.
Wiersma Named APS Teacher of the Year
Wakefield High School math teacher Dr. Laurell Wiersma has been named Arlington Public Schools 2012 Teacher of the Year.
Science Festival Preview
Dr. Dana Perkins, a biological warfare expert, was a guest lecturer at Yorktown High School on March 15.
Piehota Named Principal of the Year
Patrick Henry Elementary School Principal Dr. Lisa Piehota has been named Arlington Public Schools 2012 Principal of the Year
Letter: Harvest for The Hungry
Every year Coldwell Banker holds a food drive to help the Capital Area food bank.
At the Housing Expo
The doors at Washington-Lee High School opened its doors Saturday, March 24 to the 2nd annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo.
APS To Partner with Communities in Schools
Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy signed a Memorandum of Understanding last week with Communities In Schools of Virginia.
The Rise and Fall and Rise of Commercial Property in Arlington
Was instability in property values caused by the Pentagon?
When the market tanked, Arlington’s residential market remained flat when the rest of the country was in freefall.
Yorktown Girls' Soccer Team Beats Lake Braddock
Coach Brunt wants to see more confidence out of Patriots.
Head coach Vicky Brunt would later say the Patriots need to change their approach in the early stages of competition. On this night, however, sophomore Meghan Flynn made sure Yorktown’s miscues wouldn’t register in the loss column.
NOVA Women Capture State Basketball Crown
Vienna’s Carlie Zirkle earns MVP honors.
The Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) women’s basketball team won the 2012 Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Championship by defeating Southside Virginia Community College, 48-26. The tournament was held March 2-4 in Chesapeake. Former Marshall High standout Carlie Zirkle (Vienna) received the most valuable player honor and was named to the All-Tournament team, along with Halley Cummins (Vienna) and Yvette Gilliam (Woodbridge).
Arlington Real Estate: Detached Houses in $500s, January 2012
In January 2012, 122 Arlington homes sold between $4,200,000-$55,000.
Arlington Real Estate: Detached Houses in $500s, January 2012
Editorial: Interrupting Harassment and Bullying
Empowering bystanders to intervene, students to set boundaries.
With a controversial and much discussed new movie, "Bully," coming out this week, local school districts continue to wrestle with the issue of bullying in the schools.
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Arlington County Board Considers New Housing Grants
Expanded program would help increasing number of people in poverty.
For Arlington’s poorest residents, the recession is far from over.
Does Music Make Children Smarter?
During Music In Our Schools Month, musicians raise awareness of impact of music education on lives of students.
Can playing the piano strengthen a child’s reading and math skills? Can joining a school band be a catalyst for building self-confidence? Does one develop strong analytical abilities by taking violin lessons? Some music experts say yes.