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Arlington’s Career Center Builds Success, Sensitivity

Many students report newfound self-confidence and purpose.

Carmen is from El Salvador. She is 21 years old. Five years ago, she arrived in the United States because her mother sponsored her to come.

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Focusing on Experiential Outdoor Education in Arlington

Park Manager gives new look to Potomac Overlook Regional Park.

Doranne Pittz walks out the door of the James I. Mayer Center for Environmental Education and points off into the distance.

McLean Swim and Dive Defeats Yorktown

In Friday night action, the Patriot boys' and girls' swim and dive teams each won five of their 12 events.

Arlington's Washington-Lee Athletics Receives National Award

Washington-Lee High School received the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) Quality Program Award at its annual conference in Nashville earlier this month.

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 244 Arlington homes sold between $3,700,000-$106,000.

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2016

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Crystal City's Synetic Theater Stages ‘Sleeping Beauty’

Story of a princess, an evil sorceress, and sleeping curse in this wordless Grimm Brothers' fairy tale.

Synetic Theater will present the wordless production of "Sleeping Beauty" from Dec. 7 to Jan. 8, 2017 in Crystal City.

For Rent in Arlington County

Airbnb and homesharing legalized

If looking for a place to stay in Arlington this weekend, there are at least 108 rooms available on Airbnb.

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Candyland in Arlington

Families build gingerbread houses together at Arlington County event.

Sometimes, families need a chance to unwind.

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Winter Wonderland in Clarendon

Winter Wonderland, an annual event hosted by the Market Common Clarendon, welcomed more than 500 people on Dec. 10.

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Broaching That Conversation about Death in Arlington

Discussing end-of-life care and more.

Conversations surrounding a new baby are easy to have, rarely met with hesitation. On the other hand, conversations surrounding how a person wants to leave this world are difficult despite how important these discussions are.

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An Early Visit from Santa at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

An Early Visit from Santa

‘Flourishing After 55’ in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 11-17.

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 11-17.

Arlington Sports Brief

Swim and Dive

The Yorktown Patriots split their Dec. 9 swim and dive meet against Reston's South Lakes High School Seahawks.

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Quarterback Promotes ‘Phones Down. Touchdown.’ Initiative

Redskins’ quarterback urges region to put phones down while behind the wheel.

“If I get sacked in a game, I can get back up and move onto the next play — for the most part,” he said. “But when you text and drive, you might not get back up.”

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The Dilemma: What to Put in That Arlington Christmas Stocking

Christmas stockings can pose a number of challenges.