Clarendon Brewery To Host Opera Performer
Danielle Talamantes will mix classical opera with jazz at Sehkraft Brewing.
An unlikely combination of classical opera, jazz and beer is coming to Clarendon on Thursday when Danielle Talamantes, an opera singer who has performed at the Met, takes the stage for a free performance at Sehkraft Brewing.
Arlington: Shenkman Wins Cappie Award
The 17th Annual Cappies Gala honoring high school theater was held Sunday, June 12 at The Kennedy Center.
Arlington: Two Named Hispanic Teachers of the Year
Claudia Delgadillo, a first grade teacher at Claremont Immersion School, and Lilliana Maldonado-Mendez, a Spanish teacher at Washington-Lee High School, were honored with the Victoria D. de Sanchez Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award from the Hispanic Youth Foundation of Northern Virginia.
Arlington Letter: Hurdles to Clean Energy
Letter to the Editor
Bella Jones [Letter, “Benefits of Clean Energy,” June 22] is right that “a strong, growing clean energy sector could provide an abundance of high-paying jobs” in the Commonwealth (“Benefits of Clean Energy,” June 21), and she is also right that “Virginia could be a leader in clean energy.”
Column: Continuing Together as One Arlington
Commentary
The following is a statement issued last week from the Arlington County Board concerning immigration.
Arlington Column: Join in Effort To Reduce Gun Violence
Commentary
I was moved and inspired last week by my colleagues — starting with the great civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis — who had the tenacity and creativity to launch a sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives to demand a vote on solutions to gun violence.
Arlington: Garvey Prevails
Incumbent County Board Chair defeats primary challenger.
After a split from the Arlington Democratic establishment following her opposition to the streetcar project and her support of independent John Vihstadt, County Board Chair Libby Garvey faced a primary.
Arlington: ‘A Lot of Project in a Little Space’
New condominium approved despite neighborhood concerns about density.
As Arlington County’s population continues to climb, projects are getting more densely packed together.
Arlington Snapshot: Easing the ‘Ouch’
Arlington Woman's Club members recently donated 60 small pillows to the new Inova Children's Hospital Wing.
Arlington: Safe Routes Program Receives Grant
Arlington Public Schools Safe Routes to School will receive a $5,000 grant this quarter through the 395 Express Lanes Community Grant Program for an elementary bicycle education program, according to Transurban, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s partner on the 395 Express Lanes project.
Rebuilding Together Assists Homeowners
Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church provided repairs on June 16 to the home of a senior couple living on 5th St. South in Arlington, allowing them to age in place.
Arlington: Have Planetarium, Will Travel
Thanks to a portable planetarium, Marymount University has been taking space to elementary and middle school students.
Arlington Snapshot: In Performance
“A Night at the Opera” featured Jennifer McGinnis (left), Arianna Rodriguez and others at Carderock Falls Manor in McLean on May 26.
Lafayette Federal Credit Union Opens Branch in Crystal City
Lafayette Federal Credit Union opened a new full-service branch in Crystal City at 2231 Crystal City Drive on June 16.
78 Students Receive Scholarships from Arlington Community Foundation
The Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) awarded college scholarships valued at a total of $473,500 to 78 students to attend college next year.