Novel’s Authors To Sign ‘High Hand’ in Clarendon
Three writers create a political thriller.
It’s not often that an award-winning journalist, a world-renowned scientist and a retired senior government official come together to write a spy thriller.
Arlington Letter: Taking Care of All Students
Letter to the Editor
The following letter was sent to Arlington Public Schools’ families and staff.
Arlington Letter: Primary Contrast
Letter to the Editor
Virginia Democrats have now had their say and we congratulate Hillary Clinton on her victory in [Virginia’s March 1] primary. And we thank Bernie Sanders as well for continuing to run a strong, issue-focused campaign.
Arlington Column: State Budget Takes Shape
Commentary
This past Sunday, the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees unveiled their $109 billion budget proposals for the upcoming biennium.
Arlington: Parks Helps Wakefield Earn State Quarterfinal Victory
Warriors advance to state final four, will face L.C. Bird.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team defeated Deep Run on Saturday.
Arlington: County Board Clashes Over Playground Construction
If there’s one place in Arlington where you're likely to see more arguments than at a playground, it's the County Board. An argument between neighborhood residents against their civic association and the Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee escalated to a disagreement between members of the County Board, but one that ended with unanimous approval.
Arlington: Minding the Budget Gap
Quick look at the Arlington County Schools budget.
Arlington County has a revenue sharing agreement with the school system, where the schools automatically receive 46.5 percent of the local taxes revenue.
Arlington: Draft Childcare Regulations Withdrawn
Controversy forces County Board to reconsider regulations.
The Arlington County Board on Feb. 23 pulled draft revisions of Chapter 52 child care regulations from the public comment website after voluminous comments, "some quite pointed," had been received criticizing a number of the draft provisions.
Arlington: Changes Proposed for ART Local Bus Routes
Public input sought.
Arlington has developed draft recommendations to improve bus service in the county. The 10-year transit development plan for ART and Metrobus routes contains proposals for 36 routes to enhance or restructure their services. One of these proposals would be a headway-based route that would connect Skyline, Pentagon City and Crystal City.
Arlington Snapshot: Blood Drive Results
More than 80 people participated in a Feb. 21 blood drive hosted by the Boy Scouts from Troop 111 at St. Agnes Parish Center. Seventy-three 73 pints of blood were collected.
Arlington Obituary: Estela Cristina (Vila) Gibbon
Estela Cristina Gibbon, age 103, of Arlington, died on Jan. 15, 2016, with her family at her side in the Falls Church Sunrise. Estela was born in Santiago, Dominica Republic on May 15, 1912.
Arlington Resident Revels in ‘Car-lessness’
Being car-free is the new normal for younger generation.
In a world with too many cares, having no car means one less headache. Katy Lang is an example of the trend among “under 30s” Arlington residents: they don’t have a car. Lang became “carless” over five years ago. Lang is an organization development consultant for the American Chemical Society, downtown.
Report: Striking Increase in Arlington Residents Seeking Assistance
Arlington safety-net report draws crowd.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 17,000 Arlington residents are living at or below the Federal poverty level of $24,250 for a household of four.
Arlington: Wakefield Headed to Third Region Final in Four Years
Warriors defeat Potomac Falls, will face Potomac in 5A North final.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team defeats Potomac Falls in 5A North region semifinals.
Art of Driving Scholarship Expands Eligibility Outside Fairfax County
After the first few years being open only to Lake Braddock Secondary School Students, the Art of Driving college scholarship in honor of Lake Braddock student Ashley Thompson expanded to all Fairfax County High Schools.