Arlington: Working To Boost Voter Turnout
Interfaith community organizing group knock on 2,000 doors in two precincts.
More than 40 volunteers in bright yellow shirts saying “Your Voice is Your Vote” flooded two particularly low-voting precincts on Sunday, Nov. 1 to encourage voters to turnout on Election Day.
Sophomore McArthur Leads McLean Volleyball to Regional Berth
Highlanders looking for first conference/district title since 2001.
The McLean volleyball team swept Washington-Lee on Monday.
Arlington: Kramer Receives Teacher Scholarship
Arlington resident Alina Kramer, a Virginia Tech senior double majoring in mathematics and human development, received the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship.
Arlington Snapshot: Autism Group Honors Lawmakers
The Autism Society of Northern Virginia (ASNV) honored state Senators Barbara Favola (D-31) and Jennifer Wexton (D-33) with its annual Community Builder of the Year Award for co-sponsoring Conner's Law, legislation that requires continued support of severely disabled and special needs children over 18.
Brief: Major Book Donation to Arlington Pediatric Center
The Northern Virginia Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi recently donated more than 300 children's books to the Arlington Pediatric Center.
Arlington: McEmrys Leads Unitarian Universalist
The Rev. Aaron B. McEmrys was officially installed as the senior minister of Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA) on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Arlington: Marine Corps Marathon Celebrates 40 Years
The Few. The Proud.
It was a cold and stormy night in 2013 when Stan and Melinda Crais were told that their son Jonathan would not survive the hours following a car crash that nearly took his life.
A-SPAN President/CEO Receives Leadership Award
A-SPAN President/CEO Kathy Sibert is a 2015 Excel Award recipient for excellence in nonprofit leadership.
Arlington: Affordable Housing Work Recognized
The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) paid tribute to 2015 APAH Affordable Housing Honorees, Bill Fogarty, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, and Mark Silverwood, Silverwood Companies, at its annual fundraiser celebration at the Clarendon Ballroom on Oct. 6.
Arlington Brief: Board Approves Redevelopment Plan
The Arlington County Board approved a plan on Oct. 20 to redevelop the Red Top Cab property in Clarendon with three residential buildings and ground-level retail, along with changes in block structure/road network and improvements to the intersection of Washington Boulevard and 13th Street North.
Arlington Community Foundation Names Honoree
Mary Ann Moran will receive the the Arlington Community Foundation’s 2015 William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award.
Arlington: WRAP Honors Former Chief Scott
Former Arlington Police Chief Douglas Scott was honored at Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) annual meeting on Friday, Oct 16 with its 2015 Law Enforcement Award.
Arlington Snapshot: Howl-O-Ween
Stella, the French bulldog, won ”best big dog” in the Howl-O-Ween festivities at James Hunter Dog Park on Sunday Oct. 25.
Arlington Snapshot: Sweeping for the Environment
Charles Thomas is in the right driver's seat of his Arlington County truck. He pushes the button, and a large round brush whirls along the right edge of the curb.