Letter: Legislative Focus On Alzheimer’s
Letter to the Editor
Freshman U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) is demonstrating he values his constituents’ opinions.
Reston: South Lakes Baseball Ends Lengthy Regional Tournament Drought
Wojciechowski throws four-hitter, strikes out 11 against W-L
The South Lakes baseball team defeated Washington-Lee 3-1 on Friday in the Conference 6 tournament quarterfinals.
Arlington Home Sales: April, 2015
In April, 2015, 244 Arlington homes sold between $3,047,500-$99,000.
Arlington Home Sales: April, 2015
Cyber Security Bills Signed in Arlington
Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed into law two cyber security bills (SB1307 and SB919) patroned by Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-Loudoun) on May 6 in Arlington. McAuliffe and Wexton were joined by Sen. George Barker, Del. Tom Rust and members of the recently formed Virginia Cyber Commission.
25-Year ACPD Veteran Named Police Chief
Murray “Jay” Farr was appointed chief of police of the Arlington County Police Department on May 14. Farr has served as the acting chief of police since the retirement of M. Douglas Scott on March 20.
Arlington: Neighborhood Day at Chestnut Hills
The newly renovated pre-school playground in Chestnut Hills was officially reopened Saturday morning, May 9.
Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Arlington Pitched to Investors
Students, ages 12-18,representing seven businesses and social movements from the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) Arlington had six minutes to pitch their business plans to local members of the business community, during the program's inaugural YEA! Investor Panel Event on Thursday, May 7.
An Arlington Kitchen Transformation
An Arlington kitchen is gutted to create a crisp, but elegant space.
When an Arlington couple decided to update their kitchen, they wanted the clean look of white cabinets and countertops without sacrificing warmth and durability.
Arlington: Yorktown Coding Team Takes First Place
Yorktown High School Coding Club members Brandon Peck, Ji Seok Lee, and Evan Cater won first place in the World Citizenship category at the Microsoft Imagine Cup US National Finals in San Francisco last month.
Fairlington Farmers Market Opens in Arlington
Fourteen vendors offer local produce, baked goods, plants, cheeses at the newly opened Fairlington Farmers Market in South Arlington.
Column: Beyer, Ebbin Address Nauck Civic Meeting
Neighborhood
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer and state Sen. Adam Ebbin attended the Nauck Civic Association monthly meeting at Drew Model School in Arlington on Monday, May 4.
“Flourishing After 55” for the Week of May 18-23
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 18-23.
Arlington: School Board Passes $557 Million Budget
Budget includes cuts towards retirement benefits and elimination of office staff.
While the Arlington School Board passed its budget without any debate or disagreement, funding cuts could have a substantial impact on local schools. The May 7 School Board meeting resolved the Fiscal Year 2016 budget, it also opened up a discussion of other issues facing Arlington Public Schools (APS) in 2016.
Synetic Theater Presents ‘A Tale of Two Cities’
This Charles Dickens's classic includes a drag queen and a crying baby.
Synetic Theater in Crystal City presents "A Tale of Two Cities" starring company member Alex Mills from May 13 to June 21. Directed by Serge Seiden, the show with dialogue tells what happens when you put together an aspiring drag queen and a crying baby.