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Arlington Doctor Sentenced in Oxycodone Conspiracy

Derron McRae Simon, 45, of Arlington was sentenced March 6 to 180 months in prison, followed by six years of supervised release for his role in an oxycodone conspiracy.

Foundation Launched in Memory of Jennifer Lawson in Arlington

On the one-year anniversary of Jennifer Lawson’s death on Feb. 24, 2014, the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation officially was launched in her honor to ensure access quality prenatal and postnatal care for mothers and infants.

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Arlington: W-L Gymnast Hatcher Places Fifth at States in All-Around

Yorktown sophomore Mitrovich earns all-state on bars, beam.

Washington-Lee senior Sophie Hatcher and Yorktown sophomore Juliette Mitrovich each medaled at the VHSL individual state gymnastics meet on March 8.

Signature Stages ‘Kid Victory’ in Arlington

World premiere musical from composer John Kander and playwright Greg Pierce.

Signature Theater is staging "Kid Victory," the highly anticipated and chilling world premiere original musical from composer John Kander and playwright Greg Pierce from Feb. 17 through March 22.

Arlington: Archie’s Teachable Moments

Archibald Calvin Hamish MacBeth (aka Archie) is too smart. He is a three and a half year old Lakeland Terrier (think Airedale and shrink to the size of a breadbox), that we got six months after the death of our perfect Lakeland Murphy — who was named for Murphy Brown on the grounds that terriers are feisty.

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Heaven and Earth in Arlington

The best of both for pets.

Many say faith and science are incompatible. But every so often, they appear together in unusual settings. One example is a local animal hospital.

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Discussing Future of Journalism

Longtime foreign correspondent Myron Belkind told an audience at Marymount University recently that immense opportunities remain in journalism.

Column: General Assembly Adjourns Sine Die

Commentary

The 2015 session of the General Assembly has officially adjourned. Bills I introduced that now await Governor McAuliffe's signature include legislation on issues from job placement and hospital patients' rights to tax refunds and ethics reform.

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Festival Highlights Local African-American History

The Drew Community Center hosted the 23rd annual Arlington Black History Celebration on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28.

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Gymnasts Deal with Weather-Based State Meet Postponements

Hatcher’s hot streak interrupted, Mitrovich faces scheduling conflict.

Nine days after winning the all-around championship in the most competitive conference in the region, Washington-Lee gymnast Sophie Hatcher produced an even better score at the 6A North region meet on Feb. 11 and took home another title.

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Encore Stage & Studio Presents ‘Three Musketeers’

In 17th-century France, a poor young nobleman named D’Artagnan leaves home to join the famous Musketeers of the Guard – defenders of the King and masters of the rapier.

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Arlington Public Schools Plan for Cuts

Facing a budget gap, Arlington superintendent plans series of tiered reductions.

With a funding gap of $13.6 million, Arlington Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Patrick Murphy’s proposed budget comes with a few extra potential cuts.

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Doggone Good Living in Arlington

Nothing puts a smile on a dog’s snout more than a trip to the dog park. Arlington County has eight dog parks ranging from grassy, tree-covered parks to synthetic turf with a solar-powered water feature for Fido to play in. These dog parks are the only public places in Arlington where dogs may be off leash.

Arlington County Manager Avoids Tax Rate Increase

Homeowners to face rise in property taxes through higher assessments.

Beneath the surface of the County Budget there are several notable changes that could have a sizable impact on the lives of many Arlingtonians.

Fern and Otter Come to ‘Work’

“My dogs Fern and Otter, both adopted from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. They love to come to work with me at the shelter.