Protecting Dominion’s Monopoly Earnings
This past week marked “Crossover” in Richmond, after which time each chamber of the General Assembly only works on legislation passed by the other chamber. Ten of my bills have passed the Senate and now await consideration by the House of Delegates.
More than Meets the Eye
Arlington siblings want to provide support and insight for other dyslexics while having fun.
Jack and Sara Jane Owens are like many brothers and sisters. They get along, they help each other out, they playfully tease each other and know when to let the other shine. They share one more thing that other people can't tell from a quick glance: They're both dyslexic.
School’s 10th Anniversary Includes Alumni Reunion
Two of the alumni are now teachers at HGS. Hope Peele, Class of 2007, holds a B.A. in human services from Elon University and serves as the HGS internship and community service coordinator.
Students Create Golf Apparel
Using a grant from the cotton industry, Marymount University fashion design students worked in teams to create golf apparel in the junior and young men’s size range for high school students.
Winter Harvest in Arlington
Half a dozen vendors set up tables laden with winter fruits and vegetables, handmade jams and jellies, grass-fed meats, eggs and home cooked foods, freshly baked pies and breads at the Sunday farmers market on Columbia Pike.
Arlington's ‘Love the Run You’re With’
Valentine’s Day race draws a crowd.
After weeks of miserable cold, the weather warmed up just enough to make the Pacers Running “Love the Run You’re With” 5 kilometer race in Arlington bearable.
Scott, Tejada To Move on
Two Arlington Public Figures announced that they will finish their term of service in 2015. Arlington Police Chief M. Douglas Scott will retire in March after 12 years as Arlington’s Chief of Police. County Board member Walter Tejada has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination for another term in office.
Groundbreaking Set on New Affordable Housing
With this week’s closing of construction financing for The Springs Apartments at 555 N. Thomas St., Arlington, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for March 11, 1-2:20 p.m., and completion will be in fall 2016.
Democratic Committee Backs Primary
At its monthly meeting, the Arlington County Democratic Committee voted unanimously in favor of a primary for local candidates in the November 2015 election.
Board Revisits Plan To Address Growing Enrollment
Goal of 725 new elementary school seats no later than September 2018.
The Arlington School Board responded to the County Board’s decision not to approve a new elementary school site with a statement expressing the School Board’s renewed commitment to engaging with the community to find a solution.
Only Days Left To Enroll
ENROLL-Virginia’s certified navigators and in-person assisters will be extending their work hours this last weekend of open enrollment in healthcare.gov to assist last-minute walk-ins from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, and from 1 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15, at Kenmore Middle School.
Synetic Stages Its 11th Wordless Shakespeare
Presents the comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," with no dialogue.
Synetic Theater in Crystal City is staging the Shakespeare comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing," set in the 1950s Las Vegas, from Feb. 11 through March 22.
‘Love the Run You’re With’
Valentine’s Day race draws a crowd.
After weeks of miserable cold, the weather warmed up just enough to make the Pacers Running “Love the Run You’re With” 5 kilometer race in Arlington bearable.
Selling Land for Affordable Housing
Approximately 200 commissioners of the National Capital Presbytery gave unanimous approval on Jan. 27 for Arlington Presbyterian Church to sell its property to the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) to build approximately 140 units of affordable housing on the church site along Columbia Pike.
Police Warn of Telephone Scam
The Arlington County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a missed jury duty telephone scam targeting residents.