Legislating Against Discrimination
I passed several bills last week that would advance equality for women, gay and lesbian married couples, and LGBT state employees.
News Brief: 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.
Arlington: W-L’s Guenther, Yorktown’s Kappel Win Wrestling Titles
Generals tie for fourth, Patriots finish sixth at Conference 6 tournament.
Washington-Lee and Yorktown each brought home one individual title from the Conference 6 tournament.
Young Professionals Program in Arlington
Leadership Arlington's newest class of the Young Professionals Program gathered Saturday, Jan. 24, for the first time at a day-long retreat sponsored by Marymount University.
Arlington Atheletes Participating in 30th Annual Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints
More than 1,700 rowers from 13 states and the District of Columbia participated in the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints on Saturday, Jan. 31 at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria.
Arlington County Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Highlighting contributions by the Latino community.
Each September, the President of the United States proclaims “National Hispanic Heritage Month.” Nothing in the document says contributions by Hispanics must or should be restricted to a single month.
Gathering To Play the Energy Journey Game in Arlington
Is your water too hot? Did you know if you install a low faucet aerator you can reduce water use by as much as 50 percent in your home?
Empowering Nurses To Improve Patient Care in Arlington
What achieving Magnet Nursing Status means to Virginia Hospital Center.
With the current emphasis on patient experience and patient satisfaction in hospitals nationwide, Virginia Hospital Center (VHC) is part of that drive to excel.
GMU Students Rally to Lower Student Debt
Members of GMU Student Power Travel to Richmond to voice concern over rising debt.
Twelve students from George Mason University traveled to Richmond with the Virginia Student Power Network, rallying and calling for debt-free education, and for increased educational opportunities for undocumented students. Rodrigo Velasquez, a junior at Mason from Springfield and GMU Student Power’s organizer, was one of the 12 from Mason who also went to Richmond.
Gun Violence, Monkeys and Tax Loopholes
Thanks to all who attended my recent legislative Town Hall Meetings in Arlington and Lee District. We discussed issues including the budget, ethics reforms, gun safety, homelessness among our veterans, and transportation improvements on Route 1.
W-L’s Sophie Hatcher Wins Conference All-Around Title
McLean wins team championship, W-L places second.
Members of the Washington-Lee gymnastics team swarmed Sophie Hatcher after judges posted the senior’s floor routine score during Monday’s Conference 6 championship meet at McLean High School.
After Defeat of Jefferson Site Project: What Next?
Unanswered questions divide County Board on proposal.
With the defeat of the proposed Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at the Arlington County Board, the public schools face overcrowding and a widening of the school “relocatables” program.
Suspect Arrested In Hit and Run
The Arlington County Police Department has taken into custody and charged a 39-year-old Fairfax woman, following a Jan. 27 accident in the 3600 block of Columbia Pike. The woman was denied bond and is currently being held in the Arlington County Detention Facility.
Machete Attack Yields Life Sentence
A 30-year-old man was found guilty Jan. 29 of aggravated malicious wounding in the Arlington County Circuit Court for a machete attack on two victims outside of Central Library in June 2013. The jury sentenced Derrick Sutherland, of no fixed address, to life in prison without parole.
Arlington: Washington-Lee's Sophie Hatcher Wins Conference All-Around Title
McLean wins team championship, W-L places second.
Washington-Lee will compete for its fourth consecutive region championship on Feb. 11.