Mentor Program Expands Into Arlington
A Space of Her Own seeks volunteers.
SOHO is a locally-born mentoring program that pairs adult mentor with fifth graders from lower income households who have a passion for art.
'Animals Are So Resilient'
AWLA and SPCA help pets and their families in the Arlington area.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington offers a Baby Ready Pets class for people to prepare themselves, their home, and their animals for welcoming a new baby into the home.
Flourishing After 55
From Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Aug. 4-14.
Coaches Honored as 'Connect With Kids Champions'
Several dozen people gathered at Catholic University of America last month to witness two Arlington Ultimate Frisbee coaches, Will Smolinski and Dave Soles, being recognized for their work with the sport during the Major League Ultimate game between the DC Current and the New York Rumble.
Funding Plan Emerges for Streetcar Project
County Board forgoes federal funds to expedite Columbia Pike project.
When federal officials denied Arlington County's request for a Small Starts grant, advocates for the streetcar project went back to the drawing board. Now the three Arlington County Board members who support the $300 million project say they will forgo federal funds altogether, using state money set aside for transportation.
Pub Crawl Crackdown
New permitting system designed to help cover public safety expenses.
The turning point for Arlington's burgeoning pub crawl may have been St. Patrick's Day, a time when the Arlington County Police Department found itself swamped by hordes of drunken revelers.
Marquee Tenant For Central Place
Corporate Executive Board to add 800 new jobs; building to be known as CEB Tower.
Right now, it's a temporary park — a placeholder at the intersection of Wilson Boulevard and North Lynn Street. But when the soaring new building is constructed at Central Place, it will be known as the CEB Tower.
Arlington Teasers: 7/23/14
Arlington Teasers for 7/23/14
“Flourishing After 55”
Events for those 55 or older.
Opinion: Save a Little, Help Others Prepare for School
Virginia’s tax holiday on school supplies is a good reminder to donate supplies and dollars for children who need help arriving at school prepared.
Virginia’s tax holiday on school supplies and clothing is Aug. 13, and it makes sense to take advantage of the savings, and to spread the wealth around.
Briefs: Lander Elected School Board Chair
During its annual organizational meeting on July 1, the Arlington School Board unanimously elected James Lander as chair for the 2014-15 school year.
Briefs: New Board at Historical Society
Three new members of the Arlington Historical Society’s board were chosen at the June 24 board meeting at the Hume School. The new directors are:...
News Briefs: Debate in 48th District Race
The two candidates seeking to represent Arlington and McLean in the House of Delegates have agreed to two debates before the Aug. 19 special election.
Arlington Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 286 Arlington homes sold between $2,518,420-$125,000.
Arlington Home Sales: June, 2014
Transitway to the Future
Alexandria and Arlington set to break ground on region's first transitway with dedicated lanes.
This week, elected leaders and government officials from Alexandria and Arlington will turn swords into plowshares, setting aside their previous differences about the Crystal City Potomac Yard transitway and wielding ceremonial shovels to break ground.