T.C. Williams Boys’ Soccer Team Wins First State Championship
Williamson’s goal, Titans’ defense propels TC past W-L.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team defeated Washington-Lee 2-0 on Sunday.
A Capital Debate on Streetcars
Controversy over streetcar to dominate discussion of capital improvement plan.
Members of the Arlington County Board are preparing for weeks of heated debate about the streetcar proposal on Columbia Pike, a project that continues to increase in price and opposition. Although the project has enjoyed support from previous elected officials, the board's two newest members are raising new questions about where the money comes from and how it's spent.
Plug Pulled on Aquatics Center
Proposal put on hold for a year.
A proposal to build an aquatics center at Long Bridge Park has been put on hold after Arlington County officials determined that the cost of the project had spiraled out of control. “Last January, I said that we would conduct extensive due diligence to ensure that the project estimate was sound and within the available budget, and that’s exactly what we did,” said Donnellan. “I have concluded, in consultation with the County Board, that the gap between our construction budget and the lowest bid is simply too great to bridge at this point.”
AWLA Cats Get New Home
Newly improved facilities unveiled to the public.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington unveiled its newly renovated cat and small animal facility on Thursday, June 5.
Carnival Cruceno-USA 2014
The third annual Arlington Parade of Santa Cruz-Bolivia Carnival was held Saturday afternoon, June 7, on Four Mile Run in Shirlington.
Cappies Awarded to High School Theater in Arlington
Cappies Awarded for High School Theater
The 15th Annual Cappies Awards Gala for high school theater was held Sunday, June 8 at The Kennedy Center.
Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Beats Tea Party at Republican Convention
Party insider Ed Gillespie seizes nomination at convention in Roanoke.
When conservative preacher E.W. Jackson took the stage at the Roanoke Civic Center to introduce Tea Party favorite Shak Hill at the Republican convention last weekend, hundreds of conservatives from across Virginia took to their feet. They waved placards.
T.C. Williams Boys' Soccer Wins First Region Title Since 1974
Miezan's defense, Williamson's 4 goals lead Titans past Washington-Lee.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team beat Washington-Lee 5-2 on Thursday.
Poverty in the Classroom: Low-Income Students Scattered Through Northern Virginia
Where are the region's highest poverty schools?
When Carla Castro-Claure was approaching the age when she would soon attend Kindergarten, her mother became increasingly concerned about Hybla Valley Elementary School.
Nunez Propels Washington-Lee Boys' Soccer to Semifinal Victory
Sophomore scores 3 goals against West Potomac, advancing W-L to region final.
The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team will face T.C. Williams in the 6A North region final on Thursday.
Calling All Heroes: Mystery Afoot in the Kingdom
Encore presents 'The 12 Dancing Princesses.'
Uncover the mystery of “The 12 Dancing Princesses” in Encore Stage & Studio’s production running through June 8 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington.
Law Clinic Assists Service Members and Veterans
Students tackle pro-bono legal cases.
The spring semester may be over for George Mason University School of Law students, but school is not out for one of its clinics. The law school’s Clinic for Legal Assistance to Service Members and Veterans, based in Arlington, spends all year tackling pro-bono legal cases for veterans and service members.
Letter: Reducing Carbon Pollution
To the Editor: This week the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the first-ever federal limits on carbon pollution from power plants, the largest single source of global warming pollution in America.
Two Million Dollar Primary
Former lieutenant governor raises $1.1 million; his competitors combined raise $1.4 million.
Campaign finance documents released in the final days before the June 10 primary show the seven candidates in the primary to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) have raised almost $2.5 million. Former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer leads the pack with $1.1 million, three times as much as his closest competitor. "Don Beyer is clearly the favorite," said Geoff Skelley, analyst with the University of Virginia Center for Politics. "He may not win it with a particularly large plurality, but he's the favorite to win."
Yorktown Boys' Lacrosse Team Knocks Off South County
Patriots advance to region semifinals for first time in program history.
The Yorktown boys' lacrosse team defeated South County 13-6 on Thursday night.