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African-American Historical Project Underway

The Arlington Historical Society and the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington have established of a joint committee to create a permanent display at the Arlington Historical Museum on the African-American experience in Arlington.

Mental Health and Budget Items in Richmond

You most likely heard that my colleague, Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Bath County), underwent a horrible ordeal last fall with his son Gus, who was suffering from severe mental illness. The Deeds family had realized that Gus needed urgent help and were doing everything they could to ensure his well-being, but a psychiatric bed could not be found for him when it was desperately needed. In a horrific turn of events, Gus critically stabbed his father and then took his own life.

Arlington School Board Member Sally Baird Prepares to Exit Public Stage

Elected official recalls the ups and downs of two terms on the board.

When Sally Baird was first elected to the Arlington School Board in 2006, the county's public school system was still shrinking and Baird was a first-time candidate.

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Up and Down Columbia Pike, Businesses are Divided by the Streetcar

Some believe it will bring more customers; others are worried about cost.

Up and down Columbia Pike, businesses have a variety of views about the streetcar that may be soon be trundling up and down one of Arlington's major thoroughfares.

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Plenty of Ice Time

The Bishop O’Connell Varsity Hockey Team members have some fun in the freezing temperatures.

Commentary: Speak Up for Pollution Restrictions

Virginia is not immune to the dangers of climate change. In recent years, we have seen the damage sea level rise and storm surges have caused in our lowland areas. The science is clear that we must cut carbon to the levels scientists say are safe to address these issues.

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McLean, W-L Gymnastics Teams Qualify for Regionals

Highlanders win Conference 6 title, W-L runner-up.

W-L, McLean gymnastics finished 1-2 at regionals the last two years.

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Nine Candidates Vying for Attention in 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary

Race to replace Jim Moran is expected to be competitive and expensive.

It's been three weeks since longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) announced that he would not be seeking a 13th term in Congress, opening up an epic primary fight that is now starting to take shape.

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Arlington Real-Estate Assessments Grow Six Percent

County leaders describe local economy as resilient and stable.

A decade ago, when the real-estate market was going gangbusters, the Arlington real-estate market regularly saw double-digit increases.

Arlington-Based Novel Wins SET Award

Giving civil engineers their due.

Author Stefan Jaeger’s Arlington-based thriller “The Jackhammer Elegies” was among the blockbuster movies and television shows honored at the 3rd Annual Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) Awards in Beverley Hills last fall.

Young Professionals Ready To Lead

Leadership Arlington's newest class of the Young Professionals Program gathered for the first time at a day-long retreat at Marymount University on Saturday, Jan. 18.

Troop 111 of Arlington Honors Eagle Scout

Ben Wengert of Troop 111, sponsored by St. Agnes in Arlington, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony in Arlington on Jan. 12.

TAP Presents ‘Clybourne Park’

Arlington community theater tackles Pulitzer and Tony winner.

The Arlington Players is presenting "Clybourne Park," an award-winning, multi-layered play about racism through Feb. 15.

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Special Election Down the Pike for Arlington County Board

Democrat and independent to face off in April special election.

The special election to replace retiring County Board member Chris Zimmerman is the closest thing Arlington will probably have to a referendum on the streetcar.

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Jim Moran: The $15 Million Congressman

During his years in Congress, Moran raised and spent about $1 million each campaign cycle.

One of the first things that happened after U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) announced he would not be running for reelection this year was that he cancelled a fundraising event.