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Calendar Events for 1/8/14

Calendar Events for 1/8/14

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Top Arlington Sports Moments of 2013

Here is a look at the top Arlington sports moments of 2013.

Anticipation

Costly initiatives, a special election and steady rise in student enrollment.

In looking ahead for what Arlington will be facing in 2014, a number of issues have carried forward from last year.

Top Sports Moments of 2013

The year 2013 provided several exciting moments in local sports.

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Potomac Chapter of Virginia Native Plant Society Donates Flora of Virginia to Arlington County

Steve Young, vice president of the Virginia Native Plant Society’s Potomac chapter, presented a copy of the Flora of Virginia to the Arlington County Board at the Board's Dec. 17 meeting.

Bulletin Board for 1/1/14

Bulletin Board items for 1/1/14.

Jay Fisette to Serve as 2014 Arlington County Board Chairman

Arlington County Board Vice Chairman Jay Fisette will serve as the Board Chairman for 2014, outgoing Chairman J. Walter Tejada announced Tuesday.

“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, Jan. 6-14.

Arlington Calendar for 1/1/14

Arlington calendar for 1/1/14

Arlington County Board Accepts Updated Bluemont Neighborhood Conservation Plan

The Arlington County Board today accepted the updated Bluemont Neighborhood Conservation Plan, allowing the Bluemont Civic Association to pursue funding to transform the neighborhood to an “urban village” with slower traffic, better sidewalks and revitalized commercial corridors.

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2013

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2013

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Streetcar Issue Dominates Political Landscape in Special Election for Arlington Board

Four candidates vying to replace Chris Zimmerman.

Where do they stand on the streetcar? Do they approve of the recent direction of the county government? What kind of accomplishments would they like to make?

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Spreading Holiday Cheer

Wine shops from around the region give their suggestions for bottles to bring to holiday parties.

Holiday season means parties, hostess gifts, office Secret Santas and other occasions where many people bring a bottle of some spirit or other to spread good tidings. So what to pick up? What's right? What kind of wine goes with what kind of food? And where to go for some good advice?

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Wakefield Boys’ Basketball Beats T.C. in Memorial Game

Warriors win despite shooting 9-for-30 from the free-throw line.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team opened its season with a 56-51 win over T.C. Williams.

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Esherick Returns as Yorktown’s Top Scoring Threat

Senior point guard Leano will be asked for leadership.

The Yorktown boys' basketball team lost to Woodson in the opening round of last year's regional tournament.