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Every Friday in April 5k Fridays Race Series. 6:30 p.m. in Crystal City. Organized by Pacers Running Store, runners can enjoy a professionally timed and certified course. $20/race or $60/series. Visit http://runpacers.com/race/crystal-run-5k-fridays/ to register.
South County Soccer Club Bonds in Bermuda
While other Elite Clubs National League soccer teams took a well-deserved break, one team went on the trip of a lifetime. FC Virginia U14s traveled to Bermuda over the Easter holiday, having the opportunity to experience island life while also playing against the full Bermuda women’s national team, and a high school team from Florida.
Bishop O’Connell Softball Survives Scare from McLean
Burk delivers clutch hit for Knights, Finucane pitches through pain.
The Bishop O'Connell softball team overcame a 2-0 deficit to beat McLean.
Arlington School Notes April 24
School notes for Arlington natives.
Bringing back the big voice
Soprano and Arlington native Alyson Cambridge has a series of homecoming shows in the D.C. area next month.
Alyson Cambridge doesn't want to put limits on herself or theater.
‘Sell and Buy’
Sustained low interest rates and rising prices have energized the marketplace.
The local real estate market is thriving, with Realtors reporting multiple offers on homes in some areas and dwindling inventory of homes for sale. At least two things are contributing to this change in the market.
Marymount’s Remembrance Day: Time to Give Back
Every spring, Marymount students help clean up Arlington’s Rock Spring Park to honor and remember those in the university community who have died.
A Very ‘Green’ Home
The Energy House will hold its next Education and Demonstration Showcase, Energy House Six, on April 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 2617 N. Nottingham St. in Arlington.
Letter to the Editor: Scout Values
Next month, the Boy Scouts of America will consider a resolution to end their policy of discrimination against gay youth.
Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual public safety valor awards luncheon on April 17 at the Fort Myers Officers Club.
Ellis, Shaw Engaged
Mr. David Ellis and Ms. Cassandra Ellis of Campbellsville, Ky. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Malone Ellis to LTJG James Cameron Shaw, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Shaw of Plainview, Texas.
Arlington Crime Report April 24
The following incidents were reported by the Arlington Police Department.
Board Approves Neighborhood Plan
The Arlington County Board on Saturday April 20, accepted the Fairlington-Shirlington Neighborhood Conservation Plan, a community-based update to the area’s 1987 plan that identifies needed services and improvements for these neighborhoods.
Showcasing Energy Systems
The Energy House will hold its next Education and Demonstration Showcase, Energy House Six, on April 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 2617 N. Nottingham St. in Arlington.
Federal Money for Streetcars Derailed; Arlington Leaders Vow to Press Ahead Anyway
Critics call for independent cost-benefit analysis; county manager refuses to answer questions.
Plans for Arlington officials to receive federal money for a proposed $250 million streetcar line have been derailed, although county leaders say they are pressing ahead anyway.