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Column: Before Adopting a Pet …

How to determine and find the perfect pet for one’s lifestyle.

Before you answer that online or classified ad for an adorable, floppy-eared puppy or ask to see that frisky kitten in the pet store window there are a few things you should consider before purchasing a pet.

Household Queen Comes Home to Arlington

Heloise reminisces and offers special tips to local homemakers.

If you have a household problem, there’s a good chance she’s got a solution.

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Crew Rows for Humanity

The ergometers were in place and in action by 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Ballston Commons.

Tham's Triple-Double Leads Wakefield to State Berth

Warriors will face Woodson in Northern Region final.

Tham's triple-double is believed to be Wakefield's first since 2007.

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Choosing a Summer Camp

Region offers programs to tempt children with interests ranging from sports to drama to science.

While most of Washington is braving the winter weather, April Toman has been planning for summer. At the top of her list: choosing a camp for her two children, Claire, who is in fifth grade, and Will, who is a second grader. “I start thinking about it in January,” said Toman, who lives in Alexandria. “I talk to my kids about what they are interested in taking. There are so many options and the popular camps fill up quickly.”

Arlington Home Sales: January, 2013

In January 2013, 132 Arlington homes sold between $1,500,000-$75,000.

Arlington Home Sales: January, 2013

“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for March 4-9.

Orange Line Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20

Orange line calendar for Arlington.

Arlington Entertainment Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20

Entertainment calendar for Arlington.

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Marymount Students Plan Fundraising Fashion Show

Event will raise money for needy students in Haiti and the U.S.

A group of Marymount University students are celebrating Black History month in high style, literally. The school’s African-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) is presenting its fifth annual charity fashion show, “Voyage to Utopia.”

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Witness for Marriage

Nearly 50 people gathered on the Arlington County Courthouse Plaza on Thursday morning, Valentine’s Day, for a rally in support of marriage equality in Virginia.

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Uncommon Valor

Survivors reunite for 68th anniversary of Iwo Jima.

The morning of Feb. 19, 1945, dawned eerily quiet as Private First Class Carl Norton made his way toward the shores of the remote Japanese island of Iwo Jima. But in an instant, the 20-millimeter dual purpose guns buried in the side of Mount Suribachi exploded, erupting into one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history.

Column: State’s Limiting of Free Market

The Virginia General Assembly will soon enact legislation that directs the State Corporation Commission to perform plan management functions for participation in a federal health benefits exchange (HBE) program.

Column: Moving Parts

Thanks to all of you who attended one of the town meetings in Mount Vernon or Old Town on Saturday. It’s always good to hear what’s on your mind, and your input helps me represent you better.

Arlington Bulletin Board

Arlington Bulletin Board for February through April.