The No Fear in Love Race
The No Fear in Love Race will be held at Marymount's Ballston Center, 1000 North Glebe Road in Arlington, on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Development Money At Issue As Arlington Prepares For Fiscal Year 2014
Residents say the county is too willing to accept density at their expense.
Hold your wallets. It’s that time of year again.
Wakefield Topples TC in Northern Region Tournament
Warriors beat Titans for first time since 1996.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team will face Langley in the region quarterfinals.
W-L Repeats as Northern Region Gymnastics Champion
Generals thrive despite just one top-three individual finish.
W-L, McLean finish 1-2, respectively, for the second straight year.
Orange Line Calendar Feb.-March
Orange Line Calendar for February through March
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for Feb. 24- March 2.
‘Shakespeare’s R&J’
Tragic tale debuts at Signature Theatre.
At first glance, they are the model of Catholic school conformity, trained to recite in unison as they learn their catechism. But then an illicit copy of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” is discovered, disrupting the lives of four prep school boys in “Shakespeare's R&J,” now playing at Signature Theatre.
Extreme Recess Hockey
The viewing stands in Kettler Capitals Iceplex at Ballston Commons filled with parents and children and dozens of volunteers as the Washington Capitals took to the ice for practice on Friday morning, Feb. 8.
Fashion’s Favorites
Fifth Crystal Couture rocks the runway.
Bikinis, suits, and the finest local apparel greeted visitors at the fifth installment of Crystal Couture, held Feb. 5-9. The fashion event drew large crowds as designers shared the spotlight with their creative takes on summer style.
Column: Bishop Reflects On Pope’s Decision
The Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, Bishop of Arlington, released the following statement on Feb. 11 in response to Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he will resign the papacy:
Column: Good News on Medicaid and Redistricting
While I unfortunately usually alert you about troubling developments, I am happy to share some good news from the last week. Two promising developments— redistricting and the Medicaid expansion — give me optimism about the prospects for the remainder of the legislative session.
Playground Improvements Approved
The Arlington County Board approved funds on Jan. 26 to reconstruct Tuckahoe Park playground. In a separate action, the board approved funding for eight resident-driven park improvement projects across the county.
The Reeves Historic Farmhouse
What To Do with Farmhouse?
Arlington County is seeking preliminary, informal ideas for the adaptive reuse of the Reeves Historic Farmhouse and its detached garage through a Request for Interest.
Neighborhood College Teaches How County Operates
Seeking to empower residents who could use the lessons most.
"Arlington County's "Neighborhood College" is: (A) Eight weeks of programs abut Arlington government; (B) A means of "leveling the playing field" between residents in well-to-do neighborhoods and residents in less-well-to-do neighborhoods in Arlington; (C) A tool allowing members of Arlington civic groups to become more effective in community affairs; (D) An entry to "The Arlington Way"; or (E) All of the above. The answer is "(E)."