Entertainment Brief: ‘A Trip to the Moon’
Synetic Theater presents this whimsical, original piece, directed by Natsu Onoda Power and based on the 1902 silent film by Georges Méliès, will delight and inspire.
Entertainment Brief: Holiday Guys, Holiday Follies at Signature
Signature is pleased to announce the addition of Holiday Guys to this season's holiday programming.
‘Dreamgirls’
Nova Payton electrifies in Signature Theatre production.
Known for its magical staging of big Broadway productions, Signature Theatre has taken on Michael Bennett’s Tony Award winning “Dreamgirls” in a high-voltage production that leaves no doubt as to why Signature possesses a Tony of its own.
Use of Food Stamps Skyrocketing in Northern Virginia
Program doubles in Arlington, triples in Fairfax and quadruples in Alexandria.
The use of food stamps is skyrocketing in Northern Virginia, and the spike isn’t just about the recession.
Neighbors Trump County Officials in Public Art Selection
Cherrydale and Maywood selected public art as part of development process.
Neighbors don’t usually get to select public art for their neighborhood, but few neighborhoods have the rich history and active civic associations of Cherrydale and Maywood.
Nega Makes Triumphant Return to Wakefield Basketball
Coach Bentley, friend Moore helped Nega turn his life around.
Ermias Nega turned his life around to get back on the court for the Wakefield boys' basketball program.
Yorktown Football Falls to Stone Bridge in Region Final
Patriots can’t hold early 22-point lead against Bulldogs.
The Yorktown football team finished region runner-up with a 12-1 record for the second consecutive season.
Shackled and Secret: Legislators Consider Availability of Documents on Pregnant Inmates
Should jails be able to suppress information from the public?
Virginia already has a reputation for tightly controlling the availability of law-enforcement documents. Now that reputation may be re-affirmed in the upcoming General Assembly session, when the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association will oppose efforts to share documents about when and how pregnant inmates are restrained.
Newton Receives Distinguished Volunteer Award
Sandy Newton, a member of The Woman’s Club of Arlington, received a U.S. Department of the Interior “Take Pride in America” volunteer award at a special luncheon held last month.
“Flourishing After 55”
Upcoming events and activities for seniors
Arlington Orange Line: Nov. 28, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Arlington Calendar: Nov. 28, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
AHC Honors Volunteers
Award-winners share love of learning.
“I enjoy volunteering for AHC Inc.,” said Bernard Piper, who received one of its Volunteer of the Year awards. “It is an integral part of my life. Even though this may appear cliché or contrived, volunteerism makes me whole as a human being.”
Letter: Praise for Professor
In today’s world very little attention is given to the victims of crime. Professor Bune’s class has filled that void. Professor Bune’s selfless, untiring efforts are invaluable to the students. She brings attention to the victims, especially the family that is so adversely affected. Professor Bune and her class should be commended and recognized for their efforts. Hats-off to them.
Uranium Money Spreads Across Virginia in Radioactive Debate
Upcoming General Assembly session to feature effort to lift ban on uranium mining.
The uranium deposits under the farmlands of Pittsylvania County are miles away from Northern Virginia, but the debate about what happens there is shaping up to be one of the hottest issues of the upcoming General Assembly session.