Halloween Merriment for Local Children
Marymount's 16th annual HalloweenFest offers an afternoon of trick-or-treating, games and crafts.
Some local children got Halloween treats a few days early thanks to the generosity of students at Marymount University.
Selected for Honors Choir
Group of 131 chosen from more than 600 students from around the state.
An Arlington student was recently selected to join a group of esteemed Virginia vocalists.
Letter: Support Aquatic Facility
After more than a decade of planning, dozens of community meetings, two professional market surveys and approvals by various bodies, the voters will have the final say on the Long Bridge aquatic facility.
Letter: Investigate Voter
Last week, Congressman Jim Moran sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder calling on him to investigate allegations of voter fraud in Harrisonburg, Va.
Editorial: As Sandy Rolls In, Still Plan to Vote
Variety of choices in political landscape.
Hurricane Sandy means that the week preceding the election will not be what we were expecting. This editorial is being written Sunday night, Oct. 28, as forecasters predict five inches of rain and 65-mile-per-hour winds over the next two days.
Column: Reflections on Developing Sustainable Communities
As Arlingtonians work on their energy plan, develop strategies for local food, and explore other elements of sustainability, it would at least help — and it may be essential — to explore, discuss and develop an “Earth Ethic.” I personally look forward to continued sharing and collaboration on these topics and issues with friends and colleagues in Arlington.
Substance Abuse Rehab Center Marks 50 Years
From ARI to Vanguard to Phoenix House.
In celebration of Phoenix House of the Mid-Atlantic’s anniversary, the staff reflected on the transformation of the Phoenix House in Arlington from a small non-profit organization for alcoholics to an all-encompassing substance abuse rehabilitation center.
Area Schools Closing in Face of Weather Threat
Threat of flooding, high winds from Hurricane Sandy prompts decision.
Better safe than sorry. Based on that philosophy, Fairfax County Public Schools announced early Sunday afternoon that all FCPS schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday because of the continuing threat of flooding and hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Sandy, a “rare hybrid storm” expected to make landfall on Monday.
Voters to Determine Fate of Amendment to Limit Use of Eminent Domain
Measure will allow property owners to seek damages for loss of profits and access.
Nowhere is the debate about eminent domain more intense than the foot of King Street in Alexandria, where city officials threatened to take land owned by the Old Dominion Boat Club using the power of eminent domain for flood mitigation.
Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes District Runner-Up
Patriots reach championship game despite loss of 12 seniors.
The Yorktown field hockey team lost to Mount Vernon in the National District championship game on Oct. 22.
The Passover Amendment: Should Legislators Meet on Religious Holidays?
Former Del. David Englin (D-45) was behind amendment now before voters.
Every year, the Virginia General Assembly convenes several weeks after the session to react to the governor’s vetoes.
Orange Line: Oct. 24, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Arlington Calendar: Oct. 24, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
Brief: Jim Lauderdale Comes to Artisphere
With bluegrass and country compositions known to millions, two-time Grammy winning international recording artist Jim Lauderdale performs at Artisphere in the intimate Dome Theatre, on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8pm. Tickets are $22. Visit www.artisphere.com.