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Labeling Energy Performance of Public Buildings

Buildings in Arlington are about to become green with envy. A new county program is now installing energy performance labels in the lobby of government buildings, and Arlington officials say they want to expand the program to private buildings. The pilot would be voluntary, potentially attracting companies that want to draw attention to buildings designed for efficiency. In the long run, though, the idea is that people would take a different approach to what kind of information is available to the public.

Orange Line Connection April 25

Saturday Nights at 11:01 11:01 Saturday Nights. Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late-night dance party. Tickets are $15/$12 students. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228-1850.

Arlington Calendar for April 25

Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos are welcome.

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'God of Carnage' at Signature Theatre

It begins innocently enough: Two New York couples oozing affected politeness meet to discuss a playground scuffle between their sons. Painstakingly attentive to social niceties, they hope to talk things over in a calm, mature and rational way.

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And Then there Was One

'Someone Who'll Watch Over Me' opens at Port City Playhouse.

It's been more than a quarter of a century since Irishman Brian Keenan, Englishman John McCarthy and American Terry Anderson were taken hostage in Beirut and held in a series of desolate cells throughout the city. Keenan was released after more than four years in captivity and went on to pen “An Evil Cradling,” a chilling account of his experience.

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Tensions Rising Between Arlington and Alexandria Over Transit Corridor

Alexandria leaders lash out at Arlington officials for backing out of an environmental analysis.

Tensions between Alexandria and Arlington are growing along Route 1, where city and county leaders are moving in different directions about how the jurisdictions want to create a high-capacity transit corridor.

Northern Region Well Represented at Capital Classic

West Springfield’s Battle, T.C. Williams’ Huggins win MVP honors.

Coming off the bench didn't stop West Springfield senior Logan Battle from earning MVP honors during the 39th Annual Capital Classic.

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Yorktown Boys’ Lax Shuts Down Washington-Lee

Patriots have won four of five since 0-7 start.

The Yorktown boys' lacrosse team has rebounded after an 0-7 start.

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Arlington County Hopes Energy Labels Will Change Business-As-Usual Attitude

Pilot program starts with government buildings, then moves on to private buildings.

Buildings in Arlington are about to become green with envy.

Flourishing After 55

Flourishing after 55.

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Arlington Real Estate: February 2012 Sales from $800,000~$849,000

In February 2012, 174 Arlington homes sold between $2,023,700-$91,100.

Arlington Real Estate: February 2012 Sales from $800,000~$849,000

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Do Backyard Hens Pose Threat to Public Health in Arlington?

Here's the scoop on potential hazards of proposed zoning change.

Do backyard hens pose a risk to public health in Arlington? That question will be at the center of a debate now taking place in the county.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Visits with Students

Four-time Olympian Steve Lopez visited Arlington Science Focus School and Washington-Lee High School to encourage students to say “yes” to a healthy lifestyle and “no” to underage drinking last week. During the school visits, Lopez who is partnering with the Century Council and its Ask, Listen, Learn: Kids and Alcohol Don’t Mix program, stressed the importance of making responsible and positive lifestyle choices. As prom season approaches, Lopez also emphasized the importance of not drinking. Lopez spoke with third, fourth and fifth grade students at ASFS and ninth and tenth grade students at Washington-Lee. The two-time gold medal winner also spoke about his personal path to becoming an Olympic athlete and answered their questions.

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Dominion Power Hosts Radio Disney

The Arlington Science Focus School second grade students participated in the Radio Disney high-energy Tree Trivia Assembly Thursday afternoon, April 12.

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A ‘Shoebox Event’

Catholic Charities held a community-wide "Shoebox Event" at St. Thomas More Cathedral on Saturday, April 14 in which volunteer participants decorated and packed hundreds of shoeboxes for low-income seniors, the homeless, the hungry and those who rely on the food pantries Catholic Charities operates and supports