Rosslyn Unveils Marine Corps Marathon Drive
Local “groundpounder” readies for 40th MCM.
It is known as “The People’s Marathon” and 40 years ago, Arlington resident Al Richmond was one of 2,655 people lining up to participate in the first Marine Corps Marathon.
Arlington Brief: Patrick Henry Named Blue Ribbon School
Patrick Henry Elementary School was named a 2015 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education based on its overall academic excellence.
Arlington Politics: Public Officials Support Cristol
Twenty elected officials, comprising all of Arlington’s School Board, Constitutional Officers and Richmond delegation, and the majority of the County Board, endorsed Katie Cristol’s campaign for Arlington County Board.
Arlington Politics: Firefighters Endorse Dorsey
The Arlington Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association, Local 2800 of the International Association of Firefighters, endorsed Christian Dorsey for Arlington County Board.
Arlington: Emily’s List Endorses Favola
State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) received the endorsement of Emily’s List, which advocates for more female pro-choice representatives at all levels of public office.
Arlington Politics: Vihstadt Endorses McMenamin
County Board Independent candidate Mike McMenamin received the endorsement of John Vihstadt, Independent County Board member.
Arlington Politics: McMenamin Cites Overdevelopment Concerns
County Board independent candidate Mike McMenamin expressed support Oct. 7 for a citizens’ group that is worried about overbuilding in the Pentagon City area.
Arlington Politics: Teachers Endorse Dorsey, Cristol
Forty current and former Arlington Public School teachers this month endorsed Christian Dorsey and Katie Cristol for the Arlington County Board.
Arlington Politics: Women’s Groups Endorse Cristol
The Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus and Virginia Chapter of NOW have endorsed Katie Cristol, Democrat for the Arlington County Board.
Future Without Fuss: A Peek Into Arlington's Development Plans
Project on N. Glebe Road provides peek into Arlington development plans.
The future is here, and it's not as controversial as expected.
Arlington: Gun Control Compromise
31st Senate District candidates unite behind gun control legislation, at least conceptually.
While Republicans and Democrats disagree on virtually everything, gun control still stands out above the rest as one of the more divisive issues. But in Arlington’s 31st Senate District, it’s one of the few issues that has found support from both the Democratic and Republican candidates.
Arlington THRIVE to Celebrate 40 Years
Nonprofit provides money in an emergency.
Never heard of THRIVE Arlington? There is a reason for that. THRIVE has existed for 40 years in Arlington, albeit under a different name: AMEN.
Arlington: Memorial to Gun Violence Victims
Blue, white and yellow T-shirts are draped over white crosses dotted across the lawn of Rock Spring United Congregational United Church of Christ at 5010 Little Falls Road in Arlington.