Arlington: Changing Genres from Thriller to Self-Help
Local author uses his novels’ characters to address life.
Years ago Charles Toftoy conceived of an idea for a thriller mystery novel in which four unlikely friends shared their talents to solve crimes.
Arlington: Washington-Lee High Graduates Look to the Future
Washington-Lee High School’s 2015 graduation was held at D.A.R. Constitution Hall on June 18.
Arlington: Wakefield High School Salutes Its 2015 Graduates
Wakefield High School held 2015 Commencement ceremonies at DAR Constitution Hall on June 18.
State Ultimate Frisbee Champions
Arlington boys’ and girls’ teams win
In a flurry of flying plastic disks, Virginia’s high school state Ultimate Frisbee tournament was held on two weekends in May, and when the discs settled, teams from Arlington had won both the boys’ and girls’ championships.
Arlington: A Farewell to Yorktown High School
Yorktown High School held 2015 graduation ceremonies at DAR Constitution Hall on June 18.
Arlington Students Graduate from Convention
H-B Woodlawn hosts its annual unorthodox graduation.
During graduation, while other schools would have a sea of caps and gowns in rows of seating, the class of 2015 from H-B Woodlawn lounged around on the floor or on sofas in an array of Hawaiian shirts.
Arlington's ‘Manhattan on the Potomac’ Loses Its Central Park
Dramatic size reduction planned for Rosslyn Highlands Park.
Despite an impassioned plea from local residents to save Rosslyn Highlands Park, a redevelopment plan for Western Rosslyn has moved forward.
Arlington: Culpepper Garden Celebrates 40th anniversary.
Bill Harris shares memories with Sarah Anspach, the daughter of Charles Culpepper.
Timeline: Arlington Officer-Involved Shooting
Since Tuesday, May 19, Arlington County Police Department have been investigating an officer involved shooting at 4219 N. 2nd Road, resulting in the death of one man and one officer sustaining significant injuries.
Arlington Democrats: Rebound Or Retreat
Arlington Democrats express confidence and concern following County Board Democratic primary.
Arlington Democrats seemed to have emerged from the June 8 primary confident in their choice of leadership, but the push to keep two of Arlington’s County Board seats Democratic won’t be going unopposed with two independents running in November.
Arlington: Grandpa Camp Bonds Generations
Sharing the love of singing with preschoolers.
"If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands."
Arlington: Mixed Response to Housing Plan
County Board moves forward on Affordable Housing Master Plan despite citizen objections.
After nearly five hours of public comment and debate, a request to advertise the Affordable Housing Master Plan for public hearings throughout July was approved by the County Board in a 4 - 1 vote.
Arlington: Gulf Branch Nature Center Gives Firefly Lessons
Gulf Branch Nature Center and Park gave firefly lessons on June 3.
Making Power While the Sun Shines
153 homeowners qualify for program to add solar features to their homes within the next seven to nine months.
Residents of Arlington are showing an increasing interest in solar power. Eighty-one residents have already installed solar panels and solar water heating systems in an attempt to go green, while 153 others are in a new program considering installing these features to their homes or businesses.