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.
Setting Priorities for Arlington Police
Arlington’s new police chief talks national crisis and local challenges.
For the most part, nothing changed. Jay Farr was doing what he’d normally been doing as acting police chief since Chief Doug Scott retired in March. But since he was selected by County Manager Barbara Donnellan to permanently fill the position on May 14, Farr says there’s been a slight change in the atmosphere.
Arlington: New Police Chief Stresses Community Outreach
Nauck Civic Association hosts discussion of local criminal justice system.
Jay Farr, addressing the Nauck Civic Association community meeting June 1, said he was there to " put a face to a position." He emphasized the importance of community outreach and input.
Arlington: AFA Cycling Classic Kids Bike Race to Benefit Tay Sachs Research
On Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14, hundreds of adults will be competing in the Air Force Association (AFA) Cycling Classic to benefit the AFA Wounded Airman Program. More than 300 children aged 9 and under are expected to race as well, but with another cause in mind. For the second year, the Kids Bike Race is dedicated to Ethan Klancnik.
Arlington: Masonic Story Memorialized
African-American Lodge honored.
History finally caught up with Arlington Lodge #58 F&AM, Prince Hall on Saturday, June 6. Arlington County erected a marker commemorating the strong and beneficial presence of generations of mostly African-American men in the Nauck community.
Letter to the Editor
Positive Movement
To the Editor: Thanks for the great article on Reevesland [“Arlington History for Sale,” May 27]. I lived in nearby Bluemont for nearly 25 years and am very pleased to see this useful old relic of yesteryear get its due consideration.
Arlington: Parking Extension Deferred
Concerns over unknowns stall extension of parking meter hours.
Starting in September, Arlingtonians hoping for on-street parking should begin saving those extra quarters. In a unanimous vote at its May 16 meeting, the County Board approved a 25 cent-per-hour increase in metered parking rates. However, the board deferred a vote on the more controversial extension of operating hours until it receives a more detailed analysis of the extension’s effects.
Arlington Police Documented in Pictures
Retired officer writes history of county police department.
Some few years ago, Janet Rowe attended a law enforcement officer convention in Pittsburgh and was impressed with that city’s police museum. On another occasion, she came across a book telling the history of the Alexandria Police Department. Nothing comparable existed for Arlington’s police department. She bided her time and this year took a first step in remedying the situation. “Arlington County Police Department” is now on booksellers’ shelves.
Arlington: Out of the Classroom and into the Garden
Adding life skills while growing plants.
Fallon Keplinger, or Ms K., as her middle school students and fellow teachers call her, has only been at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Arlington since October of 2014, but she’s jumped in with both feet.
Fairfax Inova Escapee Indicted
When Arlington resident Wossen Assaye, 43, escaped from private security guards and fled Inova Fairfax Hospital, he added to a litany of existing charges. The escape, subsequent manhunt and capture within several hours in Washington, D.C. took place Tuesday, March 31.
Arlington: 45th District Candidates Struggle To Out-Democrat Each Other
Democratic primary candidates find differences on education and environment.
If residents are having a difficult time differentiating between the platforms of the five Democratic candidates running for the 45th district delegate seat, they are not alone.