Cats and Children Connect Through Reading
Animal Welfare League of Arlington launches Paws and Read program.
Schoolchildren in the Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. metropolitan areas have an opportunity to improve their literacy by reading books to shelter cats through the Paws and Read program
‘Adopt It Forward’ at Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Select shelter animals receive boost they need for adoption.
For people who cannot adopt themselves but want to help shelter animals find homes, Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s Adopt It Forward program offers a special opportunity to help shelter animals who may be harder to place and often spend a long time in the shelter.
Picking Up Protects People and Pets
Both people and dogs can get sick from a variety of pathogens that can be found in dog poop — Giardia, Salmonella, Parvovirus, and round and hookworms to name a few.
Addressing Campus Sexual Assault
By Adam P. Ebbin - State Senator (D-30)
With only a few days left in this year’s legislative session, the General Assembly has finished much of its business. Republicans have defeated commonsense proposals to raise the minimum wage, close the health care coverage gap, and my bill to keep guns away from toddlers. Negotiators from the House and Senate are inching closer to a final budget deal. Governor McAuliffe has already begun signing some bills into law. Even so, a handful of high-profile issues have yet to be resolved. Notably, we are still working towards a final compromise on how best to prevent and respond to sexual assaults at our colleges and universities.
Sports Briefs
Dominique Tham, a senior on the Wakefield boys’ basketball team, and head coach Tony Bentley were recognized as the best in Conference 13 this year.
Black History Month Celebrations
Local students learn about the history and accomplishments of African-Americans.
Fourth grade student Eli West crafted a poem this month that was modeled after Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous, “I Have a Dream” speech.
Stalled Labor Market Slows County Budget
Proposed budget calls for no real estate tax rate increase, but average homeowner would pay $184 more.
Supervisor Jeff McKay pointed out an irony in County Executive Ed Long’s proposed $3.8 billion budget. Three planning positions would be eliminated from the budget even though Long suggested the county needs more efforts to raise revenue from commercial and industrial venues.
Incremental Defeats
Northern Virginia Democrats face major defeats and minor victories.
Halfway through every session of the Virginia legislature, bills from the House are sent to the Senate for a vote and vice-versa. The event is called crossover, and in 2015 this will be marked by the complete absence of major reforms the Democratic minority hoped to push through.
Alexandria Celebrates International Women’s Day
Ten Thousand VIllages Sales Benefit Alexandria’s Domestic Abuse Program
Thirteen year old Sage Boucher knew it was International Women’s Day on March 8th. She alerted her family to the fact when she checked her social media in the morning: “TUMBLR had it, and I always checks GOOGLE graphics first thing because if something is going on the graphic will hint at it.” They were going to get cupcakes to celebrate. Sage loves the idea of celebrating women.
Chalice Theatre presents “Children of Eden” in Arlington
It’s a Family Affair
Chalice Theatre of Arlington is putting on the musical “Children of Eden” through March 15th.
Protecting Dominion’s Monopoly Earnings
This past week marked “Crossover” in Richmond, after which time each chamber of the General Assembly only works on legislation passed by the other chamber. Ten of my bills have passed the Senate and now await consideration by the House of Delegates.
More than Meets the Eye
Arlington siblings want to provide support and insight for other dyslexics while having fun.
Jack and Sara Jane Owens are like many brothers and sisters. They get along, they help each other out, they playfully tease each other and know when to let the other shine. They share one more thing that other people can't tell from a quick glance: They're both dyslexic.
Arlington's ‘Love the Run You’re With’
Valentine’s Day race draws a crowd.
After weeks of miserable cold, the weather warmed up just enough to make the Pacers Running “Love the Run You’re With” 5 kilometer race in Arlington bearable.
Scott, Tejada To Move on
Two Arlington Public Figures announced that they will finish their term of service in 2015. Arlington Police Chief M. Douglas Scott will retire in March after 12 years as Arlington’s Chief of Police. County Board member Walter Tejada has decided not to seek the Democratic nomination for another term in office.
Groundbreaking Set on New Affordable Housing
With this week’s closing of construction financing for The Springs Apartments at 555 N. Thomas St., Arlington, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for March 11, 1-2:20 p.m., and completion will be in fall 2016.