Plug Pulled on Aquatics Center
Proposal put on hold for a year.
A proposal to build an aquatics center at Long Bridge Park has been put on hold after Arlington County officials determined that the cost of the project had spiraled out of control. “Last January, I said that we would conduct extensive due diligence to ensure that the project estimate was sound and within the available budget, and that’s exactly what we did,” said Donnellan. “I have concluded, in consultation with the County Board, that the gap between our construction budget and the lowest bid is simply too great to bridge at this point.”
AWLA Cats Get New Home
Newly improved facilities unveiled to the public.
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington unveiled its newly renovated cat and small animal facility on Thursday, June 5.
Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Beats Tea Party at Republican Convention
Party insider Ed Gillespie seizes nomination at convention in Roanoke.
When conservative preacher E.W. Jackson took the stage at the Roanoke Civic Center to introduce Tea Party favorite Shak Hill at the Republican convention last weekend, hundreds of conservatives from across Virginia took to their feet. They waved placards.
Poverty in the Classroom: Low-Income Students Scattered Through Northern Virginia
Where are the region's highest poverty schools?
When Carla Castro-Claure was approaching the age when she would soon attend Kindergarten, her mother became increasingly concerned about Hybla Valley Elementary School.
Law Clinic Assists Service Members and Veterans
Students tackle pro-bono legal cases.
The spring semester may be over for George Mason University School of Law students, but school is not out for one of its clinics. The law school’s Clinic for Legal Assistance to Service Members and Veterans, based in Arlington, spends all year tackling pro-bono legal cases for veterans and service members.
Two Million Dollar Primary
Former lieutenant governor raises $1.1 million; his competitors combined raise $1.4 million.
Campaign finance documents released in the final days before the June 10 primary show the seven candidates in the primary to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) have raised almost $2.5 million. Former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer leads the pack with $1.1 million, three times as much as his closest competitor. "Don Beyer is clearly the favorite," said Geoff Skelley, analyst with the University of Virginia Center for Politics. "He may not win it with a particularly large plurality, but he's the favorite to win."
A Day To Remember
Arlington residents and visitors mark 146th Memorial Day observance
Hundreds of people poured onto the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery Monday for the 146th annual Memorial Day observance.
Seven in the Eighth: Epic Democratic Primary Heads Toward Final Days
Hotly contested race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8)
Ten names will be on the ballot June 10, although only seven candidates are still in the Democratic primary to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8).
Concerned Parents Win, For Now
School Board members restore one-time funding for autism program.
When parents of special-education students learned about Superintendent Patrick Murphy's proposal to cut a program for autistic students, they jumped into action. They organized a press conference and began lobbying School Board members to save the program, which allows middle and high school students with autism to learn in regular education classrooms. They wrote emails and spoke out at public hearings.
McLaughlin Receives ‘Super Teacher’ Award
Joshua McLaughlin of Barrett Elementary School was presented the 2014 Virginia Lottery Super Teacher award last month. He received the award in a surprise presentation at the school in front of students, faculty and special guests. The award, sponsored by the Virginia Lottery, the Virginia PTA and Virginia-based The Supply Room Companies, consists of a $2,000 cash prize and an additional $2,000 classroom credit from The Supply Room Companies.
Doud Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard V. Doud, IOM, president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, was presented the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at the Virginia Chamber's 90th Anniversary Celebration & Legislative Awards Dinner held on May 15 in Arlington at the Ritz Carlton - Pentagon City.
Arlington Detective Honored
An Auto Theft Unit detective from Arlington County Police Department was recognized by the Virginia State Police in the 2013 LEO Award competition at a ceremony during the annual meeting of the Virginia Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units in Richmond on May 15.
27th Annual Taste of Arlington
Thousands of residents and visitors strolled up and down Wilson Boulevard on Sunday, May 18, enjoying samples of food and beverages offered by 46 local restaurants and 13 breweries at the annual Taste of Arlington in Ballston Commons.
Photos: AWLA Walk
The 19th Annual Walk for the Animals was held on Saturday, May 10, at Bluemont Park. The walk raised awareness and funds to benefit the hundreds of adoptable animals and community programs supported by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
A New Mission
Veteran to teach yoga to fellow veterans.
After 12 years in the U.S. Air Force, Arlington resident Natasha Glynn is taking a step in a new direction. Thanks to a fellowship with the non-profit organization The Mission Continues, Glynn will spend the next six months teaching yoga to fellow veterans in the D.C. Metropolitan area.