Hope Presents USS Arlington Commissioning Coin
During a recent House legislative session, Del. Patrick A. Hope joined by Del. Robert Brink, presented each of his 139 colleagues in the Virginia legislature with a commemorative coin that celebrates the commissioning of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Arlington.
Opening Up a World’s Worth of Reading
The Reading Connection opened its 12th Read-Aloud site on Feb. 25, at the Columbia Grove property of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing.
Arlington Crime Report March 6
Crime report for the Arlington area.
Arlington Bulletin Board March 6
Information for upcoming events in the Arlington area.
Additional Burglary Victims Sought
The Arlington County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a suspect involved in a burglary and is seeking additional victims to come forward.
Police Seek Public's Assistance For Help with Missing Person
The Arlington County Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old juvenile.
Arlington Bulletin Board Feb. 27
The bulletin board for events and news in Arlington.
Group Founded To Promote Streetcars
A pro-streetcar group, Arlington Streetcar Now, announced its formation at the Arlington County Board meeting on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Ribbon-cutting for Lee Highway Murals Draw Crowd
Residents chose their own public art.
A Feb. 18 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the formal dedication of an art project on Lee Highway near North Monroe Street.
Column: Before Adopting a Pet …
How to determine and find the perfect pet for one’s lifestyle.
Before you answer that online or classified ad for an adorable, floppy-eared puppy or ask to see that frisky kitten in the pet store window there are a few things you should consider before purchasing a pet.
Choosing a Summer Camp
Region offers programs to tempt children with interests ranging from sports to drama to science.
While most of Washington is braving the winter weather, April Toman has been planning for summer. At the top of her list: choosing a camp for her two children, Claire, who is in fifth grade, and Will, who is a second grader. “I start thinking about it in January,” said Toman, who lives in Alexandria. “I talk to my kids about what they are interested in taking. There are so many options and the popular camps fill up quickly.”
Witness for Marriage
Nearly 50 people gathered on the Arlington County Courthouse Plaza on Thursday morning, Valentine’s Day, for a rally in support of marriage equality in Virginia.
Uncommon Valor
Survivors reunite for 68th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
The morning of Feb. 19, 1945, dawned eerily quiet as Private First Class Carl Norton made his way toward the shores of the remote Japanese island of Iwo Jima. But in an instant, the 20-millimeter dual purpose guns buried in the side of Mount Suribachi exploded, erupting into one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history.
Arlington Bulletin Board
Arlington Bulletin Board for February through April.
Development Money At Issue As Arlington Prepares For Fiscal Year 2014
Residents say the county is too willing to accept density at their expense.
Hold your wallets. It’s that time of year again.