Arlington Election Officials Prepare for Record Breaking Number of Absentee Ballots
Last two presidential cycles have seen dramatic spike in absentee voting.
Election officials in Arlington are predicting another record-breaking turnout for absentee ballots, which have been dramatically increasing in recent years.
Helping Homeless Veterans’ Children
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 227 members present 34 $50 gift cards for homeless veterans’ children’s school needs to two Northern Virginia Veterans Administration Supportive Housing case managers in August.
Reunion of U.S.A.F. 49th Squadron
The U.S. Air Force 49th Squadron Association convened at the Sheraton National in Arlington Oct. 5-7 for its annual reunion.
Walk To Benefit the Homeless
Fall fun events planned at community walk.
Church of the Ascension is leading a Help the Homeless community walk on Saturday, Oct. 20, 3-6 p.m. at Lyon Park, 414 North Fillmore St. to benefit the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless.
Bavarian Fun
Oktoberfest in Shirlington brings crowds, culture and craft beer.
The Oktoberfest at Shirlington Village returned for its 13th installment on Saturday, Oct. 6, with lederhosen, dirndls and good cheers for all.
Blessing of the Pets
The blessing of the pets is held annually on a weekend near Oct. 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi.
Freshman Arlington County Board Member Faces Two Opponents in November
Streetcar debate dominates discussion this election cycle.
It’s only been about seven months since voters in Arlington chose longtime School Board member Libby Garvey to fill the unexpired term vacated by Barbara Favola, who was elected to the Virginia state Senate last year.
Two Generations of Cajun Dancehall Music at Artisphere
Two generations of Cajun music legends unite when the new group Joel Savoy, Jesse Lége & Cajun Country Revival heat up the ballroom at Artisphere on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
‘Dying City’
Signature debuts Pulitzer-nominated play.
A year after her husband’s death in Iraq, newly-widowed Kelly is confronted by his identical twin brother in “Dying City,” now playing at Signature Theatre in Arlington.
Foundation Awards $115,000
In recognition of their achievements in school, at home and within their communities, Arlington county residents Stephanie Hitchcock, Erin Gistaro, Adam Miner and Rachel Wimmer were among 26 college students to receive a combined $115,000 in scholarships from Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation.
Armstrong Makes D.C. Debut
Local chef creates menu for National Gallery of Art.
Alexandria Chef Cathal Armstrong debuted his latest signature dishes at the National Gallery of Art's Garden Café Oct. 2 in celebration of the new Masterpieces of American Furniture Exhibit.
The Bride Wore Spandex
Arlington filmmakers turn family wedding into prize-winning documentary.
From this seedling of a story comes "Married in Spandex," the nearly hour-long documentary from Arlington filmmakers Devin Gallagher and Allison Kole.
International Day of Peace
With a few days of preparation, students from three senior honors theology classes at Bishop O’Connell High School created an outdoor display to recognize the Sep. 21 International Day of Peace.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Clifford, the Big Red Dog, was out on the playground at Patrick Henry Elementary School greeting the children as they arrived for the community reading festival on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 29.
Editorial: Be Prepared: What's on the Ballot?
Early voting (technically voting absentee-in-person) is already underway in Virginia, so you can go out and vote this week.