Hynes To Present State of the County
Mary Hynes to address community and business leaders
Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hynes will address community and business leaders during the State of the County breakfast on Tuesday, June 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. at the Crystal City Marriott.
Women’s Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Members of the Women’s Club of Arlington gathered Saturday, April 28 at their clubhouse on S. Buchanan Street for a celebration of 80 years of community service.
Sharing Joys of Reading
The Reading Connection holds festival at the Quincy Library
The Reading Connection held a community reading festival at the Quincy Library on Saturday, May 12.
Tomorrow’s Designers, Today
Marymount University hosts Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show
Marymount University’s Portfolio in Motion 2012 fashion show on May 3 brought the runway to life with student-designed garments showcased in an ethereal Gilded Forest production.
Ballston Opens Arts & Craft Market
Saturday afternoon, The Ballston Arts & Craft Market opened for the season in the park at Wellburn Square on Saturday, May 12.
Chamber To Salute Businesses
Guernsey, Lampe, Peck to be inducted into Arlington Business Hall of Fame.
The 2012 inductees into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame will be honored at the 26th Annual Arlington's Best Business Awards (ABBIEs) held by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30 to 9:45 a.m. at the Sheraton National Hotel.
Presidential Visit to Washington-Lee
President Barack Obama made his first visit to Washington-Lee High School on Friday, May 4.
Arlington Neighborhood Day on May 12
From picnics to pony rides, Arlingtonians are gearing up for another great Neighborhood Day! On Saturday, May 12, neighborhoods from Bluemont to Dominion Hills will connect residents at events throughout the County.
Argentina National Day Celebration
Argentina National Day Celebration Featuring Argentine music, tango, exhibitions, food and more. The 25th Annual Argentina National Day Celebration will take place Saturday, May 19 from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 South Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Tickets are $20/advance; $30/door. Visit www.Tickeri.com.
Northern Virginia Bill Signing Puts Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence in Spotlight
A rare moment of bipartisanship between Republican governor and Democratic legislators.
Strangulation will be punished more aggressively to combat violence against women. Campus police will work with other police agencies to crack down on domestic violence of unmarried couples. And the telephone number for a human trafficking hotline will be placed in the restrooms at strip clubs across Virginia.
Potential Compromise Emerges in Corridor Dispute Between Arlington and Alexandria
Is a treaty of Four Mile Run in the works to iron out differences between neighboring jurisdictions?
Back in October 2010, Northern Virginia Streetcar Coalition chairman Tim Lovain feared what he called a “disaster” on the horizon — transit corridor commuters may be facing a day when they would have to get off an Arlington streetcar and board an Alexandria bus.
History Awards
Six individuals were honored April 25 who have made noteworthy contributions to the preservation of the historic, cultural and artistic heritage of Alexandria.
Treaty of Four Mile Run?
A potential compromise to ongoing dispute between Arlington and Alexandria.
Back in October 2010, Northern Virginia Streetcar Coalition chairman Tim Lovain feared what he called a "disaster" on the horizon — transit corridor commuters may be facing a day when they would have to get off an Arlington streetcar and board an Alexandria bus.
Yorktown Band Hosts Chili Cook Off and Spring Sale
A dozen plus pots filled with chili filled the tables in the cafeteria for the Chili Cook-Off and spring sale on Saturday, May 5.
'Who Says I Can't?'
Face of America ride honors disabled veterans.
They came from across the country, gathering before dawn in the shadow of the Pentagon to begin a two-day journey to honor the sacrifices of America's wounded warriors and gain a better understanding of people with disabilities.