Board Approves Improvements
The Arlington County Board on Jan. 21 approved funds to renovate High View Park playground and to support nine other parks projects.
Welcome to Crystal Couture 2012
Crystal Couture 2012 opened to the public on Feb. 7 in the food court at 1750 Crystal Drive in Crystal City and will run through Feb. 11.
Norovirus Outbreak Spreads to Schools, Community
February is peak season for virus outbreaks.
Repeated bouts of diarrhea, severe nausea and acute onset are symptoms of the calici family of viruses. Commonly referred to as the stomach flu, the norovirus is particularly active in February and has already contributed to outbreaks throughout the Arlington County Public School system.
Not Another Valentine’s Day
Some alternatives to the usual fare.
Roses, chocolates and Hallmark Cards are standard Valentine’s Day fare. Gifts with a personalized element, however, are all the more significant for impressing that special someone.
Cementing the Districts
Republicans try to lock in eight-to-three advantage in congressional redistricting.
Now that congressional redistricting has moved through the House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate, a picture of 2012 is beginning to take shape.
Marymount Professor Receives State Faculty Award
Kathleen Garces-Foley honored in Rising Star category.
It takes scholarship, professionalism, solid teaching and commitment to community to be considered for the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award. Kathleen Garces-Foley, a professor of religion at Marymount University, is one of two Virginia professors to be honored with the award in the 2012 Rising Star category.
Getting Dressed for Crystal Couture
Annual event spotlights local designers.
Models, fashion, accessories and sales promise to be front and center as the fourth Crystal Couture event hits the runway at the Crystal City Shops Feb. 7-11.
KidzJamz in Crystal City
The atrium outside of the King Street Blues in Crystal City was transformed into a studio for young artists on Saturday, Jan. 28
Family and Friends Recall Librarian Gertrude Frankel
A couple weeks after Arlington resident Gertrude Frankel died, her daughter Karen Frankel called the city of Alexandria to ask about insurance benefits. The
Bamberger Named Chair of APAH
Rita Bamberger, principal and senior vice president of The Holladay Corporation, was unanimously elected chair of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) effective Jan. 1
Looking for Things to Do?
County offers host of winter activities.
As its residents get ready for cold weather and potential snow, Arlington's community and cultural centers also prepare for winter.
Sports Briefs: Yorktown Boys Beat First-Place Edison
The Yorktown boys basketball team edged Edison 56-54 on Jan. 20 at YHS. Edison entered the contest atop the National District standings with a 7-0 record, including a 63-58 win over Yorktown on Dec. 13, but the Patriots started the second half of district play with a win over the previously unbeaten Eagles.
Richmond Update: A New Session for New State Senator
With the 2012 General Assembly underway, this is my first report as from Richmond as your new senator for the 30th Senate District. As you may know, there has been serious conflicts in the organization of the Senate. With the make up of the Senate split 20 - 20 between Republicans and Democrats, a major dispute arose concerning committee assignments and the ability of the lieutenant governor to break ties.
Moderate Mutiny
Former governor wants to impose Virginia “talent economy” on Washington; increase bipartisanship.
With the sluggish economy at the forefront of voters’ minds this year, former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine hopes to put fiscal issues at the top of his campaign to fill the seat vacated by Democratic U.S. Sen. Jim Webb.
Politics of Notification
Father takes his plight for increased parental notification to Richmond.
Steve Stuban can’t help but wonder if things could have turned out differently.