Arlington Column: Lopez Submits 2016 Legislative Agenda
Commentary
My legislative agenda reflects the values and priorities of our community.
Arlington Column: A Blizzard of Bills and Budget Amendments
Commentary
Last week the General Assembly kicked into high gear holding committee hearings to review the thousands of bills considered during the “long” 60-day session.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W
Column: The General Assembly Convenes
Commentary
As the 2016 General Assembly legislative session began on Jan. 13, it was my honor to take the oath of office for the sixth time to serve the people of Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Lee in the state legislature. I formally introduced my friend and colleague, Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon), to the Senate, and I look forward to working with him, Sen. Jeremy McPike (D-Prince William) and the five other new senators to get things done on your behalf.
Arlington Letter: Help County’s Most Vulnerable
Letter to the Editor
I would like to commend new County Board members, Christian Dorsey and Katie Cristol, for their new year’s day addresses focusing our vision on rebuilding faith in Arlington government and helping the county’s most vulnerable.
Arlington Letter: More Science, Less Fear
Letter to the Editor
A recent study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics entitled “Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy and the Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children” (Boukhris 2015) may have caused unnecessary harmful repercussions among pregnant women and new mothers.
Commentary: A Workable Solution for I-66
There was a great deal of concern about “$17 tolls” inside the beltway on I-66 during the recent election. I shared those concerns as I did not want to set a precedent of tolling a road that we were not adding infrastructure to.
Letter: ‘Leafing’ Truth Behind
Letter to the Editor
As a longtime resident of Arlington, I am generally satisfied with the services provided by the county.
Letter: ‘Gifts That Give Hope’
Letter to the Editor
Thank you for your timely opinion piece reminding readers of community needs and listing alternatives to buying material gifts.
Editorial: Holidays Are About Giving
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are about children and family. The holidays are about sharing, about joy.
Opinion Editorial: Making One’s Mark
Simon was a smart little mixed breed, black with a white patch on his chest. He loved to be walked.
Letter: When Darkness Falls and Dreams Die
Letter to the Editor
Arlington has 28 movie screens. Imagine living in a town with only one screen. Now visualize that screen going dark forever.
Letter: Criminal Justice Process at Work
Letter to the Editor
The Arlington community is obviously relieved to learn that an arrest has been made in the case of Bonnie Black — the victim who was murdered in her home.
Letter: Scouting for Food
My name is Aidan McGowan and I am a Boy Scout in Troop 111 in Arlington. I would like to bring to your attention an upcoming annual food drive for the needy, “Scouting for Food.”
Letter: Importance of Libraries
Letter to the Editor
I am a resident of Arlington and I wanted to write in to express how impressed I am with the programs my local library has in place to promote literacy in children.