Club Names 2014 Arlington Garden of the Year
A yard filled with waterfalls and a koi pond, native plants, and vegetables grown in wooden pallets next to busy Washington Boulevard won the Rock Spring Garden Club’s 2014 Arlington Garden of the Year.
What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride?
Absolutely nothing, if you’re state Sen. Chap Petersen.
A lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) has had it up to here with all the talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation on his blog — Ox Road South — but said he was leery of tackling what he deemed the forces of political correctness in the "War Against the Redskins" until June 18, when the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s Redskins trademarks, declaring that the name was "disparaging" to Native Americans at the time the trademarks were registered — as far back as 1967. That action pushed Petersen off the sidelines to lead an offensive attack.
Fisette Praises Senior Volunteers
County Board chairman Jay Fisette praised the contribution of senior volunteers and recognized their “effectiveness in advocating for senior issues” and “supporting Arlington’s renowned senior adult programs.”
Carnival Cruceno-USA 2014
The third annual Arlington Parade of Santa Cruz-Bolivia Carnival was held Saturday afternoon, June 7, on Four Mile Run in Shirlington.
Cappies Awarded to High School Theater in Arlington
Cappies Awarded for High School Theater
The 15th Annual Cappies Awards Gala for high school theater was held Sunday, June 8 at The Kennedy Center.
Residents Recommend Things To Do
While a months-long summer vacation is a thing of the past for most adults, Arlington residents still enjoy all that their county has to offer between Memorial Day and Labor Day. From weekly farmers’ markets to makeshift movie theaters, Arlington hosts many summer activities. In addition to its popular smattering of rooftop bars and restaurants, there are many venues that make Arlington a hopping place to be in the summer.
Behind the School Board Vote
Report ordered before next year’s budget.
Under a motion made by school board member Emma Violand-Sanchez, the board voted 4 to 1 on May 22, to use more than $271,000 of one-time funding to maintain the seven aide positions at the county’s secondary autism programs with about 60 students at the middle and high school grade levels. “We have different students with different needs and assistants can provide valuable services in the classroom,” said Sanchez.
Scholarship Money Awarded to Wakefield High School Scholars
The Wakefield High School Education Foundation has awarded $145,500 in scholarship money to the class of 2014. This brings the total awarded by the Foundation to $1,668,669 to help 321 scholars. The following students attending four-year schools, received scholarships that will be paid out each semester for four years:
McLaughlin Receives ‘Super Teacher’ Award
Joshua McLaughlin of Barrett Elementary School was presented the 2014 Virginia Lottery Super Teacher award last month. He received the award in a surprise presentation at the school in front of students, faculty and special guests. The award, sponsored by the Virginia Lottery, the Virginia PTA and Virginia-based The Supply Room Companies, consists of a $2,000 cash prize and an additional $2,000 classroom credit from The Supply Room Companies.
Kinney Inducted Into Business Hall of Fame
Jonathan Kinney of Bean, Kinney & Korman has been inducted into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the Arlington Chamber inducts outstanding business leaders into the Arlington Hall of Fame. The inductees are chosen for their extensive involvement in both the business community and the broader community.
Doud Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard V. Doud, IOM, president of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, was presented the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at the Virginia Chamber's 90th Anniversary Celebration & Legislative Awards Dinner held on May 15 in Arlington at the Ritz Carlton - Pentagon City.
Letter: Let’s Transform Congress
To the Editor: I believe that, at this critical time, Patrick Hope is the best man for the job. Hope is an accomplished legislator, having served as Arlington’s 47th District delegate in the General Assembly for five years. He has served with distinction, founder of the Assembly’s Progressive Caucus, focusing on critical issues like health care, human services, jobs, and education — the issues that matter to most Virginians, particularly those who go without.
CEO Pleads Guilty in Hacking
The president and chief executive officer of Virginia-based Symplicity Corporation pleaded guilty last week to conspiring to hack into the computer systems of two competitors to improve his company’s software development and sales strategy.
Arlington Detective Honored
An Auto Theft Unit detective from Arlington County Police Department was recognized by the Virginia State Police in the 2013 LEO Award competition at a ceremony during the annual meeting of the Virginia Chapter of the International Association of Special Investigation Units in Richmond on May 15.
Reflecting on Integration
Book features stories of 21 African-American Wakefield students.
Today, there are more blacks than whites at Wakefield High School, but 60 years ago, Wakefield was a segregated high school without any black students. According to Arlington Public Schools’ statistics as of Oct. 30, 2013, white students make up only 16.6 percent of the total student body while black students account for 23.9 percent.