First you Say You Do, Then You Say You Don’t in Arlington
Arlington reverses social distancing ordinance
The repeal of the Arlington County Emergency Sidewalk Distancing Ordinance at the Sept. 15 Arlington County Board Meeting sits right in the middle of the widespread controversy.
Back to School Town Hall Focuses on Mental Health
Panel: Support, structure and routine can help students deal with stress.
Parents facing the stress of COVID-19 related school and job issues were invited to a town hall meeting designed to support mental wellness for themselves and their children during these days of social distancing and online learning.
Montgomery County News in Numbers
2.5 Miles of suggested pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along MacArthur Boulevard from Old Angler’s Inn to Eggert Drive were presented to the Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Getting in Shape at 60, 70 and 80
Starting where you are and staying consistent among suggestions from healthy and fit seniors.
Whether starting a fitness program after the age of 70 or restarting one after raising children and midlife career building, local seniors share inspiring stories of how achieving and maintaining fitness, health and wellness allows them to lead fulfilling, happy and active lives.
Alexandria City Council Requires Masks in Public Places
At its regular meeting on Sept. 12, the Alexandria City Council voted 5 to 2 to adopt an ordinance requiring masks in indoor and outdoor public places.
Potomac News Briefs
Voting Drop Boxes Are Coming
Horses and the People they Help: A Six-Part Series
If you aren't familiar with how horses are helping people, read on.
Horses and the People they Help: A Six-Part Series
‘I Don't Care If the Horse Poops on Me!’
One mom's commitment to helping her son to get back to therapeutic riding.
"When your child is young and has a diagnosis, you try anything," says Rachel Kirkland.
Leading by Example
Equine Assisted Learning teaches critical life skills.
"The ability to be aware to have compassion; to be confident, but not arrogant; and to take joy in helping to create someone else's success."
Talking to Ty
The 21-year-old Paint Gelding is a great listener.
“Everyone gets her. Everyone accepts her. Everyone likes her. And that means a lot, as a parent.”
Turning Possible into Possibilities
When therapy was needed during quarantine, Sprouts provided a way.
“Riding takes my physical therapy to the next level.”
Horses as Co-Therapists?
Introducing Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
"I saw these kids coming from foster homes and oftentimes reading their charts, the amount of trauma and neglect [they had experienced] was horrifying. Where do you even start?"
Horses and the People They Help
If you aren't familiar with how horses are helping people, read on.
Perri Wight Green of McLean was riding horses before she could talk.
Senior Living Homes Adjust to New Normal
Seniors and their loved ones, aware of the high risk of COVID-19, have been devising ways to safely stay connected.
Tyler Przybylek’s wife, Marilyn, is a resident of Great Falls Assisted Living (GFAL), a dementia-care senior living community.
Above and Beyond in Alexandria
First responders honored in hybrid Valor Awards ceremony.
The Chamber ALX held its 2020 Valor Awards Aug. 27 at the Hilton Old Town Alexandria in a hybrid ceremony that adhered to social distancing guidelines while honoring the city’s first responders for their heroic actions in the line of duty.
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