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Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction
Unemployment crisis due to coronavirus leaves families in jeopardy.
The impact of the coronavirus with loss of income has led to a roller coaster for many Alexandria families who have fallen behind on their rent.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Emerges From Hibernation
Cicadas share stage with orchestra debut
The blackened screen slowly fills with cicada sounds, and soon a red-eyed cicada crawls over the score of the “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.”
Not Just a Tree; A Precedent in Arlington
Failure to save the dawn redwood: Lack of power or lack of political will?
New Ordinance Targets Groups of Pedestrians in Arlington
Action to prevent COVID spread in high-traffic areas
Arlington takes coronavirus restrictions seriously.
Refugee Volunteer Group in Arlington Aims to Welcome All
Interfaith group offers advocacy, life skills programs and community events.
It Just Gets Better and Better in Arlington
AFAC’s new warehouse expands capacity for feeding 2,300 families a week plus delivery to five senior centers.
A line forms on July 15 outside the AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center) building on S. Nelson Street as people wait with their bags and rolling carts for a week’s supply of supplemental groceries.
Let the Games Begin
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.
Do Flamingos Drink Bourbon in Arlington?
...or is it just my imagination?
Scott Sklar, wearing his cowboy hat, sits on the curb amid the flamingos in his front yard.
Second Chances Benefit the Whole Community
Toby Pendergrass opens the 13th Second Chance virtual fundraising breakfast on Thursday, April 22.
Never Too Early to Prepare for Senior Olympics
New this year: canasta, croquet and beach ball wallyball.
Another Kind of Scary in Arlington
Halloween is an official holiday, but is not regulated by the County.