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Commentary: What’s a Couple Thousand Bills, Anyway?

Jan. 11 marked the beginning of the 2017 General Assembly 46-day “short” session.

Letter to the Editor: Concerned Clergy in Arlington

An open letter to members of the state legislature.

We write to you this week to encourage your opposition to bills in both the House of Delegates and the Senate that, in denying full and equal rights and protections to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Virginians, violate the deeply held convictions of our various faith traditions.

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What’s New in Arlington?

A look at recent retail and restaurant additions to Rosslyn, Ballston and Crystal City.

Every month in Arlington, stores and restaurants close their doors for the last time while others down the street open for the first time.


LLS Fundraiser in Arlington

Caroline Sullivan is representing Bishop O'Connell High School as a candidate for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Student of the Year Campaign.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Jan. 29-Feb. 3.

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Prayer Service in Arlington

James West, Kevin Cramer, Alana Douglas and M. Jachuku Howard of Marymount University’s Black Student Alliance presented excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream Speech” at an interfaith prayer service at the Sacred Heart of Mary Chapel on Tuesday, Jan. 17.


Arlington’s Yorktown HS Swim and Dive Results

In a loud and spirited contest, the Yorktown Patriot boys' team outscored the Washington & Lee Generals in 9 of 12 events, winning 169-146, while the girls' team won 5 of 12 events, prevailing 164-151.

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Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria Gather To Celebrate New Year

For a Tree Steward, having fun while protecting local trees is important.

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Introducing Mixed-Income, Multifamily Union on Queen in Arlington

The Bozzuto Group and non-profit developer Wesley Housing Development Corporation have opened Union on Queen, a mixed-income, multifamily community in Arlington.


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Actor Brings Julia Child to Life for Seniors

Members of the Great Falls Senior Center were transported back in time to the ’60s to witness Julia Child rehearse for her infamous cooking show, “The French Chef.”

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New Residential Development Proposed in Great Falls

Developer worked with the community to get approval for nine homes.

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and Benjamin Wiles, his staff aide who works on land-use issues, identified some of the developments within the Dranesville District that they will be focusing on over the next couple of months.

Week in Great Falls

Week in Great Falls


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Chris Stewart Wins The Langley School of McLean’s National Geographic Bee for Third Consecutive Year

On Jan.12, eighth-grader and Arlington resident Chris Stewart was named The Langley School’s National Geographic Bee champion for the third consecutive year.

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Joshua Lian Wins McLean’s Churchill Road Geography Bee, Again

Churchill Road Elementary School crowned a new Geography Bee champion.

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McLean Community Players present musical ‘Company’ at The Alden.

Funny and Bittersweet

Under the direction of Sharon Veselic (Herndon), the McLean Community Players (MCP) are bringing a fresh perspective to Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical “Company.”


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McLean Community Outlook 2017

Projects Under Scrutiny in McLean

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and Benjamin Wiles, his staff aide who works on land-use issues, identified some of the developments within the Dranesville District - and specifically in McLean - that they will be focusing on over the next couple of months.

McLean Citizens Urge County to Address Its Multi-Billion-Dollar Problem

Two resolutions call attention to county’s pension system.

Citizens in McLean are worried about the county’s pension system and the county’s inability to pay for the obligations it owes its retirees.

Week in McLean


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The Keller Williams Realty Brokerage in McLean/Great Falls Sets a New Record

The Keller Williams Realty brokerage in McLean/Great Falls has set a new record for sharing its profits with agents.

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South Lakes Secures Narrow Win Over Langley for a Second Time

It was a close and exciting game between the South Lakes Seahawks and the Langley Saxons on Thursday night.