Comstock Wins 10th District Race
Hotly-contested seat targeted as a “flip” for Democrats.
From the outset, the race for Virginia’s 10th Congressional seat attracted national attention as a possible “flip” for Democrats in their bid to gain the 30 seats they needed to win back control of the House.
Receiving Good Scout Award
Tyler Schroder, an 8th grader at Rocky Run Middle School, a member of Boy Scout Troop 577 in Clifton and a member of the Order of the Arrow; and Dan Kurtenbach, a committee member of Sully District, Boy Scouts of America, received the honor of being recognized as this year's youth and adult Northern Virginia Good Scout for Sully District.
Success at National Championships
Centreville’s Matt Datta and Kevin Egilmez placed second with their tennis team at the United States Tennis Association USTA League 9.0 National Championships
Residents Organize Against Proposed Cell Tower
An application seeking to construct an 80-foot monopole in the front parking lot at the Gainsborough Road entrance to the East Gate Swim and Tennis Club has drawn opposition from some residents of the four East Gate communities
All Things Raptor
A day for aficionados of birds of prey.
The Owl Moon Raptor Center Festival was held Sunday, Nov. 13 at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds.
Artomatic Arts Spectacular
Artomatic Arts Spectacular is being held at 12435 Park Potomac Ave., Floors 5 and 6, Thursdays, noon-10 p.m.; Fridays: noon-midnight; Saturdays, noon-midnight; Sunday, noon - 6 p.m.
Gift Ideas from Saturday Farmer’s and Flea Markets
Flea market is starting to look a little like Paris.
The Arlington flea market, outside the Courthouse cinema, near the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings, has grown up.
Ringing in the Season with ‘Silver Belles’
Signature Theatre stages world premiere musical just in time for the holidays.
Signature Theatre's Ark theater in Arlington is staging the world premiere musical, "Silver Belles," just in time for the holiday season — from Nov. 22 to Dec. 24.
Girls on the Run in Rosslyn
Local students prepare for 3.1-mile run.
On Nov. 20, Girls on the Run of NOVA will host nearly 2,000 runners with girls from 121 Northern Virginia schools completing the 3.1-mile run alongside family, friends, and the general public.
Collecting Food Donations
Charlie Gaylord from Boy Scout Troop 106 is nearing the end of his 167-house route on Williamsburg Boulevard at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Nov. 21-24.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Nov. 21-24.
Despite County’s Voters, It’s President Trump
Democrats re-elect Beyer but lose the country.
Unofficial Election Results As of Monday, Nov. 14
‘We Owe You Our Freedom’
Thousands gather in salute to veterans.
Veterans organizations from across the nation joined President Barack Obama for the Presidential Armed Forces wreath-laying ceremony and Department of Veterans Affairs National Veterans Day Observance Nov. 11 at Arlington National Cemetery.
Aging in Arlington
Residents share struggles of the elderly in region.
The Legislative Forum on Aging was themed as a fireside chat with the elected representatives, something Carol Downs, chair of the Northern Virginia Aging Network (NVAN), joked she could remember.
County Board Briefs
Culpepper Garden Apartments Renovation Approved
The County Board approved a $9.9 million loan at its Nov. 9 meeting to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund to renovate Culpepper Garden Apartments.
Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive
Help make the holidays bright for Arlington County children in need by donating to the second annual Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive.
Rotary Club Provides Winter Coats
More than 75 children enrolled at Homestretch were all smiles last week as members of the Arlington Rotary Club distributed new winter coats in the perfect size, color, or that featured their favorite character.
Arlington: Views from Voters
Local political activists stand for hours at polling stations to greet voters.
They can’t vote yet, but when they can, there are three young Arlington residents who are going to know what their candidates stand for and fill in their ballots accordingly.
Gifts from the Heart
From ‘things’ to to experiences, gifts come in all kinds of packaging.
The Vienna-Oakton Connection offers its readers “part 1” of gift ideas, from small community businesses with personalized service to gifts that benefit the spirit of the heart.