Brief: Major Book Donation to Arlington Pediatric Center
The Northern Virginia Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi recently donated more than 300 children's books to the Arlington Pediatric Center.
Arlington: McEmrys Leads Unitarian Universalist
The Rev. Aaron B. McEmrys was officially installed as the senior minister of Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA) on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Arlington: Marine Corps Marathon Celebrates 40 Years
The Few. The Proud.
It was a cold and stormy night in 2013 when Stan and Melinda Crais were told that their son Jonathan would not survive the hours following a car crash that nearly took his life.
A-SPAN President/CEO Receives Leadership Award
A-SPAN President/CEO Kathy Sibert is a 2015 Excel Award recipient for excellence in nonprofit leadership.
Arlington: Affordable Housing Work Recognized
The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) paid tribute to 2015 APAH Affordable Housing Honorees, Bill Fogarty, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, and Mark Silverwood, Silverwood Companies, at its annual fundraiser celebration at the Clarendon Ballroom on Oct. 6.
Arlington Brief: Board Approves Redevelopment Plan
The Arlington County Board approved a plan on Oct. 20 to redevelop the Red Top Cab property in Clarendon with three residential buildings and ground-level retail, along with changes in block structure/road network and improvements to the intersection of Washington Boulevard and 13th Street North.
Arlington Community Foundation Names Honoree
Mary Ann Moran will receive the the Arlington Community Foundation’s 2015 William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award.
Arlington: WRAP Honors Former Chief Scott
Former Arlington Police Chief Douglas Scott was honored at Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) annual meeting on Friday, Oct 16 with its 2015 Law Enforcement Award.
Arlington Snapshot: Howl-O-Ween
Stella, the French bulldog, won ”best big dog” in the Howl-O-Ween festivities at James Hunter Dog Park on Sunday Oct. 25.
Arlington Snapshot: Sweeping for the Environment
Charles Thomas is in the right driver's seat of his Arlington County truck. He pushes the button, and a large round brush whirls along the right edge of the curb.
Celebrating Arts in Great Falls
More from the Great Falls studio tour.
Letter: Time for a Change
To the Editor
I have been a resident of Great Falls since I moved to Virginia in 1974. When I bought my house the house payments were about $450 a month, which include taxes and loan insurance on my VA loan.
Letter: Conflict of Interest Timeline
To the Editor
Do we want a County supervisor steeped in the integrity of the Army values, or one described by the following timeline?
Letter: Kurzenhauser for School Board
To the Editor
Being involved with FCPS as a mother of five (with four in three different schools), I feel that the school board has lost sight of its priorities. Do you wonder if they even listen to what we are saying?
Handing Over the Key to the Grange in Great Falls?
Community consortium networking to consider community control of the Grange.
The process already proves Jorge Adeler’s vision.
Great Falls' Forestville PTA Sets a Goal: Computer for Each Student
School to host first Indoor Street Market on Nov. 14.
“Renovation for Innovation” is the logo in the front of the red Forestville T-shirts all the staff and students wear on Spirit Day. Forestville kicked off this theme last year in an effort to incorporate the upcoming renovation into their everyday life.
Great Falls Bridge to Empowering Women
Bridge tournament on Nov. 14 enables Great Falls Friends and Neighbors to give scholarships to adult women academics.
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors gave its members a glimpse of the power of their efforts. “We are a women’s organization.