Swimming
WGCC Remains Undefeated
Last Tuesday night, the undefeated WGCC Lightning swimmers traveled across the river to take on one of their Division A rivals, Congressional Country Club.
Learning Animal Rescue in Kenya
During a recent trip to Kenya, a group of Marymount University students learned firsthand about animal trauma, poaching, and how rewarding it can be to put their compassion into action.
New Chamber President Chosen
Katharine (Kate) Roche has been selected as the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s new president and CEO.
Yorktown Senior Joins Arlington CERT
Pierce Jennings, a Yorktown High School Senior, has become the first teen active duty member of the Arlington Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Streetcar To Take Center Stage in Special Election
House of Delegates special election to focus renewed attention on streetcar issue.
When voters in the 48th House District head to the polls on Aug. 19 to select a candidate in a special election to replace longtime Del. Bob Brink (D-48), the Columbia Pike Streetcar proposal will once again be on the ballot.
Annual Flushing Program Begins Sunday
Virginia American Water has scheduled its annual hydrant flushing to begin in Alexandria on Sunday, April 6, through the end of May.
John Marshall Bank Hires Kerry Donley
Kerry Donley has joined John Marshall Bank’s team of banking leaders.
Celebrating Independence at Mount Vernon
An American Celebration at Mount Vernon honors nation’s independence with several historical activities.
George Washington (portrayed by actor Dean Malissa) welcomed guests to Mount Vernon estate the morning of July 4.
Simon To Resign from School Board
Opening prompts special election for this fall.
Simon said he loved doing the work of the School Board and thanked those who supported his campaign in 2012. But he said that he must make his family a priority and resign the seat.
Sherwood Hall On-Street Parking Preserved
Repaving and restriping began July 7.
The $474,000 Sherwood Hall Lane repaving and restriping project from Route 1 to Fort Hunt Road began Monday, and is expected to be completed within a month, according to Virginia Department of Transportation.
Sharing the World of Dragonflies
PJ Dunn, a naturalist at Huntley Meadows, powers up his presentation on Dragonflies and Damselflies, but "mostly dragonflies."
O’Leary Steps Down
Longtime treasurer resigns, prompting special election.
In a county known for people who come and go, County Treasurer Frank O'Leary has provided a sense of continuity to Arlington politics since 1983. But now, after more than 30 years in office, O'Leary is stepping down.
Rotary Is All Around
85 years of service, and counting.
In conversation, it becomes clear that Rotary’s idea of “community” is not limited to one’s own city or county, but stretches coast-to-coast and extends to other countries.
Letter: Conflicts of Interest
A letter to the editor
Letter: West Potomac Crew in Jeopardy
A letter to the editor
Letter: Restore Invasive Management Funds
A letter to the editor
An Opening for a Princess
Encore Stage & Studio will be presenting “Once Upon A Mattress,” a musical adaptation of the classic tale of the “Princess and the Pea,” from July 18-27 at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road.
‘Flourishing After 55’
Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for July 21-25
McCrae Named Transportation Director
The Arlington School Board named David McCrae as the new director of Transportation Services at its July 1 meeting.
New Principal at Taylor Elementary
Harold Pellegreen has been named principal of Taylor Elementary School.