Fisette Praises Senior Volunteers
County Board chairman Jay Fisette praised the contribution of senior volunteers and recognized their “effectiveness in advocating for senior issues” and “supporting Arlington’s renowned senior adult programs.”
A Dream Come True, Sort Of
Growing up in the 60s, if you loved sports, as I did/still do, you spent hours listening to games on a transistor radio. There certainly wasn’t “Cable” television back then; heck, there wasn’t even color television, let alone “HD,” “interactive,” or whatever else television technology has evolved into. And of course, there were no “big screen” television sets either. We had a 19" Zenith black and white television and we received three channels: 4, 5 and 7 (in Boston), and as much as sports was/is important in Boston/New England, viewing options, given the limited VHF/UHF band frequencies, meant listening to games on radio – AM radio. Games were regularly televised on weekends, more so if the home team was playing on the road. As the decades have passed, so too have transistor radios, black and white televisions and limited viewing on only three channels. Between “Cable,” computers, and more recently, the introduction of hand-held devices, access to and familiarity with sports has grown exponentially. Add in the explosion of sports-talk radio and the abundance of sports-themed content on television (regardless of whether the games are at home or on the road) and one could be in his “man cave” for hours on end “channeling” his – or her – passion, for any team, in any city, at almost any time.
Huschmand Launches ‘Exclusively Entertainment’
Full-service entertainment company opens in Potomac.
A new company located in Potomac Village, Exclusively Entertainment, is available to meet residents’ event entertainment needs.
Behnke Nurseries To Close Up Shop in Potomac
Business moving back to its Beltsville garden center.
After 16 years in Potomac, the family-owned Behnke Nurseries, located at 9545 River Road, is pulling up stakes and moving back to its flagship garden center in Beltsville.
Be Involved and Vote
Early Voting has begun and ends Thursday, June 19, or at the polls on Tuesday, June 24.
June 18: Council Notebook
City Council in brief from June 18.
Competition Benefits Dads and Their Churches
What started as a personal goal by one dad to get in shape became a friendly “biggest loser” battle between two local Catholic churches.
Kayaker Safe at Home
Apparently unaware of a three-day search effort, a kayaker made his way home safely after capsizing in his kayak near Great Falls.
Letter: Working To Ease Intersection Back-up
To the Editor
Letter: Hunger? Here?
To the Editor
Letter: Best Choice for County Executive
To the Editor: Many may recognize me through my dedication to the Brickyard Coalition, which recently fought a battle for process; and we won. Connection noted, many may be surprised to learn that I have voted for Phil Andrews as our new County Executive, while the Brickyard Coalition has endorsed Doug Duncan.
Letter: Brickyard Coalition Endorsements
To the Editor: After a two-year battle with the County Executive, the Brickyard school site is back in the hands of the Board of Education. Now the Board of Education and the county are considering using this site as a location for a new school bus depot that could house approximately 400 school buses which would jam our local roads — especially Falls, River and MacArthur Boulevard. This is a very bad idea as the location of a bus depot at the Brickyard site would cause traffic gridlock in our community.
Primary for Sheriff
Candidates for sheriff.
How Will West Rosslyn Be Won?
Neighborhood finds itself at center of conflicting interests.
Neighbors want open space. A developer wants density. Arlington County wants a new fire station. School officials want a new facility. And nonprofit leaders want affordable housing. And all this will happen on about six acres of highly prized land hugging the western edge of Rosslyn, an increasingly urban part of the county that some have taken to calling "Manhattan on the Potomac."
Montgomery County Board of Education
Primary for Board of Education - At Large
Because members of the Montgomery County Board of Education are nonpartisan, not identified by political party, there is only a primary if there are more than two candidates for a particular seat. This year, there are four candidates for the one at-large seat that will be on the ballot in November. Voters of any party can vote for Board of Education, and choose one in the primary. The top two vote-getters will appear on the ballot in November.
'Still in a Growth Spurt'
ART bus fares will increase beginning July 1.
Arlington residents who ride the Arlington Transit (ART) buses will be paying a little bit more for transportation starting July 1.
South County Softball Captures First State Championship
Martin’s dominant pitching, Geer’s homer lift Stallions to victory.
The South County softball team defeated Cosby 4-1 on Sunday.
T.C. Williams Boys’ Soccer Team Wins First State Championship
Williamson’s goal, Titans’ defense propels TC past W-L.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team defeated Washington-Lee 2-0 on Sunday.
T.C. Williams Boys' Soccer Advances to First State Final in Program History
Williamson produces hat trick, Miezan converts two penalty kicks in semifinal victory.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team will face Washington-Lee in today's state final.