Third-graders Present Black Facts Museum
Thirty-six prominent historical African Americans, including Frederick Douglas, Phyllis Wheatley, Augusta Savage, and Jesse Owens appeared at Washington Episcopal School recently, as the third grade class portrayed them in their annual Black Facts Museum.
Callers Create Sense of Urgency in Scam
Local residents victimized after being told loved ones have been injured.
The scammers create a sense of urgency. They convince victims to wire money to various locations.
Potomac Rotary Unveils Murals
Art honors Dr. John Sever.
The Potomac Rotary Club unveiled commissioned murals on Feb. 20 to be installed at the Children’s National Medical Center in honor of Dr. John L. Sever, a founder of the Polio Plus effort of Rotary International to eradicate polio throughout the world.
Potomac Bulletin Board March 6
Bulletin board for the Potomac area.
Potomac Entertainment Calendar March 6
Entertainment calendar for the Potomac area.
Arlington Entertainment Calendar March 6
Entertainment events taking place in the Arlington area.
Arlington School Notes March 6
School notes for Arlington natives.
Foundation Supports Community Residences
Virginia Commerce Bank Foundation awarded $7,500 to Community Residences, Inc., as part of a five-year partnership that commenced in 2011.
Hope Presents USS Arlington Commissioning Coin
During a recent House legislative session, Del. Patrick A. Hope joined by Del. Robert Brink, presented each of his 139 colleagues in the Virginia legislature with a commemorative coin that celebrates the commissioning of the Navy’s newest ship, the USS Arlington.
Glen Hills Area Sewer Study Calendar
March 18: Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), 7:30 p.m.
Health Club Chain Opens First Location in Arlington
Exercise Nation Fitness Clubs opened its newest location in Arlington on Monday, March 4.
Column: Brickyard Road School Site Update
It has taken two years, but the Brickyard Community has prevailed in its mission to stop the proposed soccerplex at the Brickyard school site.
Column: Citizens Prevail on Brickyard
Just two years ago, at West Montgomery County Citizens Association’s March 2011 meeting, we learned that there was to be a commercial soccer complex on Brickyard Road’s 20 acres owned by the Board of Education as a future school site and used as an organic farm for the past thirty years.
Opening Up a World’s Worth of Reading
The Reading Connection opened its 12th Read-Aloud site on Feb. 25, at the Columbia Grove property of the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing.
Arlington Crime Report March 6
Crime report for the Arlington area.
Arlington Bulletin Board March 6
Information for upcoming events in the Arlington area.
Additional Burglary Victims Sought
The Arlington County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a suspect involved in a burglary and is seeking additional victims to come forward.
Police Seek Public's Assistance For Help with Missing Person
The Arlington County Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old juvenile.
Board Approves Apartment Building
Former Crystal City Post Office site rezoned.
The Arlington County Board approved on Feb. 23 the first residential building proposed since the board adopted the Crystal City Sector Plan.
Students Compete in Odyssey of the Mind
Students from around the region participated in the Odyssey of the Mind NOVA Prime Division competition held at West Potomac High School on Saturday, March 2.