Arlington Entertainment Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20
Entertainment calendar for Arlington.
Potomac Entertainment Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 20
Entertainment calendar for Potomac
Honoring the Greatest Generation
Post 24 veterans pay respects to Iwo Jima survivors.
Representatives of American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria visited with World War II veterans in Arlington Feb. 15 during a reunion of survivors of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Marymount Students Plan Fundraising Fashion Show
Event will raise money for needy students in Haiti and the U.S.
A group of Marymount University students are celebrating Black History month in high style, literally. The school’s African-Caribbean Student Association (ACSA) is presenting its fifth annual charity fashion show, “Voyage to Utopia.”
And the Winner Is …
Greener Cleaner voted 'Heart of Del Ray.'
The votes are in and Greener Cleaner has been named the 2013 “Heart of Del Ray,” an annual award presented during the Valentine's Day holiday by the Del Ray Business Association.
Witness for Marriage
Nearly 50 people gathered on the Arlington County Courthouse Plaza on Thursday morning, Valentine’s Day, for a rally in support of marriage equality in Virginia.
Gadson Addresses Annual Breakfast
Janet Barnett receives Distinguished Service Award.
The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association held its annual breakfast Feb. 18 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Old Town in the traditional kick-off to the city's George Washington Birthday Parade celebrations.
Column: Seniors Get Lesson on Heart Health
Senior Services of Alexandria teamed up with Inova Alexandria Hospital for their February speaker series on "Heart Health and Fitness for Seniors."
Uncommon Valor
Survivors reunite for 68th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
The morning of Feb. 19, 1945, dawned eerily quiet as Private First Class Carl Norton made his way toward the shores of the remote Japanese island of Iwo Jima. But in an instant, the 20-millimeter dual purpose guns buried in the side of Mount Suribachi exploded, erupting into one of the bloodiest battles in U.S. history.
Column: State Must Clarify Its Takeover of Schools
Virginia ranks third in the nation in the education we provide students. However, there are some schools that year after year cannot attain accreditation. I agree something needs to be done to address this issue, as all students deserve a quality education.
Column: Criminalizing Of a Child
Time has come to pay attention to an age of accountability. Adults must seriously realize that boys and girls of 10 are categorically and truly children. No matter race, creed, color or national origin or anything else, they are of tender age.
Alexandria Bulletin Board Wednesday, Feb. 20
Alexandria bulletin board for February through June.
Column: Lots of Moving Parts Remain
Thanks to all of you who attended one of the town meetings in Mount Vernon or Old Town on Saturday. It’s always good to hear what’s on your mind, and your input helps me represent you better.
Column: State’s Limiting of Free Market
The Virginia General Assembly will soon enact legislation that directs the State Corporation Commission to perform plan management functions for participation in a federal health benefits exchange (HBE) program.
Column: Moving Parts
Thanks to all of you who attended one of the town meetings in Mount Vernon or Old Town on Saturday. It’s always good to hear what’s on your mind, and your input helps me represent you better.
Arlington Bulletin Board
Arlington Bulletin Board for February through April.
The No Fear in Love Race
The No Fear in Love Race will be held at Marymount's Ballston Center, 1000 North Glebe Road in Arlington, on Saturday, Feb. 23.
Development Money At Issue As Arlington Prepares For Fiscal Year 2014
Residents say the county is too willing to accept density at their expense.
Hold your wallets. It’s that time of year again.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2013
In January 2013, 108 Alexandria homes sold between $1,100,000-$90,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: January, 2013