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School Loses Uncommon Friend

West Springfield High School Latin teacher Kathy Jarvis died from cancer last week.

School Loses Uncommon Friend

New Patch of Business on Church Street

New Patch of Business on Church Street

More Bilingual Officers Needed in Arlington

Lack of Spanish speakers hindering police's effectiveness, community leaders say

More Bilingual Officers Needed in Arlington


Hunting for a Hunger Solution

Businesses, hunters join together to help Lorton Community Action Center feed hungry families.

Hunting for a Hunger Solution

Airman with Local Ties Killed in Iraq

Airman with Local Ties Killed in Iraq

Baird makes early childhood education top priority during School Board campaign

Democratic-endorsed candidate learned value of public service at early age

Baird makes early childhood education top priority during School Board campaign


Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Mixed Picture on Minority Scores

School officials say greater emphasis needed in coming years to reverse "troubling" results in several key categories.

Mixed Picture on Minority Scores

Beautiful Downtown Merrifield

Developer’s plan would shape one-third of Merrifield Town Center.

Beautiful Downtown Merrifield


'Worst Plan' Proposed

County: JBG will likely attain approval for 600-unit building with commercial and retail space, eventually.

'Worst Plan' Proposed

Local Muslims Celebrate

Eid al-Fitr is marked by prayer and celebration.

Local Muslims Celebrate

ABC Slate Rolls to Victory

Lone candidate not endorsed by local action group loses by wide margin.

ABC Slate Rolls to Victory


Senate Candidates Differ on Transportation

Dist. 16 Challenger Robert Dyer supports the ICC and Techway while incumbent Brian Frosh says the projects would lead to sprawl.

Senate Candidates Differ on Transportation

Dems Unite after Contentious Primary

Republican challengers emphasize fiscal responsibility and traffic projects.

Dems Unite after Contentious Primary

Potomac Women Honored for Public Health Work

Marilyn Gaston and Gayle Porter receive the ‘Purpose Prize’ for their support groups aimed at African-American women.

Potomac Women Honored for Public Health Work


Reston Needs Town Status?

Association says some problems are beyond its power.

Reston Needs Town Status?

Dr. Feargood

Wayside Elementary hosts hospital-themed Fall Festival and Haunted House.

Dr. Feargood

Newcomers Challenge Democratic Incumbents

Wedge issues in the District 16 delegate race include the Techway, stem cell research, the Wal-Mart law and slot machines.

Newcomers Challenge Democratic Incumbents


Espenoza seeks to involve community, end minority achievement gap

Independent candidate for School Board hopes to give Hispanic parents a greater voice in the school system.

Espenoza seeks to involve community, end minority achievement gap

This Week in Arlington

This Week in Arlington