Reassuring and Reaffirming in Arlington
Letter from The Superintendent
The following letter was addressed to Arlington Public Schools students, families, staff and community.
Letter to the Editor: Social Issue Not Political
It is no wonder the “Black Lives Matter” banner was taken down from the atrium of Yorktown High School on Feb. 8, due to expressed concerns about its implications.
Presenting Opera to Arlington School Children
A cast of Opera NOVA singers and dancers held the rapt attention of hundreds of school children Feb. 28-March 4 with singing, dancing and bright costumes for the first-ever 45-minute performance of Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha.”
Fire in Merrifield Indoor Recycling Facility
On Sunday, Feb. 26, at approximately 1:01 a.m., units from Fire Station 30, Merrifield, responded for a report of a fire alarm sounding in a commercial building in the 2800 block of Dorr Avenue in the Merrifield section of Fairfax County.
Commentary: 2017 General Assembly Is in the Books
In the 2017 General Assembly session, which ended on Feb. 25, we were able to make some progress in spite of a $1.1 billion budget shortfall.
Building Obstacles Fosters Learning
Daniels Run students make “American Ninja Warrior” creations.
Inspiration can come from many places and, for Daniels Run Elementary teacher Vicky Novak, it was spurred by a conversation between two of her first-grade students.
Dan Drummond Rejoins Fairfax City Council
He’ll temporarily fill the seat vacated by David Meyer.
Although it’s lately seemed as if, every few months, there’s a new face on the Fairfax City Council dais, the new one appearing there Tuesday night belonged to someone familiar.
Consensus on Food Truck Pilot Program
Vending would be allowed on city-owned land.
Good news for food-truck aficionados: The Fairfax City Council has agreed to go forward with a pilot program that would allow their operation on city-owned property.
Blooming
Thanks to this winter’s unusually warm temperatures, these cherry trees along Main Street in the City of Fairfax are already in full bloom. This photo was taken Monday, Feb. 27.
West Springfield Rotary Honors Sheriff’s Deputy, State Troopers
Members of the West Springfield Rotary Club honored three public servants with awards of recognition.
Police Seek Help to Identify Suspects in Jewelry Store Theft
Detectives from the Franconia Police District are investigating a case of theft from the Kay Jewelers located at 6809 Springfield Mall, on Jan. 22, around 2:14 p.m.
Swimmers Raise $27,000 for AVON Breast Cancer Walk
Seventh marathon brings lifetime total closer to $200,000.
For the seventh time, members of the Shark Tank Racing Squad swim team completed a marathon of laps to raise money for the AVON 39-Mile Walk for Breast Cancer.
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