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Brief: Major Book Donation to Arlington Pediatric Center

The Northern Virginia Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi recently donated more than 300 children's books to the Arlington Pediatric Center.

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Arlington: McEmrys Leads Unitarian Universalist

The Rev. Aaron B. McEmrys was officially installed as the senior minister of Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA) on Sunday, Oct. 11.

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Arlington: Marine Corps Marathon Celebrates 40 Years

The Few. The Proud.

It was a cold and stormy night in 2013 when Stan and Melinda Crais were told that their son Jonathan would not survive the hours following a car crash that nearly took his life.

A-SPAN President/CEO Receives Leadership Award

A-SPAN President/CEO Kathy Sibert is a 2015 Excel Award recipient for excellence in nonprofit leadership.

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Arlington: Affordable Housing Work Recognized

The Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) paid tribute to 2015 APAH Affordable Housing Honorees, Bill Fogarty, Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, and Mark Silverwood, Silverwood Companies, at its annual fundraiser celebration at the Clarendon Ballroom on Oct. 6.

Arlington Brief: Board Approves Redevelopment Plan

The Arlington County Board approved a plan on Oct. 20 to redevelop the Red Top Cab property in Clarendon with three residential buildings and ground-level retail, along with changes in block structure/road network and improvements to the intersection of Washington Boulevard and 13th Street North.

Arlington Community Foundation Names Honoree

Mary Ann Moran will receive the the Arlington Community Foundation’s 2015 William T. Newman, Jr. Spirit of Community Award.

Arlington: WRAP Honors Former Chief Scott

Former Arlington Police Chief Douglas Scott was honored at Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) annual meeting on Friday, Oct 16 with its 2015 Law Enforcement Award.

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Arlington Snapshot: Sweeping for the Environment

Charles Thomas is in the right driver's seat of his Arlington County truck. He pushes the button, and a large round brush whirls along the right edge of the curb.

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Handing Over the Key to the Grange in Great Falls?

Community consortium networking to consider community control of the Grange.

The process already proves Jorge Adeler’s vision.

Discovery Deep of Great Falls Studies World’s Oceans and Waterways

Discovery Deep has announced its establishment as a nonprofit organization providing research and support for historic and scientific projects dealing with the world’s oceans and waterways.

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Helping Homeless Build New Lives

Cardinal Bank and George Mason Mortgage donate $10,000 to HomeAid Northern Virginia.

Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ: CFNL) announced that the Cardinal Community Fund and George Mason Mortgage, LLC, have awarded $10,000 to HomeAid Northern Virginia.

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Alexandria: ‘The Math Doesn’t Add Up’

Fights over debt and development heats up in final council debate.

The light at the end of the campaign tunnel is within sight. Alexandria’s City Council candidates fought their last debate of the campaign season on Oct. 14 at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center hosted by the Old Town North Civic Association.

Alexandria: Computer, Firearm Experts Testify in Severance Trial

The first few days of the trial of Charles Severance were marked by passionate arguments from the defense and prosecution, culminating in the emotional testimony of the sole witness to one of the murders. However, as the trial enters its third week, the long work of piecing together the evidence begins.

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Alexandria: Searching Out Talent

Dingle at TC.

If you see a couple whizzing past on the Mount Vernon trail, do a double take, because it just may be Dr. Jesse Dingle, the new principal of T.C. Williams High School, and his wife, out for their morning run.