Arlington’s Week in Coronavirus
DAY OF MOURNING: Arlington County will join other officials and faith leaders across the country for the day of mourning. The County will hold a moment of silence and lower the County flag at the government building to remember the 109 Arlingtonians — and the more than 100,000 people nationwide (101,711 as of Saturday, May 30) who have died from COVID-19.
Emily and Sarah to Celebrate Virtual Graduation in Arlington
Twins Emily and Sarah Roberts stand on their front porch with Hachi on the leash headed toward his favorite spot in the front yard. Emily and Sarah say they were still hoping for an in-person graduation even after the rest of the school year at Yorktown High School had been cancelled.
A Bear in Arlington
A young male bear ambled by a garbage can looking for breakfast on Wednesday, May 27.
Saturday Night Waiting for a Table in Arlington
Arlington’s favorite spots with rooftop bars or outdoor patios had lines on Saturday night.
Muslims Celebrate Ramadan at Home During Pandemic
It was hard not to be able to embrace friends and family after the 30 day fast.
Ramadan, the month-long fast that takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar year, is, after all, a time of sacrifice. For many who were under stay-at-home orders in Virginia, that spirit of sacrifice took on an added dimension.
Potomac Elementary: The Show Must Go On!
Students share diverse talents.
Every year, students at Potomac Elementary School have a chance to share their talents with the school community during the Potomac’s Got Talent show.
All Decked Out and Ready to Open in Potomac
Memorial Day passed, June arrived, school is “out,” it is time to open the pools.
Week 12: Inside Coronavirus at Virginia Hospital Center
“It’s safe to say that coronavirus cases in Arlington are starting to see some leveling off, but not that it is definitely going down,” according to Adrian Stanton, Vice President for Business Development and Community Relations at Virginia Hospital Center.
Virginia Swimmer Presumed Drowned
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Swift Water Rescue boats and crews spent several hours on the Potomac this morning of June 2 searching for a missing swimmer, presumed drowning victim after an incident on Sunday, May 31.
Glenstone Museum Opens Outdoors Only
Glenstone Museum will reopen as an outdoor-only experience in a limited capacity on June 4 on visitor days (Thursday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
Fatal Accident Involving Motorcycle on River Road
Montgomery County Department of Police are investigating a serious collision involving a motorcyclist that occurred along River Road in Bethesda.
Construction Worker Killed on Old Georgetown Road
A fatal collision involving a construction worker occurred last night in North Bethesda.
Potomac’s Week in Coronavirus
RULES AND REGULATIONS: Montgomery County has developed reopening guidelines for businesses as we move into Phase 1 on Monday, June. 1.
George Floyd on Our Minds in Montgomery County
Police use of force incidents in Montgomery County involve African Americans 55 percent of the time, even though they make up just 19.9 percent of the population.
While protests spread coast to coast, and local law enforcement condemn the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, data show that police use of force locally targets African Americans disproportionately.
Opinion: Column: Night and Now Daze
That wasn't so bad. Approximately 29 hours in the hospital in a private room and all I had to do was drink as much water as possible and shower half a dozen times.
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