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ASC Kicks off Football Season

HS student athletes honored.

Football

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Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.

Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.

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Commission on Women Celebrates 50 years

Commission on Women Celebrates 50 years

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A $5 Million Boost for River Farm

The donation from Marcia Zech establishes an endowment, key to supporting American Horticultural Society’s River Farm headquarters.

River Farm

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Judge Declares EHO Policy Void on Four Counts

Startling decision seen as step to reset drastic housing policy changes.

Arlington County Courtroom 11A was packed as Circuit Court Judge David Schell issued his judgment in the case Marcia Nordgren et al vs Arlington County Board. It was, as one observer said afterwards, truly a David and Goliath story. It was also an issue on which candidates for the Arlington County Board had sparred.

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Family Fun Day Returns at Calloway UMC

It is the season for fall festivals in Arlington including Clarendon Days, St. Ann’s Fall Festival and Calloway United Methodist Church Family Fun Days on Saturday, Sept. 28.

$1M Grant to Grow OAR Diversion Program

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a $1 million grant to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney to grow the OAR Diversion Program. The OAR Diversion Program was created in 2022 in partnership with OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church (OAR) through the Vera Institute for Justice’s Motion for Justice Program (MFJ).

Arlington Program Focuses on Fathers

Silbert Harrison Grant is passionate about fathers. “When you help the father, you are also helping the mother and the kids — the whole family, and that helps the community.” Grant is Coordinator of Fatherhood Enhancement with Child and Family Services for the Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS).

Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5

Alexandria News Briefs

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All Creatures Great and Small

Trinity UMC holds Blessing of the Animals.

“We host this as a recognition that the animals that bless our families and our homes are very much a part of who we are and who our families are.” — Rev. Grace Han

Accessibility Improved at State Park

Mason Neck adds all-terrain wheelchairs.

Accessibility Improved at State Park

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Breaking Ground

Inova begins work on new hospital facilities.

Inova begins work on new hospital facilities.

Don’t Miss It, Great Falls Oktoberfest this Friday

Benefits Cornerstones and Great Falls Grange Foundation

The Great Falls Grange Foundation and the Rotary Club of Great Falls will present the Great Falls Oktoberfest on Friday, October 4, from 6 to 10 p.m.

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Walking to End Alzheimer's Returns

Improving treatment through pharmaceuticals and care for the growing population through legislation.

Improving treatment through pharmaceuticals and care for the growing population through legislation.

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Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation Groundbreaking

Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation Groundbreaking