Shirley Ruhe

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Calling All Birds: Culpepper Garden Is for You

Calling All Birds: Culpepper Garden Is for You

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DAR Service Project Preserves Stories for History

DAR Service Project Preserves Stories for History

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ACPD Engages Community

The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) Community Engagement Division has already been busy the first week of October engaging the community through two Coffee With A Cop events on Oct. 2 as well as an Essentials Drive on Oct. 4.

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).

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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.

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Green Valley Day: Neighborhood Celebration

Green Valley Day: Neighborhood Celebration

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From Ashes to Hope: Stories After Incarceration

Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event

Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event

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Eat Fresh, Eat Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market

The Farmers Markets in Arlington have a rich history going back to the establishment of the first market at Courthouse parking lot in 1979.

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Green Valley Day: Behind the Scenes

With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.

With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.

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Prison Reform Takes Long, Tortuous Path

Del. Hope advocates for more humane conditions for incarcerated people.

Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) spearheaded legislation this session that creates a state ombudsman over the Department of Corrections.

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