Opera NOVA Reaches Out to Seniors
Put away your jigsaw puzzles, turn off the TV and tune in to an Opera NOVA performance targeted to seniors which will launch on Jan 28.
Democrats Laud Bickford’s Service on Arlington Electoral Board
The Arlington County Democratic Committee on Wednesday, Jan. 6, approved a resolution commending Charlene Bickford, Chair of the Arlington County Electoral Board, who is retiring from the Board after 23 years of service with distinction.
Star Light, Star Light But No Star Tonight in Arlington
Your car lines up to join the search for the winter star that used to light up the sky, “giving a glorious aura and making you feel complete.
Pandemic is Forcing Business Changes, but Life is Good in Arlington
Jason Andelman has just spent all day packaging his hundreds of boxes of chocolates for shipping.
Extension Programs Pivot, Operate Better Than Ever in Arlington and Alexandria
“Sit back, find a comfy seat and get ready for some excitement.”
Arlington’s Letters to Santa Are On Their Way
Rachael Toman, Conservation and Interpretation Manager for the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation, reports that the mailbox located at Gulf Branch Nature Center is stuffed with letters from Arlington children for Santa.
Living Legends of Alexandria: The Dynamic Duo
Ginny and Richard Obranovich at the helm of APF
The Alexandria Police Foundation was originally founded in 2002 to provide health insurance for retiring police K9 dogs.
In the Kitchen in Alexandria: Small Business Changes Course in Middle of Pandemic
Mindy’s delivery dinners spread like wildfire in Del Ray
Erin White has just returned from delivering 50 boxed chicken kabobs, couscous salad and cornbread lunches to hospital workers at Inova Alexandria Hospital on Nov. 17.
Opera NOVA Is Back on a High Note
Opera NOVA is back in operation after a nine-month hiatus due to the pandemic.
Golden Radish Awarded for Urban Gleaning in Arlington
Each year, Arlington Friends of Urban Agriculture gives out the Golden Radish Award to a person, group or business that has made a significant contribution to advancing urban agriculture issues, policies, programs and enterprises in Arlington.
100th Birthday for Father John van de Pear
Cars line up early in the lower parking lot of Missionhurst on N. 25th Street on Sunday, Nov. 29 for a surprise drive-by parade for Father John van de Paer’s 100th birthday.
Yorktown Students Organize Doorways Toy Drive
From Legos to Baby Alive dolls, a smile for every face
Lauren Rosenthal is on a toy buying Zoom call with several friends the Wednesday before Thanksgiving trying to decide what toys to buy for 45 children at Doorways.
Virtual or In-Person in Arlington
What should “back to school” look like during a pandemic?
Sept. 8, early October, November and now 2021.
Delivery Changes, But Cheer Remains the Same in Arlington
Cars line up in the Harrison Shopping Center parking lot on Nov. 20 to drop off toys at the contactless, drive-thru Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive event.
Pavilion Fenced Off as Site for SEEC Workers in Arlington
The pavilion on South 27th Street and Shirlington Road sits empty after 20 years of serving as a meeting place for Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC) workers.
A Turkey in Every Pot in Arlington
AFAC orders 2,500 turkeys to feed needy families
A refrigerated Cisco semi-trailer sprinkled with raindrops pulls up in front of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
From Yorktown High School to Outer Space
Patrick Moran chosen as pilot for commercial space travel program
Patrick Moran is in his car headed for Spaceport America, New Mexico.
Rich History for Opera NOVA
Online offerings, but missing the annual Children’s Opera
Right about now in November, Jose Sacin would usually be in the middle of the Children’s Opera, Opera NOVA’s big event of the year.
Pumpkin or Police Car in Arlington?
Sirens blare and lights flash from blocks away to announce the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) “frightfully fun parade of costumed cruisers.”
Return to School Plans in Arlington
Arlington will begin to provide in-person learning support for Level 1 students with disabilities beginning on Nov. 4.
Halloween Takes on a New Look in Arlington
Leftover heating pipe, plywood, bungee cords and a couple of hours, and you have a couple of Halloween treat chutes.
Chilly but Determined in Arlington
Most voters already voted before Election Day
Almost two-thirds of active registered voters in Arlington had voted either by mail or in person by Saturday when the in-person early voting closed in Virginia.
Another Kind of Scary in Arlington
Halloween is an official holiday, but is not regulated by the County.
Census Bureau: Arlington Hits 99.98 Census Response
Self response rate was 76.5 percent by mail, phone or on-line
Stand up and be counted, and Arlington did.
Arlington Schools Set to Reopen in Stages
Newspaper headlines on March 13 broadcast “Breaking News: Arlington Public Schools Closing Monday Through Spring Break.”
Shovels to Ribbons Signals Completion of Culpepper Garden Renovation
A bevy of shovels signaled the groundbreaking of Culpepper Garden 1 Renovation on April 11, 2018.
Be Prepared in Arlington—Election Day is Almost Here
It is easy to vote, but voters must pay attention to the details surrounding each method.
Voters Taking No Chances in Arlington
Voting is underway for the November Presidential election.
On Sept. 18, the official countdown begins in Arlington for the Nov. 3 Presidential election.
First you Say You Do, Then You Say You Don’t in Arlington
Arlington reverses social distancing ordinance
The repeal of the Arlington County Emergency Sidewalk Distancing Ordinance at the Sept. 15 Arlington County Board Meeting sits right in the middle of the widespread controversy.
People at Work: Worlds You Never Imagined Through 12-Year-Old Eyes
How can 12-year-old Sam Morrison pick his favorite place between Paris, the hinterlands of Thailand or the Sea of Galilee?
Everyone Loves a Good Parade in Arlington
Police cycles lead the parade down Four Mile Run Drive with antique cars wedged in the middle and two Arlington County fire engines, with sirens blaring, bookending the rear.
Stand Up and Be Counted in Arlington
Arlington’s Census Palooza II hosts tables at Barcroft Apartments, Buckingham Gates of Ballston Community Center and Green Valley Charles Drew Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 12.
People at Work: Nothing Stops Music—Even the Coronavirus
MMM meets over Zoom to enjoy classical music.
Victoria Gau sits in her unfinished basement office with the window overlooking the garden with her silk plant from Amazon, new rug and the screen blocking off the stuff she doesn’t want everyone to see.
Around Arlington
Five New Voting Sites—The Arlington County Board approved five satellite offices for early voting in the Nov. 3 Presidential election in order to offer more opportunities for voting during the coronavirus pandemic.
Don’t Rain on This Parade in Arlington
It’s on. It’s off. It’s on. It’s raining.
New Ordinance Targets Groups of Pedestrians in Arlington
Action to prevent COVID spread in high-traffic areas
Arlington takes coronavirus restrictions seriously.
6,509 pounds Fills the Cruisers to Overflowing in Arlington
AFAC says need is greater than usual during pandemic
“Customers are comin’.”
Cooking for Their Own Wedding Leads to Restaurant, Catering in Arlington
Finding the BBQ way in the pandemic with summer supper series and more.
Joe “Hogmaster” Newman picks up a glistening pink crawfish from a pile of crawfish and snaps off the head.
Nothing Stops Farmers...or Their Customers, in Arlington
Farm market vendors turn on a dime to adapt to the times.
Shopping bags are lined up at six-foot intervals at the Lubber Run Farmer’s Market at Barrett Elementary on Saturday morning at 8 a.m.
Plan Ahead: The Election is Closer Than You Think
Local officials urge voting absentee.
Many things in what we used to call “normal” life have changed, but the election is still only three months away.
Living Legends of Alexandria: Rosa Landeros
Rosa Landeros is the parent liaison at Mount Vernon Community School, but she says her real calling is to welcome families to the community and act as the cultural broker between the students, teachers, parents and the community.
Yes, Some Places Are Irreplaceable in Arlington
Sam Torrey Shoe Service closes after 55 years.
The cubbies and shelves that normally would hold over 500 shoes, purses and other items are now mostly empty as Sam Torrey Shoe Services prepares to close on Friday, July 31.
Nothing Stops Music—Even the Coronavirus
Kristina Markarian sits in front of her baby grand piano in her music studio next to her home in McLean.
Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction
Unemployment crisis due to coronavirus leaves families in jeopardy.
The impact of the coronavirus with loss of income has led to a roller coaster for many Alexandria families who have fallen behind on their rent.
Grab Your Library Card and Keep Reading in Arlington
You can keep on reading during the brave new world of coronavirus rules and restrictions.
Meet Marta Hill Gray, New Executive Director of Culpepper Garden
Marta Hill Gray wears one of her masks as she has her temperature taken, signs in with her own pen and walks through the door of Culpepper Garden on July 1.
Food for Everyone During Pandemic in Alexandria
ALIVE! serves as the City’s basic food resource for people in need through many programs targeting specific populations.
Ann Patterson, Food Program Director for ALIVE!, says that the first week after the pandemic was announced, they packed for 400 in their regular food distribution but 1,100 families showed up.
Growing, Bagging, Donating—Community Comes Together in Arlington
It is Monday morning, and eight vegetable bagging work stations are located more than six feet apart in the Rock Spring United Church of Christ Carpenter Room.