Friday, October 30
SoberRide for Halloween
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Halloween evening, this Saturday, Oct. 31.
Thursday, October 29
Editorial: Vote Nov. 3
Read Election coverage at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com.
If you live in a district with a hotly contested race, you definitely know from the contents of your mailbox that there is an Election coming up.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors-Mason: Mollie Loeffler (I)
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors-Mason: Penelope A. “Penny” Gross (D)
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Wednesday, October 28
Classified Advertising October 28 , 2015
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Arlington Sanpshot: Little Free Library
On the corner of 23rd Street North and Lexington, a new little free library is available to residents to give a book or take a book. See www.littlefreelibrary.org
Arlington: Kramer Receives Teacher Scholarship
Arlington resident Alina Kramer, a Virginia Tech senior double majoring in mathematics and human development, received the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship.
Arlington Snapshot: Autism Group Honors Lawmakers
The Autism Society of Northern Virginia (ASNV) honored state Senators Barbara Favola (D-31) and Jennifer Wexton (D-33) with its annual Community Builder of the Year Award for co-sponsoring Conner's Law, legislation that requires continued support of severely disabled and special needs children over 18.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arlington Snapshot: Howl-O-Ween
Stella, the French bulldog, won ”best big dog” in the Howl-O-Ween festivities at James Hunter Dog Park on Sunday Oct. 25.
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.
Tuesday, October 27
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.
Monday, October 26
House of Delegates-District 53: Marcus B. Simon (D)
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House of Delegates-District 48: Rip Sullivan (D)
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House of Delegates-District 47: Patrick A. Hope (D)
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House of Delegates-District 46: Charniele L. Herring (D)
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House of Delegates-District 43: Anna Urman (R)
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House of Delegates-District 42: David Albo (R)
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House of Delegates-District 37: David Bulova (D)
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House of Delegates-District 34: Kathleen Murphy (D)
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House of Delegates-District 34: Craig A. Parisot (R)
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House of Delegates–District 43: Mark Sickles (D)
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House of Delegates–District 43: Paul J. McIlvaine (I)
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House of Delegates–District 44: Paul Krizek (D)
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House of Delegates–District 46: Sean Lenehan (R)
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House of Delegates–District 49: Alfonso Lopez (D)
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Saturday, October 24
Arlington: Running Back Young Helps Wakefield Fend Off Improving Marshall
Warriors win sixth straight, take sole possession of first place in Conference 13.
The Wakefield football team defeated Marshall 33-19 on Friday.
Friday, October 23
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Wednesday, October 21
Classified Advertising October 21 , 2015
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Tuesday, October 20
Rosslyn Unveils Marine Corps Marathon Drive
Local “groundpounder” readies for 40th MCM.
It is known as “The People’s Marathon” and 40 years ago, Arlington resident Al Richmond was one of 2,655 people lining up to participate in the first Marine Corps Marathon.
Arlington Snapshot: Feeling Like a Firefighter
Caitlyn Suet has climbed up onto the silver platform on the front of the fire engine and now has to figure out how to get down.
Letter: Importance of Libraries
Letter to the Editor
I am a resident of Arlington and I wanted to write in to express how impressed I am with the programs my local library has in place to promote literacy in children.
Letter: Uniting the Community
Letter to the Editor
There's a candidate for County Board who can bring people from all different backgrounds together.
Arlington Brief: Patrick Henry Named Blue Ribbon School
Patrick Henry Elementary School was named a 2015 Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education based on its overall academic excellence.
Arlington Politics: Public Officials Support Cristol
Twenty elected officials, comprising all of Arlington’s School Board, Constitutional Officers and Richmond delegation, and the majority of the County Board, endorsed Katie Cristol’s campaign for Arlington County Board.
Arlington Politics: Firefighters Endorse Dorsey
The Arlington Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Association, Local 2800 of the International Association of Firefighters, endorsed Christian Dorsey for Arlington County Board.
Arlington: Emily’s List Endorses Favola
State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) received the endorsement of Emily’s List, which advocates for more female pro-choice representatives at all levels of public office.
Arlington Politics: Vihstadt Endorses McMenamin
County Board Independent candidate Mike McMenamin received the endorsement of John Vihstadt, Independent County Board member.
Arlington Politics: McMenamin Cites Overdevelopment Concerns
County Board independent candidate Mike McMenamin expressed support Oct. 7 for a citizens’ group that is worried about overbuilding in the Pentagon City area.
Arlington Politics: Teachers Endorse Dorsey, Cristol
Forty current and former Arlington Public School teachers this month endorsed Christian Dorsey and Katie Cristol for the Arlington County Board.
Arlington Politics: Women’s Groups Endorse Cristol
The Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus and Virginia Chapter of NOW have endorsed Katie Cristol, Democrat for the Arlington County Board.
Arlington Snapshot: Fall Heritage Festival
Dhaya Wood stuffs straw into hand-made scarecrows lined up on bales of hay while her brother Shaan (who has chosen his World Series team) looks for a refill at the Gulf Branch Fall Heritage Festival on Saturday, Oct.17. The festival gives children the experience of stepping back in history to recreate life in the early 1900s in Arlington. Dave Farner, park manager, says the festival had gone on long before the first one he did in 1998.
Future Without Fuss: A Peek Into Arlington's Development Plans
Project on N. Glebe Road provides peek into Arlington development plans.
The future is here, and it's not as controversial as expected.
Friday, October 16
Arlington Home Sales: September, 2015
In September, 2015, 258 Arlington homes sold between $3,700,000-$115,000.
Arlington Home Sales: September, 2015
Thursday, October 15
Buying Real Estate Abroad
Local Realtor to appear on “House Hunters International.”
An Arlington-based real estate agent is getting a brush with fame. While recently in Roatan, Honduras, for scuba diving lessons, Stacy Hennessey of McEnearney Associates, Inc. made a quick decision buy a house that she can rent to vacationers.
Wednesday, October 14
Classified Advertising October 14 , 2015
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Arlington: Signature Theater Presents ‘Cake Off’
It's a battle-of-the-baking-sexes world premiere musical.
It’s the 50th Annual Millberry Cake Off. The legendary jackpot: $1 million for the best homemade sugary delight.
Arlington: Gun Control Compromise
31st Senate District candidates unite behind gun control legislation, at least conceptually.
While Republicans and Democrats disagree on virtually everything, gun control still stands out above the rest as one of the more divisive issues. But in Arlington’s 31st Senate District, it’s one of the few issues that has found support from both the Democratic and Republican candidates.
Tuesday, October 13
Arlington THRIVE to Celebrate 40 Years
Nonprofit provides money in an emergency.
Never heard of THRIVE Arlington? There is a reason for that. THRIVE has existed for 40 years in Arlington, albeit under a different name: AMEN.
Arlington: Memorial to Gun Violence Victims
Blue, white and yellow T-shirts are draped over white crosses dotted across the lawn of Rock Spring United Congregational United Church of Christ at 5010 Little Falls Road in Arlington.
Arlington: Shea Wins Spelling Bee 67 Years Later
But this time without fainting.
It was a sudden death spell-off between two contestants who had gone through 43 rounds with no mistakes.
Friday, October 9
Thursday, October 8
New Tolls on I-66: Will That Help?
New Tolls presented as the first step to reducing heavy traffic on I-66, some voice doubts.
On Oct. 5, VDOT held one of several ongoing meetings discussing a new Multimodal Project to reduce traffic on Route I-66, the only interstate in the country limited to HOV usage during rush hour.
Wednesday, October 7
Classified Advertising October 7 , 2015
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Arlington: Fight for the Neighborhoods
Four Candidates vie for 40 percent of County Board.
There’s no President, no congressional, and no governor on the ballot this year.
Tuesday, October 6
Volunteers still needed for Shepherd’s Center Of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church
We have heard recently how important it is to offer help to the elderly who are unable to do things for themselves and to put others ahead of ourselves.
More than 800 Compete in Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Pickleball closes out two-weeks of Olympic events
With more than 40 events ranging from Scrabble to shotput, the Senior Olympics was conducted across Northern Virginia at two dozen locations ranging from Loudoun Country to Arlington and around Fairfax; 819 Northern Virginia seniors participated in this year’s games.
Overcoming downsizing decorating dilemmas
Downsizing can present some furnishings and decorating dilemmas? What do we keep? What will work in new spaces? How do I make some rooms multi-functional? And what about all that memorabilia?
It Takes a Village
Local groups help seniors socialize, manage everyday tasks.
When Penelope Roberts, 73, of Alexandria, Virginia, had knee replacement surgery last month, she knew she would be out of commission for several weeks.
Editorial: Vote Now to Avoid the Earthquake
Early voting available for most voters now; vote by Nov. 3.
The news is all about Donald, Hilary, Bernie, Carlie, Joe and Jeb. That’s next year, November 2016. The election in less than a month matters here in Northern Virginia. What are your priorities?
Arlington: Masonic Lodge, Leader Honored
Awards reflect local lodge’s community service.
At its annual state convention last month, The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia Free & Accepted Masons bestowed its two highest honors for fraternal year 2014-15 upon an Arlington unit and its leader.
Arlington: $200,000 Raised for Doorways’ Programs
Community members gave more than $200,000 to Doorways for Women and Families during its sixth annual Brighter Futures Breakfast on Sept. 25.
Arlington Brief: Highway Safety Supervisor Struck
Virginia State Police were on scene of a traffic crash in the right southbound lane of Interstate 395, less than a mile south of the Ridge Road overpass on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:16 p.m.
Arlington Snapshot: Cleanup on North Stuart
Arlington County crews worked into Saturday night, Oct. 3, clearing a tree that fell Friday on the 1200 block of N. Stuart Street. No one was injured but a UPS truck in the street was hit and power was knocked out to the area, which includes Washington-Lee High School. Lights were restored a few hours later.
Sunday, October 4
Reston: South Lakes Football Improves to 4-1 With Win Over Washington-Lee
Seahawks sophomore QB Miles throws two touchdown passes, runs for one.
The South Lakes football team beat Washington-Lee 28-2 on Friday.
Friday, October 2
Arlington: Wakefield RB Committee Plows Through Mount Vernon
Warriors rush for 360 yards during 45-0 victory over Majors.
The Wakefield football team beat Mount Vernon 45-0 Thursday.