Stories for October 2017

What’s on the Local Ballot in Virginia?

Election Day: Nov. 7

Arlington's Synetic Theater Presents ‘Peter Pan’

Production includes flying acrobatics in magical place filled with fairies, pirates, and mermaids.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Northam, a Steady Hand for Governor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Give Your Power Away: Vote

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Should All Kneel

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Arlington Entertainment Calendar Through Mid November

Arlington Entertainment Calendar

Yorktown High School Takes Steps against Substance Abuse

Citing expectations for behavior, and then consequences.

Facing Local Drug Use Epidemic

Some parents were unaware; some knew well the pain of drug use in youths.

Fall Heritage Festival in Arlington

‘Quartet Uncorked’ in Arlington

Happy Hour Series at Bennett Park Art Atrium attracts crowd.

Marine Corps Marathon Sunday, October 22, 2017

The Few. The Proud. Local runners take top spots in 42nd Marine Corps Marathon

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

Humanitarian Award

Oktoberfest at Marymount Farmer's Market

Arlington Home Sales: September, 2017

In September, 2017, 242 Arlington homes sold between $2,395,000-$97,000.

Arlington Home Sales: September, 2017

Share in Refugee Journey in Arlington

Paying for World Class in Arlington

Budget discussions target county spending.

Learning at the Firehouse in Arlington

Public gets look inside the life of their local firefighters.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Follow Original Green Mission in Arlington

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Serving Fossil Fuel Interests

In Thailand

Arlington Entertainment Calendar through Nov. 1

Arlington Entertainment Calendar

A Gender-Bending Twist for ‘Hamlet’ in Falls Church

Port City Playhouse performs at Sleepy Hollow United Methodist

Arlington’s Signature Theatre Stages ‘An Act of God’

Show is written by David Javerbaum, a long-time producer of "The Daily Show."

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

Bonfire Concerts Help Ease into Fall in Arlington

Fall Fest in Arlington

Just a Fire Station in Arlington

No mixed-use for Fire Station 8.

Coffee with a Cop Day in Arlington

Love-2-Sew

Donation Drive To Assist Refugees

Arlington Entertainment Calendar Through October

Arlington Entertainment Calendar through October

Arlington Entertainment Calendar for October

Arlington’s Final Frontier

Planning ahead for Jennie Dean Park.

Oktoberfest in Arlington

Shirlington draws crowds for 18th annual beer festival.

Brownies Sell Brownies in Arlington

... for a good cause.

Chopsticks for Good Causes in Arlington

Sushi Zen organizes 20 fundraisers in one year to assist non-profit organizations.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.