Stories for December 2019

Monday, December 30

About The 2019 Children’s & Teens’ Arlington Connection

Opinion: Column: Now We Wait

Friday, December 20

Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Arlington

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need; nonprofits face drop in contributions.

Wreaths Across America at Arlington

Volunteers honor America’s veterans.

Good to Give and Receive and OAR Winter Cheer Wrapping Party in Arlington

Volunteers wrap presents for 300 children who have parents incarcerated locally.

Thursday, December 19

Holiday Art Offers Peace and Calm

Local artists say ’tis the season for creativity to give the gift of harmony.

Wednesday, December 18

Opinion: Column: Catharsis

Editorial: Merry Christmas

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Tuesday, December 17

Editorial: Give Locally

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need; nonprofits face drop in contributions.

Friday, December 13

Centreville Man Charged in I-66 Crash in Arlington

Thursday, December 12

What to Put in That Christmas Stocking in Arlington

Extension Outreach Backed by Research Meets Community Needs

Wednesday, December 11

Traffic Ahead: 2019 Wreaths Across America

75 tractor trailers and numerous support vehicles will deliver to Arlington National Cemetery

Elected Prosecutors Pledge to Visit Correctional Facilities

Parisa Dehghani-Tafti among prosecutors seeking greater understanding of conditions of incarceration.

Opinion: Column: Still Processing

Lighting Up the Season

Holiday designs to benefit Children’s National Hospital

Free Holiday Lyft Rides to Prevent Drunk Driving

Environmental Priorities for Virginia

Virginia Conservation Network Hosts 2019 General Assembly Preview.

Post-Election, Virginia Dodges Medicaid Work Requirements

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Karma

Tuesday, December 10

Transportation Hub Emerging at Reagan National Airport

Amazon and Project Journey are underway in Arlington.

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Friday, December 6

Arlington to Honor Six Human Rights Champions

Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Arlington

Encore Stage & Studio Presents ‘CSI: Christmas Scene Investigators’ in Arlington

With a cast of 21, the Clue Club helps discover the true meaning of the season.

Elected Prosecutors Pledge to Visit Correctional Facilities

Parisa Dehghani-Tafti among prosecutors seeking greater understanding of conditions of incarceration.

Jump into the Arlington Children’s (and Teens’) Connection

Please send all submissions no later than Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Earlier is better!

Thursday, December 5

Tom Susco Completes 8-Year Run

Susco ran a half-marathon or full marathon in all 50 states to honor his brother, and encourage organ donations.

Wednesday, December 4

Opinion: Column: False Sense of Security

Maintaining Peace on Earth (and at Home)

Preserving your family’s wellbeing during the holidays.

Tuesday, December 3

Opinion: Commentary: Getting Bills Ready for the 2020 Virginia State Legislature