Wednesday, January 30
Sleep and Be Counted in Arlington
Sixty-five volunteer for Arlington Point in Time homeless count.
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Senior Living: Weightlifting in the Golden Years
When done properly, strength training can have tremendous benefits for seniors.
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Tuesday, January 29
Friday, January 25
Thursday, January 24
Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress at SkyZone
Climbing, dodgeball and more are free for furloughed employees every Thursday in January.
Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress at SkyZone
Day of Service Spreads to Mount Vernon Trail
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Wednesday, January 23
TAP To Present ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’
Comedy about two aunts who poison lonely old men with elderberry wine laced with arsenic.
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MLK Day of Service Volunteers Brave the Cold in Arlington
Nearly 1,000 sign up to participate in community service.
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Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress
Climbing, dodgeball and more at SkyZone are free for every Thursday in January.
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Tuesday, January 22
Opinion: Editorial: ‘My Hopes Have Already Been Dashed’
Current General Assembly session generates frustrations.
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Thursday, January 17
Integrity And Ethical Business Practices In Real Estate And Property Management
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For some businesses, simply doing what is legal may be good enough; but each member of our team has bound himself/herself to a higher standard because our vocation is central to the interests of the nation and its citizens. The practice of real estate helps provide housing, places of commerce, industries and farms while preserving a healthful environment. For this reason, the practice of real estate imposes a grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty upon myself and others who practice real estate agency and brokerage. Our team believes that working as a real estate professional is a responsibility of integrity and honor.
Wednesday, January 16
Virginia Black Caucus Unveils Legislative Priorities
Focus on education, ERA, civil rights, voting rights and criminal justice reforms.
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Database Chronicles 400 Years of Virginia House of Delegates
400 years of members; database contains more than 9,000 men — but just 91 women.
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Virginia Minimum Wage Boost, Backed by Women’s Groups
Advances to full Senate; paid family leave, gender identity protection also considered.
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Hundreds March in Richmond for Women and Minority Rights
‘What do we want? Equal rights. When do we want them? Now.’
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Virginia Lawmakers Eye Paid Family Leave
Funding for the proposed program would be provided by a family and medical leave insurance fund established by the Employment Commission and financed through payroll taxes.
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Virginia Faculty Members Lobby Legislators on Higher Education
Focus on reform, plus money for salary increases, boosting tuition assistance and increasing student access to higher education.
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Virginia Lawmakers Seek Information on Prisoner Segregation
Bills would require Department of Corrections to track duration, demographics, disabilities of inmates in solitary.
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U.S. District Court Sets Deadline for Redistricting ‘Special Master’
Recommendations would affect 2019 elections.
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Tuesday, January 15
Opinion: Editorial: Pay Attention, State Legislature Not Gridlocked
Thousands of bills considered over 45 days could have a big impact on your life, for better or for worse.
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Inside ‘The Enchanted Bookshop’ in Arlington
Children’s play where, at night time, the characters inside the books come alive.
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Wednesday, January 9
Boysko Wins Wexton Seat
Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.
.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.
Tuesday, January 8
Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing
Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.
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Education Issues Take Center Stage
Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.
Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.
