Stories for May 2019

It's Summer Already in Arlington

Marymount Farmer's Market opens.

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Arlington Food Assistance Center Faces Competing Parking Priorities

County: Restriping adds parking.

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Obituary: Michael J. McMorrow

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Rolling Thunder

Record crowds gather for 32nd and final rally.

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Remembering The Fallen in Arlington

Pence pays tribute on Memorial Day.

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An Appreciation: Recalling Mike and His Story List

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Honoring Foster Parents of the Year in Arlington

The gift of guidance and love recognized.

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Opinion: Column: The Weak That Was

All's well that ends well.

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Concert Supports Renovation of Walker Chapel Cemetery

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‘The Talented Clementine’ in Arlington

Encore Stage & Studio presents world-premiere musical for children.

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Seniors, Teens Growing Together in Arlington

Planting under tutelage of Master Gardeners.

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Arlington Forum Focuses on Democratic Primary Candidates

Voters have variety of choices at primary and School Board caucus.

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Tree Stewards Tube Trees for Posterity

Volunteers tube trees in Bluemont despite heat.

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Arlington Housing 1, Arlington Trees 0

County Board votes for five-foot ADU setback rule.

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Choosing to Do Something in Arlington

Arlington residents meet up to “go green.”

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Opinion: Column: The Weak After

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Skincare after 55

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

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Gala Raises $695,000

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

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Assistance League of Northern Virginia: Fundraising to Support Low-Income Children

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Police Seek Additional Victims

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Have Fun for a Good Cause in Arlington

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Arlington’s Synetic Theater Presents ‘Richard III’

Shakespeare classic offers modern, cyber-punk adaptation of a king’s rise to power.

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Arlington County Crime Solvers Awards Luncheon Focuses on School Safety

Reinforcing good decision making by youths.

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Postal Workers Help To Stamp Out Hunger

Annual event supports Arlington Food Assistance Center.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Volunteer To Honor Fallen Troops

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Raising Funds for Prince William Delegate

Arlington women support Haya Ayala’s pro-ERA, pro-health care stance.

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Argentine Festival: Talent, Energy, and Patriotism in Arlington

Literary, culinary, musical, cultural talents on display.

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Obituary: Peter Kimm, 89, Leader in Affordable Housing in Developing World

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Of

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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New Support Organization for People with Hearing Loss to Launch May 18

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Some Workers Hurt by Shutdown Were Not Paid

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

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Swimming Lessons: Choosing a School and Instructor

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unacceptable Status Quo

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appalled by Vetoes

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Brighten a Home

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

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Arlington's Signature Theatre Presents ‘Spunk’

Musical of three short stories told in the key of the blues.

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Arlington Residents Compete in Westfields Triathlon

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Helping Arlington Seniors Age in Place

Arlington Neighborhood Village celebrates fifth anniversary; honors volunteers.

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E-Cycling in Arlington Keeps Waste Out of Landfill

From fishbowls to giant staple guns.

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First Challenging Racism 5K is Hometown Race in Arlington

Residents of all ages came out to run.

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Alexandria Residents Love Native Plants

Local vendors explain how to plant and care for them.

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‘The Shop’ Hosts Home Movie Restoration Talk in Arlington

Makers Shop at Central Library.

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Sentencing in Oxycodone Plot

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Before

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Designs to Welcome Spring

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

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Vaccines Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appeal Against Littering

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Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Lessons to Learn?

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Opinion: Editorial: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Photos

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

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Mikala Brennan vs. Bobby Flay

Hula Girl chef/owner on Food Network — again.

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Bags Fill with Unused Drugs in Arlington

Prescription Take-Back Day.

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Tree Only a Memory, But Supporters Remain in Arlington

Just one battle in the fight to save tree canopy.

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Recalling Dr. Lawrence Singer

Local dentist dies at 50.

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Grabowsky Talks Trash in Arlington

Don’t “wish cycle” because you do more harm than good when you do.

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Not Just Another Pretty Tune in Arlington

“Ninth Street Quartet” entertains audience with new music.

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Cappies Review: Surpassing High Expectations in Arlington

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Arlington County Board Seeks To Rename Highway

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Opinion: Column: Black or Blue: Lessons Learned from How Virginia Democrats Handled the Ralph Northam Debacle

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Opinion: Column: As Luck Has Had It

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Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides Offered to Prevent Drunk Driving

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Born to Run

Training for races should include more than running.

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Rise in Religion-based Hate Across Virginia

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

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Wellbeing: A Lethal Form of Abuse

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.

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Stories for May 2019

Wednesday, May 29

Marymount Farmer's Market opens.

County: Restriping adds parking.

Record crowds gather for 32nd and final rally.

Pence pays tribute on Memorial Day.

The gift of guidance and love recognized.

All's well that ends well.

Wednesday, May 22

Encore Stage & Studio presents world-premiere musical for children.

Planting under tutelage of Master Gardeners.

Voters have variety of choices at primary and School Board caucus.

Volunteers tube trees in Bluemont despite heat.

County Board votes for five-foot ADU setback rule.

Arlington residents meet up to “go green.”

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

Friday, May 17

Shakespeare classic offers modern, cyber-punk adaptation of a king’s rise to power.

Reinforcing good decision making by youths.

Annual event supports Arlington Food Assistance Center.

Arlington women support Haya Ayala’s pro-ERA, pro-health care stance.

Literary, culinary, musical, cultural talents on display.

Thursday, May 16

Wednesday, May 15

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

Friday, May 10

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

Wednesday, May 8

Musical of three short stories told in the key of the blues.

Arlington Neighborhood Village celebrates fifth anniversary; honors volunteers.

From fishbowls to giant staple guns.

Residents of all ages came out to run.

Local vendors explain how to plant and care for them.

Makers Shop at Central Library.

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

Tuesday, May 7

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

Saturday, May 4

Hula Girl chef/owner on Food Network — again.

Prescription Take-Back Day.

Just one battle in the fight to save tree canopy.

Local dentist dies at 50.

Don’t “wish cycle” because you do more harm than good when you do.

“Ninth Street Quartet” entertains audience with new music.

Wednesday, May 1

Training for races should include more than running.

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.