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Gift Ideas from Saturday Farmer’s and Flea Markets
Flea market is starting to look a little like Paris.
The Arlington flea market, outside the Courthouse cinema, near the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings, has grown up.
Arlington: Family Homelessness: Still a Major Problem
Decrease in numbers of homeless on the streets does not mean families are all housed.
Caroline Jones, of Doorways, an organization which is part of Continuum of Care and specializes in family homelessness, notes the Point in Time Count can be misleading. It’s a snapshot of what is happening on the street on a cold night in January.
Sharing Similar Visions in Arlington
Vihstadt and de Ferranti present views on development, Amazon HQ 2, and other issues.
Ramadan Tent Iftar Brings Northern Virginia Muslims Together
Local Muslims celebrate unity and democratic values
Ramadan
Arlington: Consultants Unveil Draft Plan for Lee Highway
Residents indicate approval of direction but concern about unintended consequences.
The concepts of “Complete Streets,” “New Urbanism,” pop up parks, and TDR’s were new to many of the 183 residents gathered at Yorktown High School on Saturday, Feb. 6.
Mount Vernon: Ethiopian ‘Political Football’ Lands at MVHS
Protesters attempt to disrupt Ethiopian-American football league game.
It was graduation day at Mount Vernon High School on June 16 and some parents were annoyed. A group of protesters had gathered outside the school. “It’s graduation day for our kids,” the parents complained to the protesters. “Can’t you go somewhere else?” The protesters responded that they were there because children in Ethiopia can’t always get to high school, or graduate, without dying of hunger, or being arrested or killed for their political beliefs.
Mother’s Day Reflection: Our Mothers Had Few Rights, Much Courage
Reflecting on mothers from a different era
All my friends were losing their mothers, and this year, it was my turn.
Foster Parents of the Year Encourage Fostering Teens
Teens need guidance, are fun — mostly — and the impact is huge.
Jump ahead: May is Foster Care Month
Can You Guess The Name of This Squash?
Arlington Lee Cleaners’ vegetable patch has a mystery vegetable
Vegetables
Black Lives Matter Ride Showcases a Different Arlington History
Across Arlington, residents are working to relearn history.
Jim Moore was looking out his shop window on Saturday, Sept. 26, to catch the Black Lives Matter Ride that was supposed to come by his shop in Hall’s Hill.
Four Comstock Challengers Discuss Foreign Policy in Tysons
George Washington University student moves crowd to tears.
Searching for a Superintendent for Arlington
Public asked to contribute views: What do you want in a new superintendent?
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Winter Solstice Concert is a Sublime Celebration of Arts
Ninth Street Quartet Offers a rare moment for retreat and reflection
Music
Jake’s Ice Cream Provides Jobs for Adults with Disabilities
Robin Rinearson receives Eleanor Sue Finkelstein Inclusion and Disabilities Award
Jakes Ice Cream
Arlington: An Oasis for Uninsured Working People
Annual gala is main source of funding for non-profit Arlington Free Clinic.
The last person you expect to see at the Arlington Free Clinic is your own family doctor. But he’s there, volunteering his time to work with Arlington’s uninsured. It is one of the main tenets of the Arlington Free Clinic (AFC): This isn’t just health care for the people who can’t afford doctors, or free health care that is “good enough” — It’s premium medical care. The doctor knows you by name, or knew you when you had your first child and is now coaching you through breast cancer.
Yorktown High School Takes Steps against Substance Abuse
Citing expectations for behavior, and then consequences.
Alexandria Business Punched by Pandemic Pivots to Survive
Sweet Root Village running pop up markets, helping the hungry
It was the end of the summer and many in Alexandria had been homebound far too long.