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Yorktown High Holds School-wide Assembly Honoring Black History
Ask yourself how you may have contributed to racism and do better, students say.
Marguarite Gooden told the group of over 1,200 Yorktown High School students at an assembly Feb. 26 that as one of two Black students in her class at Yorktown, she was called a “jungle bunny” — among other things — by her classmates.
A Thanksgiving Like No Other, But Gratitude is on the Menu in Arlington
There won’t be a Turkey Bowl in Hall’s Hill this year, for the first time since most residents can remember.
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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.
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Arlington Divided Over Amendment One Issue
Which is the real anti-gerrymandering vote?
At a dinner party — held outside — last Saturday night, five Arlington Democrats talked about how they had voted on Amendment One.
Homestretch Virtual 5K is Keeping Arlington in Shape
Running a 5K on your own or just donating improves morale
There’s power in numbers.
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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.
You Can Be Part of the ‘Arlington Way’
Opportunities to get involved in Arlington are diverse and fun.
There are more than a hundred ways to get involved in Arlington.
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Muslims Celebrate Ramadan at Home During Pandemic
It was hard not to be able to embrace friends and family after the 30 day fast.
Ramadan, the month-long fast that takes place in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar year, is, after all, a time of sacrifice. For many who were under stay-at-home orders in Virginia, that spirit of sacrifice took on an added dimension.
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Claudia Morales Is Arlington’s 2020 Foster Parent of the Year
Arlington's foster parent program will face major need post-pandemic.
How often does a young, single, professional person have the desire and capacity to become a foster parent? Claudia Morales of Arlington did. Nine times. Morales was officially approved in 2015 to become a foster parent, and since then she has had 9 children join her family.
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Neighborhood Weekly Tells the Story of COVID-19 Life in Arlington
Teenager starts her own paper to keep herself and neighbors engaged.
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Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Pandemic Priorities
Foresight helps keep pandemic at bay in local detention centers.
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Northern Virginia Activists Helped Pass a Stronger Virginia Clean Economy Act
Not the Green New Deal, but it’s a beginning, local leaders say.
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TLC for Trees at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington
Parishioners and Tree Stewards pair up to save tall, handsome neighbors.
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Tommy Orange Resonates with Arlington Native Americans
Arlington Reads brings one of the “must read” authors to town to an overflow crowd.
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Searching for a Superintendent for Arlington
Public asked to contribute views: What do you want in a new superintendent?
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It’s a Beautiful Day in the (Hall’s Hill) Neighborhood in Arlington
Growing up black in Arlington was not easy; good neighbors helped.
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Get Out Your Inner Cowboy, Cowgirl, or Cowlick for Arlington Thrive
Event offers a chance to recycle eyeglasses, electronics.
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Power of a Stream in Arlington
Four Mile Run offers the chance to learn about patience, science, water, and summertime.
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Piles of Ruined Household Items Tell Story of Flooding in Arlington
Damage widespread as residents seek relief.
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