Town Hall Offers Practical and Spiritual Support
Build that muscle up: we need to see more people
The Arlington Coalition of Black Clergy (ACBC) town hall attracted about 50 federal workers and contractors on March 25 at Macedonia Baptist Church.
Arlington Clergy Support Transgender Day of Visibility
A crowd carried signs, carried children on their shoulders and for part of the afternoon carried umbrellas at the Transgender Day of Visibility held on the National Mall the afternoon of March 31.
Hope Backs Changes in County Board
Bill could allow expansion up to 11 board members, and possible creation of districts.
Del. Patrick Hope is pushing legislation to change the current Arlington County governance structure which he says was set up in the 1930s to disenfranchise Blacks and when Arlington’s population was 25,000.
’Flip the Script’ Pairs with Community Food Culture
The Rossana food trailer is parked in front of Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23 while Encore Stage and Studio’s “Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table” plays at the theatre inside.
Hispanic Community in Today’s Political Whirlwind
Alvaro Alacon lives in Fairfax City but has worked with Arlington youth for many years including the Second Chance program.
New Photo Speeding Cameras Installed
Flashing beacons around Arlington school zones signal safety cameras are recording your speed, and tickets will be issued for speeding.
50 Years of Sweetness
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe milestone in Arlington.
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe customers crowd in front of pastry cases, stand in the free cupcake line and wait for a chance to offer Wolfgang and Carla Büchler congratulations for 50 years as a business in Arlington.
Bugs and Hisses, Osprey Platforms and Honored with Award
What’s next for Susan Laume?
Susan Laume just received the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Naturalist Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024.
Arlington Groups Rally to Support Immigrant Community
What more than a dozen people and organizations in Arlington are saying and doing about possible immigration enforcement.
“Many of the immigrants, even if they have legal status, are feeling immense stress, and this is taking a toll on mental health.” — Taris Karantonis, Chairman of the Arlington County Board
More Than 7 Inches of Snow in Arlington
Schools and almost everything else were closed Monday and Tuesday in Arlington as more than 7 inches of snow was recorded at National Airport.
Beveridge Brings Out the Best
Tom Beveridge sits at his Steinway piano with sunlight filtering through the corner window. He has agreed to play his first composition for piano, composed when he was 10 years old.
Wild Rabbit to Used Car Salesman: Sugameli Plays It All
Returning to Arlington for premiere of ‘Three Mercedes.’
Three Mercedes
New Goodwill Donation Express Opens in Arlington
The Center is open to receive donations Monday-Friday from 11 am-7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am-5 pm. Phone 703-565-2904
Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story
Set at Goodwin House in Alexandria, story of striving to become a citizen.
Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story
ACPD Engages Community
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) Community Engagement Division has already been busy the first week of October engaging the community through two Coffee With A Cop events on Oct. 2 as well as an Essentials Drive on Oct. 4.
Family Fun Day Returns at Calloway UMC
It is the season for fall festivals in Arlington including Clarendon Days, St. Ann’s Fall Festival and Calloway United Methodist Church Family Fun Days on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Arlington Program Focuses on Fathers
Silbert Harrison Grant is passionate about fathers. “When you help the father, you are also helping the mother and the kids — the whole family, and that helps the community.” Grant is Coordinator of Fatherhood Enhancement with Child and Family Services for the Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS).
From Ashes to Hope: Stories After Incarceration
Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event
Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event
Eat Fresh, Eat Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market
The Farmers Markets in Arlington have a rich history going back to the establishment of the first market at Courthouse parking lot in 1979.
Green Valley Day: Behind the Scenes
With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.
With 1,000 attendees, the details matter.
Prison Reform Takes Long, Tortuous Path
Del. Hope advocates for more humane conditions for incarcerated people.
Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) spearheaded legislation this session that creates a state ombudsman over the Department of Corrections.
Alexandria Film Festival Highlights Creativity, Genre Diversity
Schedule of selected films coming soon.
Film Fest
Alexandria Film Festival — Behind the Scenes
Interview with Patti North, executive director and founder of the Alexandria Film Festival
The Alexandria Film Festival will run from Nov. 7-10 in several venues around Alexandria. It features high quality short and feature length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels and arts presentations. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the background, the process and a look at the movers and shakers who make it all happen.
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