’Kibbutz Blinken’ Keeps Angry Vigil for 150 Days and Counting
Multi-generational, multi-ethnic protesters want Blinken to take action
Multi-generational, multi-ethnic protesters want Blinken to take action
Volunteers Recognized at Annual Leadership Luncheon
Citing the hundreds of hours from volunteers working with Arlington County’s 55+ centers, County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said, “If we had to pay these volunteers, it would have cost the County $230,545.16.”
Arlington Visitor Spending Hit Record $4.5 Billion in 2023
Arlington, Virginia had 7.1 million visitors in 2023, according to a study released this week by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service.
On new Department of Education guidance for individuals affected by joint consolidated student loans
For years, borrowers in joint consolidated loans have faced frustrating bureaucratic hurdles and dismal prospects for severing their loans, keeping them trapped in financial agreements with unresponsive or abusive ex-spouses and preventing them from accessing loan forgiveness programs.
Some Unaware Aware It Was Election Day
Primaries are often low turnout events, but only 11 percent voted on June 18
Apparently, a lot of people didn’t know Tuesday, June 18 was Primary Election Day.
Melwood, Wesley Housing Plan New Inclusive Affordable Housing in Arlington
Melwood, a leading national employer, advocate, and preferred provider for people with disabilities, and Wesley Housing, a leading nonprofit affordable housing provider located in Northern Virginia, are planning a mixed-use development including 105 new affordable housing units and 18,000 square feet of ground level space for Melwood’s community service use in Arlington, Virginia.
Arrest in Shooting Causing Minor Property Damage, No Injuries
The Arlington County Police made an arrest in the shooting that occurred on June 19, 2024, in the 2600 block of Richmond Highway.
Arlington Chamber Celebrates Economic Development
Awards presented to first responders & public safety personnel
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce held its State of the County & Public Safety Awards breakfast on Tuesday, June 25 at the Army Navy Country Club.
Blueberries Gone Before You Know It
Cars line up, trunks open in the parking lot of Cherrydale United Methodist Church on Lorcom Lane Friday, June 21 to pick up their 10-pound boxes of fresh blueberries.
National Airport Recognizes Enslaved People of Abingdon Plantation
National Airport Recognizes Enslaved People of Abingdon Plantation
SPARC Provides Day Programs for Adults with Disabilities
SPARC honors Supervisors Dalia Palchik and John Foust for support of region’s ‘forgotten.’
SPARC, a non-profit that provides day programs in Northern Virginia for adults with disabilities, hosted its 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast on June 15 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vienna with a silent auction, talent show, games, and food.
VDOT Makes Roadsides a Refuge for Pollinators
Pollinator conservation provides bird and insect habitats and improves agency efficiencies
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will install 135 new acres of pollinator habitats this year to support pollinators such as bees, birds, butterflies, bats, beetles, flies, and more.
Second Annual ‘Hike for Her’ Raises Funds for Afghan GIrls
Arlington-based non-profit Ascend Afghanistan celebrates 10th year
Marina LeGree and her team have been teaching Afghan girls how to climb mountains since 2014. While living and working in Afghanistan, LeGree saw a need, and an opportunity, to unlock the leadership skills of young women using the mountains surrounding their homes as a classroom.
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