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’Jeopardy’ Intimidating But a Lot of Fun

Inside look at the pressures and joys of being on ‘Jeopardy’

Jeopardy

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Fran Redmon

Philanthropist, arts supporter dies at 86.

“When you find your niche and do something about it, you’ve found your place.” — Philanthropist and Living Legend Fran Redmon

Disappointed in Letter on Abortion

Letters to the Editor

Arlington Doctor Who Illegally Flooded Region with Oxycodone Sentenced to 10 Years

An Arlington woman convicted of illegally prescribing and distributing over a million oxycodone pills was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide

A local nonprofit organization will sponsor free safe rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Acrobatic Avians Are Active Now

Woodcocks choose forests, forest edges, shrubby areas near fields and wet meadows for their mating sites.

We Struggle with the Aftermath of Oct. 7

Quakers, Muslims, Rabbis preach: “We must find the humanity in each other.”

Israel

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Empty Bowls

ALIVE! raises funds for hunger awareness.

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“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

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Are Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe?

Crashes involving pedestrians have been increasing over the last three years, up from 144 in 2021 to 191 in 2022 to 233 in 2023.

bikes and peds

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Saving the Parkway’s Trees

National Park Service forests are at risk of failure in the national capital region and beyond.

Ivy everywhere

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Sine Die

“Sine die” is the language that marks the end of the regular session of the Virginia General Assembly.

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

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Saving the Parkway’s Trees

National Park Service forests are at risk of failure in the national capital region and beyond.

English ivy is one of the most invasive and destructive plants in the region.

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‘The Odd Couple’ in Alexandria

ACCT presents Neil Simon classic.

ACCT presents Neil Simon classic.

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School Board Approves $3.8 Billion Budget

Mateo Dunne proposal not to increase pay for top division leadership rejected by Board; Supervisors will influence budget.

On Thursday, Feb. 22, the twelve-member Fairfax County School Board approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Advertised Budget 11–0 with one abstention.

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Rally Against Hate Supports Rock Spring Neighbors

Arlington neighbors gathered March 1 at a Rally Against Hate held on the steps of Rock Spring UCC to show community support for neighbors whose properties had been defaced with racial slurs and swastikas on Feb. 19.

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A New View of the Landfill

Grassland at the I95 landfill provides habitat for ground-nesting birds and other wildlife.

Landfill

Afghan Refugee Dreams of Peace

Afghan Refugee

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250 Years of Revolutionary History

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, I wanted to highlight another anniversary in Virginia’s revolutionary history.