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Low Voter Turnout May Doom Governing Documents Vote

RA puts get-out-the-vote machinery into high gear.

Low Voter Turnout May Doom Governing Documents Vote

Alive Needs Volunteers

Religious congregations depend on volunteers to serve the community this holiday season.

Alive Needs Volunteers

Happy Birthday, Reston and R.E.S.

Independent Progressive

Reston is a special place. It is the product of a remarkable vision which has been largely realized despite obstacles, even opposition. Robert E. Simon, Jr. inherited well from his New York developer father. He owned Carnegie Hall and sold it. With the proceeds, he bought 6,750 acres of land in Fairfax County. While arranging financing for his planned community, he was turned down by a large corporation which was and still is a household name.

Two NOVA Students Receive Local Nursing Scholarships

Honored during the Harriet H. Fatzinger Nursing Memorial Scholarship Luncheon.

Lucky Half Penny in Fairfax County

Supervisors intend to drop a half-cent from the proposed 2.5 cent increase in real estate tax rate.

APAH Breaks Ground on Gilliam Place in Arlington

173 new affordable homes advance a faith-filled vision.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time for Action

McLean Baseball Eliminated in Region quarterfinals

Highlanders come from behind to force extra innings with Bruins before losing 6-5 on ninth inning suicide squeeze play.

The McLean High baseball team gave one of the Northern Region’s annual powerhouse programs, Lake Braddock, a huge scare on Monday’s Memorial Day when the Highlanders rallied to tie the game in the latter innings. Ultimately, the home team Bruins won the Northern Region second round (quarterfinals) playoff game in extra innings, 6-5.

Arlington Bulletin Board March 28

Know of something missing from the community calendar? E-mail it to arlington@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6407 with any questions. Photos are welcome. For more volunteer opportunities, classes, announcements visit http://www.arlingtonconnection.com and click on Community.

From Iraq to Jammin' Java

After surviving a near-fatal injury in Iraq, former Fairfax High School student, U.S. Marine and drummer for Bandazian performs at Jammin’ Java.

From Iraq to Jammin' Java

Parents’ Role in Educating about Alcohol and Drugs

Suggestions for talking to teens about staying safe.

Graduation, prom and the summer before heading off to college are some of the highlights of a teen’s high school experience. While the season brings landmark events, it can be marred by the consequences of engaging in harmful activities.

Darab Wins College Access Scholarship

People

Reston Interfaith Named as a 2012 Helios Apollo Awards Finalist

Reston Interfaith, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing and supportive social services to individuals and families in need, has been named a finalist for the 2012 Helios Apollo Awards, the premier awards program for recognizing employers in the Washington metropolitan region that invest in employee development initiatives that make an impact. Reston Interfaith is one of six finalists in the Tria award category, which represents companies with 101-175 employees.

Springfield: Fun Run to Benefit Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Kirkwood Presbyterian Church of the West Springfield area will host a five-kilometer run and one-kilometer walk to benefit the local organization Ecumenical Community Helping Others, or ECHO.

Working Model

As the debate rages about a day laborer site in Fairfax County, one county-run site in Arlington has been operating for years.

Working Model

In the Road Business?

Points of Order

County Schools clarify procedures for high school athletic booster clubs.