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Alexandria: National Award for Police Officer
After tragedy, Evans works to transform his community.
Alexandria Police Officer Bennie Evans was one of 12 police officers from across the country to receive the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Services in Community Policing. Evans, a regular at any event where the community interacts with the city or police, was noted for his voluntary participation in police and local non-profit projects and for his successful de-escalation of numerous calls about violence and attempted suicide.

Arlington: Protest Spotlights Chronic Lyme Disease
Advocacy group rallies in Arlington against medical guidelines on chronic Lyme disease.
Ozlem Jones has had Lyme disease for 11 years, but was only diagnosed two years ago when she began suffering from extreme bouts of fatigue and various problems with her nervous system. In that time, Jones says she passed it onto all three of her children.
Board Revisits Plan To Address Growing Enrollment
Goal of 725 new elementary school seats no later than September 2018.
The Arlington School Board responded to the County Board’s decision not to approve a new elementary school site with a statement expressing the School Board’s renewed commitment to engaging with the community to find a solution.
Impact of an Accident
Vehicle crashes in Alexandria.

Securing Affordable Housing in Arlington
County Board approves $6 million loan to save nearly 300 affordable housing units.
Securing Affordable Housing in Arlington
County Board approves $6 million loan to save nearly 300 affordable housing units.
County Board staves off large affordable housing loss with $6 million loan

Alexandria: City Council Candidates Go West
Candidates debate future of the West End.
Landmark Mall. BRAC 133. Overcrowded schools. Crumbling infrastructure.
Arlington: 45th District Candidates Struggle To Out-Democrat Each Other
Democratic primary candidates find differences on education and environment.
If residents are having a difficult time differentiating between the platforms of the five Democratic candidates running for the 45th district delegate seat, they are not alone.
For Rent in Arlington County
Airbnb and homesharing legalized
If looking for a place to stay in Arlington this weekend, there are at least 108 rooms available on Airbnb.