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Leaning Heavy on Businesses
Reston’s large commercial base could play a vital role in RCA’s town proposal.
Leaning Heavy on Businesses
Education Notebook - 07/02/03
Education Notebook - 07/02/03
30 Years in Prison for Wife’s Murder
‘There’s nothing to defend this crime.’
Consumed by his own irrational fears and demons, Chantilly’s Tony Tong had threatened to kill his wife for years. In October 2010, he did so; and last week in Fairfax County Circuit Court, he was sentenced to 30 years in pri
Backstage at ‘Big, the Musical’
Backstage at ‘Big, the Musical’
Oscar Wilde’s ‘Indecency’ On Trial
Oscar Wilde’s ‘Indecency’ On Trial
Arlington Dems Raise Greenbacks to Help Turn Virginia Blue
Local and state politicians speak at annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner.
Arlington Dems Raise Greenbacks to Help Turn Virginia Blue
Community Turns Out to Vote
Economy, jobs, health care important issues.
Tuesday’s weather was cold, but sunny, and people in the local community turned out in droves to vote in the presidential election. At Colin Powell Elementary, the line to vote was steady.
'The Edge’ at Waynewood Elementary
Authors visit school to discuss books.
'The Edge’ at Waynewood Elementary
Opinion: Immigrants and Today’s Faith Response
The presence of increasing numbers of immigrants is a challenge to the Fairfax County faith community commitments. The challenge is to be a faith community with open arms. Historically the churches in the United States have been immigrant churches. Who among us cannot trace one’s ancestors back to a country outside the U.S.? The church’s care and concern for countless European immigrants is well known. Today, we the faith community are called to welcome immigrants with similar hospitality.
County Moves Forward With Plans to Retain DARPA
Gov. Kaine reiterates $10 million pledge to help relocate agency, which the county would like to place in the Ballston bus yard.
County Moves Forward With Plans to Retain DARPA
‘Your Life Is Today and Tomorrow’
Residents of local senior living communities share their experiences.
“I didn’t want to come here,” said Bill Woessner, referring to Brightview Assisted Living Community in Great Falls. “That’s right,” agreed Sheila, his wife of more than 50 years, with plenty of her native Scottish brogue to be heard in her voice. “He really didn’t. We have a lovely house here in Great Falls and I don’t think he was ready to budge. But how long after we got here did that change?” she turned to her husband and asked. “At least a day,” he laughingly replied. “Seriously,” said Bill Woessner, “it probably wasn’t more than the first 48 hours.”
Montgomery County Council Seeks Delay in 270/495 Agreement
Montgomery County Council sent a letter to the Maryland Board of Public Works on Aug. 9, requesting that a vote on the pre-development agreement for the state's public-private partnership to build toll lanes on I-270 and I-495 wait until after the report from the state's financial advisor and bond counsel is complete.
Community Notes
Community Notes
Bulletin Board Feb. 15-21
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.
Tutoring In the 21st Century
Program at Mt. Vernon Community School embraced by all.
Tutoring In the 21st Century
Opinion: Commentary: We Need to Start Talking About the Emotional Impact of Election Day
This week I was invited to participate in a focus group to solicit ideas for an upcoming conversation around the impact of the November 3 elections on the philanthropic sector.