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.
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.
Tour de Clarendon Careens Around Corners in Arlington
Brendon Rhim wins Sunday’s Clarendon Cup 2024
It’s a short one kilometer route that turns sharp corners at Clarendon, Wilson, and Washington Boulevards — one hundred times. That is what makes the Armed Forces Cycling Classic (AFCC) so challenging. The 100 km race goes around 300 corners, each time potentially ending in a crash, as happened a few times on Sunday.
Flowers, Coins, and Tears: Veterans Honored at Arlington Cemetery
Volunteers collected and placed 140,000 flowers on graves.
The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation brought 140,000 flowers for its annual floral tribute at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Arlington’s Casual Adventure Seeks Socks to Recycle
Socks are one of the most thrown out clothing item, clogging landfills
"There is a tremendous enthusiasm for the whole repurpose movement. People love the idea of finding a new home or a new way to use something that would otherwise be discarded. Casual Adventure goes above and beyond to reach out to the community to make people more aware of the program. Year after year, people continue to find socks to bring in. Casual Adventure has always ranked in the top 10 nationally which is a win/win for everybody involved." — Mitchell McGuinness, Smartwool Regional Representative
Ramadan Tent Iftar Brings Northern Virginia Muslims Together
Local Muslims celebrate unity and democratic values
Ramadan
Against New Virginia Policies
Teachers, students, and parents in Fairfax and Arlington protest the new governor’s campaign to control content in schools.
School content
Knife-Wielding Man in Assault at Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque
Man is charged with hate crime after lunging at guard
Shortly before Monday’s afternoon prayer at the Dar al Hirjah Islamic Center near Seven Corners in Fairfax County, a man who was not part of the Muslim community began harassing those outside the entrance of the mosque waiting to pray.
Alexandria Business Punched by Pandemic Pivots to Survive
Sweet Root Village running pop up markets, helping the hungry
It was the end of the summer and many in Alexandria had been homebound far too long.
Pandemic Patience: Counselor at NVFS Calms New Mothers
Tele-mental health during COVID-19 is the new normal for the Healthy Families Program.
Mental health counselor Bianca Molinari Anez knows what it is like to encounter postpartum depression; she experienced it herself. That’s one of the reasons she is so devoted to the group of women she counsels.
Northern Virginia Family Service: More than a Safety Net for 100 Years
During the Great Depression, they handed out coal and coats. Now, it’s an array of services.
Ninety-five years ago, Northern Virginia Family Service handed out coats and coal in Alexandria. Today, the organization has a much broader mission and geographic reach throughout Northern Virginia and – in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic – an increased need for its services.
Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax State Representatives Push Through Anti-Plastic Bills
Lopez, Ebbin and Favola pushed for new laws
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CareFirst Helps Sustain Health Safety Net in Arlington
CareFirst invests in community partners who collaborate to expand care for vulnerable.
Marching in the Heat
Climate Change March
Reflecting on Politics
A progressive Vermonter in Old Town
Progressive Chester Kasnowski comes to Old Town
Mirabelle
Mirabelle, a dressage-trained Thoroughbred mare, keeps an eye on things out in Accokeek, Md., where her owner, Michel Gauthier, stables her so he can make the quick trip across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge for a ride or to give lessons.
A Record Year for Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association of the National Capital Region honors its supporters.
Megan Newman told her story at the Alzheimer’s Association “Wall of Hope” reception at Tysons Corner on Feb. 9. She was only 18, a senior in high school, when her mother started to ask the same question more than once.
Tree Stewards Gather to Celebrate New Year
For a Tree Steward, having fun while protecting local trees is important.
Gracias, Dhonnobad, Shukran, Amesegenalehu: Alexandria’s uninsured express thanks for the free health fair.
The expressions of gratitude for the free health fair, organized by the Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured, moved many of those who volunteered at the fair.
Alexandria, Mount Vernon: Health Fair Serves Hundreds
After screenings, referrals for affordable treatment.
One volunteer dentist at the end of the Health Fair for the Uninsured on Saturday, Nov. 5 examined a young woman and discovered she had a growth on the side of her tongue. The doctor explained the significance, and referred her for a biopsy — right away. He may have saved her life.
Alexandria: Free Health Fair for Uninsured Returns Nov. 5
Number of partners joining the Health Fair effort soars.
This year, with many more sponsors, Arlene Hewitt, Richard Merritt, Dan Hawkins, Bill Euille, Mary Anne Weber, Dr. John Klousia, Canek Aguirre, Eduardo Mantilla-Torres, and Jamie Conrad have cobbled together another free health fair for the uninsured. Some of them are part of the Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured, a lead partner and staffer of the Planning Committee for the fair. They see a difference between last year’s fair and this year’s: last year, there were five or six sponsors: this year there are 54 ... and counting.
Alexandria: Sharing Lifestyle That Keeps Her Young
Everyday is a 10 out of 10 for Annie Scheppach.
Annie Scheppach does not look her age. She looks almost two decades younger.
GW Parkway Classic: ‘Moving’ Experience
Runners came from near and far to support causes and each other.
They came from as far away as Cali, Colombia and Bristol, England.