Being Poor and Sick Should Not be a Crime
I have been watching other communities nationwide struggling with how to address homelessness. For some areas, their answer is to criminalize it, which now may be decided by the Supreme Court as to its constitutionality. It’s unfortunate that their best idea for ending homelessness was to make it a crime.
New Grant Program Tackles Food Security
The Arlington County Department of Human Services is launching a grant funding opportunity to boost food security in Arlington. Funding will be available to area 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, and public schools and universities with projects that support aspects of the Food Security Strategic Plan.
Arlington Pride Festival 2024
The Arlington Pride Festival 2024 will be at Long Bridge Park in National Landing on Saturday, June 29, for a day filled with celebration, diversity, and love.
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.
Poignant Stories of Wartime Bravery and Heart
Fairfax Councilmembers talk about America’s heroes.
During Fairfax City’s Memorial Day ceremony, last Monday, May 27, two of the most poignant stories about America’s fallen veterans were told by Councilmembers Kate Doyle Feingold and Tom Ross:
Man Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Officers have arrested a man following a fatal pedestrian crash in Huntington.
Top It Off Grand Opening in Belle View
Top if Off Outlet will celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 1508 A Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307, on Wednesday, June 12, with special sales beginning at 4 p.m. and the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
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 County Board Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. VHC Health 1701 N George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2024
In April, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $5,688,000-$735,500.
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2024
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2024
In March, 2024, 33 Potomac homes sold between $2,925,000-$750,000.
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2024
Guest House Celebrates 50 Years
It all began in 1975 with one woman’s dream to help women returning into society from prison who had committed nonviolent crimes. At the time there was no place for them to go and still today, Guest House is the only residential facility for these women in Northern Virginia.
County Manager Proposes $4.5 Billion 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz presented his proposed FY 2025–2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The proposal outlines $4.5 billion in investments for stormwater management and flood mitigation, environmental resilience, parks, transportation, community infrastructure, and more over the next 10 years.
“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.
Seventh Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Fair
Alexandria News Briefs
