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More Than 7 Inches of Snow in Arlington

Schools and almost everything else were closed Monday and Tuesday in Arlington as more than 7 inches of snow was recorded at National Airport.

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Beveridge Brings Out the Best

Tom Beveridge sits at his Steinway piano with sunlight filtering through the corner window. He has agreed to play his first composition for piano, composed when he was 10 years old.

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New Goodwill Donation Express Opens in Arlington

The Center is open to receive donations Monday-Friday from 11 am-7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am-5 pm. Phone 703-565-2904

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Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story

Set at Goodwin House in Alexandria, story of striving to become a citizen.

Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story

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ACPD Engages Community

The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) Community Engagement Division has already been busy the first week of October engaging the community through two Coffee With A Cop events on Oct. 2 as well as an Essentials Drive on Oct. 4.

Arlington Program Focuses on Fathers

Silbert Harrison Grant is passionate about fathers. “When you help the father, you are also helping the mother and the kids — the whole family, and that helps the community.” Grant is Coordinator of Fatherhood Enhancement with Child and Family Services for the Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS).

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Family Fun Day Returns at Calloway UMC

It is the season for fall festivals in Arlington including Clarendon Days, St. Ann’s Fall Festival and Calloway United Methodist Church Family Fun Days on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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From Ashes to Hope: Stories After Incarceration

Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event

Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event

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Eat Fresh, Eat Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market

The Farmers Markets in Arlington have a rich history going back to the establishment of the first market at Courthouse parking lot in 1979.

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Prison Reform Takes Long, Tortuous Path

Del. Hope advocates for more humane conditions for incarcerated people.

Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) spearheaded legislation this session that creates a state ombudsman over the Department of Corrections.

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