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AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance in Arlington

AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance

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Town Hall Offers Practical and Spiritual Support

Build that muscle up: we need to see more people

The Arlington Coalition of Black Clergy (ACBC) town hall attracted about 50 federal workers and contractors on March 25 at Macedonia Baptist Church.

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Arlington Clergy Support Transgender Day of Visibility

A crowd carried signs, carried children on their shoulders and for part of the afternoon carried umbrellas at the Transgender Day of Visibility held on the National Mall the afternoon of March 31.

Hope Backs Changes in County Board

Bill could allow expansion up to 11 board members, and possible creation of districts.

Del. Patrick Hope is pushing legislation to change the current Arlington County governance structure which he says was set up in the 1930s to disenfranchise Blacks and when Arlington’s population was 25,000.

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’Flip the Script’ Pairs with Community Food Culture

The Rossana food trailer is parked in front of Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23 while Encore Stage and Studio’s “Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table” plays at the theatre inside.

Hispanic Community in Today’s Political Whirlwind

Alvaro Alacon lives in Fairfax City but has worked with Arlington youth for many years including the Second Chance program.

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New Photo Speeding Cameras Installed

Flashing beacons around Arlington school zones signal safety cameras are recording your speed, and tickets will be issued for speeding.

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50 Years of Sweetness

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe milestone in Arlington.

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe customers crowd in front of pastry cases, stand in the free cupcake line and wait for a chance to offer Wolfgang and Carla Büchler congratulations for 50 years as a business in Arlington.

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