Recent Stories
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
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
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
Alexandria Film Festival Highlights Creativity, Genre Diversity
Schedule of selected films coming soon.
Film Fest
Neighbors Across Arlington Enjoy National Night Out
Neighbors in communities across Arlington closed their doors and ventured out to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 6. This nationwide event is held the first Tuesday in August to help people get to know their neighbors and to foster good community relations with the police and other emergency responders.