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Community college preps online commencement activities

Things have not yet returned enough to normal to enable Northern Virginia Community College to hold an in-person commencement ceremony. So the college – Virginia’s largest institution of higher education – will offer three days of “virtual” commencement celebrations for...

Women’s Political Caucus back challengers in 45th, 49th

The National Women’s Political Caucus of Virginia has endorsed two challengers in local legislative races that will be decided in the upcoming Democratic primary. The organization is backing Karishma Mehta, who is challenging Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Fairfax) in the 49th...

Sierra Club endorses Del. Lopez in primary

The Virginia chapter of the Sierra Club has endorsed the re-election bid of Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Alexandria), who is being challenged by Karishma Mehta in the June 8 Democratic primary. Lopez “is a fierce advocate for environmental justice and climate...

GOP now has home for convention voting

Arlington Republicans who signed up to be delegates to the state nominating convention have long known the date of the event (May 8). But now they know the place, too. The party will hold voting for the 8th District at...

Schools & Military, 4/22/21 edition

News of the achievements of local students and members of the Armed Forces: Paige Leonard of Arlington earned a doctor of chiropractic degree during recent commencement exercises at Palmer College of Chiropractic.Helen Bircher of Arlington has been inducted into the...

Real-estate pros look to post-pandemic environment

How will the post-pandemic period look from a real-estate perspective? Zillow brought together some experts and queried them on what’s likely to change, and what’s expected to remain, when the pandemic moves on and life returns as (somewhat) normal. Housing location...

Sen. Ebbin: Voters in primary should dump Del. Levine

State Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria-Arlington-Fairfax) has endorsed challenger Elizabeth Bennett-Parker in the competitive Democratic primary in the 45th House District. “I feel a responsibility to weigh in,” Ebbin said in an April 22 statement released by the Bennett-Parker campaign. “It’s...

Democrats set date, time for County Board debate

The Arlington County Democratic Committee has announced the dates for upcoming forums with its contenders for County Board. The party will hold a online debate on Thursday, May 13 at 7 p.m. In addition, the party will hold a “Morning...

Yorktown golfer finishes second in state

He won the 2019 state title as a freshman. Then, Benjamin Newfield validated that performance with a runner-up tie for second in the 2020-21 Virginia High School League’s Class 6 state golf tournament, further establishing himself as one of...

Challenger picks up nod of advocacy group in 49th District race

Sunrise Movement Virginia, a generally left-leaning, youth-centric political organization focused on environmental, economic and social-justice issues, has endorsed Karishma Mehta in her bid to unseat Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington-Fairfax). Mehta was one of six candidates for House of Delegates statewide,...
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New School Board member receives liaison assignments

New Arlington School Board member Bethany Sutton has her assignments. School Board members on Feb. 2 are expected to approve...
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