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Halfway through the Race, Still Running in Arlington
Sushi Zen sponsors 20 fundraisers for nonprofits.
Alexandrians Sit on Edge of Eviction
Unemployment crisis due to coronavirus leaves families in jeopardy.
The impact of the coronavirus with loss of income has led to a roller coaster for many Alexandria families who have fallen behind on their rent.
Plan Ahead: The Election is Closer Than You Think
Local officials urge voting absentee.
Many things in what we used to call “normal” life have changed, but the election is still only three months away.
6,509 pounds Fills the Cruisers to Overflowing in Arlington
AFAC says need is greater than usual during pandemic
“Customers are comin’.”
Alexandria People At Work: Back to Kindergarten
Ponytails and polka dots bounce through the door at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School a few minutes before 8 a.m. The noise gradually levels off, and the daily kindergarten routine begins.
Don’t Forget to Feed Your Backyard Pets in Arlington
If you want to buy birdseed, you have to be persistent.
‘Trick or Treat’
Batgirl, Robin, witch, and princess plus mom from 39th Street in Arlington crowd up to a door in their neighborhood, yelling “trick or treat.”
People at Work: Worlds You Never Imagined Through 12-Year-Old Eyes
How can 12-year-old Sam Morrison pick his favorite place between Paris, the hinterlands of Thailand or the Sea of Galilee?
Stories of Addiction, Pain and Loss in Arlington
Lovitt leads opioid crusade after loss of brother.
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Recognizing Opioid Problem, And Acting in Arlington
Determining what might work for different individuals.
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A Turkey in Every Pot in Arlington
AFAC orders 2,500 turkeys to feed needy families
A refrigerated Cisco semi-trailer sprinkled with raindrops pulls up in front of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Part I: A three-part series focusing on prisoner reentry in Northern Virginia.
Employment and housing prove to be major hurdles.
In Virginia, 38,000 citizens were incarcerated in 2016. Almost 90 percent of those released return home.
People At Work: Lessons for Success from a Red-Dirt Road
Memoir chronicles humorous lessons learned step by step.
People at Work in Alexandria: Animals are Hungry, Too
AniMeals’ monthly deliveries provide food for needy animals.
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Ellis Tells Inmates: ‘Don't Be Afraid to Change’
If you mess up, there's a brand new box.
Message while being in jail
Arlington: Kick Off Relay for Summer Reading
Ten-year-old Charley Hicks carries the summer reading Olympic torch on the first leg of the Summer Reading Relay on Saturday, June 4.