Local Lawmakers Weigh in on Va. Gay Judge Vote

Local state lawmakers are speaking out against a vote by the Virginia House of Delegates to deny a General District Court judgeship to an openly gay prosecutor. Richmond prosecutor Tracy...

Lopez Bill: Prenatal Care for Recent Legal Immigrants

Newly-elected delegate Alfonso Lopez (D) has introduced a bill that would provide prenatal care for recent legal immigrants. Low-income women in their first five years of lawful residence in the...

Democratic Primary Results

(Updated at 9:55 p.m.) After months of campaigning, four local Democrats are declaring victory in tonight's primary election. Arlington County Board member Barbara Favola has decisively won the...

Candidate Essay: Alfonso Lopez

Earlier this week, we asked the two Democratic candidates for the 49th District House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district's residents should vote for them on Tuesday,...

In the 49th District, The Issues Aren’t the Issue

With no Republican contenders in the race, the Democratic primary for the 49th District House of Delegates seat will almost certainly decide who will represent the South Arlington district for the...

Debate to Be Held for 49th District House of Delegates Race

ARLnow.com and Arlington Independent Media will be sponsoring a debate between the two Democrats running for the 49th District House of Delegates seat next week. Alfonso Lopez and Stephanie...