Moran: Proposed Cuts Will Keep Military Strong

President Obama's call for a leaner U.S. military with a more focused mission is receiving plaudits from local congressman Jim Moran (D). Moran's Northern Virginia district, which includes the...

Moran Votes ‘No’ On Debt Deal

Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) voted against the debt deal that passed the House 269-161 yesterday and passed the Senate 74-26 this afternoon. In a statement, Moran said he opposed the deal due to its...

Where Are The Trout?

With floundering finances, Arlington budget sharks were forced to cancel the county's annual trout fishing season this year. "Trout season" is actually an artificial creation in Arlington County...

Reminder: Donnellan to Hold Budget Forum Tonight

Arlington County Manager Barbara Donnellan will hold a public meeting tonight to discuss the county's upcoming financial year 2012 budget. The forum will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the...

Libraries, Parks May Avoid Cuts in Next Budget

After two years of deep cuts, county libraries and parks may be spared in the upcoming budget process. Speaking to the League of Women Voters last night, county manager Barbara Donnellan said she...

Morning Notes

Board Considering Restoration of Library Hours -- The county board will consider restoring library hours in next year's budget, members said at Saturday's monthly meeting. However, the board also...

Budget Recommendation: Cut Programs, Find Efficiencies

At times, the preliminary budget recommendations from Arlington's Fiscal Affairs Advisory Commission sound more like something you'd hear on CNBC than at a county board meeting. While recommending...

Del. Englin Blasts State Surplus

Del. David Englin (D), who represents parts of Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax, says Virginia's $404 million budget surplus is the result of "irresponsible choices and budget gimmickry." Englin,...

Official: Arlington “Positioned Well” Despite Pentagon Cuts

Northern Virginia stands to lose $6 to $7 billion dollars through 2012 as a result of cuts in defense contracting announced yesterday, says George Mason University's Stephen Fuller. But Arlington's...

Budget Cuts Keep Water Park Closed on Scorching Day

With temperatures hitting 102 degrees in Arlington this afternoon, it would be a perfect day for kids to cool down at the spray park in Shirlington's Drew Park. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts that...

Rosslyn Says to Trash: Get In My Belly

If you live or work in Rosslyn, you might have noticed something different on the sidewalks.  The Rosslyn Business Improvement District recently finished installing 30 Big Belly solar trash...

School Budget Passed, Planetarium Saved

By a 5-0 vote, the Arlington school board passed a $442 million FY 2011 budget Thursday night which reduced spending but restored some items that had been on the chopping block. Notably, funding...

Planetarium Supporters Prepare for Vote

The endgame for the Arlington County Planetarium is near. Arlington Public Schools superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy and planetarium supporters have exchanged offers, counteroffers, and responses to...

Metro Hearing in Arlington Tonight

Metro is conducting the fourth installment of its "we're raising prices and cutting service" roadshow in Arlington tonight. Metro, which is facing a staggering $189 million budget gap for the...

Fewer Cops + Pay Freeze = Low Morale

Twenty-three Arlington police officers attended Tuesday night's board meeting to speak out against a proposed four percent decrease in police department funding. The cuts would result in the...