ACPD Helps Wounded Veterans Get Segways
Fifty military veterans who sustained life altering injuries during combat received new Segway vehicles at a ceremony today in front of the Marine Corps Memorial in Rosslyn. The charity Segs4Vets...
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ACFD Firefighters Receive Awards for Heroism
Arlington recognized some of its bravest paramedics and firefighters at an awards ceremony last week. The 2012 annual Arlington County Fire Department Recognition and Awards Program was held...
Advocates Honored at Proclamation Ceremony
Employers and individuals who make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities received special recognition from the county on Tuesday at a Proclamation...
Honorees Chosen for Women of Vision Award
Just in time for the start of Women's History Month on Thursday, four winners have been named for this year's Arlington County Women of Vision award. Carolyn Cook, Angela Fox, Anita Friedman and...
Ceremony Held for ACFD Retirees
The Arlington County Fire Department honored an unprecedented 16 retirees this morning. The large number of nearly simultaneous retirements is the result of changes to Arlington County's...
Wreaths Arriving Saturday at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery
It's an annual tradition that helps honor our fallen heroes with some holiday spirit. On Saturday morning more than 100,000 wreaths will arrive at Arlington National Cemetery. The wreaths will...
Morning Notes
Looming Defense Cuts Worry Some in Crystal City -- Some Crystal City business owners are worried about the ripple effects that could be caused by billions in looming Defense Department cuts....
Photos: ‘Miracle on 23rd Street’
Linden Resources -- formerly SOC Enterprises -- held its annual 'Miracle on 23rd Street' tree-lighting ceremony Friday night. Families from the surrounding Aurora Highlands community formed a...
Photos from Light Up Rosslyn
The 18th annual Light Up Rosslyn ceremony was held last night, under the WJLA Jumbotron at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Lynn Street. Dozens gathered to listen to live holiday music,...
The New Long Bridge Park is a Sight to Behold
On Saturday, the public will be introduced to the new Long Bridge Park -- just north of Crystal City -- when county leaders hold an 11:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. First-time visitors will...
Morning Notes
Arlington's Biggest Redskins Fanatic -- Charlie Clark has tracked down perhaps the biggest Redskins fan of them all. North Arlington resident Mary Holt, age 87, owns about "1,500 team knickknacks...
Photos: Arlington’s 9/11 Anniversary Ceremony
On Saturday night Arlington County held a ceremony to mark the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. The ceremony, held at the Air Force Memorial, was attended by Arlington...
Morning Notes
Somber Anniversary at the Pentagon -- A crowd of 1,600 people -- including survivors and loved ones of victims -- gathered at the Pentagon yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks....
Events Planned to Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
While the softball tournament was canceled due to soggy fields, all other events planned to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are still on for this weekend, rain or...
Route 110 to Close for Gates Retirement Ceremony
Route 110 will be closed near the Pentagon tomorrow morning due to an "Armed Forces Farewell Tribute" to retiring Defense Secretary Robert Gates. President Obama will be among the dignitaries in...
