Donate a Bra at Bloomers, Get a Discount
Bloomers in Shirlington is encouraging women to take off their bras for a good cause. This Saturday, May 19, the store will host its 2nd Annual Bra Drive. The drive started last year at the Old...
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Rash of Car Break-Ins in Bluemont, Arlington Forest
About a dozen residents of the Bluemont and Arlington Forest neighborhoods woke up Tuesday morning only to find that their vehicles were broken in to overnight. According to police, an unknown...
‘Fast Feet for Food 5K’ to Be Held Tomorrow
Up to 250 runners will participate in the Fast Feet for Foot 5K tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Bluemont Park. The race is held by D.C. Capital Striders to benefit D.C. Central Kitchen. Participant are...
As Recession Lingers, AFAC Hits All-Time High
The Arlington Food Assistance Center reached an all-time high number of families served last week, a dubious milestone the organization attributes to the on-going recession. AFAC served 1572...
Arlington 9/11 Softball Tournament Canceled
The annual First Responders Cup softball tournament, played in South Arlington, has been canceled this year due to rain. Tournament coordinator George Barusso wrote on the tournament's web site...
Kettler to Host Charity Hockey Game on Saturday
The NHL season doesn't start for another month, but local fans will be able to get their fill of hockey action this Saturday at Ballston's Kettler Capital Iceplex (627 North Glebe Road), during the...
Morning Notes
Historic 'Arlington Oak' Toppled -- A historic tree in Arlington National Cemetery is now firewood thanks to Hurricane Irene. The cemetery revealed last night that the 'Arlington Oak' at the...
Discounted Registration for 9-11 5K Ends Today
Registration for the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9-11 Memorial 5K Run will get more expensive after today. The annual race will be held on Sept. 10 this year. Registration is $25 today,...
Arlington Goodwill Center Racks Up Donations
Arlington residents are nothing if not generous. The county is home to one of the highest-performing Goodwill donation centers in the country. The nonprofit's Glebe Road donation center at 10...
Jeff Bridges to Visit Barcroft Elementary
Actor Jeff Bridges, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Gov. Bob McDonnell will help launch a new statewide anti-hunger campaign at Barcroft Elementary School (625 S. Wakefield Street) next...
Arlington Free Clinic Receives Major Gift
The Arlington Free Clinic (2921 11th Street South) has received a major charitable gift. The McLean-based Campbell Hoffman Foundation has given the Free Clinic $677,500 for "continued integration...
Moran Promotes Work of Arlington Free Clinic
Rep. Jim Moran dropped by the Arlington Free Clinic (2921 11th Street South) yesterday to help promote the clinic's mission of providing high-quality health care to low-income individuals. Moran...
Arlington Young Dems Prep for Charity Date Auction
The Arlington Young Democrats are preparing for their biggest night of the year, not counting election night. The Young Dems will be holding their 10th annual charity date auction Wednesday...
“National Pancake Day” at IHOP
IHOP restaurants nationwide are celebrating "National Pancake Day" by giving away free short stacks of pancakes in exchange for charitable donations. Like last year, when the chain raised $76,000,...
Morning Notes
Artisphere Gets Latin Flavor -- Arlington's Guajillo restaurant and the District's Casa Oaxaca restaurant have been chosen to jointly run a full-service restaurant and bar in Artisphere, the...
