Morning Notes
Aurora Hills Roof Replacement -- The Aurora Hills library and senior center is getting a new roof. The $240,000 project is set to begin on Thursday, Nov. 18. It will take about two months to...
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Morning Notes
It's Election Day -- See our election day guide here. Don't Give Money To Panhandlers, Say Advocates -- What should you give when a panhandler approaches you on the street? Whatever you do,...
Homeless Children Arrive at School Well-Supplied
Thanks to generous donations, the 62 homeless youth served by Doorways for Women and Families were able to go back to school today with supply-filled backpacks. The backpacks contained lunch bags,...
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Arlington Awarded HUD Homelessness Grant -- Arlington County has been awarded a $540,000 competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The money will help homeless...
Arlington Residents Commit 37 Percent of Crime in Arlington
Most people arrested for crimes in Arlington live outside Arlington, according to police department booking records. In 2009, Arlington police arrested 4,599 individuals for crime ranging from...
Volunteer Opp: Back to School Donations
Believe it or not, it's almost back-to-school time. With August just around the corner, the Arlington-Alexandria Coalition for the Homeless is seeking volunteers to help the children of homeless...
A-SPAN Provides Hot Weather Relief
The Arlington Street People's Assistance Network has stepped up some of its services in response to the dangerously hot weather. Executive Director Kathy Sibert says volunteers have been visiting...
As Temperatures Drop, Winter Shelter Remains Closed
Arlington's Emergency Winter Shelter will remain closed tonight despite gusty winds and temperatures dropping into the upper 30s. Kathy Sibert, executive director of the Arlington Street People's...
Volunteer Opp: Arlington Winter Shelter
From Volunteer Arlington: The Arlington County Emergency Winter Shelter will be open continuously during this weekend's storm. If you want to help out, you're asked to call 703-228-7395 to find out...
