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President Obama Screens Film for W-L Students -- President Obama hosted a screening of the film "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the White House last night. The guest list included one of the original...

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Frida Kahlo Opening Tonight -- An exhibit of 259 personal photographs of renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will go on display at Rosslyn's Artisphere cultural center (1101 Wilson Blvd) tonight....

Englin Blasts GOP Bill for ‘Requiring Vaginal Penetration’

Del. David Englin (D) is sharply criticizing a Republican-supported "informed consent" bill that requires women to undergo an ultrasound before getting an abortion. The bill, which passed the...

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Fmr. CIA Officer Charged -- Former CIA officer and current Arlington resident John Kiriakou, 47, was charged yesterday with repeatedly leaking classified information to journalists. Kiriakou is...

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...

Candidate Essay: Kathy Gillette-Mallard

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

Candidate Essay: Del. Bob Brink

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

Candidate Essay: Janet Murphy

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

Whipple Endorses Lopez in Delegate Race

(Update at 2:15 p.m.) A local Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates has picked up a significant endorsement. Alfonso Lopez was just endorsed by retiring state Sen. Mary Margaret...

Va. Legislature May Consider Tough Immigration Measures

Just when it looked like the hubbub was dying down over Arlington's failed effort to withdraw from the Secure Communities immigration enforcement program, the Virginia state legislature now appears...

Del. Brink Hails Passage of Pro-Choice License Plate Bill

Arlington's Del. Bob Brink (D) is hailing the passage of a bill that would create a pro-choice "Trust Women / Respect Choice" license plate option for Virginia drivers. The bill passed the Virginia...

Falls Church Imam Gives State Capitol Blessing Despite Protests

An imam from Falls Church gave a blessing at the state Capitol in Richmond today, despite protests from groups accusing him of being a "terrorist sympathizer." Del. Adam Ebbin (D), who represents...

Del. Englin Reacts to Proposed State Arts Cut

Del. David Englin (D), who represents part of Arlington in the Virginia House of Delegates, released a statement today about the proposed elimination of the Virginia Commission for the Arts. Englin...

Arlington Delegate Makes a Funny About Antichrist Bill

Almost missed this one. While we were in the midst of yesterday's blizzard, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would ban the forced implantation of microchips in people. RFID chips...