It promises to be a busy weekend in Arlington County, with Clarendon Day and the Prio Bangla multicultural street festival both set for Saturday.
Also of note: Clarendon Day’s traditional 5K and 10K races down Wilson Blvd will take place on Sunday. Those in the area can expect significant road closures.
These were our top five most read stories this week:
- Man Stabbed ‘Multiple Times’ Along N. Glebe Road
- Silver Diner Coming to Ballston
- Gas Station Targeted By Credit Card Skimmers Again
- Arlington Allocates $100,000 for Legal Aid to Immigrants Facing Deportation
- Bed and Breakfast Plan Denied for ‘Pershing Manor’ Mansion
And these received the most comments:
- Arlington Allocates $100,000 for Legal Aid to Immigrants Facing Deportation
- Jesse Jackson to Visit Nauck Today
- Peter’s Take: Board Wisely Rejects Staff Proposal on Williamsburg Field Lights
- Morning Notes (September 21)
- Letter: ‘Pet of the Week’ Should Not Glorify Bad Dog Behavior
Feel free to discuss anything of local interest in the comments below. Have a great weekend!
Flickr pool photo by Chris Guyton.
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For Immediate Release
Progress for All Announces Inaugural Black Men Vote Virtual Town Hall
Date: April 19, 2024
Contact: Marc M. M. Peters
The Award is available to recent high school graduates and non-traditional students (see the application for more details). Each recipient may be awarded up to $20,000. Applicants are required to submit an online application form as well as a short video application.
The applicant must be an Arlington resident pursuing a career or technical education accredited program, within a high-growth career, that will be completed within two years.
The careers and programs include, but are not limited to:
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Culinary Arts
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Early Childcare Education
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Healthcare
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Manufacturing and Skilled Trades (including welding, auto and aviation mechanics and technicians)
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