Labor Endorsement for Board Candidate — “The Baltimore-Washington Laborers’ District Council has endorsed J.D. Spain Sr. in his bid for Arlington County Board… Spain is one of five announced Democrats vying for two seats on the County Board. The party will select its nominees in a June primary.” [Gazette Leader]
Corvette Police Chase — From Dave Statter on Monday: “While you slept: @VSPPIO with a brief chase at 2:55 a.m. on I-395N from Washington Blvd to the 14th St. Bridge. A Corvette at 130 mph or more.” [Twitter]
Campbell Elementary Upgrades — “Arlington School Board members in coming weeks are slated to approve a $3.26 million contract for improvements to entry security and kitchen facilities at Campbell Elementary School. Proving again that we live in inflationary times, school officials originally estimated the cost at $2.75 million, but none of the responsible bidders came close to that figure.” [Gazette Packet]
Addressing Food Insecurity — “Food insecurity is a critical issue across the country and in many parts of the D.C. region, so to help one Arlington County community came together to help feed those in need. On Saturday, a handful of volunteers sporting winter clothes, safety vests and face masks filled the front yard of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Arlington with 200 bags full of fresh groceries.” [Fox 5]
Permit System Open House — “Arlington County is expanding Permit Arlington, its online permitting system, on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, when Certificate of Occupancy applications and inspections will move into the online system… The virtual open houses will be held: Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. [and] Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m.” [Arlington County]
Resolution Honors Braylon Meade — “The General Assembly has memorialized the life of Braylon Meade, a Washington-Liberty High School senior who died in an auto accident last November. Meade ‘brought joy to others with his kindness, generosity, compassion and sense of humor, and he touched countless lives in the community through his commitment to servant-leadership,’ noted the resolution, patroned by Del. Rip Sullivan with support of the entire Arlington delegation.” [Gazette Leader]
Local Students Shine at Track Meet — “Four athletes from Arlington high schools won individual titles at the girls and boys 6D North Region indoor track and field championships held last week in Prince George’s County. Washington-Liberty had the most champions with three.” [Gazette Leader]
About That Pop-Up — For the first time ARLnow is running a pop-up email signup form today. We plan to activate it for a day or two at a time on occasion, as it is important that we reduce our dependency on social platforms and search engines for half of our traffic. If you close it it should go away and stay away on that browser (until our next email drive).
It’s Wednesday — Cloudy with possible light rain in the morning. High of 54 and low of 42. Sunrise at 6:52 am and sunset at 5:55 pm. [Weather.gov]
Recent Stories
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. đź•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today…
After a 2-year search for new digs, Arlington Independent Media is on the cusp of moving from its long-time headquarters in Clarendon.
Former Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos is taking a top job in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. Stamos lost her reelection bid in 2019, defeated in the Democratic primary by…
Sometime next year, three residential streets in Arlington without sidewalks could get upgrades to allow for safer pedestrian and cyclist use. To help address demonstrated safety and access issues on…
About Latinas Leading Tomorrow (LLT): Latinas Leading Tomorrow is a dynamic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young Latina women through education, mentorship, and leadership development. We are committed to fostering a community of future leaders who will make a significant impact to the community.
Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-time Executive Director to lead our organization into its next phase of growth and impact. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who can oversee day-to-day operations, drive fundraising efforts, and cultivate relationships with stakeholders. This is a 1099 position; Remote position with ability to attend DMV events; 8-10 hours a week; $35-40/per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee program operations, including educational and community initiatives.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining trust and accountability.
Develop and execute a strategic vision aligned with our mission and values.
Lead fundraising efforts in partnership with the Board Members.
Cultivate relationships with community partners, schools, educators, and donors.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills, fostering a positive organizational culture.
Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and make compelling public presentations.
Promote inclusivity and collaboration throughout the organization.
Children’s Weekday Program (CWP) is a non-profit preschool rooted in a play-based philosophy. We focus on developing a love of learning and exploration, cooperation, empathy, and independence.
Our caring and experienced educators create opportunities for children 16 months to 5 years old to play, learn, and grow in a nurturing environment of child-centered and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Initially established more than 50 years ago in South Arlington, CWP continues to be a lauded program in the Northern Virginia area. We are extremely proud to have been recognized as a Best Preschool in Northern Virginia Magazine for the last 4 years.
Located now in North Arlington at 2666 Military Road, CWP offers a part-time parents day out and preschool program with options to extend care both before and after school. We offer a supportive and inclusive school community for children and parents alike and welcome all families to join our school!
Holiday Art Show
Holiday Art Show featuring artists: Peter Fitzgerald, Claire Plante, Alanna Rivera, and Suzy Scollon. At the Barcroft Community House, 800 South Buchanan St., Arlington, VA. Dec. 8 from, 2 PM to 8 PM and Dec. 9 from 10 AM to
Live Standup Comedy Starring Casey James Salengo (Jimmy Kimmel Live,…
Standup Comedy Starring Casey James Salengo (Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live)
Friday, December 29
Headliner: Casey James Salengo
Casey James Salengo is a NYC-based comedian who’s been featured on Comedy Central Presents, Jimmy Kimmel Live, This Week at the Cellar,
