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Morning Notes

Published June 12, 2023 at 7:30AM

Clouds and haze over Westover (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

New APS Redo Policy Approved — “Superintendent Francisco Durán said he has signed off on changes to the middle and high school grading policy at Arlington Public Schools that will allow students to retake or redo assignments and reduce the weight of quizzes or homework on a student’s overall grade.” [WTOP]

Pike Improvements Continue — “Arlington County Board members on June 10 [awarded] a contract totaling just under $35 million to wrap up the final phases of streetscape improvements to Columbia Pike. The funding will support the two segments of the project that currently are neither completed or under construction.” [Gazette Leader]

Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 9, 2023

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2023 at 8:30PM

Good Friday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 14436 times… so far.

The following are the most-read articles for today — Jun 9, 2023.

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Events

Story of Afghan refugee couple inspires upcoming Arlington Chorale concert

By Anya Wareck

Published June 9, 2023 at 3:30PM | Updated June 9, 2023 at 10:42PM

Hamid Habib Zaba plays the tabla (photo courtesy of Ingrid Lestrud)

(Updated at 10:40 p.m.) When Hamid Habib Zada and Negin Khwalpak fled Afghanistan with their daughter Maram two years ago in hopes of escaping the Taliban, all they brought to America was a backpack full of diapers.

Their story is the inspiration for Arlington Chorale’s new concert, “We Stand Together,” which is premiering this Sunday, June 11 at 5 p.m.

Around Town

Arlington college student donates 12 inches of hair to charity

By Anya Wareck

Published June 9, 2023 at 2:00PM

Matt White, before and after his haircut (courtesy of Sharon White, edited by ARLnow)

When the pandemic hit, Arlington resident Matt White, like many others, could not get a haircut.

He noticed his hair grew quickly and, rather than cut it, he decided to challenge himself and see how long he could grow it out.

Event

Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Surfside Tenleytown – Washington

May 5, 2026 3:00 pm -10:00 pm

Surfside Tenleytown

4200 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20016

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Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!

Opinion

Barbara Favola: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published June 9, 2023 at 1:30PM

State Sen. Barbara Favola (courtesy photo)

Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Barbara Favola, incumbent for Virginia State Senate – 40th District. Challenger James DeVita did not submit a response prior to publication time.

Opinion

Wanda Younger: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published June 9, 2023 at 1:00PM

Wanda Younger, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff (via Wanda for Sheriff/Facebook)

Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Wanda Younger, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff.

Opinion

James Herring: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published June 9, 2023 at 12:30PM

James Herring, candidate for Sheriff, at a recent Arlington Dems meeting (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from James Herring, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff.

Opinion

Jose Quiroz: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor

Published June 9, 2023 at 12:00PM

Jose Quiroz, who took over as interim Arlington County Sheriff after Beth Arthur retired (via Jose Quiroz for Arlington)

Last week, we invited the candidates running in competitive races in the June 20 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Jose Quiroz, candidate for Arlington County Sheriff.

News

Parent fight at elementary school graduation ceremony draws police response

By ARLnow.com

Published June 9, 2023 at 11:05AM | Updated June 9, 2023 at 11:32AM

Oakridge Elementary School (photo via Google Maps)

(Updated at 11:20 a.m.) A physical fight among 2-3 adults marred a promotion ceremony for fifth graders at Oakridge Elementary on Thursday.

Police were called to the school in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood around 4:45 p.m. for a report of a sizable fight, involving adults and possibly children as well.