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Published October 10, 2024 at 7:00PM

Mark Stripe awards a trophy (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

Two tall refurbished trophies, named for individuals for the first time, were presented to the winning girls and boys high-school teams at this year’s annual Arlington County cross-country championship meets the afternoon of Sept. 24 at Bluemont Park.

The girls trophy is now named for former Washington-Liberty High School director of student activities Carol Callaway. The boys is named for former longtime Yorktown High School cross country coach Mark Stripe, who coached Yorktown for more than 25 years.

Sports

Arlington high school sports schedule for Oct. 10-17

By ARLnow.com

Published October 10, 2024 at 6:15PM

Girls soccer action (file photo)

Arlington high schools have a full week of sports ahead.

Three public-high-school football games will be played tonight (Oct. 10) instead of Friday night (Oct. 11) to accommodate observances of Yom Kippur.

Sports

O’Connell graduate becomes a top contributor to college team’s success

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 9, 2024 at 7:00PM

Anthony Lenzini runs (courtesy University of San Diego Athletics)

Through three races this fall, Anthony Lenzini has established himself as a top runner for his college team.

The Bishop O’Connell High School graduate is a sophomore on the Division I University of San Diego men’s cross-country squad.

Sports

Arlington Sports Hall of Fame to induct five new members

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 8, 2024 at 7:00PM

The Arlington Sports Hall of Fame will hold it induction event

The banquet is set and the new inductees are ready to be honored.

The 2024 Arlington Sports Hall of Fame induction event is Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and ceremony at 7:15 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Sports

O’Connell graduate makes early mark in college cross country

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 7, 2024 at 7:00PM

Molly Weithman was a top runner at Bishop O'Connell (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

Bishop O’Connell High School graduate Molly Weithman already is making a strong impact in college cross country.

The freshman runner for the College of William and Mary’s Division I women’s team finished ninth in one of her first collegiate races. Her place helped the team win a championship with a low 19 points Oct. 5 at the Pirate Invitational at East Carolina University.

Sports

Washington-Liberty runner wins a third big race this fall

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 7, 2024 at 6:15PM

Washington-Liberty's Emmett Engelhardt (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

For Emmett Engelhardt, the cross country season keeps getting better and better.

The high-school campaign is a little more than a month old and the Washington-Liberty Generals senior runner already has won three big races, the latest Oct. 5 at the Octoberfest Invitational on the Great Meadow course in The Plains.

Sports

O’Connell blanks Potomac School in girls soccer showdown

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 6, 2024 at 11:10AM

O'Connell's Sadie Smith heads the ball to Arden McEldowney (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

Being the regular season, there wasn’t as much at stake except bragging rights.

Host Bishop O’Connell Knights earned them with the squad’s 3-0 victory over the Potomac School Panthers in girls high-school soccer action the afternoon of Oct. 4 in Arlington.

Around Town

Arlington students will test their smarts on teen quiz show ‘It’s Academic’ this month

By Savannah Taffe

Published March 4, 2024 at 1:30PM

The production of WETA's "It's Academic" (courtesy of WETA Production)

Students from two Arlington high schools will put their knowledge to the test in a teen quiz show airing new episodes throughout March.

Bishop Dennis J. O’Connell and Washington-Liberty High School students will compete against other high-achieving students from D.C. area schools on “It’s Academic.”

Events

Bishop O’Connell students prepare to dance 12 hours to raise money for cystic fibrosis

By Jo DeVoe

Published February 7, 2023 at 10:45AM

Bishop O'Connell High School students dance for hours at the annual Superdance (courtesy photo)

Bishop O’Connell High School students will be dancing for 12 hours straight to raise money for the research and treatment of cystic fibrosis.

The nearly 50-year-old tradition, dubbed the “Superdance,” will take place on Saturday, March 11 from noon to midnight. Each year, over 95% of the student body attends the event, which has live bands, DJs and games.

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published June 15, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated June 15, 2022 at 7:57AM

Post-it Notes on an office building congratulating a graduating H-B Woodlawn student who's noted for her Post-It Note art (photo courtesy Dan Donaghy)

School’s Out for Summer — Today is the last day of high school for Arlington Public Schools students. Tomorrow is the last day of middle school and Friday is the last day of elementary school. [Arlington Public Schools]

Meetings Planned for Route 1 Changes — “Two upcoming online forums will look at Virginia Department of Transportation proposals for U.S. Route 1 through the Crystal City corridor. On June 15 at 7 p.m., the Livability 22202 Route 1 Working Group and VDOT proposals will be presented and feedback sought… On June 21 at 6:30 p.m., VDOT will host a public-information meeting on the proposal.” [Sun Gazette, VDOT]

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published March 14, 2022 at 7:30AM

A jet takes off from Reagan National Airport at twilight (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Whiskey Bar Coming to Clarendon — “Chicken + Whiskey is branching out into Northern Virginia. The Peruvian rotisserie chicken restaurant and whiskey bar, which got its start from a smaller location in Logan Circle in 2017, has inked a deal for a new location near the Clarendon Metro in Arlington County. The 5,708-square-foot restaurant is slated to open late this year or early next at 3033 Wilson Blvd.” [Washington Business Journal]

It’s Flood Awareness Week — “Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States and it is becoming more frequent with climate change. As we head into the typical rainy season, Arlington County and Fairfax County are teaming up for Virginia Flood Awareness Week to get out key messages of being informed and prepared.” [Arlington County]

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Morning Notes

By ARLnow.com

Published May 10, 2021 at 5:00AM | Updated May 10, 2021 at 8:39AM

ACFD Vaxed to the Max — “Of the public safety departments surveyed by the I-Team, the Arlington County Fire Department has the most vaccinated, with 82 percent of its roughly 360 employees receiving the shot. Alexandria’s fire department, Frederick County, Maryland’s fire department and Montgomery County police are close behind, reporting about 70 percent of their members vaccinated.” [NBC 4]

Law Enforcement Memorial Day — Today starting at 8 a.m. “[t]he Arlington County Police Department and the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office will host a virtual Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor and pay tribute to the memory of Arlington’s seven fallen law enforcement officers.” [ACPD]