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About Arlington
ACPD, Sheriff Looking for Drunk Drivers Friday
The Arlington County Police and Sheriff’s departments will set-up a checkpoint this Friday, stop every car that enters it, check the license of the driver, and question people if they feel the person is intoxicated.
Feb 22, 2012 11:52:46 AM
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Patton on Music
New Music From A Local Artist: Gideon Grove
Gideon Grove probably isn’t a name you’re familiar with. But it’s a name you’re going to want to remember. Having spent the last couple of years playing guitar in Zelos, he has finally stepped out on his own.
Feb 21, 2012 2:19:30 PM
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Vote 2012
Republican and Green Agree on Budget, Sorta.
The county board candidates reacted to the county manager’s proposed budget, and it might surprise some the number of times that Green Party candidate Audrey Clement and Republican Mark Kelly agree.
Feb 17, 2012 1:44:00 PM
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About Arlington
Faith-based, Pro-LGBT Marriage Group to Hold Demonstration Tomorrow
For the first time in their 24-year relationship, Arlingtonians James Fisher and Ron Bookbinder will ask for a license that they know will be denied. “I feel very strongly, both of us do, about making a statement,” said Fisher.
Feb 13, 2012 5:00:47 PM
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About Arlington
Flash Mob at County Board Meeting
Supporters of continued work on Long Bridge Park came out by the dozens to the board meeting, Saturday morning, and then left just as quickly, a bit like a flash mob.
Feb 13, 2012 6:29:00 AM
Features
Superintendent Proposes Class Size Increase
Patrick Murphy's budget for 2013 would increase maximum class sizes to help offset costs of Arlington's ballooning student population.
Feb 23, 2012 by L. Carol Ritchie in Schools
Parents Protest Block Scheduling, Possible Class Size Increase
Parents already concerned about a proposed daily schedule change in middle schools expanded their protest to a potential countywide increase in class sizes at the school board meeting Thursday.
Feb 17, 2012 by L. Carol Ritchie in Schools (1 Comments)
County Board Advertises a 2-Cent Increase in Real Estate Tax Rates
The proposed budget adds money to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund and replaces hours that had been cut from libraries' schedules.
Feb 15, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in Countywide
Photo: Todd Freimuth
In Symbolic Move, A Gay Couple Attempts to Marry
On Valentine's Day, Ron Bookbinder and James Fisher, with support from religious leaders and others in the community, attempted to apply for a marriage license, though they knew the try would fail.
Feb 15, 2012 by Todd Freimuth in Countywide (2 Comments)
Image: Arlington Designer Homes (via Arlington County)
"Pipestem" Construction Offers Glimpse of County Expectations
A developer won approval to build a house on small, oddly-shaped lot in north Arlington, but wishes he'd had more regulatory guidance.
Feb 14, 2012 by Steve Thurston in subUrbanPlanning
Chart: Arlington County
County Board Roundup: Ballston Parking Fee Up; Westover Approved
The county board voted Saturday to raise parking rates in the Ballston Parking Garage for most time slots, starting May 1, 2012. The first three hours of parking seven days a week is still $1, but the rates for the rest of the day have changed,
Feb 13, 2012 in Countywide
Manager Proposes 2013 County Budget
A 2.1 percent increase is covered by a tax rate hike and by an increase in assessed property values.
Feb 10, 2012 by Steve Thurston in Countywide