For People Transitioning Out of Homelessness, Pro Bono Interior Design
Liz Mearns' Arlington nonprofit, Imagine Giving Design, has furnished nine affordable apartments with community donations.
Author: Sydney Johnson
Helping Kids Process Their Pandemic Emotions
A Falls Church teacher's soft strategy for encouraging kids to express their feelings.
She Couldn’t Travel, So She Opened an Ice Cream Parlor
Jake's Ice Cream in Falls Church has a sweet menu and employs people with disabilities.
Catch a Rainbow in Crystal City
Lisa Marie Thalhammer's colorful Metro station mural is all about positivity.
Art in the Time of Covid
Images created in isolation for the Falls Church Arts exhibit 'A Year Apart' offer a powerful testament to life during a pandemic.
Orphans Abroad
A church mission trip sent Josh Leong to Ethiopia. He made a friend—and a film.
Saying ‘I Love You’ With Wiener Dogs
A traditional birthday party felt unsafe. So he organized a parade of his mom's favorite breed.
A Local Designer’s Sustainable Vision for Michael Kors
Tran Truong looked into her crystal ball and saw a cool store concept for Coach. Then came another top fashion label.
Xander Tilock and the Wonders of Drive-Through Theater
When stages went dark due to Covid, the Encore Stage & Studio veteran took his show outside.
Helping Cancer Patients Keep Their Hair
When Liz Lord started chemotherapy, cold capping saved her hair. Now she's helping others gain access to the same technology.
A Moment of Truth on AGT
An Arlington back-up singer uses her 5 minutes of TV fame to promote body positivity.
Knitting for Stress Relief
When her daughter was hospitalized, Carol Caparosa took up knitting. Now, her nonprofit teaches it to others as a form of therapy.
Her Neighbors Needed Help. This Mother of Four Stepped Up.
Mariflor Ventura has coordinated assistance for more than 100 families hit hard by the pandemic.
A Musical Mystery Tour
People were missing live music. So Justin Trawick and his band started performing socially distanced sets in surprise locations.
The Book Bus Delivers
The "Pajama Mama" is on a mission to spread the joy of reading to all.
“Love, From Your Muslim Neighbors”
How a group of friends is tackling hunger, one home-cooked meal at a time.
She Took a Gap Year and Became a Princess
During the pandemic, Eva Gary's company, Princess Wish Parties, kept the magic alive for kids.
Making Friends With Whiskey
Scott Sklar's outdoor happy hours have brought all kinds of people together.
Where There’s a Need, There’s a Free Yard Sale
Spring is here and the Green Valley Free Community Yard Sale is back.
The Front Porch Project
How photographer Sarah Goldman got to know her new neighbors while raising money for local nonprofits.
Written in Arlington
April is National Poetry Month. This anthology features works by 87 hometown writers.
Alonso Abugattas is a Natural Treasure
Arlington's natural resources manager knows the local flora and fauna. His enthusiasm is contagious.
Love Notes for Teachers
A middle-school student's small acts of kindness speak volumes.
Bluey the Parakeet: A Love Story
A boy and his bird are reunited with a little help from a kind neighbor.
A 21st-Century One-Room Schoolhouse
An Arlington 8-year-old needed a place to concentrate in the time of Covid. More than 25 neighbors donated materials for her rainbow classroom.
What to Do with Old Crayons
A local mom is melting and resurrecting them into new shapes for kids in need of art supplies.
Rocks of Love
They started painting rocks for fun. Now their stoop is a neighborhood attraction.
Buy a Juice, Donate Produce
South Block's Fruitful Planet initiative is tackling food insecurity.
Hip-Hop for Cello
Ever heard The Weeknd on strings? Meet Arlington musician and TikTok sensation Andrew Savoia.
13.1 Miles Toward Social Justice
This half marathon fundraiser focused on more than fitness. The training included conversations about race.
To Beirut, With Love
Lebanese Taverna supports relief efforts with hummus sales.
Game Night Soon? Meet Candygrams
Created by H-B alumni, it’s a wordplay game the whole family can enjoy. Arlingtonians can get it at a discount.
10 Questions with Samia Byrd
The longtime civil servant and city planner was named Chief Race and Equity Officer for Arlington County in early July.
Arlington Residents Stage ‘Chalk for Justice’ Block Party
After a young girl’s Juneteenth chalk art was removed, supporters came from all over Arlington to fill her neighborhood with positive messages.
The Reason I March
When does my brother go from being seen as a cute kid to being perceived as a potential threat to someone’s life?
Milk’s Favorite Cookie
Finding that sweet spot in a racial identity that isn’t black or white.
Coaching Outside the Lines
At Justice High School, a new character coaching series inspires football players to be honorable men.
