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.
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.
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.
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.
