An American Dream
At 23, Sonia Nga Johnston arrived on U.S. soil with little more than the clothes on her back. Today she's a bank president.
Community
Visionary Thinking
Jennifer Bethel has been legally blind since birth. It didn't stop her from becoming an award-winning graphic designer.
The Other Epidemic
I'm a fifth-generation addict. I'm more than a statistic.
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.
Rocks of Love
They started painting rocks for fun. Now their stoop is a neighborhood attraction.
Best of Arlington 2021
Times are tough, but there's still lots to love and celebrate in our hometown, including these reader and editor favorites.
The Pastor and the Pandemic
Glen Evans would rather be in Honduras. Even with the threat of Covid.
Dragonfly Spies
Is it an insect? Or a drone? If you're near CIA headquarters you can't be too sure.
Hip-Hop for Cello
Ever heard The Weeknd on strings? Meet Arlington musician and TikTok sensation Andrew Savoia.
For Voters with Disabilities, Another Barrier to the Polls
Voting is more complicated when you have a disability. Now add the threat of Covid.
Race and Rebuilding
Arlington is proudly progressive, yet its schools, neighborhoods and police records tell a different story about race. Where do we go from here?
These Tricked-Out Halloween Houses Are a Must-See
It may be a BYOT (bring-your-own-treats) year, but these creepy residences are still worth a visit.
5 Ways to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Waste During the Pandemic
Covid-19 has triggered a backslide in plastic usage. Here are some simple moves to get back on track.
These Student Photographers Are Offering Free Senior Portraits
Yorktown seniors Donté Allen and Audrey Tong are putting their talents to good use during the pandemic.
Getting Scrappy
Arlingtonians donated hundreds of yards of fabric for a community art project. None of it went to waste.
Advocating for At-Risk Kids During a Pandemic
Volunteers with the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program have gotten creative.
