13 Halloween Events to Get Your Family in the Spooky Spirit
From outdoor movies to haunted houses, these activities will help you and your kids celebrate the holiday all month long.
Where Arlington's Class of 2021 Applied to College and Got In
Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
Where to Dine Out With Kids
These restaurants have patios, room to move, fun handouts and menus that cater to both adults and the younger set.
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Teaching the Arts During a Pandemic
The creativity is still there, but harnessing it has required ingenuity and a new set of "classroom" tools.
The 12 Days of Christmas in Sidewalk Chalk
During Covid times, a twist on the caroling tradition.
20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2020
These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.
Do You Like to Doodle?
Illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang does. And she's got a new book out, along with downloadable drawing activities for kids.
Students Have Laptops. What About Headphones?
A local fundraising campaign aims to ensure all APS students have this critical learning accessory.
Where Arlington's Class of 2020 Applied to College and Got In
Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
Learning the Hard Way
The abrupt shift to remote instruction was painful, and it played out differently in every household. What did the spring of 2020 teach us?
A Toy Library Opens in Falls Church
After weeks of pandemic delays, The Toy Nest is cautiously opening up shop.
9 Questions with Incoming APS Superintendent Francisco Durán
Durán comes from Fairfax County Public Schools and assumes his new post on June 1.
Top Liberal Arts Colleges For Arlington Grads
Which liberal arts schools accepted the most members of Arlington's Class of 2019? Here are the top 25.
Poison Peanuts and Killer Cupcakes
Nearly 8% of U.S. kids have a food allergy. It makes life complicated. And sometimes scary.
46 Days of Longing: Portraits in Driveway Art
They can't go to the playground, the party or the pool right now. But the Portner twins can picture themselves there.
Which Out-of-State Colleges Accepted the Most Arlington Grads in 2019?
Here are the top 20.
How Local Schools are Handling Distance Learning
School closures to stem the spread of coronavirus are prompting educators to explore new instructional approaches. It's all about technology.
20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads
Beyond the Commonwealth, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2019.
10 Questions with APS Diversity Chief Arron Gregory
Equity and inclusion are top priorities for the Arlington school official, who assumed his new post in January.
