Kim O’Connell

Kim O’Connell is a writer who has lived in Arlington since 1996. With degrees in English literature and historic preservation, she enjoys writing about a wide range of topics related to history, nature, and culture.

http://www.kimaoconnell.com

Articles by This Contributor

Local History

Honoring the ‘Grandfather of Black Basketball’

Basketball was a White-dominated sport until pioneering player and coach Edwin B. Henderson changed the game.

Community

The Life-Affirming Power of Volunteering

Volunteerism is on the decline nationwide. But within our local community is a world of good.

Local History

Tomb Raiders in Arlington

Arlington's once-grand Abbey Mausoleum was demolished after falling victim to vandals. But its treasures live on.

Local History

When Arlington Banned School Dances

A statewide attempt to stymie desegregation in the wake of Brown v. Board of Ed didn't stop local teens from finding their groove.

Education

AI Has Entered the Classroom. Are We Ready?

Generative AI has made its way into K-12 schools whether we like it or not. Here's how teachers and students are using the technology.

Community

Weird History: A Plane Crash at Bishop O’Connell

Remembering the day a pilot ran out of fuel and narrowly averted disaster in an Arlington schoolyard. 🛩️

Local History

It Was One of the Better Senior Pranks in Arlington’s History

That time a Bob's Big Boy mascot ended up on the roof of Wakefield High School...and other memorable acts of mischief.

Local History

A Place for Homegoing During Segregation

Chinn-Baker Funeral Service started out serving Arlington's Black community when others would not. It's still in business today.

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Local History