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

Beyond the Beautiful Earth

Astronaut David M. Brown was as down-to-earth as he was starry-eyed. He perished on the space shuttle Columbia.

Local History

It Was One of the Deadliest Building Collapses in D.C.-Area History

Fifty years ago, the Skyline Plaza construction disaster emitted a dust cloud so thick that it filled the stadium of Wakefield High School.

Local History

Remembering the Bitter Fight Against I-66 in Arlington

In the late '70s, the construction of this major commuter route elicited fierce protests, and even arrests.

Local History

Back in the Day, It Was Arlington’s Favorite Fast Food

Once upon a time, Holly Farms Chicken was the place to go for buckets full of comfort.

Arts & Entertainment

This Arlington Book Club Has Been Meeting For More Than 50 Years

Helen Hyman, a former Arlington schoolteacher, founded the club in 1967 to bring neighborhood moms together while their kids were in school.

Local History

From Arlington to Nirvana

Music producer Barrett Jones got his start recording punk bands in Arlington. Now his discography includes some of the biggest names in rock, grunge and folk.

Local History

The Story of Arlington’s Own Rocket Boys (and Girls)

Remember the movie 'October Sky'? In the Sputnik era, Wakefield High School had its own cadre of rocket builders and moonwatchers.

Are Our Schools Safe?

As America's gun violence epidemic continues, questions about preparedness are hitting home.

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