Matt Mendelsohn

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Sheriff Jose Quiroz Has a Few Thoughts About Jail Time

Arlington's first Latino sheriff grew up here and served in the Marine Corps. His corrections philosophy centers on accountability, structure and skill building.

Elegy for a Snow Day?

Are snow days a dying tradition in Northern Virginia? We asked a local meteorologist and Arlington science teacher to weigh in.

Out of the Ashes, Ireland’s Four Courts Returns

The beloved Arlington pub will reopen Sept. 7, one year after a tragic accident left it in flames.

The Dreamers Next Door

They came here under duress in search of a better life. Undocumented or not, they are proud to be American.

Stop and Smell the Roses in This Glorious Public Garden

Created at the end of World War II, Arlington's Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden is a feast for the senses.

Her Novel Gives Formerly Enslaved People a Voice

Amina Luqman-Dawson's 'Freewater' won both a Coretta Scott King book prize and the 2023 John Newbery Medal for best children’s book.

Love Period Films? Meet Arlington’s Hollywood Connection

This vintage costume design studio has a star-studded list of film, television and stage credits.

All Hail the Dad Band

Manther has been rocking Arlington since 2010 with hilarious tunes and a drum beat of self-deprecation.
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