District Taco donated $1,000 worth of burritos to families of Barrett Elementary School to ensure students’ needs are fulfilled while schools are closed for in-classroom instruction.
As a member of one of the industries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, District Taco has stayed true to their commitment to support the community. District Taco has historically supported local organizations with thousands of dollars of donations, both in food and monetary contributions.
Upcoming construction activity for the new W&OD Trail Bridge over Lee Highway (Route 29) in Arlington will require a trail detour for about two weeks beginning Monday, August 24. Closure of this trail section and the current, temporary routing around bridge construction will allow crews to build a permanent trail connection between the new bridge and the nearby sidewalk and crosswalk on Lee Highway.
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Beginning with applicants for the Fall 2021 semester, Marymount University will adopt a complete test-optional policy for submission of SAT and ACT scores.
This decision builds off of the University’s longstanding commitment to a holistic review of applications, as Marymount has been test-optional for select students for a number of years already. Previously, students who had a high school GPA of 3.0 or above were not required to submit their SAT or ACT scores for admissions consideration. Now, students with a GPA below 3.0 will also not be required to do so.
In its latest strategic initiative, Transform MU, Marymount University is restructuring its existing academic programs into three highly focused Colleges, each combining disciplines to create broader educational and research opportunities. These changes are part of Marymount’s Strategic Plan, Momentum, which builds on the University’s strengths and creates market-leading learning opportunities that prepare both first-time students and adult learners for rewarding careers and fulfilling lives.
The new structure, which will be implemented immediately and completed during the fall semester, is designed to maximize interdisciplinary education and research while accommodating future student growth and program expansion to meet changing societal needs. Each of the Colleges, led by deans, will be composed of a number of interdisciplinary schools without departments that are led by school directors. Dr. Hesham El-Rewini, Provost and Senior Vice President at Marymount, stressed the importance of this new structure to students and the community.
U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today issued the following statement on Vice President Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate:
“Amid a strong field of highly qualified women, Senator Harris stands out as a powerful and historic choice.
Overnight ramp closures are scheduled to occur this week on I-66 East in Arlington for asphalt paving as part of the I-66 Eastbound Widening Project. Detours will be posted to direct traffic.
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Berkadia announced today the $19 million refinancing secured for Hilton Garden Inn, Crystal City, a full-service hotel in Crystal City, a neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia. Director Matthew Raptosh and Associate Director Connor Wimsatt of Berkadia’s Hotels and Hospitality specialty team secured the loan on behalf of Sound Hospitality. The deal closed on July 30.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has particularly affected the hospitality industry, leaving many owners struggling to secure the financing they need. Berkadia matched the borrower with a competitive, interest-only, non-recourse bridge loan just as they faced an upcoming maturity. Stonehill Strategic Capital provided the financing.
On Friday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued its most recent guidance regarding international students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities for the Fall 2020 semester. Most notably, it clarifies that new foreign students will not be allowed to enter the country if their school is operating entirely online, with the recently-announced flexibility for international students only applying to those who were actively enrolled on March 9.
In light of this guidance that disrupts the academic plans of so many individuals both regionally and nationally, Marymount University has confirmed its ability to welcome additional international students during the upcoming fall semester and beyond. As stated in its “Saints Reunite” Guide to 2020-21 Reopening, Marymount continues to prepare for a complete re-entry of students, faculty and staff, and a return to on-site learning and living with new protocols that safeguard the health and safety of its campus community. This plan was approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) last week.
Clarendon Presbyterian Church (CPC) thanks everyone who contributed to its Food and Toiletry Drive in July. The church collected 105 boxes and bags of donations for homeless shelters in Arlington – an estimated value of more than $5,200 in groceries and toiletries! The food donations support Bridges to Independence in Clarendon, a shelter and housing program for families with children. And the toiletries donations support Residential Program Center (RPC), a shelter on Columbia Pike for single adults. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the next Drive-thru Collection on August 15, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Clarendon Presbyterian Church is located at 1305 North Jackson Street, Arlington, VA 22201. No physical interaction. Masks required. Drop-off at curbside location outside church. Please send questions to [email protected] or (703) 527-9513. Thank you!
Richmond, VA – (July 23, 2020) – According to the June 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS®, home sales in most regions of Virginia are rebounding, following spring’s slowdown due to COVID-19.
There were 13,176 home sales statewide in June 2020, up 0.5% from a year ago and up nearly 30% over May 2020 sales. The increase in closed sales in June reflects a return of home buyers to the market. An easing of stay-at-home restrictions in Virginia, growing acceptance of social distancing measures, and greater use of virtual tools has propelled the increase in market activity.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti is proud to announce the early rollout of one of a major initiative in restructuring the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney in furtherance of its mission to ensure both public safety and justice. The office will implement the vertical prosecution model in every case it handles.
Vertical prosecution, considered a best practice, requires that one prosecutor be assigned to each case from start to finish; it permits the assigned attorney to work early and closely with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, and defense attorneys.
