AHC Inc., an Arlington, VA-based affordable housing developer, deposited more than $710,000 this week into the County’s revolving low-interest loan program, the Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF). This year’s annual repayment boosts AHC’s total repayments to more than $45 million since the AHIF program began in 1988. The payments vary from year to year. Last year, AHC returned $4.9 million to the fund.
“Arlington’s loan fund is absolutely essential for building or preserving affordable housing in our competitive real estate environment,” said AHC Inc. President and CEO Walter D. Webdale. “Without the AHIF program, many of Arlington’s affordable apartments would not exist today.”
After an extensive national search, and at the recommendation of the search committee, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, Catholic Diocese of Arlington, has named Mr. William Crittenberger the new Head of School at Bishop O’Connell High School, effective July 1, 2020.
“Mr. Crittenberger brings an extensive amount of experience and a demonstrated passion for assuring excellence in education rooted in our Catholic faith. I am confident he will continue to build upon the good work and legacy at Bishop O’Connell High School,” said Bishop Burbidge. “I would also like to take the opportunity to thank the members of the search committee for their great work and Sister Lorraine McGrew, IHM, for her dedicated leadership during this interim period.”
In a landmark session, the Virginia House of Delegates today voted for the first time to approve HB 1547, a bill which would expand in-state tuition eligibility to undocumented students at Virginia’s public colleges and universities. The bill, also known as the Virginia Dream Act, was introduced by Delegate Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) and passed after many years of advocacy and hard work.
“This is an incredible victory for so many young people across Virginia who want nothing more than the opportunity to earn a higher education,” said Lopez. “Thousands of young people in our state are locked out from an affordable college education, which has a dramatic impact on the long-term ability of those students to earn income throughout their lifetimes. Expanding eligibility for in-state tuition fulfills the promises and investments made in these students, many of whom were brought to our Commonwealth at a young age through no fault of their own.”
Congressman Don Beyer partnered with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Saturday to host a REAL ID application event for constituents of the 8th District at Wakefield High School in Arlington. DMV Connect, the department’s mobile “office in a suitcase,” processed REAL ID applications for residents.
“More than one million Virginians now have their REAL ID,” Congressman Beyer said. “If you have not already obtained your REAL ID, now is the time to decide if you will need one. If you do, please apply soon to avoid the last-minute rush and ensure you have the identification you will need when new requirements take effect in October.”
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) issued the following statement today on the conclusion of the Senate impeachment show trial:
“Today Senate Republicans ended their impeachment show trial. It will go down as one of the most craven events in American history.
Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) members are partnering to create a circular economy for high quality recycled glass in Northern Virginia.
O-I Glass, Inc. (O-I Glass) and Strategic Materials are teaming up to create strong markets for glass in the region through a new glass recycling drop-off program. So far the Northern Virginia program, nicknamed the ‘Purple Can Club’ and modeled after a Ripple Glass program in Kansas City, has collected more than 4 million pounds of recycled glass that is now being shipped from a processing plant in Lorton, VA to one of Strategic Materials’ recycling facilities. O-I Glass completes the loop by buying recycled glass from Strategic Materials and turning it into new glass bottles at O-I Glass manufacturing plants in Danville and Toano, Virginia, which are then re-sold throughout the state.
We are happy to announce that Bean, Kinney & Korman P.C. was recently named as one of the 2020 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Virginia was created by Virginia Business Magazine and Best Companies Group.
This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state’s economy, workforce and businesses. The 2020 Best Places to Work in Virginia list is made up of 100 companies.
Northwest Federal Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of a new branch in Ballston, Virginia, its ninth public branch and first in Arlington County. The grand opening celebration was attended by representatives of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, community partners and local businesses. Jeff Bentley, President and CEO of Northwest Federal, expressed excitement about the new location and the opportunity to work closely with and be more accessible to members, businesses and charitable organizations in the community.
“Northwest Federal is not just a financial institution, but a community-oriented and philanthropically-minded organization. Our interest is in building lasting relationships with the businesses and members we serve. We’re hopeful that Arlington residents will come to see us as their local lifetime financial partner.”
The Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO) recently concluded an investigation into the running history of a 55-year-old female participant at both the Marine Corps 17.75K and the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM). The research, including photographic evidence and timing data, indicates that the runner had cheated over multiple years by not running the entire course and then claiming the rewards of a finisher.
This investigation was launched when the runner applied for membership in the MCM Runners Club, an exclusive group of runners who have officially completed five MCMs. As a result, this runner has been permanently banned from participating in any event organized by the MCMO.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) will host its annual Black History Month celebration of achievements and contributions to American history by African Americans with musical performances for passengers traveling through both airports each Thursday during the month of February. In addition, Dulles International Airport will celebrate Chinese New Year with a special lion dance performance on Jan. 23, 2020, at 10 a.m.
Performances at Dulles International will take place on the ticketing level, pre-security near the entrance to the East Security Checkpoint. Performances at Reagan National will take place in Terminal B/C in National Hall, across from Il Viaggio restaurant near the Terminal B information desk.
Doorways announced today that the agency’s President and CEO, Caroline Jones, MSW, will be leaving the organization in February. Since 1978, Doorways has operated at the many intersections of homelessness, poverty, and intimate partner violence, responding to community members in crisis. Jones has led the agency for nearly a decade, and served as a key leader of Doorways’ client services for the eight years prior.
“On behalf of the board of directors and everyone at Doorways, we sincerely thank Caroline for her 17 years of service to our mission, both as the agency’s leader and as a prominent voice among local and state advocacy groups and continuums of care,” said Carmen Oviedo, Doorways’ Board President. “Caroline has done a terrific job facilitating significant growth in Doorways’ public and private community partnerships and building a strong, stable organization poised to continue strong service to the people of Arlington County.”
