Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) celebrates the grand opening of Lucille and Bruce Terwilliger Place, the nonprofit developer’s new affordable housing development and new space for American Legion Post 139 in Arlington’s Virginia Square neighborhood. APAH was joined by its partners, funders, supporters, and the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to cut the ribbon and commemorate the building’s opening.
Located at 3445 Washington Boulevard, just 1,500 feet from the Virginia Square-GMU Metro, Terwilliger Place is a 160-unit affordable rental community, featuring a modern 6,000-square-foot ground floor space for American Legion Post 139. The certified EarthCraft Gold building also includes community and multi-purpose spaces, a counseling office, and a business center. Terwilliger Place has a 50% veteran preference, and 26 units are deeply affordable to households earning 30% of the area median income (AMI).
Join VDOT, Arlington County and the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority, to break ground on improvements to safety, traffic flow and enhancements to accessibility and connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians. The project will reduce Boundary Channel Drive from four lanes to two in order to construct an eight-foot-wide eastbound sidewalk and a twelve-foot-wide westbound shared-use path, install roundabouts on Boundary Channel Drive just west and east of I-395, reconfigure the ramps between I-395 and Boundary Channel Drive and adding crosswalks along Boundary Channel Drive. The project also features a new shared-use path linking the Mount Vernon Trail to Long Bridge Park, ultimately connecting with the existing one that parallels the southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway ramp to I-395 southbound. See project webpage for additional information.
VDOT is administering construction of the project, which began the week of Sept. 12 and is expected to be completed fall 2023.
Sept. 22, 2022–The team behind “Dani’s Twins,” a documentary capturing the rare, perspective-changing journey of a quadriplegic woman, announced today its acceptance of the coveted Audience Award at the recent DC Shorts Film Festival. “Dani’s Twins” was named the audience favorite among the 77 films comprising the festival lineup.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled about this outcome,” says star and producer, Dani Izzie. “The audience was super engaged during the Q&A following our opening night screening. I hope they take with them the film’s themes of respect and inclusion for parents with disabilities.”
Arlington, VA (September 19, 2022) – VHC Health™, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael A. Silverman, Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine, has been honored with the 2022 William T. Newman, Jr. “Spirit of Community” Award from the Arlington Community Foundation in recognition of his service as chief of emergency medicine and for providing critical information about the pandemic to the DMV region.
“We are proud and fortunate to have Dr. Silverman at VHC Health — His work caring for patients who visit the Emergency Department, as well as his clear communication of essential information, especially during the height of the pandemic, offers guidance, comfort, and assurance to the community we serve,” said Chris Lane, CEO and President, VHC Health. “This achievement is a testament to Dr. Silverman’s steadfast support of VHC Health’s staff and community, and we are incredibly grateful for his service.”
Arlington, VA (September 14, 2022) – VHC Health™, a community-based health system providing medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is pleased to announce that it has received a donation of more than $5,500 from the proceeds of Bear Chase Brewing Company’s limited-release summer beer, “Doctor’s Orders,” crafted in appreciation of the exceptional care VHC Health provided to a member of the Bear Chase team.
When Charles Knoll, Bear Chase Brewing Company’s Brew Master, was diagnosed with kidney cancer last year, he needed both his kidney and a tumor removed. Charles was supported by several departments at VHC Health and spent time recovering in one of VHC’s medical units. To express appreciation for the top-quality care he received during this challenging time in his life, Charles crafted “Doctor’s Orders,” a light “Radler” style lager, as well as a commemorative VHC Health stein, to honor the hospital and give back to future patients.
The 9mm gun was loaded with seven bullets, including one in the chamber. It was located among the man’s carry-on items. When TSA officers spotted the firearm, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Police were notified, confiscated the weapon and cited the man, a resident of Ft. Washington, Md.
“Our TSA officers are very good at detecting firearms and other prohibited items at security checkpoints,” said John Busch, TSA’s Federal Security Director for the airport. “Travelers play an important role in their personal experience traversing through a security checkpoint. That often starts with knowing all contents of their carry-on bag and which items should not be packed in that carry-on bag. All responsible gun owners know where their firearm is at all times and know how to pack it for a flight. It’s imperative they do a pre-trip inspection of their carry-on and positively account for their firearms. This will reduce the troubling number of passengers bringing weapons to the security checkpoints across the system.”
Falls Church, VA – Creative Cauldron’s twenty-year anniversary and 2022-23 Season, its first producing entirely original works, begins with a World Premiere musical: Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Created and directed by Matt Conner and Stephen Gregory Smith, of Creative Cauldron’s “Bold New Works for Intimate Stages” series, Ichabod blends humor, enchanting music, and fully realized characters with the classic suspense of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, one of America’s first and most famous ghost stories. Told through the eyes of the school children in Ichabod’s classroom, this show has the fun and chill of a tale told round the campfire. Ichabod: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow runs October 6 -30 and is sponsored by Mark Werblood, Attorney at Law. Press Night is Saturday, October 8, 7:30 pm.
“We are thrilled to begin our 2022-23 season with this classic American tale, skillfully crafted as a musical by our critically acclaimed resident team, Matt Conner (Music) and Stephen Gregory Smith (Book and Lyrics). Audiences of all ages will enjoy this spooky homage to the classic ghost story,” stated Creative Cauldron Producing Artistic Director, Laura Connors Hull.
This month, Arlington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Kate Bates celebrates 15 years of service with the organization.
Kate Bates joined the Chamber in 2007 as Member Services Manager. She was promoted to Vice President in 2013 before being named President and CEO in 2014 after the organization held a national search to find a replacement for Rich Doud when he announced his retirement after 23 years. Only 29 at the time, Kate was the youngest Chief Executive Officer, and the first female to lead the Chamber in the organization’s history.
Varity Homes today announced its partnership with Side, the only real estate technology company that exclusively partners with high-performing agents, teams, and independent brokerages to transform them into market-leading boutique brands and businesses. The alliance will ensure that Varity Homes, a company that lifts up clients and the community, is powered by the industry’s most advanced platform.
Varity Homes was founded by Geva Lester and Jane Morrison, longtime Arlington residents and agents with an 85% referral clientele. Generating $50 million in sales in 2021 and $234 million in their combined careers, Lester and Morrison boost their client services with their tech backgrounds and deep knowledge of the northern Virginia market. Lester and Morrison are also community-focused and continue their charitable endeavors through Varity. Varity Homes represents buyers and sellers throughout northern Virginia, specializing in Arlington as well as Falls Church, Washington, D.C., and Alexandria.
This fall, approximately 3.2 million eligible taxpayers will receive one-time tax rebates of up to $250 if they filed individually, and up to $500 if they filed jointly. To be eligible, taxpayers must file by November 1, 2022 and have had a 2021 tax liability. Starting September 19, taxpayers can go to tax.virginia.gov/rebate and check their eligibility for this one-time tax rebate. We are processing the rebates “first in/first out.” Those who filed by July 1 should expect their rebate to arrive in late October. Those who file between July 1 and November 1 will receive their rebate within 4 months of their file date.
Taxpayers who received a state tax refund by direct deposit this year will likely receive their one-time tax rebate by direct deposit in the same bank account. All other eligible taxpayers will receive their rebate by paper check in the mail.
NOLA’ s favorite drink, Pimm’s Cup, Pops-Up at Bayou Bakery as “Your Majesty – Lilabet” for a Ceremonial, Burial Toast to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, September 19, 2022. $7 dollar Cocktail for Seven Reigning Decades
New Orleans comes to mind for one thing very British – a Pimm’s Cup at the Napoleon House, which has been a popular cocktail since the late 1940s, beginning with the bon vivant crowd. It is a refreshing drink that has quenched the thirst during the heated summer days in New Orleans. The elegant gin-based drink, “Your Majesty – Lilabet” is popping up at Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery [Arlington, Virginia] and will be served all day while playing the ceremonial burial on the “telly’ from 7AM-5PM, Monday, September 19, 2022. Raise a glass of Pimm’s #1, Bayou Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Cucumber, and Mint Garnish to honor the refreshing and elegantly dutiful Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, when she is laid to rest beside her beloved Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
