Merc Mailbag

Release Proposed Plan in English, Spanish

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 14:14:19 GMT

It would be constructive for Wesley Housing to distribute in English and in Spanish to Pierce Queen residents the draft relocation plan that they have asked the Arlington Tenant Landlord Commission to vote on.

Open Letter: APS "Norovirus" Outbreak Occurring

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:24:00 GMT

This communication is being sent to let you know that one or more outbreaks of Norovirus have been confirmed in schools in Arlington. It spreads easily, and there is no cure. Fever, vomiting and diarrhea are the main symptoms.

Open Letter from C. Board: Board "Dismayed" with Garvey's Actions

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 13:17:26 GMT

Garvey's allegation that Mr. Zimmerman has a conflict of interest when it comes to voting on a change to our purchasing procedures for transportation projects has no basis in Virginia law or in fact - as the County Attorney has clearly laid out.

Open Letter: Streetcar Financing is Wall St. Arbitrage

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT

I attended last nights County Board work session and was troubled by what I heard. Rather than sound fiscal management, many of the trolley design-build-manage-finance schemes sounded more like Wall Street arbitrage.

Rock Spring C.A. Asks County to Reconsider School Placement

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:16:33 GMT

The Rock Spring Civic Association at its annual meeting last Thursday night unanimously adopted a resolution expressing concerns about the consultative and decision-making process of the Arlington Public Schools.

Letter: Report Contains Details of Bus Alternatives to Streetcar

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 12:49:00 GMT

Updated: The report's link is fixed. Audrey Clement based her public comments yesterday on a report sent to the county board. My report contains video, pictures, and other details about the high tech bus alternatives to streetcars along the Pike.

Record Number Attends APAH Gala

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:15:00 GMT

Arlington Parnership for Affordable Housing honored Ron Carlee and John Shooshan at their annual banquet fundraiser, the nonprofit organization reported.

Letter: Volunteers Needed

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:10:00 GMT

Volunteers needed in November for "Kids Marketplace" and "Reality Store."

Open Letter: AAC Call for Artists

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:13:00 GMT

AAC is very pleased to announce two exciting jurors, Melissa Messina, Senior Curator at the Savannah College of Art and Design, and Kathryn Wat, Chief Curator at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, who will select the artwork for INTERWOVEN.

ALERT: NOVA Senior Olympics Registration Deadline Friday

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Registration deadline is Sept. 1. Participants must be 50 years of age by Dec. 31, 2012 and live in one of the sponsoring jurisdictions. For more information, call 703-228-4721 or email nvso1982 (at) gmail (dot) com