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I started this web site about three-and-a-half years ago, and now it may be time to end it, for good.  Maybe.  I’m going to take some of the next four or six months to figure it out, and in that time, I will not be writing news for it.

I’m tired, to be fully honest.  This past semester at Montgomery College—my full-time job as a composition and journalism professor—was a long one.  I had to steal small pieces of time from many other parts of my life to write the HeraldTrib,... (more)

Ballston

Comedy Sportz in the Ballston Commons Mall should have its use permit OKed by the county board at tomorrow’s meeting.  In their report, county staff said the comedy venue has operated in compliance with county regulations.  County staff has added one condition onto the club’s use permit: renewal of the the use permit applies only to Comedy Sportz; if they leave, the use permit does not transfer to the next organization to take the space.  Newcomers must apply for a new permit. ... (more)

These notes are compiled from Arlington County Police Department crime reports.  They cover the reports in and around the Buckingham, Arlington Forest and Ashton Heights neighborhoods. 

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Quick Review

Yuja Wang, the 22-year-old impresaria pianist, played the world premier of  Jennifer Higdon’s Piano Concerto with the National Symphony Orchestra... (more)

News and opinion about potential redevelopment along Glebe, gentrifying Arlington, and the calendar

Owners of “West Ballston” are still talking…... (more)

Opinion

The Arlington Public Schools Board is going to have to put real thought into two options for easing capacity: build new schools or switch to a year-round schedule.... (more)

“How you doin’ sugar? Happy Thanksgiving!” Associate Pastor Lynn Carter said as Diana Dean fixed a plate of leftovers from the buffet to take with her.  “You keeping out of trouble?” she joked.... (more)