Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Recent grad, longtime Rosslyn business owner also honored.
Several Arlingtonians have been selected for the 13th Annual James B. Hunter Human Rights Award, county officials announced Tuesday. Wakefield High School’s Project Upstanders, Washington-Lee High School’s Best Buddies Club, Sara Heisey and John "Kip" Laramie are this year's winners. The James B. Hunter Human Rights Awards, named after a former Arlington County Board member, are given to those who dedicate themselves to human services, according to a news release from the county's Human Rights Commission. More on the winners from the Arlington Human Rights Commission: The winners include the group Project Upstanders, which is a club at Wakefield High that was organized for students to help combat bullying. Washington-Lee High School’s …
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Owner: Landlord wanted more money for smaller space
After more than 24 years of bringing the flavor of New Mexico to Arlington, Rosslyn's beloved Santa Fe Cafe will close its doors at the end of October. As major office tenants move about, owner Kip Laramie faced a potentially smaller customer base, smaller space and higher costs to do business. Laramie, just a few years from retirement, had to make a hard decision. "I didn't decide it as much as it was decided for me," he said. Laramie — who has been active for years with the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, the Arlington Street People's Assistance Network and the Partnerships for a Healthier Arlington — said he will continue to be involved. Right now, he's focused on the restaurant's annual green chili festival — a celebration of …
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Arlington County announced today that the Second Chance program will launch in September, giving middle school and high school students who are caught with alcohol or marijuana for the first time, a second chance.
Arlington County teenagers caught using drugs or alcohol have a new program designed to avoid school suspension or the juvenile justice system. Called Second Chance, the program offers a three-day early intervention program for first-time offenders. “I think it really encourages families, kids, staff, the police and local authorities to work together and to find these kids early and get them the help they need,” Linda Erdos, Assistant Superintendent, School and Community Relations told Patch on Wednesday. “So that it’s really not a court date, it really is a counseling date. Getting it early and involving the families so that we can hopefully build a better understanding of what’s going on and what needs to be done with kids.” The …
J Haber
1:38 pm on Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Oh no! where am I going to get my Mexican Snack! I will always remember the restaurant and the booming voice calling out "Number ___". more ›