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Jogging Trails: 7 Tips to Stay Safe

Jogging Trails: 7 Tips to Stay Safe

Arlington has safe and beautiful trails for biking, running, and walking. As the days get longer, people of all ages spend more time outside – and this includes criminals, too. Here are some safety tips if you are using the trails in our area.

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Proclamation

Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Proclamation

March is Including People with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Month, and Arlington County held a special ceremony to recognize individuals in our community who have provided exemplary service.

GWU’s New Baseball field in Arlington

GWU’s New Baseball field in Arlington

Arlington County and George Washington University proudly celebrated the opening of Field #6 at Barcroft Park as an NCAA- level baseball stadium.

Martha Ann Miller, Author and Centenarian

Martha Ann Miller, Author and Centenarian

101-year-old Martha Ann Miller, author of “The First Century, and Not Ready for the Rocking Chair Yet” talks at the Arlington (VA) Public Library.

Chefs vs. Chiefs

Chefs vs. Chiefs

The Arlington Food assistance Center (AFAC) held a cooking challenge that saw three of Arlington’s top restaurant chefs go toe to toe with three of the county’s firehouse cooks in a three course throw-down.

August 15, 2012

August 15, 2012

Arlington TV’s regular roundup of news and upcoming events.

Learning in Retirement

Learning in Retirement

Arlington’s 55+ programs include lots of classes that keep seniors physically fit. But studies have shown one of the most significant things seniors can do thrive in their old age is to keep mentally fit.

Celebrate July 4th at Long Bridge Park

Celebrate July 4th at Long Bridge Park

Celebrate July 4th at Arlington County’s Long Bridge Park. From noon to 8 pm, come enjoy some of the fun and games for the whole family.

Including People with IDD

Including People with IDD

This week’s edition of NewsMakers attends the proclamation ceremony for declaring March 2012 Including People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Month in Arlington Virginia.

Back To Wellness

Back To Wellness

Bipolar disorder is usually first exhibited in people in their late teens and early 20s. Peter De Haven was diagnosed at the age of 11 in 1984, when bipolar disorder in children was almost unheard of, and rarely diagnosed.

Mary Marshall Residence Open House

Mary Marshall Residence Open House

A look at Arlington Virginia’s Mary Marshall Residence, an assisted living facility for low-income seniors with serious mental illness or intellectual or developmental disabilities.

100 Homes

100 Homes

More than 150 community volunteers and County staff went out into the streets to survey our County’s homeless population as part of the 100 Homes for 100 Homeless Registry Project.

Simplicity Urgent Care

Simplicity Urgent Care

Health care costs are rising. In this story we see how 2 ER doctors set out to try and change the way health care is delivered by establishing a new kind of health care facility in Columbia Pike, Arlington VA.

Don’s Story

Don’s Story

Approaching 80-years-old, Don still finds time to exercise daily. His passion is basketball, which he has played his whole life and is still winning trophies with his senior team. But are his playing days finished after a life threatening illness?

Lose the Training Wheels

Lose the Training Wheels

In this episode, we visit a heart tugging summer camp, where therapy, recreation, and fun all come together.