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Charlie Clark, a dogged chronicler of local life in Arlington, has died at the age of 70. He was known locally as the author of "Our Man in Arlington," a weekly column in the Falls Church News-Press, and as the author of several books on local history. His quickly declining health came as a surprise.
Arlington's two state Senators have landed key leadership roles after Democrats won control of the General Assembly last week. State Sen. Barbara Favola will continue as Majority Whip, sharing her duties with Richmond's Sen. Lamont Bagby, according to a Virginia Senate Democratic Caucus press release. Sen. Scott Surovell, who will represent southeastern Fairfax County, is Senators Barbara Favola and Adam Ebbin have landed key roles in the state senate after their party won control of the General Assembly last week.
It is another good election night for Arlington Democrats.
Election Day got off to a busier-than-expected start this morning. As of this morning, some 9,200 voters turned out to vote today, according to the Arlington County's Dept. of Elections. "So far, the pace today has been slightly busier than June," observed Tania Griffin, the communications director for the elections department. This year is an
Arlington Public Schools is mulling support for legislation that would allow localities to prevent vape shops from opening up near schools. This is the first time the idea for such a bill has been considered as part of the School Board's annual legislative package, according to Frank Bellavia, a spokesman for the school system. The