Commentary

Our Man In Arlington 5-7-2026

My column last week on public signs led me down the rabbit hole of Arlington’s history on the enforcement of sign ordinances. The most famous example takes us back to

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Learning to Sail Builds Life Skills

by Amy Zang Sailing School Director/Owner There’s a moment early in every young sailor’s experience when something clicks. The wind fills the sail, the boat responds, and suddenly they’re not

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Our Man In Arlington 4-30-2026

With recent columns about public playgrounds and public art, this week I thought I would tackle another “public” theme: public signage.  It is a topic that has been a controversial

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A Penny for Your Thoughts 4-30-2026

Mention The Salvation Army and multiple images come to mind – bellringers with a red kettle at shopping centers during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays; a facility that accepts donations

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