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Today is Hunger Action Day: local organizations urging residents to donate and volunteer
Across the country, September is recognized as “Hunger Action Month,” where communities come together to raise awareness and take action to fight food insecurity. Local organizations and town programs are working to support an estimated 20 percent of Arlington households (roughly…
Commentary: NEAT, the modern spirit of Arlington
Editor’s Note: This piece was written by longtime Arlington resident Michael Armanious and his co-author Jared Padgett and submitted for publication. It is part of a research project exploring Arlington as a learning town, which is, Armanious says, “where lifelong learning…
Students shine at annual Town Day
Arlington students were front and center in Saturday’s 48th annual Town Day celebration, both in manning some of the 200 booths lining Mass. Ave. and as visitors checking them out. The students raised funds for good causes in the process. Many Arlington High School and Ottoson…
Arlington residents will participate in this year’s Jimmy Fund Walk
The 38th annual Jimmy Fund Walk for Dana-Farber will take place Sunday, Oct. 4, when hundreds of participants will travel the Boston Marathon course and raise funds to support adult and pediatric cancer research. This year, 22 Arlington residents will join the journey.…
Town Day bonds neighbors through community and shared causes
Hundreds of neighbors, children and pets flocked to Mass. Avenue Saturday for Town Day, gathering for food, fundraising and patriotic festivities. The sunny weather provided the perfect backdrop for Arlington residents to celebrate. The melting pot of over 200 booths lined the…