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Arlington native to bike 4,100 miles to raise awareness for people with disabilities

Submitted by Sophie Berger on Fri, 05/18/2012
Photo courtesy pushamerica.org

Jeffrey Chatman plans to take a journey this summer – a "Journey of Hope."

Chatman's Journey of Hope is a 67-day, 4,100-mile bicycle trek from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Each day, participants ride about 80 miles and then spend the remainder of the day putting on skits, talking to organizations, and playing with children with disabilities.

Malfunctioning microwave sparks fire at apartment complex

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Thu, 05/17/2012
Fire crews respond to a fire at Wimbledon Court Apartments - May 17, 2012

A malfunctioning microwave oven is believed to be the cause of a one-alarm fire Thursday evening at the Wimbledon Court Apartments in South Central Arlington.

Future Shade for Richard Greene Linear Park

Submitted by Press Release on Thu, 05/17/2012
Volunteers plant trees at Richard Greene Park - Courtesy City of Arlington

One hundred trees are taking root in Richard Greene Linear Park thanks to a recent volunteer effort. Fifty volunteers donated their time and energy to Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Department in celebration of Earth Day 2012.   The volunteers planted  the trees in the shadow of Rangers Ballpark in late April.  

Lifesavers to be recognized by Fire Department

Submitted by Press Release on Wed, 05/16/2012
Courtesy www.arlingtonlifeshelter.org

On Friday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Fire Station 1, Arlington Life Shelter employees John Tadlock and Paige Rychlik will be honored by the Arlington Fire Department for their quick thinking and lifesaving actions.

Mayor delighted with gifts from Japan

Submitted by Keven Costlow on Tue, 05/15/2012
Mayor Cluck holds up a photo of Tsubutan, the mascot of Habikino

The addition of Yu Darvish has not only made the Texas Rangers a better baseball team, it has also fostered a new bond of friendship between Arlington and Darvish’s hometown of Habikino, Japan.

Citizens select Michael Glaspie for Arlington City Council

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Sun, 05/13/2012
Boles Jr High voting location - May 13, 2012 - Zack Maxwell

UPDATE: Read below for added commentary from run-off candidate Bill Verkest.

Arlington citizens went to the polls Saturday to cast their vote in several City Council and School Board Trustee races. After months of campaigning, candidate Michael Glaspie succeeded in winning the public’s approval for the at-large District 8 seat formerly held by Gene Patrick.

Seven injured in wreck in Arlington

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Fri, 05/11/2012

A wreck occurred around 8 a.m. Friday morning in the 2100 block of Davis Boulevard just north of Lamar Boulevard. Seven women had to be pulled from a van that lost control and rolled over after clipping a sedan.

Super-Sized Garage Sale

Submitted by DJ Zitko on Thu, 05/10/2012

It's time for Spring cleaning. As you clean out your closets and find treasures you're ready to part with, why not sell them at the city-wide garage sale?

Shopping catches the beat at The Parks

Submitted by Press Release on Wed, 05/09/2012
Photo courtesy of vccusa.com

Quickly becoming a tradition for music lovers and fashionistas alike, A Walk in The Parks returns to The Parks at Arlington for an evening of shopping, top jazz bands and food samplings on Thursday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Tuesday night shooting between neighbors leaves one dead

Submitted by Zack Maxwell on Tue, 05/08/2012
Photo courtesy Arlington PD Twitter

Arlington Police Department reported a fatal shooting Tuesday evening that occurred during a dispute between two neighbors. One man, identified to be in his mid-30’s, was transported from the location of the incident to Medical Center of Arlington, but later died from injuries.