Season finale, featuring stories from an ACFD firefighter

About this episode

The episode features discussions on notable local news stories in Arlington and an interview with firefighter Alexander Brahmstedt.

In the latest episode, Vernon and Dan discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including: A woman who turned a hundred, witnessing significant historical changes. Museum seeking permanent home. The Reclining Statue of Liberty as a local landmark. An interview with Alexander Brahmstedt, an Arlington firefighter.

People in this episode

Hosts: Vernon, Dan

Guest: Alexander Brahmstedt

Topics covered

• local news
• interview
• firefighter stories
• historical changes
• community events

Keywords

• Arlington
• firefighter
• local news
• historical changes
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Reclining Statue of Liberty

Places: Arlington, Museum

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