Old Town Prepares for Historic Garden Week
Part of state-wide event.
Five Old Town Alexandria homes and gardens will open to the public on April 22 as part of the 84th Historic Garden Week.
From Split-Level to Neoclassical
Conversion wins regional “Contractor of the Year” award.
Converting a circa 1960's split-level into a spacious neoclassical-style residence has won Sun Design Remodeling a regional “Contractor of the Year” award from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
Kitchen Design Trends to Expect in 2017
Local designers share popular design ideas.
Those looking for kitchen design ideas have a new source of inspiration: the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) list of trends for 2017.
Cold Treat
Wes Oscar Sachar, Lucille Elizabeth Scogna, and Eva Grace Sachar didn’t think it was too cold for ice cream on Sunday, even though it was cold enough for parkas and hats outside Toby’s Ice Cream shop in Westover.
Little Church on the Corner Broadens Its Vision
Plans move forward to transform CUMC property.
The road has been a long one for the Central United Methodist Church (CUMC) efforts to transform their property in Ballston into a new worship space.
Arlington Diner to Close … Later in Spring
33 years of 364-day customer favorites.
An Arlington institution is disappearing.
County Manager Recommends Reeves Farmhouse Sale
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz recommended Feb. 28 that the county move forward with the sale of the historic Reeves farmhouse, and that the county not be a financial partner in the farmhouse’s restoration and reuse.
Rosslyn/Custis Trail Detours to Begin Next Week
Custis Trail users — in the vicinity of N. Lynn Street and Lee Highway — will begin experiencing detours next week.
WofA Meeting Draws Motivated Crowd
General Assembly election called first referendum on President Trump's policies.
There are 12 #Indivisible groups that have formed to date in Arlington, of which WofA is one of the largest with almost 1,000 members.
Man Sentenced to 17 Years
Martin Walker, 25, of Largo, Md. was sentenced on Friday, March 3, in the Arlington County Circuit Court to 17 years in prison for his role in a shooting on Columbia Pike in 2016.
Arrest Follows Williamsburg Homicide
The Arlington County Police Department has arrested and charged Monique Williams, 27, of Capital Heights, Md. with accessory after the fact for her role in a homicide in the Williamsburg neighborhood on Feb. 19, 2017.
25 Years for Arlington Sexual Assault
An Arlington man was sentenced on Friday, March 3, in the Arlington County Circuit Court for his role in a 2016 sexual assault. Anibal Rodriguez Castellanos, 37, was sentenced to 30 years, with five years suspended, for the charge of burglary while armed and 10 years for the charge of attempted rape.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for March 12-18.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for March 12-18.
Reassuring and Reaffirming in Arlington
Letter from The Superintendent
The following letter was addressed to Arlington Public Schools students, families, staff and community.
Letter to the Editor: Social Issue Not Political
It is no wonder the “Black Lives Matter” banner was taken down from the atrium of Yorktown High School on Feb. 8, due to expressed concerns about its implications.
Presenting Opera to Arlington School Children
A cast of Opera NOVA singers and dancers held the rapt attention of hundreds of school children Feb. 28-March 4 with singing, dancing and bright costumes for the first-ever 45-minute performance of Scott Joplin’s opera “Treemonisha.”
Keep It Simple in Arlington
County manager proposes two cent tax rate increase.
One cent for Metro. One cent for Arlington Public Schools.
Letter to the Editor: Much to Do
A new report from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association paints a troubling picture of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.
