New Homes for Arlingtonians in Need
“In terms of affordable housing, we had nothing but positive things to say about it.”
The long struggle against declining affordable housing in Arlington just received a boost. The expansion of the South Rhodes Street project near Columbia Pike will include 105 new committed affordable housing units. More than half of those units will be multi-bedroom apartments. At the July 20 County Board meeting, board members praised the new affordable housing and unanimously approved the project.
Arlington Snapshot: Spring Class
Leadership Center for Excellence celebrated the accomplishments of 23 up-and-coming leaders during the Young Professionals Program Spring Class of 2016 graduation ceremony at Marymount University on in May.
Arlington Snapshot: Holistic Gym
TRUE Health and Wholeness studio, owned by Christian and Nina Elliot, moved in May to a new location just off Columbia Pike on South Walter Reed Drive in Arlington. See www.true-hw.com.
Arlington Snapshot: Standing Room Only
The Barcroft Community House was filled to capacity on Sunday, June 5 when Crescendo, the Arlington Philharmonic’s Youth Chamber Music Program, presented its final concert of the season.
Arlington Snapshot: Groundbreaking
Turning the first shovels of dirt on Columbia Hill Apartments on June 8.
Arlington: Fire Station 8 Will Remain on Lee Highway Site
County Board votes 4-1 to keep station where it is, praising task force efforts.
Marguerite Reed Gooden could not conceal her delight at the comments of County Board Member Christian Dorsey during the County Board vote on 19 June. Dorsey said he was voting to keep the Fire Station 8 where it is, rebuilding on the site, rather than relocating the fire station further north.
Arlington: Parents Decry Speed of Site Decision
County Board approves Wilson School as a temporary fire station site.
Just two weeks after Arlington County announced that it was planning on placing a temporary fire station on the future Wilson School site, the County Board unanimously voted to move forward with an agreement that would allow the fire station to occupy nearly half of the field space at the Wilson site until at least 2020.
Arlington Snapshot: Sunset Parade
The annual Marine Sunset Parade at Iwo Jima Memorial returns to Arlington this summer. Residents can enjoy weekly performances of "The Commandant's Own," the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon Tuesdays in July at 7 p.m. The Sunset Parades on Aug. 2, 9 and 16 begin at 6:30 p.m.
Arlington: Residents Express Frustrations over Process
Public commentary voiced on Saturday, July 16, about the county’s plan to put a temporary Fire Station 10 on the Wilson School/HB Woodlawn playing fields reflected common themes heard around North Arlington last week.
Arlington: Lift Off for Potomac Gondola
A look at the initial feedback from citizens and advice from an existing gondola system.
The Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola baffles people. The proposed tram alongside the Key Bridge has drawn a mixture of interest and confusion.
Arlington: Readying for Long Bridge Project
The Atlantic Gateway is underway. Gov. Terry McAuliffe discussed the details of the $1.4 billion plan to reform regional road and rail projects at Alexandria’s Union Station on July 8.
Arlington Snapshot: Spray Ground
Children get a shower from above or below as they run through the fountains spurting up from the ground at Lyon Village Park on the weekend.
Arlington: Track Work Affects Airport Metro Station
Due to Metrorail segment closures near Reagan National as a result of WMATA’s SafeTrack work, passengers should expect additional congestion on the airport’s roadways and in its parking facilities.
Arlington: What’s the Hurry? Where’s the Fire?
Questions raised by Task Force on Station 8 still need to be resolved.
Betsy Forinash, Richard Lolich, and Alexandra Bocian and other North Arlington residents believe Arlington County Deputy Manager Jim Schwartz must have some other agenda for pushing the relocation of Fire Station 8 from Hall’s Hill to Old Dominion and 26th Streets, because if he had read the report of the FS#8 Task Force, he’d know that doesn’t make sense. The tenor of citizens’ remarks rose last week when word leaked out that the county was leaning towards the Old Dominion site because it was said to be more cost effective.
Arlington: Keaton and Chaplin Inspire Silent ‘Twelfth Night’
Synetic Theater presents Shakespeare production set in the 1920s.
Synetic Theater is presenting "Twelfth Night" from July 13 to Aug. 7. After garnering 11 Helen Hayes Award nominations, Synetic’s 2014 hit is back by popular demand.