Arlington Snapshot: New Little Free Library
Arlington’s newest Little Free Library opened on Oct. 27 at 1723 North Veitch Street. The new mini library, which offers free books to share from a free-standing wooden box, is the result of a collaboration between Lynn Borton, the library’s steward and founder, and the local nonprofit affordable housing organization, AHC Inc.
Arlington: Local Teams To Join In Girls on the Run 5K
On Sunday, Nov. 22, more than 340 local students from 14 Arlington schools will complete the Girls on the Run 5K presented by Innovation Health.
Arlington Brief: Public Hearing on Taxicab Fares
The Arlington County Board will hold a public hearing on Dec. 12 to consider amending fares and fees for taxicabs.
Arlington Brief: Koch Elected State Medical Society President
On Oct. 24, Edward Koch, M.D., FACOG was inaugurated as president of the Medical Society of Virginia during the organization’s annual meeting at the Westfield Marriott in Chantilly.
Arlington Brief: ‘Click It or Ticket’ Begins
The Arlington County Police Department will be joining other state and local law enforcement agencies this week to participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seat belt enforcement campaign Click It or Ticket.
Arlington Brief: Nonprofit Raises $160,000
Health and human services nonprofit Volunteers of America Chesapeake announced the total tally of $160,000 from its annual Harvest for Hope breakfast.
Arlington: I-66 Plans Take Toll on County Board
County Board remains unclear on potential project benefits.
Arlington County hasn’t quite decided what to do about I-66.
Arlington: Working on Office Vacancy Rate
Arlington economic leaders discuss residential and commercial development — and millennials.
Things may be starting to look up for Arlington. Last quarter, office vacancy declined by 1.5 percent, the first time it has declined in four years.
Duck Donuts Now Open in Arlington
The long-awaited Duck Donuts opened in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center on Nov. 17.
Alexandria/Arlington: Neighborhood Health Offers Health Care Safety Net
Community health center provides comprehensive primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
Dr. Basim Khan walks toward the door of the Casey Clinic of Neighborhood Health in Alexandria’s West End, stopping to greet two of his patients by name: “Hey, how is your foot?”
Arlington Brief: From Arlington to the White House
A march for immigrant families and an end to deportations will leave from 2100 Clarendon Blvd. on Friday, Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m. to arrive at the White House by 11:30 a.m.
Arlington Snapshot: Low Voter Turnout
It was a beautiful, sunny day in Arlington for Election Day, but election officials are expecting low-voter turnout.
Arlington: Effort Boosts Voter Turnout
Clergy and lay leaders celebrated the success of a three-day non-partisan, interfaith voter turnout drive that generated an increase in turnout in two particularly low-voting precincts here, as well as more than 1,300 individual conversations with voters about the power of civic engagement.
Arlington Snapshot: Supporting Those in Need
UnitedHealthcare representatives attending the 2015 National Association of Medicaid Directors Conference in Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 3, assembled and donated 1,000 backpack care kits to D.C.-area organizations helping the homeless and those in need, including Goodwill of Greater Washington, Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Unity Health Care.
Arlington: Retail Trends Keep Shifting
“Big Box” chains, restaurants and online shopping re-shape streetscapes.
Collectible Treasures and Wits End were long-time residents of Old Keene Mill Center in Springfield until about 10 years ago when these local mom and pop gift shops closed, and were replaced by a chain bike shop and a Thai restaurant.