Arlington News

Lightning Campaign Pits Longtime Elected Official Against Progressive Newcomer

Democrats to determine special election candidate this weekend.

This week, Democrats will determine their candidate in a special election blitz campaign that offers little time for voters to learn much about their options.

World of Beer Arrives in Arlington

Fans of craft beer can grab a pint and enjoy a truly global selection of brew at World of Beer, ready to serve on Aug. 6. The Ballston location is the first branch to open in Virginia, and owners are enthusiastic about the location.

Fairfax Backs Columbia Pike Streetcar Plan

On Tuesday, July 31, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a streetcar line as the locally preferred option for transit along the Columbia Pike corridor.

Washington Boulevard Trail Yields Environmentalist Debate

County looks to building trail on east side of boulevard.

While Arlington County has been discussing its plans for the Washington Boulevard trail at community meetings, two opposing petitions concerning the trail have surfaced on Change.org.

Orange Line Events 8/1/12

Orange Line Events

Celebrating Local Harvest

Starting at 8 a.m. every Saturday morning, more than 30 producers display and sell local fruits, vegetables, cheeses, dairy products, poultry and meats, plants and flowers, fresh baked goods and more next to the Arlington County Courthouse at the intersection of N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th Street in Arlington.

Food for Hot People

H-B grad pursues culinary dream.

Every Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., area food trucks park in a small, deserted lot on the corner of 18th Street and Crystal Drive in Crystal City. Hungry workers on lunch break soon flock to the trucks.

Not Only For the Dogs

Arlington offers “canine community areas.”

On a recent Saturday morning, more than 40 dogs could be seen running around chasing each other, splashing in the nearby creek and busy just being dogs at the Shirlington Dog Park, one of eight such parks which thousands of Arlington and area residents enjoy each week.

Arlington Orange line Events 7/25/12

Arlington Orange Line Events

Applying Pet Therapy

Animal Welfare League provides pets, volunteers.

Fellowship Health Resources Inc, a nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment agency, is working in conjunction with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington to provide and expand a Pet Therapy program that has become popular with the agency’s members.

Consumer Confidence on the Rise in Washington Region

Survey participants perceive regional economy better than broader national picture.

Consumer confidence is on the rise, according to results of a new survey by the Greater Washington Board of Trade.

Inaction May Cause Federal Officials to Create Health-Care Exchange for Virginia

January 2013 is the deadline for the commonwealth to create authority for exchange.

Virginia is suffering from deadline fever, although Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell is calling for a second opinion.

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