Parking Fines Going Up?

Arlington County, long known for its stringent parking enforcement, may be on the verge of raising parking fines by 25 to 40 percent. The county board gave itself the option to raise parking...

First Look: Twisted Vines Wine Bar and Bottleshop

If today’s final county inspection goes according to plan, the new Twisted Vines Wine Bar and Bottleshop on Columbia Pike will open its doors to customers for the first time this weekend, with a...

Happy Birthday, George Washington

The arbitrary federal holiday known as President's Day might have been last week, but don't let that stop you from recognizing the actual birthday of an actual president. Founding father George...

Arlington Visitors Center Closed

The Arlington Visitors Center on Pentagon Row permanently closed its doors on Friday. It will be replaced by an electric-powered Mobile Visitors Center, rolling out sometime in May. More info from...

Board Sets Maximum Tax Rate for 2011

Primary reporting for this article was provided by Barry Skidmore of People Powered Arlington. Property taxes are going up, and on Saturday residents got a preview of just how high rates may...

New Feature: Arlington Events Calendar

You may have noticed it on the menu bar already, but if not, here's the official announcement. We've rolled out a new feature, the Arlington Events Calendar. Events -- from middle school musicals...

To Do Tonight: Buy Girl Scout Cookies

It's officially Girl Scout cookie time. Cookies will be on sale outside the following Metro stations from 3:00 to 7:00 tonight. Ballston Metro (Troop 2448) Courthouse Metro (Troop...

The Case of the Stolen Canadian Flags

Rob Yonick is sick and tired of people stealing his Canadian flag from outside his Yorktown home. He doesn't know who's doing it, he doesn't know why they're doing it, but he wants it to...

Coming Soon to Arlington

We're hearing about several new businesses that may be coming to Arlington. A new sidewalk cafe is in the works for Clarendon. A company called Boxed In, LLC is petitioning the county for a...

To Do Tonight: Arlington Volunteer Meet-Up

The Arlington Community Volunteer Network is holding its monthly meet-up at Crystal City Sports Pub tonight. From @VolunteerArl: Hang out w. 20&30 something Arlingtonians that are involved in...

Arlington to Hold “Green Office Challenge”

From a county press release: Arlington County has been selected as one of four U.S. local governments to receive assistance to create a Green Office Challenge program. The Green Office Challenge is...

Arlington Named Second Healthiest County in Va.

Arlington ranked second in a list of the healthiest counties in Virginia, as compiled by County Health Rankings. Arlington received top marks for healthy behaviors, like a low adult smoking and...

Residents Ask: How Do You Clear THIS?

Update on 2/18 - Several public works crews were out on Military Road today. A police officer was posted at Military Road and 26th Road this afternoon to help Taylor Elementary students cross the...

Arlington Catholics Mark Ash Wednesday

Arlington's Catholic churches were busy today as the faithful arrived to receive the traditional smudge of ash on their foreheads. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, and the ashes serve as a...

Crime Report: Creepy Encounter, Green Man Gone Wild

See comments below for another perspective on the "green man" incident. The Arlington County Police Department has released a list of crimes that have occurred over the past two weeks. Two of...