Look Out Below! Man’s Leg Gets Stuck In Manhole

You may want to watch where you walk after reading this. In Crystal City this afternoon, a man partially fell into a small utility manhole on the edge of the sidewalk after the plastic...

Arlington, The Birthplace of Radio (Sort Of)

You may not realize it, but Arlington was once home to the biggest, baddest radio towers in the world. The U.S. Navy Radio Station was built in 1910 on what is now Columbia Pike, overlooking the...

Volunteer Opp: Help Older Arlingtonians

The Arlington Commission on Aging and the Commission on Long-Term Residences need volunteers of all ages to help speak out for the needs of Arlington's older residents. It's an opportunity to...

Wylie Wagg to the Rescue for a.k.a. spot Loyalists

Last month came the sad news for local pet owners: a.k.a. spot (2509 North Franklin Road) was closing. The off-the-beaten-path Clarendon pet store had a loyal following that immediately began...

New Fitness Center Opening in Clarendon This Weekend

A new kind of fitness center will be opening its doors on Saturday. The Clarendon Fitness Collective is "a total change from the mega gyms in the area," says spokesperson Sandra Rodriguez. This...

Crime Report: Grand Theft Auto Edition

The past week saw three people -- the oldest of whom was 25 -- arrested for alleged crimes that are straight out of the video game "Grand Theft Auto." Despite the fact that the other two suspects are...