Afternoon Notes: Chain Bridge Closure

Last Chain Bridge Closure -- Starting around 9:00 tonight Chain Bridge will once again close completely to traffic and pedestrians. Crews will be working to repave the bridge deck, the Washington...

To Do This Weekend

Another weekend, another long list of things to do in Arlington. Friday "The Shat Ball" with The Raspberry Brothers -- NYC comedy duo The Raspberry Brothers is back at Arlington Cinema 'N'...

Pupatella Pizzeria Opening Tonight

Pupatella, the pizza cart turned brick-and-mortar restaurant, will be welcoming its first sit-down customers around 6:00 tonight. Tomorrow is the official opening, but management says they'll start...

CONFIRMED: Restaurant Vero Closed

Restaurant Vero, which has served up sophisticated American cuisine on Lee Highway for the past four and a half years, has closed. Management will be holding a cash sale of their remaining wine and...

Red Mango Opens in Clarendon

At long last, Red Mango opened its doors for business today. Located just up the road from Whole Foods on Clarendon Boulevard, it's the first Red Mango franchise in the DC area (a Tysons Corner...

Bicyclists Out in Force On Bike to Work Day

"Arlington is one of the most bike-friendly communities in the United States," Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette said to kick off this morning's Bike to Work Day event in Rosslyn. And the...

Arlington and DC Unveil Country’s Largest Bike Sharing Program

Arlington and the District are partnering to launch the largest bike sharing program in the United States, county board chairman Jay Fisette announced this morning. At a Bike to Work Day event at...

I-66 Widening Between Ballston and EFC to Begin This Summer

The widening of Interstate 66 inside the Capital Beltway is moving forward. Virginia Gov. Robert F. McDonnell this week hailed a $10.2 million contract that was awarded to a construction firm for...

New County Manager Talks About the Job Ahead

New County Manager Michael Brown has been so busy with staff briefings and catch-up readings this week that some county officials say they've barely seen him outside his office. Despite his busy...