UPDATED — Man Dies After Accidental Plunge

A man was killed this afternoon when he fell nearly four stories off the ledge of an elevated apartment terrace onto a concrete driveway below. Police are still investigating the incident but...

Miss America’s Low-Key Arlington Homecoming

It could have been the lack of advance notice. Or the low foot traffic around the somewhat unusual choice of venue. Or could it be that in the reality show age of the shrill and the...

Another Outdoor Dining Option For Crystal City?

Crystal City dwellers may soon have another place to enjoy a bite and a beer outside. Hamburger Hamlet (1601 Crystal Drive), a long-time resident of the Crystal City Underground, is looking to...

The Unusual Case of the Stolen Wig

Police are looking for a a 6'2" transsexual who ran from a South Arlington beauty store with a pilfered wig, hopped into a car and sped off onto Columbia Pike. Usman Minayar, manager of the...

Men In Ski Masks Try Unsuccessfully To Break Into Apple Store

A group of men in ski masks threw a cinder block into a window at the Apple Store in Clarendon overnight, but they didn't break the glass. The men reportedly fled after they were unable to break...

Woman Suffers Serious Burns in House Fire

A woman was flown via medevac helicopter to Washington Hospital Center's burn center after a house fire Tuesday night. The fire broke out around 8:00 at a house on the 1000 block of North...

Morning Notes 5/26/10

Eat Cheap in Arlington -- Eleven Arlington County restaurants made Washingtonian magazine's annual "Cheap Eats" list, reports the Sun Gazette. Counted among the 100 top food bargains in the...

Defense Bill Would Keep Up To 6,000 Jobs in Arlington, For Now

A bill being considered by the U.S. House of Representatives this week would delay the scheduled move of up to 6,000 defense jobs from Arlington to Alexandria. The language was included in the...

Photos from Today’s Freshfarm Market in Crystal City

At some point this afternoon the sun broke free of the clouds and the temperature climbed from the lower 70s to near 80. In Crystal City, that was plenty of motivation for people to leave their...

Committee Fires Back At Fisette’s “Decline to Sign” Message

County Board Chairman Jay Fisette did not mince words when responding to a public comment about the proposed change in Arlington's form of government at Saturday's board meeting. "It is certainly...

Big Turnout at Reception for New County Manager

An who's who of Arlington civic society showed up at the county government building last night to greet new county manager Michael Brown. Brown and his wife warmly greeted a long procession of...

Homecoming of Sorts for Reigning Miss America

Reigning Miss America Caressa Cameron will be returning to Arlington tonight for an appearance in Pentagon City. Cameron, who won the Miss Arlington pageant before being crowned Miss Virginia last...

Afternoon Notes: Library Closure, Memorial Day Tax Holiday

Glencarlyn Library Closed This Week -- The Glencarlyn library will be closed tomorrow through Friday for repairs to the library's 50 year old water pipes. The bookdrop will remain open. Tax...

Group With World Cup Dream Films Music Video in Arlington

On Sunday, the soccer field at Barcroft Park served as the stage for what some area residents hope will be an official music video of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. You wouldn't know a...

Cold Reception for Snow Removal Ordinance

County officials were there to listen. And thanks to the myriad of concerns expressed by residents, there was plenty of listening to do. At an informal public forum on Arlington's proposed...