Major Renovations Proposed for Colonial Village

The historic Colonial Village apartments (the portion owned by Wesley Housing Development Corporation) will be renovated and most of the units converted to low income housing, under a plan that's up...

Metro Introduces ‘Next Train’ Real-Time Arrival Info Via Phone

You can now place a call and find out exactly when the next Metrorail train is expected to arrive. Today Metro is rolling out its 'Next Train' phone service, to complement the existing internet and...

Hazmat Response at Lyon Village Shopping Center

Arlington firefighters and the hazardous materials team responded to the Lyon Village Shopping Center around 12:20 this afternoon for a strong chemical odor. Several people in the Starbucks...

New Stickers on Farmer’s Market Parking Meters

Less than two weeks ago we warned you about the misleading parking meters in front of 1400 North Uhle Street, which seemed to suggest that you could park there on Saturday mornings. Which you...

Update on District Taco’s Brick-and-Mortar Restaurant

We're hearing that the planned opening for District Taco's forthcoming brick-and-mortar restaurant has been pushed back a month, to October 1. (Update on 10/14: The opening is now said to be set...

Arlington’s First Capital Bikeshare Station Being Installed

Arlington's first Capital Bikeshare station is scheduled to be installed this morning in Crystal City. The station will be installed at 27th Street and Crystal Drive, with another station set to be...

Morning Notes

Trio of Editorials Against HOT Lane Lawsuit -- Arlington County's $1 million lawsuit against the planned I-395 HOT lanes project is getting more bad press from local newspapers. Letters to the...

DEVELOPING STORY — VDOT To Start Construction on New Washington Blvd Bridge Next Year

In a surprise move, VDOT has revealed that it is planning to begin construction on a new Washington Boulevard bridge over Columbia Pike next year. In an email to local leaders, VDOT senior...

1979: The Last Time Arlington Voters Rejected a Bond Issue

The year was 1979. Margaret Thatcher became the British prime minister. Americans were taken hostage in Iran. And, just two days after the Iranian hostage crisis began, two bond issues were rejected...

More Nightly Custis Trail Closures

Last week's nightly closures of the Custis Trail under I-66 have been extended through Wednesday. Construction is still taking place on a framework, intended to protect bicyclists from work related...

Major Renovations at Ballston Apartment Building

Residents of 1020 North Quincy Street have started a blog in response to the building owner's plan to renovate the aging apartment complex. The renovations will force residents to pack up their...

Delays on Westbound I-66 After Accident

There are some big delays on westbound I-66 after an accident near Glebe Road. Paramedics are currently trying to make their way through heavy traffic to the scene of the accident. At 9:50 a.m.,...

Examiner Details Jay Fisette’s Eating, Biking Habits

Arlington County Board Chairman Jay Fisette was interviewed recently for the Washington Examiner's My Washington series. The 54-year-old Ashton Heights resident discussed his favorite places to eat,...

Metrobus Service To Be Discussed At Public Meetings

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is planning a series of public meetings to discuss Metrobus service on certain routes. Two of the meetings will take place in Arlington. One...

Morning Notes

Paving Update -- Now that the section of Wilson Blvd near Whitlow's is paved with smooth blacktop, workers are focusing on Washington Blvd. As of Sunday afternoon, one lane between North Highland...