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...

Help Wanted: Event Photographers

ARLnow.com is seeking professional photographers to help cover special events in Arlington. In exchange for photographing Arlington's movers, shakers and entertainers at exciting events around the...