Last Week for Paper Bus Passes on ART

Starting Saturday, paper weekly bus passes will no longer be accepted on ART and all other regional bus systems. Instead, riders will now only be able to use their SmarTrip card as their seven-day...

Tax Bill Blocker Proposes Anti-Arlington Amendments

The Fairfax Republican who is threatening to quash a bill identified as one of Arlington's top legislative priorities in Richmond has proposed several amendments to this year's state budget bill that...

Part of Lee Highway Shut Down Due to Gas Leak

The westbound lanes of Lee Highway (Old Dominion Drive) have been shut down near North Vermont Street due to an outside gas leak. The fire department is on the scene of the leak. No word on when...

Board Approves Sign Enforcement Measure

The county board voted unanimously on Saturday to beef up the county's ability to go after companies that willfully violate Arlington's stringent sign ordinance. A new amendment to the Zoning...

Emergency Vehicle Preemption, Fiber Optic Line Approved

The county board has approved two projects designed to improve traffic flow and reduce emergency response times. The board awarded a $651,000 contract to install an emergency vehicle preemption...

Ballston Development Grows, Mosaic Park to Get Major Upgrade

Ballston's 1.68 acre Mosaic Park will get a $6.6 million upgrade, paid for by the company behind the nearby Founders Square development. On Saturday the county board approved a transfer of...

Morning Notes

New Library Catalog System Coming Mid-February -- Arlington Public Libraries will be rolling out a new online catalog system that includes a feature that sends you a text message when a book you...