Volunteer Opp: Sister Cities Conference in Crystal City

A family reunion of sorts will be taking place in Arlington next week. The Sister Cities International program will be holding its 55th annual conference at the Crystal Gateway Marriott (1601 South...

Energy Plan Sets Ambitious Goals With Few Local Mandates

A draft copy of Arlington's Community Energy Plan sets the ambitious goal of reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions from 13.4 metric tons per county resident today to 3 metric tons per resident by...

Crystal City 5K Fridays Return in April

Pay no mind to the white stuff on the ground. The start of spring is a mere four weeks away (March 20). One annual springtime tradition that's quickly approaching is Crystal City's 5K...

Exhibit Explores Rosslyn’s Colorful Past (and Bright Future)

Rosslyn wasn't always the ho-hum collection of office towers and apartment buildings that it is today. A century ago, it was filled with gambling dens, rough-and-tumble saloons and houses of...

Hynes to Host Helicopter Forum Wednesday

Mary Hynes is a busy lady. Hynes, the current vice-chair of the Arlington County Board, serves on the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, recently joined the Metro Board of Directors, and...

Storm Leaves Frozen Glaze, But Traffic Improved

Last night's sleet and snow seems to have pulled off the trick of actually improving traffic. Right now it's clear sailing in Arlington on I-395, I-66, Route 1, Route 50 and Columbia Pike. Traffic...