Groundbreaking for New Wakefield High School
(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) School officials, County Board members and other local dignitaries donned helmets and shovels to help break ground on the new, $118 million Wakefield High School...
Archives for June 9th, 2011
Road Closures Planned for Weekend Bike Races
The Air Force Cycling Classic will bring exciting races and extensive road closures to Arlington over the weekend. The nationally-recognized pro cycling event will kick off early in Clarendon...
Dog Day Afternoon in Shirlington
It's so hot today even dogs are doing their best to stay cool. As of 2:00 p.m. the temperature has reached a scorching 98 degrees. With a heat advisory in effect, outdoor events are being...
Whipple Endorses Lopez in Delegate Race
(Update at 2:15 p.m.) A local Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates has picked up a significant endorsement. Alfonso Lopez was just endorsed by retiring state Sen. Mary Margaret...
Farmers Markets Canceled Due to Heat
Due to today's heat advisory, two local farmers markets have been nixed. The sweltering temperatures have prompted organizers of both the Ballston Farmers Market -- held every Thursday in Welburn...
Video: The History of Rock in Northern Va.
The video is long (nearly an hour) and the audio is low, but the county's television channel has posted a video of an fascinating panel discussion on this history of rock and roll in Northern...
Morning Poll: Groupon Return Visits
Now that Groupon appears poised to conduct a $1 billion initial public offering that will value the company at $20 billion, some have been questioning whether Groupon and other 'daily deals' web...
Chain Bridge Road to Close Today
Update at 1:00 p.m. -- Chain Bridge Road has reopened. Update at 10:30 a.m. --VDOT has issued a correction, saying that the 400 block of Chain Bridge Road, not the bridge itself, will be...
Morning Notes
Wakefield Groundbreaking Today -- At 9:30 this morning Arlington Public Schools officials will hold a groundbreaking for the new, $116 million Wakefield High School. Construction on the school is...
