Civil War 150 in Arlington: The Toll on the Trees

It's hard to imagine now, given the county's tree-lined streets and abundance of leafy parks, but during the Civil War much of Arlington was a tree-less, barren wasteland. Thanks to its key...

Construction Begins on New Clarendon Trader Joe’s

Interior construction has finally started on the new Trader Joe's in Clarendon. In addition to converting the cavernous space within 1109 N. Highland Street into a grocery store, crews will...

Rosslyn Road Closures Expected to Remain Through Rush Hour

Update at 7:35 a.m. on 8/9/11 -- Clarendon Boulevard has reopened, but neighborhood streets in the area of the collapse remain closed. Update at 5:55 p.m. -- Clarendon Boulevard and 16th Street...

Pair of 31st District State Senate Endorsements

There have been two significant endorsements this morning in the Democratic primary battle for the 31st District state Senate seat. Jaime Areizaga-Soto has received the endorsement of Del. David...

Morning Notes

Lost Dog Cafe Expanding -- The Lost Dog Cafe location on Columbia Pike is expanding. The restaurant is taking over the space once occupied by an adjacent cell phone store. Changes to 'Secure...

Accident Involving Bicyclist Near Key Bridge

(Update at 10:30 a.m.) A bicyclist was struck by a van near the Key Bridge in Rosslyn this morning. The accident happened on Lynn Street, near the intersection with Lee Highway. Two lanes of Lynn...