Shuttles Start Running Between Arlington Hall, Pentagon

Shuttle buses are now running between the Pentagon and the National Guard Readiness Center (Arlington Hall), in a move that officials hope will help alleviate some of the traffic burden in the...

‘Stop’ Removed from Bike Trail at Lee Hwy and Lynn Street

Two painted "stop" markers have been removed from the bike trail that runs along the north side of Lee Highway, at the dangerous intersection with Lynn Street in Rosslyn. The markings were removed...

Heavy Rain Prompts Flood Watch

A line of heavy rain showers is on its way out of moving through the area, leaving behind big puddles of water on local roads. Meanwhile, more rain from the remnants of Tropical Depression Lee is...

Cafe Parisien Closes on Lee Highway

Cafe Parisien, located at 4520 Lee Highway in the Lee Heights shopping center, has closed. The French restaurant first closed its doors about a week ago, one of the neighboring shopkeepers...

Crystal City Apartment Building Sold

The Crystal Plaza Apartments in Crystal City (2111 Jefferson Davis Highway) are under new ownership. Archstone sold the building to real estate investor Ralph Dweck at the end of last month. No...

Dunk Tank Nixed at Dems Labor Day Chili Cookoff

Arlington Democrats held their annual Labor Day chili cookoff yesterday evening, but one ingredient was conspicuously missing: the dunk tank. The plan was for elected officials and other...

First Day of School for APS Students

Arlington public school students headed back to the classrooms today. From the scheduled 7:50 a.m. start at middle schools to the 9:24 a.m. start at the H-B Woodlawn secondary program, from...

Morning Poll: ‘Terrible Traffic Tuesday’ Takes its Toll

The Tuesday after Labor Day in Washington is traditionally known as 'Terrible Traffic Tuesday.' The monicker, which comes from AAA Mid-Atlantic, refers to the sudden, jolting return to heavy...

Morning Notes

Businesses Encouraged By Action on Sign Ordinance -- Business owners are hopeful that the new, proposed changes to the sign ordinance will dramatically "streamline" the time-consuming, costly...