‘Perfect Pita’ Coming Soon to Rosslyn

A Perfect Pita restaurant is coming to Rosslyn, according to a building permit application filed with the county. The restaurant will be built on the ground floor of 1735 N. Lynn Street, which is...

Thomas Jefferson Theater to Close Due to Earthquake Damage

Arlington Public Schools announced today that the Thomas Jefferson Community Theater (125 Old Glebe Road) will be closed for the next 4-5 months due to earthquake damage. The stage area of the...

Parking Spots Converted to Grassy Lounge in Rosslyn

For today only, Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd) has converted two street parking spaces into a small urban oasis of grass and modern designer furniture. The outdoor installation is Arlington's entry...

Central Library Evacuated Due to Gas Odor

Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy Street) was evacuated around lunchtime today due to an odor of gas in the building. Firefighters investigated the odor, but have since left. Library...

Another Coffee Shop Coming to Crystal City

Crystal Drive might as well be called Coffee Drive. Another coffee shop is planning to open on the southern end of the office-heavy thoroughfare later this fall. We're told that a coffee shop...

Arlington May Deregulate Local Massage Businesses

Arlington may be getting out of the business of licensing massage practitioners in the county. The County Board is expected to vote in October on a request to advertise an ordinance change that...

Morning Notes

September Sunset -- As warm temperatures gave way to fall-like temperatures yesterday, mother nature compensated by providing the D.C. area with an exceptionally beautiful sunset. Gunfire on...

Virginia State Police Officer Struck by SUV on the Pike

(Updated at 9:35 a.m.) A Virginia State Police motorcycle officer was struck by an SUV this morning on the ramp from eastbound Columbia Pike to Washington Boulevard. The extent of the...

Fatal Hit and Run on Route 50

(Updated at 8:30 a.m.) A 23-year-old man died early this morning after being struck by a car on Route 50 near Rhodes Street. Police spokeswoman Det. Crystal Nosal says the victim, Arlington...