Fire at Key Elementary School

The Arlington County Fire Department is on the scene of a reported fire at Key Elementary School (2300 Key Blvd). Initial reports suggest the fire is contained to the school's freezer and possibly...

Chevys in Ballston Permanently Closes

The Chevys Fresh Mex restaurant in the Ballston mall has suddenly closed. Workers have been there all day clearing out the restaurant and taking down signs and lights. A long table now blocks the...

Pool Construction Underway at Overlee Club

After a number of delays, the long awaited construction on the Overlee Community Association pool and clubhouse (6030 Lee Hwy) has begun. Final permits were obtained just last week, allowing...

Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoint on Friday

Arlington Police and the Arlington Sheriff's Office will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in the county on Friday. All vehicles that pass through the checkpoint will be stopped and...

New Capital Bikeshare Stations Built in Virginia Square

Capital Bikeshare's expansion along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor continues its push westward. In the past week, two new stations have popped up in the Virginia Square neighborhood. A 19-dock...

Ask Adam: Spring Real Estate Market

Editor's Note: This monthly sponsored Q&A column is written by Adam Gallegos of Arlington-based real estate firm Arbour Realty. Please submit follow-up questions in the comments section or...

AWLA Seeks Volunteers for ‘Kitten Season’

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is seeking volunteers to help it handle a seasonal surge in orphaned kittens. "Kitten season," as it's called, begins in the spring. The League is...

Morning Poll: Road Maintenance an Election Year Issue?

Will road maintenance become an election year issue in Arlington? Last week the Sun Gazette reported that supporters of Green Party candidate for County Board Audrey Clement were trying to make...

Morning Notes

Happy Fat Tuesday -- It's Fat Tuesday, the traditional day of feasting (or partying) before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. To celebrate the occasion, the annual Clarendon Mardi Gras...