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...
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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...
Contract Awarded for Cherrydale Utility Work
The Arlington County Board has approved a $1.2 million contract to finish the utility undergrounding effort along Lee Highway, as part of the Cherrydale Lee Highway Revitalization Project. The...
County Prepping for Possible Snow on Sunday
(Updated at 2:05 p.m.) Here we go again. Right in the midst of a stretch of mild weather, we're bracing for the possibility of snow this weekend. Forecasters have been predicting some sort of...
Festival Will Celebrate African-American Culture
February is Black History Month, and Arlington is holding an event to celebrate African-American culture. The 20th Annual Feel the Heritage Festival is taking place next Saturday, February 25. The...
Bring Out the Beads for Mardi Gras Celebrations
If you can't make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras on Tuesday, that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. There are a number of options throughout Arlington for living it up with beads, food and...
Plan Now for Valentine’s Day Activities
Valentine's Day is on Tuesday. To avoid ending up in the dog house, now would be a good time to secure some plans with your loved one. While Arlington offers a plethora of options for celebrating,...
Duplicate Real Estate Assessments Sent Due to Error
Real estate assessments were mailed out to Arlington residents several weeks ago, but there appears to be a glitch with some of them. A number of home owners reported being confused about why they...
Super NoVa Study to Address Traffic Issues
Traffic headaches consistently top the list of complaints by local residents. The state recognizes the trouble and is gathering public input in an effort to come up with viable transit...
Arlington Boathouse Closer to Becoming Reality
The decades-long mission to build a boathouse for non-motorized vehicles on Arlington's side of the Potomac River has moved one step closer to reality. After several failed attempts, an environmental...
Activities Fair Kicks Off Summer Camp Catalog Distribution
It's not even officially spring yet, but already it's time to start thinking about summer activities. The county's 2012 Summer Camp Catalog hits the stands tomorrow. Catalog distribution will kick...
Reminder: Major Track Work to Snarl Metro Travel
As we reported earlier this week, riding Metro will be a challenge for users of the Orange and Blue lines this weekend. Major track work will force the closure of the Rosslyn and Arlington Cemetery...
Obama Unveils Jobs Plan During Arlington Visit
President Obama chose Arlington's Fire Station No. 5 (1750 S. Hayes St) as the place to deliver a speech about the creation of a new Veterans Jobs Corps. Around 11:30 a.m. the President arrived at...
