Java Shack Takes Part in Transit Screen Pilot Program

Visitors to Java Shack (2507 Franklin Rd.) in Courthouse can now pick up more than just a coffee and bakery item. A transit screen fixed near the register lets them pick up a better idea of what...

Holiday Discounts on Capital Bikeshare Memberships

If you're looking to give the gift of fitness and transportation this holiday season, Capital Bikeshare may have the answer. It's offering gift certificates for memberships at discounted rates until...

New Bikeshare Station Comes to Clarendon

Update at 11:25 a.m. -- Readers report that a station was installed at Wilson Boulevard and N. Highland Street last night. A new Capital Bikeshare station was installed in Clarendon this...

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It's 11-11-11 -- Today's Veterans Day holiday falls on a uniquely symmetrical date: 11-11-11. In addition to ties to doomsday myths, the 11-11-11 date has produced some actual trends, including...

Choose Your New Bikeshare Locations

During its year in existence, Capitol Bikeshare has seen a rapid expansion, including planned expansions into Alexandria and in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Now you can help choose where that next...

Central Library Unveils Solar Panels

The Central Library (1015 N. Quincy St.) held a ribbon cutting event Monday afternoon to unveil its newly installed solar panels. The 250 panels on the roof of the building are expected to save...

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State Change Could Cost Arlington Millions -- A proposed change in the way Virginia determines how much localities are reimbursed for road maintenance could cost Arlington $9.2 million per year...

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Star Wars Event at Library -- Arlington Central Library hosted a Star Wars costuming event over the weekend, as the above photo (uploaded to the library's Facebook page) demonstrates. School...

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Residents Decry Aircraft Noise -- Noise from airplanes landing at Reagan National Airport is "seriously affecting residents' quality of life" in the Radnor/Ft. Myer Heights neighborhood....

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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...

Meeting Tonight to Discuss Bikeshare Expansion

County planners are holding a public forum tonight to discuss the expansion of Capital Bikeshare into the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. As we reported earlier this month, the meeting will seek input...

Meeting Planned to Discuss Capital Bikeshare Expansion

With about 30 new Capital Bikeshare stations planned for the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor over the next 6-12 months, the county is seeking input as to where exactly the new stations should...

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Smoke at Crystal City Metro Station -- Firefighters from Arlington, Alexandria and Fort Myer responded to a report of smoke on the mezzanine level of the Crystal City Metro station around 3:30...

Web Site Provides Quick View of Capital Bikeshare Availability

A new web site called Capital Bikeshare Tracker is providing a quick view of bike availability at CaBi stations in Rosslyn, Crystal City and the District. The site uses pie chart-style icons on a...

Morning Poll: Bikeshare Worth the Parking Sacrifice?

For many people who don't have cars, Capital Bikeshare seems like a no-brainer. With all the money spent on road construction and maintenance, and with our streets lined with parked vehicles, the...