Board Approves Rezoning of Rosenthal Site
(Updated at 5:55 p.m.) The County Board has given the go-ahead for the redevelopment of the Rosenthal Jeep/Chrysler property on Columbia Pike. At its meeting yesterday, May 22, the board voted...
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Court Rules Against Doggie Daycare Mural -- A federal appeals court has determined that Arlington County did not violate a business owner's free speech by forcing her to cover up a mural that...
New Ballston-Area Apartment Building Approved
The Arlington County Board voted unanimously over the weekend to approve a site plan for a new apartment building at 650 N. Glebe Road, across from Ballston Common Mall. The six-story, 163-unit...
GOP Candidate Explains Why He’s Running for County Board
It's going to be quite the uphill climb for Republican County Board candidate Matt Wavro. Wavro will be facing Democrat Libby Garvey and perennial Green Party candidate Audrey Clement in...
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New GOP County Board Candidate -- Crystal City resident and Republican activist Matt Wavro has stepped up to run on the GOP ticket for Arlington County Board in the fall. Arlington Cops...
Board to Consider Outdoor Seating for William Jeffrey’s
William Jeffrey's Tavern may be adding outdoor seating along Columbia Pike if it can win approval from the Arlington County Board on Saturday, May 19. The Board is expected to vote on the...
Renovations Approved for New Transit Operations Center
The County Board has given the go ahead for renovating the building that will house the county’s Transit Operations Center. The building, at 2900 S. Eads Street near Crystal City, was originally...
Controversy Over Entertainment Permit for Pines of Italy
(Updated at 3:05 p.m.) Emotions escalated at yesterday's County Board meeting when the topic turned to issuing a live entertainment permit for Pines of Italy (3111 Columbia Pike). County staff...
April Proclaimed ‘Donate Life Month’ at Board Meeting
(Updated at 11:50 a.m.) During yesterday's County Board meeting, Libby Garvey read a proclamation recognizing April as Donate Life Month in Arlington. It's an important matter for Garvey,...
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Take a Walk at Lunch Today -- Today, April 25, is National Walk @ Lunch Day. What's National Walk @ Lunch Day, you ask? It's a day that's intended to convince Americans to get up and go on a...
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New Indian Eatery Coming to R-B Corridor? -- The Fairfax-based Indian restaurant Curry Mantra is scouting out real estate along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor in hopes of opening two new "Curry...
Board Approves Loans for Buckingham Homebuyers
At Saturday's meeting, the Arlington County Board approved a measure to help low to moderate income Buckingham residents become homeowners. The board's unanimous approval will make $500,000 in...
Crystal Drive to be Converted into Two Way Street
Crystal City's main drag will be getting a major facelift. A contract has been awarded to convert Crystal Drive from a one way street into a two way street. During its meeting on Saturday, the...
New Budget Includes Tax Hike, Add’l Housing Funds
The Arlington County Board has passed a $1.052 billion budget that will cost the average homeowner an additional $13 per month, while providing additional funding for affordable housing, schools,...
Board to Consider Westover Farmers Market Proposal
The Arlington County Board is set to consider a proposal for a new farmers market in Westover Village at its Saturday meeting. The farmers market has been in the works for a couple of years. If...
