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Englin Admits to Affair -- Del. David Englin (D), who represents parts of Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax, admitted Monday night that he had been "unfaithful" in his marriage and that he's...

Coupon in Mail for Free Bike Helmet, CaBi Membership

(Updated at 2:10 p.m.) If the lack of owning a helmet has been holding you back from riding a bike, you're about to lose an excuse. An offer for a free helmet is in your mail. Check your pile of...

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W-L Softball Field Improvements in the Works -- At last night's Arlington County School Board meeting, officials said they were moving forward "at quite a good pace" with plans to improve the...

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Free Coffee Today -- 7-Eleven stores are offering a free medium coffee, any flavor, from 7:00 to 11:00 this morning. Marshals Service Sheds Staff Cars -- The free ride is over for dozens of...

Arlington: Come Get Your Free Trees

The Arlington County Parks and Natural Resources Division is offering free saplings to any resident interested in planting a tree in his or her yard. The county is offering one tree per household...

Reminder: Free Froyo at Pinkberry Tonight

With a brand new sign outside the store, and a freshly-constructed interior, California-based frozen yogurt seller Pinkberry (1220 N. Fillmore St.) is ready to start serving customers in...

Pinkberry Plans Froyo Giveaway in Clarendon

The new Pinkberry frozen yogurt store in Clarendon (pictured) is planning a post-work froyo giveaway on Thursday, one day before its planned opening. Pinkberry will give out free samples from...

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Hot Diggity Dog -- In honor of National Chili Dog Day, Hard Times Cafe is giving away a free chili dog to everyone with every purchase from opening until closing. Yes, simply buying a soda...

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Construction Planned for New Penrose Square Park -- Construction is set to begin on a new public park in front of the Penrose Square apartment building on Columbia Pike. Included in the park will...

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Board Awards Nearly Quarter Million to Arts Orgs -- On Saturday the County Board voted to approve 25 grants, worth $249,077, to Arlington-based arts organizations. “Arlington has a thriving,...

Free Paper Shredding Event on Saturday

Arlington County is now offering free paper shredding to residents on the first Saturday of every month. Since holiday weekends are excluded, July's paper shredding event will take place this...

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Free Coffee for Earth Day -- To celebrate Earth Day, Starbucks is offering a free coffee or tea to anybody who brings a reusable mug or tumbler. Caribou Coffee, which has locations in...

Conte’s Group Rides Start in Two Weeks

Conte's (3924 Wilson Blvd) in Ballston will hold its first group ride of the summer on Tuesday, May 3. The group rides take about 350 cyclists on an hour-long route through local neighborhoods....

Celebrate Earth Day With Capital Bikeshare

This Friday is Earth Day, and the folks from Bike Arlington and Capital Bikeshare will be celebrating by showing off one of the new Bikeshare stations in Rosslyn. The event is being held at the...

Soccer Fans to Kick Off MLS Season in Clarendon Tonight

Local soccer fans will be gathering at Clarendon Grill (1101 North Highland Street) tonight to mark the start of the 2011 Major League Soccer season. DC United goalie Bill Hamid is expected to...