Where Are the Best Holiday Decorations in Arlington?

We've been asked several times: Where are all the Christmas lights? Which streets in Arlington are lined by the most impressive home holiday decorations? Truth is, we don't know. But maybe you can...

Photos: Model Railroad at Crystal City Sports Pub

Following a Christmas tradition, Crystal City Sports Pub (529 23rd Street South) has set up an elaborate holiday-themed model railroad and village in its enclosed patio area. Here are some photos...

Morning Notes

Happy Hanukkah! -- The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah starts at sunset tonight. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah runs through Wednesday, Dec. 28. Barcroft Construction Enters Phase...

VDOT Suspends Most Lane Closures for Holiday Travel

In order to make your holiday traveling easier, the Virginia Department of Transportation is suspending most lane closures during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Here's what VDOT said in a...

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...

Morning Poll: Arlington Holiday Display?

D.C. has the National Christmas Tree, organized by a national nonprofit group. Loudoun County has an official (albeit controversial) holiday display, open to all religions, outside its...

Morning Poll: Last Weekend for Christmas Shopping

Forget the weekend after Thanksgiving, this weekend -- the last weekend before Christmas -- may be one of the busiest shopping times of the year. Last-minute gift buyers are expected to flock to...

Arlington County Holiday Closures

The timing of Christmas and New Year's this year couldn't be worse for those hoping for a couple of extra days off work. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on a Saturday and a Sunday, as does...

Wreaths Arriving Saturday at Arlington Nat’l Cemetery

It's an annual tradition that helps honor our fallen heroes with some holiday spirit. On Saturday morning more than 100,000 wreaths will arrive at Arlington National Cemetery. The wreaths will...

Plenty of Holiday Events in Arlington This Weekend

There's going to be plenty of Christmas cheer to go around in Arlington this weekend. A sleigh-ful of holiday events are planned around the county. Among them: Winter Wonderland in Clarendon...

Photos from Light Up Rosslyn

The 18th annual Light Up Rosslyn ceremony was held last night, under the WJLA Jumbotron at the corner of Wilson Boulevard and N. Lynn Street. Dozens gathered to listen to live holiday music,...

Rosslyn Light-Up Ceremony To Be Held Thursday

Rosslyn will hold its annual holiday light-up night on Thursday. The event will feature speeches, music, free food and drink, and a winter clothing collection drive in front of the WJLA Jumbotron...

Shirlington Tree Lighting Rescheduled

A planned Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Shirlington Village has been rescheduled due to a rainy forecast. The "Light Up the Village" event will now be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, after...

Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? The county's Volunteer Arlington program lists several holiday-related volunteer and donation opportunities that are open to interested...

T-Minus Two Weeks to Shirlington Tree Lighting

Update on 11/28/11 -- This event has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1. Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Case in point: Shirlington's 9th annual holiday tree-lighting is only two...