Morning Notes
County Expects Fewer Housing Dollars from Feds -- Federal spending cuts and a reduction in poverty in Arlington have combined to result in a relatively steep drop in federal housing dollars for...
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Northern Virginia Housing Fair Coming to Arlington
Arlington will host the second annual Northern Virginia Housing Expo this year. The event features dozens of exhibits "showcasing both homeownership and rental opportunities and resources...
Morning Poll: Increase Density to Improve Affordability?
(Updated at 9:35 a.m.) During a panel discussion on Wednesday, some local employers expressed concern that Arlington County's economy might be negatively impacted by the continued rise in rents and...
Morning Notes
Hard Times Cafe Opens in Verizon Center -- Local staple Hard Times Cafe has opened a new concession stand in the Verizon Center. Located on the main concourse near section 119, the stand opened...
Volunteer Opp: Help Arlington’s ’100 Homes’ Campaign
Arlington is seeking volunteers to scour the streets next month and find the county's most vulnerable homeless citizens. The effort is part of the county's 100 Homes Campaign, which will try to...
Budget Will Add Funds for Libraries, Lubber Run, Safety Net
Public libraries, the Lubber Run Amphitheater and 'safety net' programs are a few of the budget priorities that will receive funding above and beyond the amount proposed in the county manager's...
Morning Poll: Housing Grants
Under County Manager Barbara Donnellan's proposed FY 2012 budget, funding for 'Safety Net' rental assistance programs will increase by $1.2 million, or 17 percent, from $7.3 million to about $8.6...
Two Arlington Groups Benefit from Dominion Donations
Two Arlington non-profits are getting a cool $5,000 apiece thanks to a round of charitable donations by Dominion. The energy company announced $2 million in donations yesterday to help the...
Out of the Ashes, Developer to Build Ultra Energy Efficient Home
The Barcroft neighborhood is going to be the home of the Washington area's second passive house. Passive house is an ultra energy efficient building style that's becoming increasingly popular in...
Morning Notes
County Launches Housing Blog -- Under One Roof aims to be "a broad and accessible news portal on housing and more in Arlington County. It will feature "blog posts on a broad range of topics...
Examiner: Resurgence of Residential and Retail in Rosslyn?
"Rosslyn has seen a surge in residential and retail development," the Washington Examiner opined over the weekend. "Nearly 600 new housing units have opened in the past year and more than 500 are...
Rent on the Rise in Pentagon City
It's getting more expensive to live in Pentagon City. Rent is expected to grow 4 to 7 percent over the next five years, according to online real estate publication GlobeSt.com. That follows a 4.9...
Afternoon Notes: Guy Fieri Pays a Visit, Small House Fire
Guy Fieri Brings Camera Crew to Arlington Diner -- Celebrity chef and Food Network star Guy Fieri visited Arlington's Metro 29 Diner (4711 Lee Highway) on Tuesday, according to the Reliable Source....
