Proposed Aquatics Center to Be Discussed Tonight

An open house will be held tonight to discuss the next big step in the development of Long Bridge Park: a planned aquatics and fitness center. County staff, members of the project’s design...

New Parking Policy for Long Bridge Park

After catching heat from soccer parents, Arlington has revised its parking policy at Long Bridge Park near Crystal City. "Effective immediately, parking at Long Bridge Park will be free on...

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Westover Farmers Market Approved -- The County Board on Saturday unanimously approved a use permit for the proposed Westover Farmers Market. The market will operate on Sundays starting on May 6....

Shuttle Discovery to Fly Over Arlington on Tuesday

Eyes will be on the skies tomorrow, when the space shuttle Discovery flies to its new home at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Dulles International Airport. There...

County Planning July 4 Celebration at Long Bridge Park

Arlington County residents have a new place to watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July. The county's Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that it's planning a day-long Independence...

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WaPo Endorses Garvey -- The Washington Post has endorsed Arlington School Board member Libby Garvey in the Democratic County Board caucuses being held tonight and Saturday. The Post said Garvey...

County Board Candidates Strike Note of Fiscal Conservatism

The six candidates for County Board each struck a note of fiscal conservatism at local civic association debates this week. Even as Arlington has avoided the worst of the stagnant economy, fears...

Reader Recounts Getting Stranded on Old JD Hwy

Big potholes aren't the only hazard on Old Jefferson Davis Highway, which is set for a reconstruction project in 2012. With rain in the forecast over the next couple of days, it's worth...

Reconstruction of Old Jeff Davis Hwy Set for 2012

Old Jefferson Davis Highway, which will be officially renamed "Long Bridge Drive" next year, is arguably the worst road in Arlington County. With deep potholes, large pools of standing water, and...

The New Long Bridge Park is a Sight to Behold

On Saturday, the public will be introduced to the new Long Bridge Park -- just north of Crystal City -- when county leaders hold an 11:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. First-time visitors will...

Board Stays Up Late to Approve New Boeing HQ

It was 12:50 a.m. by the time the Arlington County Board adjourned last night, having spent three hours debating a proposal for aerospace and defense giant Boeing to build a new regional headquarters...

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Call for Entries in Arlington Design Competition -- Arlington County is asking for entries for this year's DESIGNArlington'11 design competition. " Distinctive architectural, public art, and...

Construction Progress at Long Bridge Park

(Updated at 4:00 p.m.) When we last visited the site of the future Long Bridge Park in March, it was still a vast expanse of dirt and construction equipment. Now, the park, on Old Jefferson Davis...

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More Funds for Long Bridge Park -- The county board is slated to decide whether to spend an additional $4.7 million to move forward with planning for an aquatics facility facility at the future...

Long Bridge Park Takes Shape Near Crystal City

We're about one year into the construction of Long Bridge Park and some of the park's features are starting to take shape. The long rectangular buildings that will eventually house concession...