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New Long-Haul Service at DCA -- JetBlue, Southwest, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines are adding new long haul service from Reagan National Airport to four cities, respectively: San Juan, Puerto...

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...

Bluemont Residents to Vote on Bocce Court Request

Bluemont residents will vote tonight on a petition (below) that calls for the county parks department to build and pay for a Petanque-Bocce court in the neighborhood. The vote will take place at...

Virginia Highlands Sprayground Won’t Open Until 2013

The proposed sprayground at Virginia Highlands Park is behind schedule and likely will not open until next year. County officials say the project schedule has been extended while they take "some...

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Early Tennis Class Registration -- Registration for early spring tennis classes via the Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation began yesterday. The classes run for four weeks starting March...

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Neighborhood Projects Approved -- The Arlington County Board unanimously approved $3.4 million in funding for six neighborhood improvement projects. "This is the third round in funding for key...

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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Parks Department Shortens Name -- The Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources is now just the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation. The "Cultural...

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...

Parks and Rec Class Registration Crashes, Again

Overzealous parents may have helped to bring down the server that hosts the Arlington parks and recreation class registration system this morning. Registration for winter parks and recreation...

New Signs Discourage Smoking in County Parks

As part of its new "Smoke-Free Parks Initiative," Arlington County has placed 'no smoking' signs in more than a dozen county parks. But while many government signs convey a law -- a 'no littering'...

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Goldman Sachs Invests in Rosslyn -- Investment giant Goldman Sachs has acquired a majority stake in 3 million square feet of office space in Rosslyn. The acquisition includes trophy properties...

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...

Board Approves New Barcroft Park Baseball Field

Baseball Field #6 at Barcroft Park will be getting an extreme makeover this winter. Last night the Arlington County Board unanimously approved a plan that will provide at least $3 million for...

Volunteer Opp: Dogtober Day 2011

Arlington's Parks Department is seeking volunteers for its annual Dogtober Day celebration at Lacey Woods Park (1200 N. George Mason Drive). On Saturday, Oct. 8, dogs will compete for prizes in...