County Prepping for Possible Snow on Sunday

(Updated at 2:05 p.m.) Here we go again. Right in the midst of a stretch of mild weather, we're bracing for the possibility of snow this weekend. Forecasters have been predicting some sort of...

Crews Prepare for Possible October Snowfall

The "S" word has been on the lips of many in the metro area this week. That's right, much to the chagrin of many residents, there's a slight chance we'll get a rare October...

UPDATED: Snow Complaints By The Numbers

Update at 12:05 p.m. -- The county has informed us that the previous numbers we were given were wrong. The article now reflects the updated numbers. Last week's snow and ice storm has resulted...

Morning Notes

Chamber Questions HOT Lanes Lawsuit -- The Arlington Chamber of Commerce says ending the county's lawsuit against the I-395 HOT lanes project is one of its public policy priorities for 2011. "We...

County Rolls Out Snow Removal Guidance, Reporting Form

(Updated at 4:00 p.m.) As the Washington area prepares for the first actual, bona fide snowfall of the season tomorrow, Arlington County has revealed some additional guidance for how it intends to...

Snowblower Decision Could Be Reached This Week

The county's snowblower loan program is at a crossroads. Should it expand to meet greatly increased demand, or simply stick with its existing fleet of ten snowblowers? Yesterday a plurality of...

Board Approves Snow Removal Ordinance, ART Fare Hike

The Arlington County Board approved a controversial snow removal ordinance on Saturday by a vote of 4-1. Board chairman Jay Fisette cast the lone 'no' vote, calling the hefty penalties in the...

Cold Reception for Snow Removal Ordinance

County officials were there to listen. And thanks to the myriad of concerns expressed by residents, there was plenty of listening to do. At an informal public forum on Arlington's proposed...

To Do Tonight

There are several very good options for people who want to get out of their house or apartment and do something tonight: The new Siena Park luxury apartment building (2301 Columbia Pike) its...

Arlington Considers Snow Removal Lessons From Neighbors

In 2004, the city of Hagerstown charged an 86-year-old woman $223 for not clearing her sidewalk after a snowstorm. That same year, the city of Frederick, Md. sent snow removal bills to the state-run...

Weekend News Roundup

Heavy Rains Bring Flooding -- Persistent, often heavy rain made for a miserable weekend weather-wise. But the real misery is happening in nearby Alexandria, where part of Old Town is under more than...

County Passes Temporary Snow Removal Ordinance

The Arlington County Board voted this morning to enact an emergency snow removal ordinance. The measure is effective immediately and will remain in effect for 60 days. The ordinance requires...

Weekend News Roundup

Arlington Police Make Arrest in Abduction Case -- A Marine based at Fort Myer's Henderson Hall has been arrested and charged with abduction and robbery. Jorge "George" Torrez, 21, is accused of...

UPDATE: County Board to Consider Emergency Snow Ordinance

The Arlington County Board will consider an emergency snow removal ordinance at its March meeting, one week before the first day of spring. The board also directed itself to draft language for a...

Snow Being Plowed from W&OD Trail

To help speed up the work already being done by mother nature, the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority says it will be plowing the remaining snow from the W&OD trail this week. People...