(Updated at 4 p.m.) In Arlington, 2016 was a year that was filled with local stories that were tragic, triumphant or just plain weird.
We’re counting down the top 20 most-read articles of 2016 this week. Today it’s time to look back at #6-10.
10. ACPD Announces Major Clarendon Drug Bust (20,968 views)
Ten people were charged after police uncovered what they described as a drug network that distributed marijuana, MDMA and cocaine in Clarendon.
9. Shooting on Columbia Pike (21,448 views)
Three people were arrested following a shooting in front of the Burger King on Columbia Pike, including the man who was shot. Police say the incident stemmed from a dispute over the sale of a car.
8. Ballston Mall Demolition on Track for May or June Start (21,504 views)
People just couldn’t wait for the wrecking ball to start swinging at Ballston Common Mall, heralding the start of major construction on the Ballston Quarter renovation, which is expected to wrap up in 2018.
7. Arlington Ranked ‘Best City to Live in America’ (22,749 views)
Never mind that Arlington is a county and not a city, its inclusion at the top of this Niche.com list was a source of civic pride. Take that, runners up Cambridge, Massachusetts and Columbia, Maryland!
6. Cafe Asia Closing in Rosslyn (23,109 views)
Beloved by many, including a number of Rosslyn-based journalists, Cafe Asia died an untimely death in June. The restaurant’s cavernous interior belied its very reasonable entree prices. Its bar was also a thoroughly decent place to hang out after work.
Look for the much-anticipated #1-5 on the countdown tomorrow.
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At Generation Hope, we’re dedicated to supporting teen parents in college as they work toward earning their degrees. We are in need of caring child care volunteers for upcoming events on Saturday, October 21st (in Washington, DC), and Saturday, November 4th (in Arlington, VA). Join our growing volunteer community and support us at an event this fall!
At all of our events, we provide free onsite child care for the children of the teen parents we serve, creating a nurturing environment for the kiddos while their parents learn valuable life skills and build community.
If you enjoy working with children and are looking to make an immediate impact in your community, please visit https://www.generationhope.org/volunteer to learn more.
Join us for Arlington’s biggest civil rights & social justice event of the year. The banquet is back in person at the Arlington Campus of George Mason University.
Our keynote speaker this year is Symone Sanders from MSNBC and former Chief of Staff for Vice-President Kamala Harris.
The Master of Ceremonies is Joshua Cole, former state delegate, NAACP President, and local pastor.
Tickets/seating are limited. Purchase your ticket today! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Rosslyn Fall Fest
Join the Rosslyn BID for Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 1-6 p.m. at Gateway Park! Whether you’re in the mood for a refreshment at our hard cider tastings and cash bar, want a bite to eat from the
The Backyard: After-School Kids Club
Join us at Church of the Covenant on Military Road every other Wednesday afternoon from 4:00-5:30pm beginning on October 18th for The Backyard: After-School Kids Club. Cost is free! The program will provide recreation, snacks, Bible stories, and other fun
