It’s been another busy week in Arlington, but before we get to our most popular stories, let’s take a look at some you may have missed.
Officials broke ground on a new affordable housing complex on Columbia Pike, a driver busted a Shirlington bus stop and the long-anticipated Stageplate Bistro is set to open in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Adam Roosevelt is preparing to make a run at the House of Delegates and private investigation firm Trustify is adding 184 new jobs in its Crystal City office.
These were the five most-viewed stories this week:
- UPDATED: Two Found Dead in East Falls Church Home in Apparent Murder-Suicide
- How Arlington’s Public Schools Rank
- Growing Up in Arlington: A Perspective
- Tara Temple Thai Restaurant Closed in Ballston
- County Exploring Telling Homeowners About Issues That Prevent Tear-Downs
And these received the most comments this week:
- Local Lawmakers Condemn Senate’s Move Towards Obamacare Repeal
- How Arlington’s Public Schools Rank
- Morning Poll: Which New Bar/Restaurant Are You Most Looking Forward To?
- County Exploring Telling Homeowners About Issues That Prevent Tear-Downs
- Morning Notes (July 26)
Feel free to discuss those, or anything else of local interest, in the comments below. Have a great weekend!
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