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Local Cycling Safety App Planning An All-Volunteer Car Violation Tracking Event

Published October 16, 2019 at 11:00AM | Updated October 16, 2019 at 1:09PM

(Updated at 1:10 p.m.) The “How’s My Driving” cycling safety app is planning an event in Arlington tomorrow to collect data on bike lane violations.

App co-creator Mark Sussman told ARLnow that a team of about 40 people are gearing up to hit streets in Crystal City, Ballston, and Rosslyn on Thursday to count the number of times vehicles block bike lanes. The volunteers will track the bike lane violations on S. Crystal Drive, Fairfax Drive, and N. Lynn Street by reporting blockages through the app, which will share the data through a live dashboard.

Arlington E-CARE Event Returning This Weekend

By ARLnow.com

Published October 15, 2019 at 10:00AM

A past E-CARE event (via Arlington County)

Arlington County is holding is popular, biannual E-CARE recycling and disposal event this weekend.

The event — formally, the Arlington Environmental Collection and Recycling Event — provides Arlington residents an opportunity to safely dispose of bulky and hazardous items, from bikes to batteries, paint to printers.

Arlington Agenda: October 14-21

By Kalina Newman

Published October 14, 2019 at 9:45AM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Copperwood Tavern’s ‘Shucktoberfest’ Returns to Shirlington Next Week

By Kalina Newman

Published October 11, 2019 at 1:35PM | Updated October 11, 2019 at 2:19PM

Following a successful debut last year, an oyster-focused Oktoberfest celebration is returning to Shirlington next week.

“Shucktoberfest” will be hosted in and around Copperwood Tavern (4021 Campbell Avenue) on Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m-5 p.m.

Army Ten-Miler Race to Return This Weekend, Prompting Road Closures

By Airey

Published October 11, 2019 at 9:00AM

Runners in the 2014 Army Ten-Miler Race in Arlington (Photo via Flickr Pool/Rob Cannon)

The annual Army Ten-Miler race returns this weekend for the 35th year in a row, prompting several road closures.

Runners will hit the pavement to compete in this 10-mile race on Sunday, October 13, following a route that starts and ends at the Pentagon and takes runners into D.C. via the Key Bridge, and back to Virginia via the 14th Street Bridge.

A Pet Costume Contest Is Coming To Pentagon City This Month

By Kalina Newman

Published October 9, 2019 at 5:30PM

Halloween is still three weeks away, but it’s never too early to plan your costume — or one for your pet.

Local pet service company Puppy Luv has partnered with the Crystal City Business Improvement District for its first “Howl-O-Ween” pet costume party on Saturday, October 26.

Arlington Agenda: October 7-13

By Kalina Newman

Published October 7, 2019 at 10:00AM | Updated October 7, 2019 at 10:34AM

After being rescued from the car, the three kittens were taken to the shelter for a check-up

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Arlington Drafthouse to Host Sold-Out Drag and Kitten Bingo Night

By Airey

Published October 3, 2019 at 9:55AM

This weekend, drag meets kittens for a sold-out show of “extravagance and cuteness” at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse.

All of the tickets have sold out for the fundraiser this Sunday, October 6, at 7 p.m at the Arlington Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike). During the performance, drag queens will lead a bingo game with the audience to raise money for animal welfare causes — as well as bring some special furry guests.

‘Ballston Street Bash and Mega Market’ Planned Thursday

By Kalina Newman

Published October 1, 2019 at 4:55PM | Updated October 1, 2019 at 6:12PM

Hosted by the Ballston BID, the Ballston Street Bash and Mega Market is scheduled to run from 3-8 p.m. at Welburn Square, along N. Stuart Street. It will include live music, a beer and wine pavillion, and the regularly-scheduled Thursday farmers market.

Admission is free, while drink tickets are $5.

Arlington Agenda: September 30-October 6

By Kalina Newman

Published September 30, 2019 at 10:00AM | Updated September 30, 2019 at 1:19PM

Arlington Agenda is a listing of interesting events for the week ahead in Arlington County. If you’d like to see your event featured, fill out the event submission form.

Also, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Program Aimed at Finding Lost Cash Returning to Arlington Next Week

By Vernon Miles

Published September 27, 2019 at 2:30PM

A state organization aimed at helping Virginians identify unclaimed property will set up a booth next week to help locals find previously unknown money.

On Thursday (Oct. 3) from noon to 5 p.m. and on Friday (Oct. 4) from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the Virginia Department of the Treasury’s program VA Money Search is scheduled to set up in the lobby of the county government building at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.

History of Racism in Arlington Housing to Be Discussed Tomorrow

By Airey

Published September 27, 2019 at 1:30PM

This weekend the League of Women Voters of Arlington is hosting a workshop to educate residents about the history of racism behind American — and Arlington’s — housing policies.

The free workshop is co-sponsored by the local NAACP branch and the nonprofit Alliance for Housing Solutions, and will run from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday, September 28 at Wakefield High School.