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Hurricane Hunters Open For Tours Tuesday At Reagan National Airport

Published May 4, 2017 at 5:00PM | Updated May 5, 2017 at 5:46PM

Hurricane Hunter aircraft pilots from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Air Force will be on hand, as well as hurricane experts. Dr. Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, NHC hurricane specialists and local National Weather Service meteorologists will educate residents of vulnerable communities about hurricane preparedness.

NOAA will be joined by staff from FEMA, local and state emergency management offices, non-profit organizations such as the American Red Cross, and other partners.

Woodbury Park Apartments To Cap Renovations With Ribbon Cutting

By Chris Teale

Published May 3, 2017 at 2:30PM

The Woodbury Park apartment complex in Courthouse will celebrate the end of its revamp with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. today.

The community, which includes 204 affordable and 160 market-rate apartments at 2306 11th Street N, underwent a two-year renovation. It has been owned by regional affordable housing agency AHC since 1987.

Rosslyn Outdoor Movies to Kick Off in June

By ARLnow.com

Published May 3, 2017 at 10:00AM

The free Friday night movies in Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway) will begin June 2 and run through Aug. 25.

There will be food trucks on site to serve dinner and popcorn, while a “Pub in the Park” will offer beer, wine, mocktails and movie-themed cocktails. On five nights — June 2, June 16, July 7, July 28 and Aug. 18 — a DJ will perform before the film.

Arlington Agenda: May 2-7

By Chris Teale

Published May 2, 2017 at 2:15PM

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.

Finalists Set For Chamber’s Best Business Awards

By Chris Teale

Published April 24, 2017 at 2:35PM | Updated April 24, 2017 at 3:55PM

The awards recognize businesses that go above and beyond to serve their clients and make the county a great place to live and work. Businesses earn the awards through good customer service, if they are industry leaders or offer a unique approach, or if they are active in the community.

This year, the awards will be given out on May 2 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Rosslyn. A VIP past winners reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the main ceremony at 7 p.m.

Arlington Agenda: April 24-30

By Chris Teale

Published April 24, 2017 at 11:15AM

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.

Artomatic to Host First Wedding Tomorrow Night

By Chris Teale

Published April 21, 2017 at 3:00PM

The ceremony is for Teddy Grant and Che Monique Young, who met at the arts showcase in 2015 when it was hosted in Hyattsville, Md., where Young was exhibiting burlesque art.

The pair have planned a ceremony that will include the traditional exchange of vows, cake cutting and bouquet tossing and a wide variety of music and dance, with a string quartet, jazz singer, African drummer and a belly dancer.

Roads Will Close For Three Weekend Races Across Arlington

By Chris Teale

Published April 21, 2017 at 1:00PM | Updated April 21, 2017 at 5:09PM

Tomorrow is the Marymount University 5K, and police will close several roads from approximately 8:45-10 a.m. Near the university, officers will close 26th Street N. from its intersection with Yorktown Blvd to where it becomes 31st Street N. and intersects Military Road.

Westbound Lorcom Lane will be closed to Vacation Lane, while Vacation Lane will be closed from N. Utah Street to N. Vermont Street and N. Vermont Street will be closed from Vacation Lane to N. Vernon Street. Traffic will be slowed on Military Road from 31st Street N. to Lorcom Lane, and the rest of the race will take place on the running trails.

Arlington Palooza to Debut at Alcova Heights Park

By Chris Teale

Published April 21, 2017 at 11:15AM

The free outdoor program for all ages lasts from 1-4 p.m. April 29 at the park, located at 901 S. George Mason Drive.

Live music will come from The Stewart Sisters, DJs from the Teen DJ Program and electronic pop duo Atoms Apart, while the Sultanas Troupe will perform belly dancing.

Arlington Agenda: April 17-23

By Chris Teale

Published April 17, 2017 at 10:30AM | Updated April 17, 2017 at 11:08AM

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.

Armed Forces Cycling Classic Returns to Arlington in June

By Chris Teale

Published April 14, 2017 at 3:30PM

UNITED STATES - June 14, 2015: The Air Force Association Cycling Classic’s Crystal Cup is day two of this USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar event. The day’s featured race is the Men’s pro/am, and will determine the weekend’s Omnium competition. The 1.3km course runs up and down Crystal Drive between 23rd St S and 18th St S, and around South Clark and is a typical downtown criterium. The 1.3 km course is located in the heart of Crystal City’s business district, and is lined with dozens of restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses. So, in addition to the racing action, spectators will have plenty of options if they want to take a break from the racing action. (Photo By Douglas Graham/WLP)

Arlington will again be alive with the sound of thousands of pedaling cyclists, as the Armed Forces Cycling Classic returns in June.

Previously known as the Air Force Association Cycling Classic, the event will celebrate its 20th anniversary when it takes place on June 10 and 11.

Columbia Pike Food Truck Party on Saturday

By Katie Pyzyk

Published April 14, 2017 at 2:30PM

The West Columbia Pike Food Truck Party takes place tomorrow (April 15) at the intersection of Columbia Pike and Four Mile Run Drive. Vendors will serve food from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Food trucks taking part in the event include Peruvian Brothers, KaftaMania, Fava Pot, Pacific Twist and Little Miss Whoopie.