A “singing tree” is set to bring holiday cheer to Ballston.
Next week the Ballston Business Improvement District (BID) is debuting the “Ballston Singing Tree.”
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Welcome to the second weekend in December!
We have a new list of open houses to check out across Arlington this weekend. With Christmas two weeks away, there are plenty of open houses to view. According to Homesnap, there have been 164 new listings in the last 4 weeks.
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May is National Pilates month, which means you’ve officially run out of reasons to keep saying “I’ve always wanted to try that.”
VIDA Pilates at Ballston makes it easy to start! Just steps from the Metro (and yes, parking is easy too with validated parking in a dedicated garage). Our small group reformer classes are low impact, surprisingly challenging, and genuinely fun, whether you’re brand new or just looking to switch things up. No membership required, just book a class and show up!
You’ll build strength, improve flexibility, and start moving better in ways you’ll actually notice. And when you’re done? Sauna, steam room, smoothie in hand… not a bad way to wrap a workout.
Spots are already filling this week! Browse the Ballston schedule and find your class: vidapilates.com/locations/ballston/
A stretching studio is opening in Courthouse later this month.
Los Angeles-based StretchLab is stretching itself to open by late December at 2200 Wilson Blvd, at the corner with N. Wayne Street. It will be in the same building in Courthouse as Sweet Leaf Cafe.
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‘Tis the season to get tipsy with cozy cocktails and two-buck beers.
B Live, the live music venue and restaurant in the old Whitlow’s on Wilson space at 2854 Wilson Blvd, says it has created Arlington’s “most immersive holiday popup.”
The Women’s Crawl is coming to Falls Church on May 9, 2026!
Hosted by the team behind the Shrinks on Tap Podcast and presented by Expand Psychology, this one-of-a-kind event is more than a night out—it’s a movement.
Four people suffered minor injuries Wednesday night during a pellet gun drive-by shooting.
The incident happened on the 3200 block of Columbia Pike, just east of S. Glebe Road, around 6 p.m. It involved 3-4 male suspects in a white SUV, including the shooter of the airsoft gun, who is believed to be in his 20s.
A pedestrian bridge in the Rosslyn area is closed after inspectors founds something worrisome.
The bridge over Route 50, connecting N. Fairfax Drive and Fort Myer Drive in the Radnor-Fort Myer Heights neighborhood, was found to have deteriorating concrete in sections, according to Arlington County. The span is closed while crews work on repairs.
County Preps for Winter Weather — “Area meteorologists have predicted a somewhat below average total for seasonal snow accumulation in the region. That would be the sixth time in the past seven winters. Did we mention the historical chance for a white Christmas is at 7%? Regardless, Arlington County continues with almost year-round planning and training for the possibility of a sudden bad blast of winter. County crews are ready once again to hit the roads with a fleet of almost 50 trucks as well as contractors on call.” [Arlington County]
Large Water Main Break in Courthouse — From last night: “Emergency Water Main Repairs: Crew working on 12-inch main at 2410 North 14th Street. Some 200 customers could be affected. Estimated time for completion: 12/9/2022 4:00 AM. Traffic diverted around work site.” [Twitter]
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Today we published 6 articles that were read a total of 7916 times… so far.
The following are the most-read articles for today — Dec 8, 2022.
Plans to redevelop a local YMCA may have too many apartment units and not enough community benefits, county planners say.
The YMCA is proposing to tear down its existing facility on N. Kirkwood Road in Virginia Square and build an 87,850-square-foot facility with indoor swimming pools, pickleball and tennis courts, a fitness space and a conference and lounge area, as well as 203 parking spaces. To finance the project, the nonprofit is building a separate 7-story, 374-unit apartment building.