The Crystal City Business Improvement District is excited to announce that Oktoberfest is returning in 2019 with a new partner, local Arlington brewery New District Brewing.
The second annual celebration, which will feature a selection of local beers, live entertainment, and a variety of food trucks and vendors serving traditional German fare, will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 1pm to 4pm at The Grounds, located at 12th and South Eads Street in Crystal City.
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today applauded the passage of a bill to continue providing financial support to those who suffered physical harm or families of those who were killed as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks or ensuing debris removal efforts. With the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) set to expire in 2020, the bipartisan Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act will secure funding for the VCF through Fiscal Year 2090 and ensure that all first responders and victims suffering from certified 9/11 illnesses can continue to count on this crucial program.
“Virginians will never forget 9/11 or the brave individuals who put their lives on the line in service of their fellow Americans. Unfortunately, many first responders and survivors today are reminded of that fateful day by the health issues they now face,” said the Senators. “While we can never repay the sacrifices of our first responders or their families, we can at least ensure that they receive the financial support they deserve. We applaud the passage of this important bill and urge the President to sign it into law as soon as possible.”
Hotel Debuts Restaurant Chef, Pastry Chef and Executive Sous Chef
Arlington, VA [July 23, 2019] The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City announced the appointment of three new members of the Ritz-Carlton culinary team.Including the quintessential service experience Ritz-Carlton is known for, the chefs bring with them unique new talents to contribute to the exceptional culinary scene of the Washington D.C. metro area.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – In celebration of University of Phoenix’s Northern Virginia – D.C. Metro Service Center in Arlington, VA, grand opening, the University will host a series of activities open to students, alumni and the community next week. This new service center will provide career and academic support resources, work and meeting spaces, and host other community events throughout the year.
Next week’s events include a ribbon cutting opening ceremony and a career fair, where participants will receive free LinkedIn headshots, tips on how to create federal resumes and corporate resumes, and the opportunity to meet with employers. University of Phoenix will also partner with Rise Against Hunger for a community service event. Staff, alumni, students, faculty, and new graduates will pack 15,000 meals that will be distributed to vulnerable populations around the world.
SEVEN CORNERS – Eastbound and westbound Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard) at the Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) interchange and eastbound Wilson Boulevard (Route 613) between the eastbound Route 50 service road and the westbound Route 50 service road will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, August 2 to 5 a.m. Monday, August 5 to safely demolish the Wilson Boulevard bridge deck over Route 50 and install the new bridge deck, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Eastbound Route 50 traffic will be detoured via the eastbound Route 50 service road back to Route 50, and westbound Route 50 traffic will be detoured via the westbound service road back to Route 50.
July 19, 2019–A 2017 AIA Committee on the Environment “Top Ten” recipient, Discovery Elementary School is the first school and third project ever to receive the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Zero Energy certification. Designed by VMDO Architects, Discovery is also the first recipient of the USGBC National Capital Region’s (NCR) Net Zero Award and is the only building in the NCR to date to demonstrate a net-positive energy balance. Internationally, Discovery is one of the largest buildings of any kind anywhere in the world to receive Zero Energy (ZE) certification by the International Living Future Institute and New Buildings Institute.
Arlington Public Schools Sets the Bar–Discovery is Arlington Public Schools’ (APS) first elementary school designed in the 21st century. Throughout a series of intensive community planning meetings, careful attention was focused on designing and building a school that supports how and where students learn. Every nook and cranny of the school is arranged to create a seamless integration between design, sustainability, and learning. The school’s ZE design results in $117,000 of annual utility cost savings in comparison to a typical APS elementary school of the same size–enough to cover the salaries of two teachers. The project was completed under budget, allowing the school district to apply $2,900,000 to other projects. Further, the building is operating more efficiently than designed, at an actual energy use intensity (EUI) of 15.8 KBTU/sf/year. Since 2017, Discovery has produced more energy than it’s used–sending a surplus of 100,000 kWh annually back to the grid, which is enough to power 7.5 average Virginia homes for an entire year.
Dr. Hesham El-Rewini joins leading Catholic university after serving at the University of North Dakota since 2008.
Arlington, Va. — Marymount is proud to welcome the university’s new Provost, Hesham El-Rewini, Ph.D., P.E., who officially begins his duties on campus this week.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Kate Bates, has received the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2019 Forty Under 40 award. This award recognizes professionals from the chamber industry who have demonstrated significant success in their careers and have made noteworthy contributions to their communities. Bates stood out in a pool of more than 118 candidates from around the country due to her impressive career accomplishments and commitment to Arlington.
The Forty Under 40 award is a new program, presented by ACCE, designed to highlight the brightest individuals under the age of 40 in the chamber industry. The inaugural class of honorees have demonstrated meaningful involvement in the advancement of their communities and proven professional success within their respective chambers.
The Arlington County Treasurer’s Office received its re-accreditation from the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia (TAV) on June 14, 2019. The Office Accreditation program is a voluntary professional certificate program that is overseen by the Treasurers’ Association of Virginia. Sixty-five treasurers’ offices were accredited this year. It is estimated that combined, the accredited offices handled close to $13 billion dollars in Fiscal Year 2018.
While it is not required for any treasurer’s office to be accredited, receiving accreditation acknowledges that the office meets the statewide best practices for performance in treasury management. “The Arlington County Treasurer’s Office chooses to submit to the accreditation process every year to ensure that we are good stewards of Arlington’s funds,” said de la Pava.
This summer, we’re bringing you the magic of cinema under the stars with Movie Nights in the Plaza at Ballston Quarter!
On July 18th, you’re invited to join the Pre-Show Party at the Plaza complete with party games like giant Jenga and beer pong.
Kick it old school at Ballston Field Day! Field Day is all about fitness, fun and making new friends. Join us on Saturday, July 27th, from 10am-1pm at Washington Liberty’s football field to expand your fitness routine and get tips to fuel your body and mind. You’ll be able to try a new workout every 10 yards with the regions top gyms, including OrangeTheory Fitness, Ballston Crossfit, [solidcore], and more!
Your participation not only empowers you — your $5 donation at registration also supports Doorways. Doorways for Women and Families is a local nonprofit creating pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault leading to safe, stable and empowered lives.
At 12:44 a.m. Saturday (July 13), Virginia State Police Trooper L. Vajglova initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Expedition traveling west on Interstate 66 near Route 123 in Fairfax County. The violation was for speeding – 90 mph. At first the Expedition refused to stop for the trooper, but finally pulled off and stopped on the shoulder. A few minutes into the traffic stop, the driver of the Expedition drove off from the trooper and a pursuit was initiated westbound on I-66.
The pursuit continued into the City of Manassas and then eastbound on I-66. During the course of the pursuit, the Expedition repeatedly rammed Trooper Vajglova’s patrol car, two other troopers’ vehicles, and a Fairfax County Police Officer’s vehicle as they attempted to surround the suspect vehicle in order to safely bring it to a stop and end the pursuit. But the Expedition continued west onto I-495 where Virginia State Police finally maneuvered it to a stop approximately a 1/2 mile from the exit for I-95.
