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Published April 11, 2010 at 7:06PM | Updated April 28, 2010 at 5:04PM

The park is being built just north of Crystal City, adjacent to Old Jefferson Davis Highway, on perhaps the largest open, undeveloped parcel of land left in Arlington County.

Speaking before the ceremonial shoveling were Arlington County board chairman Jay Fisette, park Design Advisory Committee chairman Toby Smith, and acting county manager Barbara Donnellan. State delegates Bob Brink, Patrick Hope and Adam Ebbin were in attendance, along with Arlington board members, county staffers, and park planners.

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Racist Graffiti Popping Up in Arlington

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Published April 9, 2010 at 6:06PM

At least two cases of racist vandalism have been reported in Crystal City in the past two days. The graffiti, which has contained references to Hitler, may be linked to a string of incidents being investigated by U.S. Park Police.

Park Police have issued a warrant for 51-year-old Ronald Edward Bost, Jr., who they believe is behind racist screeds found on the George Washington Parkway and in several D.C. parks.

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Synetic Theater Coming to Crystal City

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Published April 6, 2010 at 8:00AM

The announcement was made Monday night. It comes as Arena Stage, which has been temporarily occupying the Crystal City theater (1800 South Bell Street), is preparing to move to the currently under-construction Mead Center for American Theater in Southwest Washington in the fall.

The heads of Synetic and the Crystal City Business Improvement District were both thrilled by their new partnership.

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To Do Tonight: 5K Friday in Crystal City

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Published April 2, 2010 at 7:44AM

Hundreds of runners will swarm Crystal City tonight for the spring’s first 5K Friday. The popular races are being held every Friday in April.

If you haven’t registered for the race already, you’ll want to hurry up; registration closes at noon.

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How George W. Bush Helped Make a Street Art Exhibit Possible

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Published March 26, 2010 at 5:40PM | Updated March 29, 2010 at 11:53AM

Much of the credit can be given to Art Whino and Shane Pomajambo, who curated the massive 75,000 square foot show, and to the Crystal City Business Improvement District, which came up with the initial concept and brought together Pomajambo, funding, and the space at 223 23rd Street South.

But there’s someone else who deserves some credit: former president George W. Bush. It was Bush who approved the recommendations of the Base Realignment and Closure Commission in 2005. BRAC required many of the military agencies that inhabit office buildings in Crystal City to move to cheaper, more secure locations.

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G-40 Artist Alexa Meade Blowing Up

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Published March 25, 2010 at 11:32AM | Updated March 25, 2010 at 12:08PM

Between the Washington Post profile, the exhibit at the famous London art gallery, and the social networking hype, Meade has become an overnight sensation.

Did it happen thanks to the exposure from G-40? That would certainly make for a good story for organizers Art Whino and Crystal City BID.

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Chick-Fil-A Coming to Crystal City

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Published March 22, 2010 at 11:24AM

The restaurant will be housed in the space formerly occupied by Olsson’s Books, at 2200 Crystal Drive.

This will be Arlington’s second Chick-Fil-A, in addition to the location in Ballston Common Mall.

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G-40 Artists Arrested Before Show

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Published March 10, 2010 at 6:25PM | Updated March 10, 2010 at 6:50PM

Maura Judkis of the Washington City Paper reports that two street artists known as Scotch and Jik spent four days in the Arlington County lockup. Police said they caused more than $1,000 in damage to the Plaza Five building at 223 S. 23rd Street.

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Melting Snow Reveals Dirt, Electronics

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Published March 10, 2010 at 9:57AM

Succumbing to 60 degree temperatures, melting snow piles are revealing their secrets, giving way to dirt and some interesting debris.

In the parking lot of the defunct Crystal City Motel, what was once a mountain of snow that almost reached the building’s second floor is rapidly becoming a wide expanse of wet filth.

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Riding the Mt. Vernon Trail With Gary Fisher

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Published March 10, 2010 at 5:40AM

Fisher arrived at Revolution Cycles City Hub in Crystal City shortly after 7:00 Tuesday night. Dressed in a horizontal stripe suit, high argyle socks and a cap befitting someone on a fox hunt, Mr. Fisher cordially greeted the Revolution employees, Crystal City BID honchos and cycling enthusiasts who gathered outside the store. He signed bikes and bike parts, and posed for more photos than should have reasonably been asked of him.

The ride only went as far as the Humpback Bridge before turning off for an impromptu, bike light-fueled “campfire” near the Potomac. Then, despite the unusually pleasant weather, it was back to Crystal City.

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Bike Legend Gary Fisher Leading Ride in Crystal City Tonight

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Published March 9, 2010 at 2:58PM

“At first we didn’t believe it,” said Revolution Cycles marketing manager Chris Huller. “We couldn’t ask for a better person to kick this off.”

Fisher, who rented a Trek bike with a polka dot saddlebag, told the staff he’d return tonight to lead a “tweet ride,” a group ride promoted on Twitter.

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Beam Me Up, Crystal City

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Published March 9, 2010 at 12:07PM

The series will start with 1979’s original Star Trek: The Motion Picture, and will conclude on August 16 with last year’s Star Trek, J. J. Abrams’ well-received, contemporary take on the franchise.

Like last year, the big screen will be set up at 18th and Bell Street, across from the Crystal City Metro Station. Crystal City BID has more information.