A decision on whether there’s any historic value in a former schoolhouse bound for redevelopment in Aurora Highlands is unlikely until next year.
Historic-preservation staff will begin a study of the Melwood property “by the end of the year at the latest — like the December time frame,” said Mical Tawney, a historic-preservation specialist, in response to a question at the June 18 meeting of the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB).
A local coffee shop with a social mission has closed after almost two years at Water Park in Crystal City.
But the story isn’t over for Brij Coffee owner Skyler Kelley, who opened the cafe in fall 2023 with the goal of using the business to combat homelessness.
Arlington County police are investigating a pair of separate Sunday incidents involving teen suspects with weapons.
The first happened early Sunday morning in the Crystal City area, when four teen boys brandished what looked like a gun and stole a victim’s jewelry.
A colorful new spot for Tex Mex and other Latin-inspired flavors is set to open in Crystal City this week.
La Posada, a new eatery by veteran restaurateur Julian Giraldo, plans to soft open on Thursday at 320 23rd Street S., on the ground floor of Quimby on 23rd apartments.
A new conference and event center is coming to Crystal City.
Concorde, a 12,000-square-foot space with room for about 470 people, will be ready for bookings in January at 2011 Crystal Drive, operator JLL Experience Management announced in a press release today (Thursday).
The founder of a beloved LGBTQ+ bar in Crystal City is getting married to his longtime partner on a float at D.C.’s WorldPride Parade this Saturday.
Freddie’s Beach Bar owner Freddie Lutz and his partner of 28 years, Johnny Cervantes, plan to tie the knot in bride-and-groom-inspired tuxedos atop a special Freddie’s display featuring a chapel.
An Ace Hardware is coming to Crystal City.
Jeff Smith is opening Arlington’s second Twins Ace Hardware on the ground floor of The Zoe apartments at 2051 S. Bell Street. It’s expected to open this fall, developer JBG Smith announced in a release today (Tuesday).
Crystal City welcomed a new destination for green thumbs over the weekend.
The D.C.-based plant boutique PLNTR — known for its 2024 appearance on “Love is Blind” — celebrated the grand opening of its second location on Saturday at 269 19th Court S. The new shop hosts events and classes, and offers a variety of greenery and home goods for sale.
Races in the Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic are happening in Arlington and D.C. this weekend, leading to some road closures around Clarendon and Crystal City.
The international cycling event kicks off its 27th year at 7 a.m. this Saturday with an amateur Challenge Ride, followed by professional/amateur races in the Capital Cup and Sunday’s Clarendon Cup.
Recent management changes at an affordable housing complex bought with Amazon’s money followed months of advocacy and frustration from both tenants and county officials.
Last month, complaints led Washington Housing Conservancy, the property owner, to install a new management company to support ongoing changes at the Crystal House 1 and 2 buildings at 1900 and 2000 S. Eads Street. The shift didn’t come easily, however.
Another series of outdoor weekend concerts is kicking off in Crystal City this weekend.
Water Park’s free Saturday Summer Concert Series begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday at 1601 Crystal Drive, with a concert by soul musician Bryan Lee.
An Arlington County police officer is recovering from serious injuries suffered during a traffic stop early Saturday.
The officer had stopped a car on the 1600 block of S. Eads Street in Crystal City when he was struck by a passing driver who then fled the scene, according to ACPD.
