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Photos: Arlington County Fair 2013

Published August 9, 2013 at 10:00AM

(Updated at 10:15 a.m.) Racing piglets, carnival games and food galore have people flocking to the Arlington County Fair.

Visitors can expect to see some new additions, such as a recycling initiative and the the fair’s first 5K Run/Walk since 1984. This year’s outdoor stage offerings have been expanded as well, with performances by local bands all weekend instead of just on Saturday. More of the popular Harlem Wizards shows have been added, plus D.C. United players will be taking to the turf field every day for practice and to host giveaways.

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Photos: Navy Annex Demolition Nearly Complete

By ARLnow.com

Published July 31, 2013 at 2:30PM

The Navy Annex, once an expansive Department of Defense office complex, has been reduced to a pile of rubble.

The military started tearing down the offices, first built in 1941, last fall. The demolition will make way for an expansion of Arlington National Cemetery and, eventually, a realignment of Columbia Pike.

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Photos: Arlington Mill Community Center

By Ethan Rothstein

Published July 30, 2013 at 2:45PM

Construction on the Arlington Mill Community Center along Columbia Pike is expected to wrap up early next month, with recreational classes planned to start in early September and a planned ribbon-cutting on Sept. 28.

While it hasn’t opened yet, Arlington County has just given residents a taste of what they’ll get when the center opens its doors. The county posted a host of photos to Flickr Tuesday morning, previewing the new $36 million facility. It includes a basketball court, conference rooms, an outdoor plaza, a green roof, gathering places and more.

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Photos: July 4 in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published July 5, 2013 at 10:30AM

Photo by Wolfkann

Around Arlington on Thursday, parades were held, hotdogs and burgers were grilled, and thousands flocked to the Iwo Jima memorial, the Air Force Memorial, Long Bridge Park and elsewhere to watch the fireworks.

The photos above, from our Flickr pool, captured some of the Independence Day joy experienced by friends and family, young and old.

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Moran Participates in NOH8 Campaign

By ARLnow.com

Published June 24, 2013 at 3:35PM | Updated June 25, 2013 at 10:05AM

The gay rights campaign is described as a “photographic silent protest.” It was organized by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in response to the 2008 passage of Proposition 8, which invalidated the recognition of same-sex marriage in California.

Moran was one of 67 members of Congress to participate in a photoshoot for the campaign, and one of only two in Virginia. (Rep. Gerry Connolly, the Fairfax County Democrat, was the second.)

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Ribbon Cutting for Virginia Highlands Sprayground

By ARLnow.com

Published June 20, 2013 at 3:00PM

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the new sprayground at Virginia Highlands park yesterday evening.

Surrounded by a group of children patiently awaiting the water to be switched back on, Arlington County Board Chair Walter Tejada thanked those involved in the park’s creation, and touted the water-saving features of the water park. The sprayground saves 82,000 gallons of water per month by employing a water recirculation system, he said.

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Photos: Columbia Pike Blues Fest 2013

By ARLnow.com

Published June 17, 2013 at 4:20PM | Updated June 17, 2013 at 8:08PM

Sunny and pleasant weather and a big-name headliner attracted the largest crowd yet to the Columbia Pike Blues Festival over the weekend, organizers said.

We’re told more than 7,000 people turned out for the 18th annual Blues Festival, which is held on S. Walter Reed Drive just north of the Pike. Guitarist G.E. Smith, of Saturday Night Live and Hall & Oates fame, headlined the event.

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Photos: Taste of Arlington 2013

By ARLnow.com

Published May 20, 2013 at 2:50PM | Updated May 20, 2013 at 5:10PM

(Updated at 5:10 p.m.) Thousands flocked to Ballston Sunday afternoon for the 26th annual Taste of Arlington festival.

Lines to sample food at the more than 40 restaurant booths seemed generally shorter than in years past, perhaps helped by an effort to expand the footprint of the event in order to reduce congestion. Though cloudy weather and the closure of the Ballston Metro station might have played a role in keeping people away, Ballston Business Improvement District CEO Tina Leone tells ARLnow.com that about 20,000 people attended — which would be a record.

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Photos: Spring Snow in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published March 25, 2013 at 3:30PM

A spring storm system dropped some 1-4 inches of snow on Arlington this morning.

The snowfall made for some pretty scenery but caused a few problems around town.

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Photos: Batman Visits Arlington YMCA

By ARLnow.com

Published March 25, 2013 at 12:45PM

Credit: Eddie Paylor Photography

Batman dropped by the Arlington YMCA (3422 13th Street N.) on Friday to warn kids about the danger of poison and toxic household items.

The Caped Crusader, also known as Maryland millionaire Lenny B. Robinson, arrived in style in his 1966 replica Batmobile. He was also spotted cruising the streets of Arlington and hanging out in Clarendon after the event.

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Photos: Leadership Arlington’s Monte Carlo Fundraiser

By ARLnow.com

Published March 12, 2013 at 3:00PM

Leadership Arlington, a local nonprofit that works “to develop trained leaders who are committed to building and strengthening our community,” held its annual Monte Carlo fundraiser at Reagan National Airport over the weekend.

The event drew some 450 people, the group said. Among those pictured above are Leadership Arlington graduates Megan Lake (of Bean Creative), Bobby Wright (of Virginia Heritage Bank), Mary Johnson (of ESI International), Lee Anne McLarty (of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District), Omar Sider (of SuperStar Tickets — and an avid poker player), and respective spouses.

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Photos: Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade

By Katie Pyzyk

Published February 13, 2013 at 10:30AM | Updated February 13, 2013 at 11:20AM

2013 Clarendon Mardi Gras parade (courtesy Jason Dixson Photography)

Crowds lined Wilson Blvd last night to celebrate Fat Tuesday while taking in the annual Clarendon Mardi Gras parade.

Bands played, the D.C. Rollergirls skated through and kids scrambled for beads with as much enthusiasm as the adults. Representatives from local businesses and organizations also entertained the masses while riding or walking alongside the many colorful floats.