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May 04, 2023

Arlington Is Getting A Huge Outdoor Food Hall

The Water Park will feature nine kiosks with food establishments run by locals, many of them people of color, as well as a full-service spot for raw bar and cocktails.

Mar 17, 2023

Amazon’s Pause On HQ2 Creates More Questions Than Answers For Arlington

Things might be less grim than they look, although the longer term impact on the county is not yet clear.

Feb 22, 2023

Chef Peter Chang Is Bringing His Baltimore Restaurant NiHao To The D.C. Region

The revered chef shows no signs of slowing down when it comes to opening new restaurants.

Jun 22, 2020

Crystal City BID Officially Becomes National Landing

The BID approved the name change Monday morning as part of its annual meeting, a new step for the public-private partnership as it continues to reinvent itself in response to Amazon’s arrival.

May 01, 2019

Crystal City Is Making Moves To Gobble Up Surrounding Neighborhoods

The plan would increase the Crystal City Business Improvement District by almost 70 percent.

Mar 13, 2019

HQ2 Critics In Arlington Are Still Trying To Delay The County Board’s Vote

“We are shining a really big light on who it is in Arlington that will be hurt by this deal.”

Feb 21, 2019

As Amazon Moves In, Synetic Theater Won’t Be Kicked Out Of Its Home After All

After being told their lease wasn’t going to be renewed, the Crystal City-based theater company is getting a three-year extension.

Nov 28, 2018

Synetic Theater Is Moving Out Of Its Crystal City Building Next Year

Amazon is planning to lease space from the building that currently houses the theater.

Nov 13, 2018

‘23,232 Feet From The White House’, And Other Slogan Ideas For Arlington’s New Amazon Neighborhood

National Landing has a tough road ahead of it, branding-wise. One of these slogans could help.

Nov 13, 2018

Here We Go: Amazon Announces HQ2 Will Be In Crystal City And Long Island City

After a search process that has spanned more than a year and included 238 different jurisdictions in the U.S., Northern Virginia’s Crystal City was announced Tuesday as one of two sites for Amazon’s second headquarters.

 
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