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Jun 07, 2022

A Bear In Arlington Is The Latest Local Wildlife Sighting. Should We Be Worried?

One expert views a growing number of animals in the D.C. region as a positive sign for the environment.

Nov 04, 2021

Construction On The Silver Line Extension Is Complete, Project Will Soon Be Turned Over To Metro

Metro has not set an opening date for service.

Sep 29, 2021

First Look: Clarendon’s All-Day Cafe Rako Is An ‘Oasis’ For Single Origin Coffees And Natural Wines

This woman-owned spot wants to help you find your new favorite brew.

Aug 31, 2021

First Look: At Rosslyn’s Assembly Food Hall, There’s A Little Bit Of Everything On The Menu

Tacos, smoothies, Nutella doughnuts, steamed soup dumplings, hearty sandwiches, and more.

Jun 10, 2021

First Look: Mattie & Eddie’s In Arlington Offers A Fresh Take On Classic Irish Pub Fare

Irish-born chef Cathal Armstrong wanted to recreate the food he ate as a kid.

Jan 22, 2021

Michelle Obama’s Arlington Hairstylist Is Extremely Booked

Want to book an appointment with Yene Damtew? Get in line.

Nov 23, 2020

Alexandria School Board Votes To Rename T.C. Williams, Maury Schools

The new names will take effect at the start of the 2021-22 school year.

Oct 28, 2020

Get Your Pasta Fix At This New Italian Market In Arlington, From The Team Behind Napoli Pasta Bar

“In Italy, the small village where I come from, the small neighborhood market is where people get their daily stuff. Sandwiches, bread, meat, pasta,” says the market’s owner.

Oct 07, 2020

Here’s What A Reimagined Richmond Highway Could Look Like Through National Landing

When Amazon decided to put its second headquarters in Crystal City it had a few things it wanted to see changed — a busy six-lane Route 1 was one of them.

Aug 10, 2020

Robert E. Lee’s Name Is Still All Over Arlington, But That Could Be Changing

There’s Lee Highway, Lee Community Center, and the county logo, which features the house the Confederate general lived in.

 
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