Arlington|News|
Majority Oppose Arlington's Missing Middle Housing Decision In Survey
The two candidates in Arlington's Democratic primary for county board who oppose Missing Middle received the most support in a Patch survey.
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Arlington|News|
Eastbound I-66 Lane In Arlington To Be Closed For Road Work: VDOT
The eastbound I-66 right lane at the N. Utah Street overpass will be closed Monday and Tuesday nights to place barriers along the shoulder.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Post Office Named After Beloved Mail Carrier Jesus Collazos
The son of Jesus Collazos said the naming of the Arlington post office on N. George Mason Drive "is almost like a rebirth for my father."
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Baby Bald Eagle, North Pole Skier, No. 2 American City: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes a bald eagle couple welcomes a new baby, Pawfectly Delicious now hiring, and skiing to the North Pole.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Condemns Key Bridge Marriott, Clears Out Homeless People
Arlington officials worked Friday to clear the Key Bridge Marriott of the homeless people who had been staying in the abandoned hotel.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Liljenquist & Beckstead Signs Expanded Lease At Westfield Montgomery
Liljenquist & Beckstead, a boutique that sells Swiss timepieces and jewelry, has signed an expanded lease at Westfield Montgomery mall.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Smoke Island To Open Second Location In Downtown Bethesda: Report
Smoke Island is planning to open a second tobacco shop in downtown Bethesda after opening its first last summer, according to a report.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Learn How To Install, Repair Fiber Optics At AWS Training In NoVA
Amazon Web Services is hosting a free, two-day fiber optic training program April 4-5 in Arlington in partnership with NOVA.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Marcia St. John-Cunning To Run For Open Franconia School Board Seat
Marcia St. John-Cunning, a longtime FCPS employee, announced she is running for the open Franconia District seat on the county school board.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Inaugural Blossom Fest Planned For April 8 At Springfield Town Center
Springfield Town Center is holding a Blossom Fest on April 8 as part of its new partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Police Officer Fired After Fatal Shooting At Tysons Corner
Police Chief Kevin Davis said a police officer involved in the Feb. 22 fatal shooting of Timothy Johnson at Tysons Corner has been fired.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Debate On Missing Middle Housing Reveals Wide Divisions In Arlington
Arlington County Board members voted Wednesday to approve its Missing Middle plan. Take our survey to share your opinion on the decision.
Mark Hand and Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Exceptional McLean Teens Invited To Apply For Teen Character Awards
The Teen Character Awards recognize teens in McLean who demonstrated exceptional ethical and compassionate character over the past year.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Missing Middle Housing Proposal Approved By Arlington County Board
The Arlington County Board voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve the county's controversial Missing Middle Housing proposal.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
IKEA To Open Smaller Format Store In NoVA Dedicated To Design Advice
IKEA will be opening a new "plan and order point" in Arlington this summer, the first IKEA design store of its kind in the D.C. area.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Melashops Opening Fashion Boutique In Montgomery Mall In Bethesda
Melashops is moving into its new location at Westfield Montgomery Mall on April 1. The store had been at Lakeforest Mall in Gaithersburg.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Pike's Peek 10K To Include Post-Race Festival Hosted by Pike & Rose
Runners can now register for the popular Pike’s Peek 10K, a point-to-point road race in Montgomery County known for personal records.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Missing Middle Opponents Urge Compromise In Arlington Housing Plan
The Arlington County Board will meet Wednesday afternoon when it is expected to vote to approve a form of the Missing Middle Housing plan.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Approves Deal To Purchase Home For Flood Relief Purposes
The Arlington County Board agreed Saturday to purchase a home in the Waverly Hills neighborhood to help address severe flooding in the area.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Residents Sue To Stop Further Work On I-495 Toll Lanes Project
A group of McLean residents filed a lawsuit to stop further work on the I-495 Express Lanes Project over environmental and health concerns.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
