Community

Our area has a rich history and is a magnet for interesting people who choose to live, work and play here. The close proximity to Washington, D.C. and robust local economy make Arlington, McLean and Falls Church, Virginia an attractive destination for people from across the country and around the world. We also have thorny issues to confront—homelessness, hunger, escalating housing costs-which we are dedicated to covering in a thoughtful, comprehensive way.

Bedrooms and Bungalows

Those charming older homes that give our neighborhoods so much character? Many of them came from mail-order catalogs.

St. Andrew’s Annual Art Exhibition

This popular annual art exhibit featured the work of 56 members of the Potomac Valley Watercolorists, a regional, juried art society.

Leading the Charge

Many people would follow Ed Bearss anywhere to hear his war stories. And they do.

A Settlement of Formerly Enslaved People in Arlington

After the Civil War, a portion of Robert E. Lee's estate became Freedman's Village, a community of emancipated African Americans.

2013 Waterbear Reading Series

This Reading Series brings together and showcases emerging and student writers from the local area.

Falls Church Halloween Carnival

This annual event hosted by the City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department featured an array of Halloween activities.

Pet Harbor Rescue and Referral’s Barktoberfest

In the end, all of the guests, including their furry friends, were able to take home a special Howl-O-Ween toy and raise funds for a great cause.

When Metro Came To Town

How the fight for mass transit was won, and how its arrival left Arlington forever changed.
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Arlington Chamber of Commerce Fall Golf Outing

This event involved great Fall weather, friendly competition and a break from the office.

Chiefs vs. Chefs 2013

This 2nd annual event, presented by the Arlington Food Assistance Center, featured a live cooking competition between firehouse cooks and local chefs.

Holding The Line

Arlington saw no battles during the Civil War, but the thousands of Union soldiers who guarded its forts were ready.

Mile Markers

A timeline of pivotal points in local history
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