The Storied History of Chain Bridge
Spanning a narrow stretch of the Potomac, this local landmark has provided passage for Civil War soldiers, bootleggers and more.
Community
Language Lessons
I stopped learning my parents' native tongue at a young age. Now I regret it.
Arlington Dad Aims to Photograph Yorktown's Entire Class of 2020
Matt Mendelsohn had quarantine insomnia the other night. Then an idea came to him.
Where to Donate Right Now
These local nonprofits are on the front lines of the pandemic in our community. And they need your support.
Got Time to Spare? Volunteers Needed.
Amid the pandemic, these community groups are identifying and helping neighbors in need. Join them.
A Marymount Professor is 3D Printing Medical Face Shields
The PPEs are reusable and created using an open source design. They're being sent to hospitals.
Local Residents Join National Mask-Making Operation
COVID-19 has left healthcare workers desperate for hospital masks. Got a sewing machine?
Local Businesses, Residents Providing Food Assistance
Area businesses and community members are mobilizing to feed families in need during the COVID-19 crisis.
Falls Church Distillers to Make Hand Sanitizer
The local spirits maker is switching gears and tackling supply shortages amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Will Arlington Issue a Mandatory Shutdown of Restaurants and Bars?
By Virginia law, it can't.
What Are Bird Cannons?
No, they aren't part of a circus act. Here's how Reagan National Airport is using them.
Midlife Crisis on Roller Skates
My totally awesome 48th birthday party forced a reckoning.
Is Arlington Ready for the Next Flood?
Last summer, a sudden squall left scores of local homes and businesses under water, causing millions in damages. Are we prepared for another one?
Arlington Turns 100
Our county celebrates a centennial milestone this month. Here's how the county got its name, and a peek at what it looked like a century ago.
8 Questions with Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti
The top prosecutor for Arlington and the City of Falls Church began her four-year term in January. Here are her top priorities.
Tackling Homelessness in Bailey's Crossroads
A new shelter offers 52 emergency and medical respite beds, plus 18 permanent housing units.
