The Real Inventor of Monopoly Was From Arlington?
Yes, but she never made a penny off of it. Here's why.
Local History
The War on Polio
The vaccine trial that curbed a nationwide epidemic started at Franklin Sherman Elementary School.
Charles Drew Lived Here
The "father of the blood bank" grew up in Arlington. And his legacy is lasting.
Arlington Hasn't Always Been Liberal. Just Look at Its Voting History.
Voters didn't consistently choose Democratic presidential candidates until the 1980s.
In Arlington's Oldest House, a Layered Past
The historic Ball-Sellers House has centuries of stories to tell.
What's the Deal With Those New Deal Murals in the Clarendon Post Office?
The seven oil paintings are considered Arlington’s first works of public art.
Beyond the Beautiful Earth
Astronaut David M. Brown was as down-to-earth as he was starry-eyed. He perished on the space shuttle Columbia.
It Was One of the Deadliest Building Collapses in D.C.-Area History
Fifty years ago, the Skyline Plaza construction disaster emitted a dust cloud so thick that it filled the stadium of Wakefield High School.
Remembering the Bitter Fight Against I-66 in Arlington
In the late '70s, the construction of this major commuter route elicited fierce protests, and even arrests.
Back in the Day, It Was Arlington's Favorite Fast Food
Once upon a time, Holly Farms Chicken was the place to go for buckets full of comfort.
From Arlington to Nirvana
Music producer Barrett Jones got his start recording punk bands in Arlington. Now his discography includes some of the biggest names in rock, grunge and folk.
The Story of Arlington's Own Rocket Boys (and Girls)
Remember the movie 'October Sky'? In the Sputnik era, Wakefield High School had its own cadre of rocket builders and moonwatchers.
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When Arlington's Libraries Were Segregated
During the Jim Crow era, the Henry Louis Holmes Library was created by and for Arlington's Black community.
Launching a Legacy: The Rise of Rowing in Arlington
W-L's historic crew team helped build the sport in Northern Virginia and beyond.
From Antarctica to Arlington
Some folks find their happy place at the beach. Paul and Ruth Siple had a thing for the southern continent.
In Virginia, a History of Protests by Black Transit Riders
Long before Rosa Parks made history in Alabama, our area saw acts of civil disobedience on segregated buses and trains.
Once It Was Arlington's Hottest Holiday Shopping Destination
Seventy years ago, The Hecht Co. department store at Parkington helped transform Arlington's retail landscape.
Where They Were
"I remember thinking that we would be in the ER for many hours receiving patients, but by 2 or 3 p.m. the influx had stopped." Arlingtonians reflect on 9/11.
