Here's this week's installment of Web locations of interest to Arlington County: Arlington Public Library Director Diane Kresh recounts the time "Arlington Did the Right Thing" in desegration. "Virginia fought the law, but the law won. On Feb. 2, 1959, Ronald Deskins, Michael Jones, Lance Newman and Gloria Thompson (sister of Clarissa) entered Stratford Junior High School, splitting a phalanx of approximately 100 helmeted Arlington police officers who were Little Rock-ready with gas grenades, masks and batons. Their walk to school irrevocably changed Virginia although at the time, they were …
Looking to kill a few minutes at work? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations — all of which are geared specifically to Arlington residents. Up for some Korean-fusion food? Good news: the Seoul Food truck debuts Monday! Check its Twitter feed to keep track of its location. You can also Like it on Seoul Food's Facebook page. More on the food front: if you like dogs, cats and food, head over to the Lost Dog Cafe and Gourmet Pizza Deli and the Stray Cat Cafe, who help support the the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation. Head over to their respective websites for more …
Looking for someplace new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, picked for Arlington County. The A-Town Dog Blog posts weekly entries about the dogs of Arlington. Karaoke in a cab? Meet Joel Laguidao, a cab driver who has a karaoke machine in his cab for both himself and his customers. Read about him at the Washington Post website and watch a video of him and his fellow customers singing a few tunes. He has videos up on YouTube, too. Cherrydale Branch Library is looking for a volunteer to organize its children's books. You can find more local library …
Looking for someplace new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, picked for Arlington County. YouTube user 2btime has a nice video up of the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Happy Birthday to Martha Ann Miller, who turned 100 Saturday! Post Local has a great feature on her life, including her 23-year teaching career in Arlington. ARLNow has an interesting look at the controversy over the upcoming changes to Arlington Ridge Road, including the removal of the slip lane from Arlington Ridge Road to S. Meade Street. There's also a …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. So What's the Deal has all kinds of offers, including deals on restaurants, scavenger hunts, dance lessons and more. Don't forget to choose "Northern Virginia" if you're looking for nearby deals, or "Washington D.C." if you're a frequent visitor of the District. Bunnies! Bunnies everywhere! ARLNow reports that the local rabbit population has been on the rise lately. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has started a…
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents TBD takes a look at the Commuter Stores around Arlington. Remember the editorial from the Washington Examiner about Arlington County's transportation plans we linked to last week? Well, the county has responded. Pike Wire has the details, as well as a link to a Sun Gazette article on the subject. Get your Redskins news fix at Bleacher Report. Ever thought about adopting a street in Arlington? Here's your chance! An …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — picked specifically for Arlington County. The 2011 Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival, which began in April, continues showing films every Friday up until Aug. 26. This year's theme? "SNL at the Movies." The Ballston Arts & Crafts Market has its own blog, which features, among other things, previews of what's being sold. The Washington Examiner takes a harsh look at the Arlington County's transit and streetcar plans. The latest state to be profiled on Aerial America? Virginia!
Looking for something new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly roundup of must-see Web destinations, selected specifically for Arlington County residents. Looking for something fun to do this Fourth of July weekend for kids? Arlington Kids has some ideas! Dr. Gridlock has a list of which streets will be closed in Washington, D.C., during the holiday. ARLNow reports that the Best Cellars in Clarendon is closing mid-July, and customers can get 20 percent discounts off beer and 25 percent discounts off wine, food and other products.
Looking for something new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, selected specifically for Arlington County residents. Arlington’s Car-Free Diet blog has a couple of ideas on how to make businessesa little more bike-friendly. If you have some produce you'd like to donate to help the Arlington Food Assistance Center's food pantry, ARL Now lists a few places you can visit. The site also has photos from Saturday’s Testicle Festival, which gave people the chance to try bull testicles. A new Giant’s opening on Penrose Square this weekend, and it's offering …
Looking for something new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, selected specifically for Arlington County residents. The Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse owner Greg Godbout has launched Pardon the Pundit, a political humor site. Wondering just how the trains are running on the Metro? Howsmetro.com might help. There's an NSFW version, too. Want to sharpen those biking skills? Bike Arlington has the details on Confident City Cycling classes you can take. Carlyle Community now has an interactive crime map. The BuddhaFest Film Festival started Thursday but …
Looking for something new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, selected specifically for Arlington County residents. GreaterGreaterWashington.org has a write-up on Rosslyn's elevated park, Freedom Park, which David Malouff compares to New York's High Line. Malouff works for the Arlington County Department of Transportation. The write-up also appears on BeyondDC. Wondering what to do in Arlington? The 365 things to do in Arlington, Va Facebook page can give you plenty of ideas. Arlington Virginia's website has numerous contests you can enter, including…
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. The Columbia Pike Farmers Market is open every Sunday. Check out its website for participating vendors, special events and more. ARL Now reports that the new Sweet Fleet cupcake truck has made its debut and is serving various locations. You can follow that truck on Twitter. In honor of National Donut Day, Arlington Kids asked, "What's your favorite donut?" Stay updated on Metro outages, delays and more on WMATA's …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. If you're wondering which independent artists will be playing at Market Common Clarendon's "Starving Artist" series, which goes on until June 28, DC Urban Moms and Dads put up a full list back in April. For those of you going to Arlington Cemetery this weekend, here is a calendar of Memorial Day weekend events. If you're looking for some good Memorial Day sales and deals, Northern Virginia Magazine lists a few. …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. Arlinton's Remy Munasifi has a new video, Do the TSA Hokey Pokey. CommuterPageBlog has pictures up recapping Bike to Work Day 2011 in Rosslyn. Speaking of which, don't forget Bike DC is today! Are you or do you have a kid who likes trucks? Then I've got some good news for you: on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Arlington County Public Library is holding a Truck Petting Zoo, where kids of all ages can check out a fire…
Looking to kill a few minutes at work? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations — many of which are geared specifically to Arlington County residents. Are you or your child on the lookout for more books to read? What's Next? Booklists for children and teens has all kinds of recommendations. Outgoing CBS Evening News anchor Katie Couric will be in the Pentagon City Costco on Wednesday, May 18, to sign her book, The Best Advice I Ever Got: Lessons from Extraordinary Lives, ARLnow reports. Arlington Connection considers how recent events and future legislation could …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. Greater Greater Washington goes over the "Service Nearby" option on Metro's web site, which can locate nearby stations without the city name or zip code. Arlington Transit reports that Metro will hold Open Houses and Town Hall Meetings back-to-back on May 18 at the Arlington County Board Room. Metro will host other Open House and Town Hall Meetings throughout Virginia, D.C. and Maryland during the week: see the …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. Curious about Virginia's stance on abortion? TBD has used Google Maps to show you which legislators are in favor of abortion, which ones are against it, and which ones fall somewhere in the middle. ARLNow has posted the winners of its Crystal City 5K Photo Contest. You can view all the photos submitted on the site's Flickr page. Follow the National Science Foundation on Twitter. The National Scientist Teacher's …
Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Arlington County residents. The television show, Food for Thought, which showcases Arlington restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops and more, has its own blog, with links to full episodes on the right. Arlington County Virginia's animal shelter and humane society has its own Twitter feed. Arlington County may be under a selected hiring freeze, but you can find employment opportunities exempt from the freeze at the county's web site. Marymount…
Looking to take your browser to a new destination? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations — many of which are geared specifically to Arlington County residents. Arlington Transit reports that 129 people attended the Bus Riding 101 Workshop, which we previously mentioned in our Surf Report. SpotCrime allows you to pinpoint exactly where recent local crimes have occurred. Fresh AIRE explains how putting a rain barrel under your downspout can benefit the environment, help your plants grow AND save you money on your sewer and water bills. Want to visit a museum, but …
Looking for someplace new on the Web? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations for Arlington residents. Submit your photos from Friday's and April 8's Crystal City's 5K race to the Crystal City Flickr Flash Contest page by April 10 for your chance to win gift cards and T-shirts. ARLnow reports that ART 41 and ART 87 are having bus schedule changes From Tots to Tweens asks kids to send written or video book reviews. Arlington Public Library is holding a contest for new and historical pictures of the eight Arlington Public Library sites and their surrounding …
