Matt Blitz

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A World Record for Kettlebell Swings

It happened here in Arlington.

8 Questions with Arlington’s Parks & Rec Director

Jane Rudolph offers the lowdown on new projects and competition for green space.

12 Questions with Jennifer Owens

The Arlington Community Foundation president & CEO talks Amazon, affordable housing, workforce development and other pressing issues.

Take the Kids: Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium

Catch one of the celestial shows on its domed ceiling before the facility temporarily shuts down for a year.

Arthur Ashe vs. the Amateurs

How local surgeon Robert Nirschl's videotapes of pro players and club leagues at Washington Golf and Country Club led to a pioneering treatment for tennis elbow.

Ballston’s ‘Beaver Pond’ is Getting a Makeover

A $5 million wetland restoration project is in the works.

Arlington Has a Cornhole League?

Yep, and teams play in five local bars. Here's the deal.

To the Moon and Back

These are no ordinary trees. Their seeds went to outer space.
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Rethinking School Lunches

Looks what's coming to the cafeteria: healthy dishes created by student chefs.

5 Questions With Don Beyer

The congressman representing Virginia's 8th District talks health care, climate change, politics and Amazon.

Frozen Dairy Bar Custard is Back

The former FDB space in Falls Church is now a cheesesteak shop, but the new owners are carrying forth the custard tradition—secret recipe and all.

Arlington’s 15 Highest-Paid County Employees

These were the county’s top earners in 2018.