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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.

Falls Church resident Mary Gordon knows first-hand the importance of this life-saving intervention.

Here’s What’s Missing From Arlington’s Missing Middle Plan

With a few modifications, Arlington's new housing plan could become another national model, just as its Metro corridors did half a century ago.

Her Novel Gives Formerly Enslaved People a Voice

Amina Luqman-Dawson's 'Freewater' won both a Coretta Scott King book prize and the 2023 John Newbery Medal for best children’s book.

Will ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Fix Arlington’s Affordability Problem?

The county's controversial new zoning ordinance has residents at odds. Some say it's a step in the right direction. Critics worry it could backfire.

Where to Celebrate Earth Day

Plant a tree, visit an eco-fair, join a community cleanup and other ways to give back to the planet in and around Arlington.

Meet the Host of DC101’s ‘Elliot in the Morning’ Show

You may not recognize him in the grocery store, but you might have heard him on the air.

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.

Best of Arlington Party 2023

Please join us on Thursday, June 1, 2023, for a memorable evening of food, drink, live music and fun at Arlington Magazine’s seventh-annual Best of Arlington Party, benefiting the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

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Make Room in Your Game Library for Arlingtonopoly

The hyperlocal board game, arriving later this year, will feature Arlington businesses and landmarks.

‘I’m Supposed to Be Doing This’

What one Arlington executive learned during an adult gap year in Mexico.

7 Less-Crowded Places to See Cherry Blossoms

Since 1912, when the Mayor of Tokyo gifted 3,000 Yoshino cherry trees to the...

‘Sports Rap’ Debuts on Arlington Radio Station

Sportscasting veterans Brandy Simms and George Johnson take to WERA 96.7 to dish about big games and star athletes, with a dash of pop culture.

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