A Brief History of the Ballston Metro Station
We recently wrote about the new Marymount campus at 1000 N. Glebe Road and how pieces of the original “Blue Goose” were salvaged to create markers with information about Arlington to surround the building. One of these incredibly interesting markers gives a brief history of the Ballston Metro station and how it came to be: This marker reads: Ballston Metro “The expansion of the Federal government and the increase of the population… Read More
Take A Look Around Marymount’s New Ballston Campus
Marymount University’s Ballston campus, formerly known as “The Blue Goose,” is set to officially open in August. The new buildings have much to offer and add to the wonderful Ballston skyline. One of the many unique design choices (and as a homage to the original building) was the use of salvaged pieces from The Blue Goose to create markers placed along the side path with facts about Ballston, Arlington and of course,… Read More
Sunset Yoga at Ballston Bocce Park
Ballston Quarter, the new “urban village” where Ballston Common Mall once stood, offers different events while they continue the renovation. Recently, they joined with Ballston Sport & Health to offer Sunset Yoga which takes place this coming Wednesday, July 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Sunset Yoga will be held at Ballston Bocce Park, just 5 minutes away from Two Liberty Center where The Shooshan Company offices are located. Everyone is welcome and attendees… Read More