Shooshan CompanyArlington Bike To Work Day
Next Friday, May 19, is officially Bike to Work Day in the Metro DC area. Commuter Connections, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, BikeArlington (a division of Arlington County Commuter Services) and many other organizations join together to encourage commuters across Arlington, Alexandria, Washington, D.C. and Maryland to use a different kind of transportation. BikeArlington’s website states: “On Friday, May 19, 2017, BikeArlington invites you to join thousands of area commuters for a celebration of bicycling… Read More
Arlington County Receives Award for Community Planning and Growth
The American Planning Association recently awarded Arlington County with the Gold 2017 National Planning Achievement Award. Their website states: “For more than 50 years, Arlington County’s General Land Use Plan has served as a guide for the county’s smart growth journey. During this period, the Virginia county has transitioned from a suburban, auto-centric collection of neighborhoods to one of the country’s most recognized examples of smart-growth, sustainable, and transit-oriented development while reducing commercial… Read More
Arlington Best Business Awards
On Tuesday, May 2, join the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and Arlington-based businesses as leaders in the community are recognized through the 31st Annual Arlington Best Business Awards. The official registration page states: “Awards are earned by businesses that deliver exceptional quality of service to their customers, are industry leaders or offer a unique approach to delivery of its goods or services, and display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community.”… Read More
John Shooshan To Receive Robert Ball Award
The Best of Ballston awards and Annual Meeting will take place on June 21, 2017 at The Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel. The Ballston BID website states: “The Ballston BID’s Annual Meeting and Best of Ballston Awards Program will be an evening recognizing the hidden stars of Ballston. Talented, creative, smart and savvy people walk the streets of our neighborhood — this event is our time to share their success stories!” The Ballston… Read More
Ballston Farmers’ Market Every Thursday
With the longer days of summer, take time to enjoy all that the warmer months have to offer, including venturing to some area farmers’ markets. If you live around Ballston, you are within walking distance to some wonderful restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, as well as the Ballston Farmer’s Market. Every Thursday afternoon (3:00 pm – 7:00 pm), the Ballston Fresh Farm Market serves up locally grown fruit and vegetables, along with… Read More
National Walking Day 2017
National Walking Day takes place April 5, 2017. Among the many organizations promoting the event are Arlington Transportation Partners, WalkArlington and Arlington County’s Public Health Division. WalkArlington, a division of Arlington County Commuter Services (ACCS), is asking everyone to join in their “1 Billion Steps Challenge:” Pit stops for the walk include: Ballston | The Nature Conservancy Building: 4245 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203 Columbia Pike | Department of Human Services, Sequoia Plaza: 2100… Read More
YEA! Investor Panel: Thursday, March 30, 2017
This Thursday, March 30, 2017 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, or “YEA!” students, (comprised of local students, ages 12-18) will gather in the Reinsch Library Auditorium at Marymount University to present their business plans before a panel of local business leaders, as stated on the Arlington Chamber of Commerce website. [Tickets Here] The Chamber states: “Each student business will have five minutes to pitch their business plans to the panel… Read More
Northern Virginia Restaurant Week 2017
The 2017 Northern Virginia Restaurant Week, taking place March 20-27, features many delicious establishments in Arlington including: Kapnos Taverna located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments) Yona, located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments) Pepita Cantina, located at 4000 Wilson Blvd. (The View Luxury Apartments) O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub located at 3207 Washington Blvd. Oz Restaurant located at 2950 Clarendon Blvd. Palette 22 located at 4053 Campbell Ave SER located at 1110 N Glebe Road Sushi-Zen Japaneses Restaurant located at 2457 N Harrison… Read More
Arlington Transportation Partners Champions
Arlington Transportation Partners recently released their list of “Champions,” which, as the website states, “provides community recognition and rewards to businesses, multi-family residential communities, commercial properties and schools in Arlington County.” Arlington Transportation Partners provides transportation expertise to businesses, residential communities and commercial properties “to help improve transportation amenities and commuter benefits. These services and programs have significant impacts on commuting patterns, traffic congestion, personal health and air quality in Arlington County.” The… Read More
4040 Wilson to Feature First Arlington VIDA Fitness
VIDA Fitness is, without a doubt, one of the best gyms and fitness services available. They have 6 locations in Washington, D.C. and are continuing to expand, with their first Arlington location coming to 4040 Wilson Blvd. right next to Ballston Quarter. According to their website, “VIDA Fitness offers flexibility with membership, so you can select the option that best fits your needs as an individual. We’ve got you covered whether you love… Read More