Shooshan CompanyArlington Chamber June 2017 “Business After Business”
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce provides many networking opportunities for those who work in all neighborhoods of the county. The next event takes place in the evening and is part of the “Business After Business” program. On Thursday, June 29, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, working professionals have the opportunity to meet at EagleBank right here in Ballston (4420 N. Fairfax Arlington, VA 22203) to exchange business cards and enjoy food and drinks while… 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
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
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
The Walk Arlington App
We’ve talked about Walk Arlington and their amazing maps before (see here). This past December, Walk Arlington discussed their app for reporting “damaged sidewalks, missing street signs, broken streetlights, trail maintenance issues” and more. It’s called the Arlington VA Service Requests App and it’s available for free in both the Apple and Google Play app store for your smartphone: As WalkArlington Program Manager, Alli Henry, discusses in the blog: “The ArlingtonVA Service Requests app (yes, they… Read More
2016-2017 Arlington Newcomers & Community Guide
The Arlington Connection has just published their 2016-2017 Newcomers and Community Guide. This is a popular annual issue produced by The Connection Newspapers for all 15 of their northern Virginia and Maryland markets. “Here in our Newcomers and Community Guide, we’ve included an updated version of our award-winning Insider’s Guide to the Parks, plus details of how to vote in the upcoming elections, information on local government, nonprofits and business organizations, plus… Read More
Update on major Ballston development
https://www.arlnow.com/2016/07/14/former-blue-goose-becomes-newside-as-construction-continues-on-ballston-development/
Arlington, VA Ranked Best City to Live in America
Arlington, Virginia was just ranked the #1 “2016 Best City to Live in America” by Niche.com, a website which provides reviews and insights into neighborhoods. Arlington, VA ranked #1 out of 224 other cities in the study. According to their website, Niche.com uses the following criteria (in order of weight) to rank cities: Cost of Living Education Public Schools Real Estate Diversity Health and Fitness Nightlife Shortest Commute Family Amenities Jobs Crime… Read More
Memorial Day 2016 in Arlington, Virginia
The federal holiday known as Memorial Day in the United States serves the purpose of remembering the men and women who have died while serving in this nation’s armed forces. Being in Arlington, we have the ability to go right up the street and pay respects at the Arlington National Cemetery. For the most part, general 9am-5pm businesses are closed to allow people to celebrate those who have given their lives in service of this country. In addition to its true meaning, Memorial… Read More