Shooshan CompanyThe Interesting Story Behind The Arlington Name:
Arlington County recently published a news release titled “100 Years Ago: Call to Rename Alexandria County ‘Arlington’.” It’s an interesting story of how Arlington came to be:
Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH)
The Shooshan Company likes to highlight local organizations working to make Arlington, and the world, a better place. One such organization is the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH). APAH is a nonprofit focused on increasing the number of committed affordable apartments in the DC Metro area for our low-income neighbors. Their mission states:
Arlington Connection Newspaper Lists Weekly Events
The Arlington Connection newspaper, part of Local Media Connection, LLC which publishes 15 weekly newspapers (14 in Northern Virginia and 1 in Potomac, Maryland), keeps a running list of weekly and monthly events. This week’s featured:
VIDA Fitness Holding Free Classes in Ballston Ahead of Opening At 4040 Wilson Blvd.
As reported by Arlnow, “… VIDA Fitness isn’t open yet, but they’re offering free classes for anyone looking to get a little more limber in Ballston… VIDA Fitness is offering a ‘Glow Up! Power Yoga Class’ from 6-7 p.m. at the Ballston Freshfarm Market (901 N. Taylor Street). The VIDA Ballston website describes the class as an outdoor yoga class aimed at improving flexibility and reducing stress… VIDA is planning to open its… Read More
The Robert Ball Sr. Award 2019
The Shooshan Company would like to congratulate the newest recipient of the Robert Ball Sr. Award, Ballston Quarter, located across from Two Liberty Center and 4040 Wilson Blvd. The Press Release to ArlNOW from the Ballston BID states,
Clark Construction: 4040 Wilson Project At A Glance
4040 Wilson Blvd., Ballston’s tallest and first vertically mixed-use building, is a trophy caliber building designed to achieve LEED Gold certification. To make this project possible, The Shooshan Company works with several partners including Jones Lang Lasalle, Brandywine Realty Trust, Kodiak Realty Services and Clark Construction, among others.
Techspace Ballston at 2LC Named Arlington’s Best Coworking Space in 2018
Techspace Ballston, located in Two Liberty Center (4075 Wilson Blvd. across from 4040 Wilson Blvd. and Ballston Quarter), was recently honored to be awarded Arlington’s Best Coworking Space in 2018 from Arlington Magazine.
Exploring Ballston
StayArlington is a division within the economic development department of the Arlington County, Virginia, government, the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service (ACVS) and promotes Arlington as the best place to stay, shop, dine and play when visiting the Washington, D.C. region.
A-SPAN Purse Drive
Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network (A-SPAN) is running a purse drive. As The Arlington Connection reports, “Hop down to A-SPAN with an Easter purse or handbag which will be handed out on Easter Day to homeless female clients, both on the street or in the shelter. A-SPAN is collecting new or gently used purses at the Homeless Services Shelter at 2020A 14th Street N at the front desk located on the second… Read More
First Arlington VIDA Fitness Will Be Located At 4040 Wilson Blvd.
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.