Shooshan CompanyFree Summer Concerts at Lubber Run Amphitheater
If you’re looking for ways to enjoy the nice weather in Arlington over the next few months, the Lubber Run Amphitheater, located on Columbus Street, has free concerts and entertainment taking place all summer long through June, July and September. The Lubber Run Amphitheater Foundation and Arlington’s Cultural Affairs division have teamed up to create an impressive lineup with all types of music including Blues, Latin, Jazz, Brazilian and more – there’s even some magic shows… 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
Virginia Ranks 8th Top State for LEED Projects
A new report from the U.S. Green Building Council states that Virginia ranks #8 in the Top 10 States for LEED. This report shows “an annual ranking that highlights states throughout the United States that made significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation over the past year.” The top 10 states were: MA CO IL NY CA NV MD VA WA TX Inside Nova reported that Arlington, in particular, “had a… Read More
Arlington County Ranked Among Best Places to Live
Arlington County has once again received an impressive ranking, this time from 24/7 Wall St., LLC, a financial news company. Four of the counties/independent cities listed in the “top 10” are within DC metro area. These top 10 “Best Counties to Live In” are: Falls Church Independent City, Virginia Arlington County, Virginia Fairfax County, Virginia Loudon County, Virginia Howard County, Maryland Douglas County, Colorado Los Alamos County, New Mexico Fairfax Independent City, Virginia Marin County,… Read More