What's in a name for the 42 rest stops and welcome centers around Virginia? Apparently a way to for the state to get out of $20 million whole each year. Governor Bob McDonnel has been working with the Virginia Department of Transportation to devise a money-making solution for funding visitor centers and he is encouraging any and all proposals. Former... [Read more...]

I can taste it now. Can you? The "Taste of Arlington" is coming to Arlington on May 16, 2010 from noon - 5pm. I'm ready for the Ballston Area to transform into a street festival with some of the best restaurants and great entertainment! More than 40 restaurants partake in this event and over 15,000 people come to the event. Here's a little facts... [Read more...]

Earth day is almost here! Are you pepping for this day?  In rain or shine, tomorrow (4/21)  is the day to purge and shred! Crystal City's Annual Power Purge & Shred goes from 7am- 7pm at 20th/Bell Street. Crystal City believes in the green scene and is giving you the opportunity to get rid of old electronics (computers, cell phones, TVs, printers,... [Read more...]

Clarendon Alliance presents the Urban Village Market at the Court House this Saturday at 9 am. Visit the Urban Village Market to buy funky jewelry, redesigned vintage bicycles, collectibles, originals crafts, vintage clothing, and other unique items. The Urban Village Market is opened year-round, so visit North 15th street and you'll find some neat... [Read more...]

UPCOMING EVENT – G-40: The Summit – Where Art’s and Politics Collide! WHEN: Preview / Live Painting Nights – March 3, 4, and 5th (view website for specific times) Opening Night – Saturday – March 6th 8 PM to Midnight Gallery Hours - Wednesday through Sunday during the Month of March (view website for specific times) ***Special Events will... [Read more...]

In recent years, Pentagon City has emerged one of the D.C. area's most fashionable neighborhoods. The highlight is The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, the largest enclosed shopping mall in Arlington with 170 shops and restaurants, but there is much more to be discovered in Pentagon City. At Pentagon Row, a lively shopping and entertainment destination,... [Read more...]

Looking for a great new restaurant or a fun place to shop? You'll find it all just minutes away in Crystal City. Set along beautiful tree-lined streets, this vibrant destination boasts some of the area's hottest eateries, sidewalk cafes and hundreds of stores. Meet your friends for tapas at Jaleo or grab a coffee and s'mores at Cosi. Afterwards, do some shopping... [Read more...]

Has life imitated art? When MadTv writer Bruce McCoy came up with the skit paroding a then rumored "tablet", he had no idea that Apple would actually name the product "ipad".  Look here as he and actress Arden Myrin discuss the irony of unintentionally naming one of Apple biggest products. Read More →