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Soldier braves storms at Arlington Cemetery to honor fallen comrades
When a severe storm swept through the Washington area before the start of Memorial Day weekend, it didn’t stop the 3rd US Infantry Regiment from placing flags at the graves of fallen soldiers, including at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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Va. motorcyclist dies after crash near Pentagon
Arlington County police said Luis Martinez, 54, of Hampton, Virginia, was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Washington Boulevard under I-395 near the Pentagon-South Parking Lot ramp when the driver of a van changed lanes, hitting Martinez’s bike and causing him to crash.
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Thanks to Amazon HQ2, Arlington County housing market ‘smoking hot’
The median price of what’s selling in Arlington County is 17.7 percent higher than it was a year ago, and homes in Arlington County now sell in an average of six days.
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Thousands of yellow ribbons honor the fallen in Arlington
For “Mindful Memorial Day,” one foundation hopes visitors can keep the names of the fallen alive with the help of thousands of ribbons.
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Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery before Memorial Day
President Donald Trump quietly traveled across the Potomac River on Thursday to pay his respects at the hallowed burial ground. See photos.
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Trump places flags at Arlington graves in annual Memorial Day ritual
President Donald Trump traveled to Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday to take part in the annual “flags in” Memorial Day ritual, a somber tradition honoring service members killed in the nation’s wars.
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Food halls, healthier options help Arlington’s malls attract shoppers
Management at the newly-renovated Ballston Quarter and the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City say elevated dining options are becoming an increasingly important part of mall design.
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DC area scores high in ranking of best cities for parks
Just in time to make the most of the outdoors, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land released its annual ParkScore index Wednesday, which ranks cities based on their park system — and Washington really hit it out of the … well, park.
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UPDATED: Multiple People Stabbed in Rosslyn
Initial reports suggest three people were stabbed in or near Rosslyn’s Gateway Park. Two people were seriously injured but expected to survive, while the other victim suffered minor injuries.
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Rosslyn gets pop-up putt-putt course
The course — which will be open Friday evenings and Saturdays for much of the summer — will feature miniature recreations of Rosslyn landmarks. There will also be a vintage-inspired candy bar, ice creams, craft beer, wine and sangria.
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Arlington County Board paves way for backyard cottages
Many Arlington County, Virginia homeowners can now build backyard cottages, thanks to a vote from the County Board. Board members have long eyed small backyard homes as a way to help increase the county’s available affordable housing stock.
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Is Jefferson Davis Hwy. name change just first domino in Virginia?
Virginia Transportation Secretary Shannon Valentine plans a Commonwealth Transportation Board task force to outline how any additional name change request should be handled.
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Arlington looks to add more ‘granny flats’ to boost housing
The County Board voted unanimously Saturday to change the regulations covering detached accessory dwelling. The measure is expected to increase the number of rental units across the county.
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An Arlington hotel could soon become an apartment building instead
The Arlington Court Suites Hotel in Courthouse could soon become a 180-unit apartment building dubbed “Park Arlington at Courthouse,” according to plans filed with the county this week.
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Amazon details plans for first phase of HQ2 campus
Amazon is planning to build 2.1 million square feet of new office space in Pentagon City as part of the first phase of construction for its permanent Virginia headquarters.
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