Our active community is always hopping with some wonderful event or community cause.
This round up spotlights some of the latest activities around town for locals (or would-be residents) to follow and enjoy!
THE ARLINGTON LIFE
Arlington County, Virginia, boasts a vibrant and diverse community that comes together each year to celebrate Clarendon Day!
This lively event has been a staple of the local calendar for years, and it’s no wonder why.
With an array of activities, food, music, and culture, Clarendon Day truly has something for everyone.
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Did you know out of 5,000 innovative, fast-growing companies across our nation in 2023, *28* are based in Arlington County?
Inc.’s Inc.5000 findings spotlight which brands across the country are our nation’s fastest-growing privately owned companies.
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The Arlington County Fair is one of the largest FREE events on the East Coast and has been providing local entertainment for more than 40 years.
Since announcing Arlington as the site of its HQ2 in 2018, Amazon –– the online juggernaut retailer –– has reportedly committed more than $35 million in total investments to local nonprofits, community groups, public schools, and businesses.
We’re now half-way through 2022 and it seems like a good time to recap and update on Amazon’s recent local activities impacting Arlington County and its surrounding communities.
Here is a curated list of up Amazon HQ2 news, tidbits, and other updates (from the past few weeks) worth sharing with fellow Arlingtonians and beyond:
Arlington County’s spring Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) for residents to drop off hazardous materials, old electronics and more will be held this Saturday, April 23, at Yorktown High School.
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Every so often, an opportunity arises for Arlington, Virginia, area homebuyers – and investors – to purchase homes at a good price because the homes are in need of light (or dramatic!) repairs, improvements, replacements or cosmetic attention.
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While the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., is the most popular place to see the annual cherry blossoms, this year access is being restricted due to the continuing coronavirus pandemic.
Fortunately, you don’t have to cross the river to see beautiful cherry trees in bloom.
Here are 3 places to see cherry blossoms in Arlington, VA:
There are so many reasons to enjoy visiting, working, and living in Arlington County, and it’s clear that others across the nation are also noticing the bounty of our parks, the value of our neighborhoods, and the advanced technology of our area.
Here are 3 noteworthy accolades for Arlington County, VA:
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I’m an avid farmers market shopper and supporter so whenever I learn about local Arlington-based food vendors doing well and getting recognized, it’s worth a mention on this blog. This is why I was happy to see EdibleDC, a quarterly magazine focused on the farmers, growers, fishers, home cooks, chefs and others who energize the DC area’s culinary community, including the Arlington Farmers Markets on their noteworthy list of winter markets worth a visit.
“The Best Brunch in the DMV”
In its Edible Stories post, which makes you want to “eat, read, drink, and think” as their tagline suggests, the Arlington Farmers Market is included in a mouth-watering list of amazing food vendors worth a brunch visit this winter season.
