50 Years of Sweetness
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe milestone in Arlington.
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe customers crowd in front of pastry cases, stand in the free cupcake line and wait for a chance to offer Wolfgang and Carla Büchler congratulations for 50 years as a business in Arlington.
New Photo Speeding Cameras Installed
Flashing beacons around Arlington school zones signal safety cameras are recording your speed, and tickets will be issued for speeding.
Citi Opens Clarendon Branch
On Feb. 11, 2025, Citi held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its new Clarendon branch in Arlington, Va., joined by the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Doorways and True Ground Housing Partners.
Marymount University Achieves ‘Research University’ Designation
Classification determined by research expenditures, number of research doctorates awarded
Marymount University has reached a significant milestone in its Strategic Plan trajectory as it has been designated a Research University for 2025 by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation.
Senior Living: Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Airplane Crash 76 Years Ago Killed 55 at National Airport
World War II surplus flown into flight path by reckless pilot.
Airplane crash
Arlington Groups Rally to Support Immigrant Community
What more than a dozen people and organizations in Arlington are saying and doing about possible immigration enforcement.
“Many of the immigrants, even if they have legal status, are feeling immense stress, and this is taking a toll on mental health.” — Taris Karantonis, Chairman of the Arlington County Board
Senior Living: Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Arlington Students for Climate Action Host Free Pop Up Shop
Students volunteer to help reduce waste, keep fast fashion from landing in landfills.
This year, the students took advantage of the pop up shop to also raise awareness and ask for donations for their trial composting project.
Moving Past Mistakes and Making Better Futures
Meet Daily Point of Light Award Honoree Cheyenne Klapper.
Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.
NVSO Elects New Chairman, Reveals Dates for 2025 Events
The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) committee recently elected Rod Hupp of Falls Church 2025 Chairman.