AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Arlington Virginia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/arlington-va 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/arlington-va https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:28:11 -0500 The project starts with 1,100 units, but could one day grow to 2,000, all in the shadow of Audi Field. Read more at Washington Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/buzzard-point-megaproject-lands-367m-loan-to-kickstart-first-phase-31346357-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/buzzard-point-megaproject-lands-367m-loan-to-kickstart-first-phase-31346357-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CEO Nate Mook said four were hurt during a missile strike in Kharkiv. Read more at Washington Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/world-central-kitchen-workers-injured-in-ukraine-31346362-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/world-central-kitchen-workers-injured-in-ukraine-31346362-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Times have been busy of late. Premier Ponds grew by about 20% in 2020, then 25% in 2021 and so far, 2022 is up another 30%, one of the co-owners said. https://www.americantowns.com/news/demand-for-residential-water-features-keeps-work-streaming-to-premier-ponds-31346358-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/demand-for-residential-water-features-keeps-work-streaming-to-premier-ponds-31346358-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 "At first everyone was a little skeptical, like, 'Do I have to sign a petition?'” said the local banista. "No. Just free https://www.americantowns.com/news/amazonrsquos-met-park-isnrsquot-open-yet-but-the-community-banana-stand-is-31346359-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/amazonrsquos-met-park-isnrsquot-open-yet-but-the-community-banana-stand-is-31346359-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The District will join a growing number of international cities to host a concept that was launched in Croatia in 2015. Read more at Washington https://www.americantowns.com/news/museum-of-illusions-coming-to-downtown-dc-mdash-and-you-won039t-believe-your-eyes-31346361-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/museum-of-illusions-coming-to-downtown-dc-mdash-and-you-won039t-believe-your-eyes-31346361-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Through its long-term plan, Metro hopes to spur 31 million square feet of development and 26,000 new housing units at 40 stations regionwide. Read https://www.americantowns.com/news/metro-aims-for-equity-in-future-development-east-of-the-anacostia-but-there-are-many-hurdles-to-clear-31346360-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/metro-aims-for-equity-in-future-development-east-of-the-anacostia-but-there-are-many-hurdles-to-clear-31346360-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The McLean management and IT consulting giant has backed a string of AI-focused companies. Read more at Washington Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/booz-allen-makes-investment-in-battlefield-software-firm-31346748-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/booz-allen-makes-investment-in-battlefield-software-firm-31346748-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The investment doubles funding that the trade association secured from the feds in March. Read more at Washington Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/md-biotech-workforce-gets-another-25m-boost-from-state-31347243-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/md-biotech-workforce-gets-another-25m-boost-from-state-31347243-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 With the acquisition, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners now has $3 billion in assets under management. Read more at Washington Business Journal https://www.americantowns.com/news/jair-lynch-nuveen-pay-78m-for-northeast-dc-apartments-31347246-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/jair-lynch-nuveen-pay-78m-for-northeast-dc-apartments-31347246-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 CALLING ALL ARTISTS! AAC is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Marymount University this summer in offering new ceramic camps onsite at MU! https://www.americantowns.com/news/arlington-arts-center-news-ceramics-camps-for-kids-teens-this-summer-at-marymountuniversity-31347760-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/arlington-arts-center-news-ceramics-camps-for-kids-teens-this-summer-at-marymountuniversity-31347760-arlington-va.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Calling All Artists! AAC is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Marymount University this summer in offering new ceramic camps onsite at https://www.americantowns.com/news/ceramics-camps-for-kids-and-teens-this-summer-at-marymountuniversity-31347761-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ceramics-camps-for-kids-and-teens-this-summer-at-marymountuniversity-31347761-arlington-va.html Arts and Entertainment Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The investment would augment Google’s existing presence in the commonwealth, which includes a Reston office hub and two data centers. Read more https://www.americantowns.com/news/google-touts-300m-virginia-investment-in-2022-largely-for-data-centers-31347240-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/google-touts-300m-virginia-investment-in-2022-largely-for-data-centers-31347240-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 It's a competitive environment for employers looking to attract tech workers, and this firm now expects to spend more on hiring than expected. https://www.americantowns.com/news/mclean-firm-navigates-russia-sanctions-rising-price-of-tech-hires-31347241-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mclean-firm-navigates-russia-sanctions-rising-price-of-tech-hires-31347241-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Jurisdictional fragmentation, limited cross-sector coordination and socioeconomic inequities have limited Greater Washington’s economic health https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-collective-step-toward-sustainable-growth-and-social-equity-in-the-dmv-31347242-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-collective-step-toward-sustainable-growth-and-social-equity-in-the-dmv-31347242-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The venue will feature more live events and performances than the former one did in Alexandria's Carlyle neighborhood. Read more at Washington https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-new-twist-on-alexandria039s-carlyle-club-coming-to-downtown-dc-31347244-arlington-va.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-new-twist-on-alexandria039s-carlyle-club-coming-to-downtown-dc-31347244-arlington-va.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500