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Pierce Queen Exceeds Prelim. Cost Limit on Housing

The preliminary rankings of low-income housing projects were released last week, and the Pierce-Queen Apartments complex redevelopment project has been tagged as too expensive for tax credits, said officials with VHDA. more »

May 21, 2013 by in About Arlington

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Private Outdoor Cafes Will Open Year-Round

Outdoor Cafes on private property were redefined by the Arlington County Board on Saturday. The rules help define what an outdoor cafe is and allow those that use their own property to stay open all year. more »

May 20, 2013 by in About Arlington (1 Comments)

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Cemetery’s Millennium Project Gains Nay-Sayers

Both the Arlington County Civic Federation and Preservation Virginia earlier this month officially stood against the Arlington National Cemetery Millennium Project as the Army Corps. of Engineers plans to develop it. more »

May 15, 2013 by in About Arlington (2 Comments)

Visit to Fukashima Brings Needs of Refugees Home

He wanted to highlight how the Odagaisama Center made use of the lessons learned to help the evacuees overcome the isolation, loneliness, and depression and create ways for folks to connect and create community. more »

May 14, 2013 in About Arlington

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County's Sequoia Center not Fully Accessible

According to APS, the schools are negotiating with the landlord to include power-assist doors at the Sequoia Center. The attached parking garage has handicapped parking spaces and access to elevators from the first floor. more »

May 13, 2013 by in About Arlington

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