Pike Construction Update 4/12/2013
Pike Construction Update 4/12/2013
Hurricane Sandy – Emergency Information and Updates
Information courtesy of Arlington County: Please check for the latest updates here. Who to Call: To prepare for a possible power outage, print out or write down these numbers Power outages: Dominion Virginia Power, 1-866-DOM-HELP (1-866-366-4357), or 1-888-667-3000. (or www.dom.com ) Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly and folks with disabilities Natural gas emergencies: Washington Gas 703-750-1400 or [...]
WAMU Interviews Board Members About the Streetcar and Walkability
CPRO Board members John Murphy (Vice President) and David DeCamp (Director) were interviewed by WAMU reporter Martin Di Caro late Tuesday morning. The focus of the piece was the Streetcar and the goal of making Columbia Pike more Walkable. ”The streetcar gives you the opportunity to leave your car in your garage or your parking space, [...]
From Pupusas to Microbrews
From September 10 to October 27, photographs from the Columbia Pike Documentary Project will be exhibited in the Founders Art Gallery on the George Mason University Arlington Campus. On Monday, September 10, 2012 from 4-7:15PM, there will be a reception with the artists behind the project followed by a panel discussion titled “From Pupusas to Microbrews: [...]
The First Annual Backyard BBQ Bash at Twisted Vines
Join Twisted Vines in their backyard for swine and wine (and beer)! Taste 18 unique wines from around the world and enjoy wine and beer by the glass from their outdoor bar while feasting on southern style BBQ from Arlington locals Backyard Barbeque & Catering Company. There will be cornhole and other outdoor games provided [...]
FroYo is Finally Coming to Columbia Pike
No date is set for the opening of the new Menchies location on Columbia Pike, but the Coming Soon signs in front of the Penrose storefront have Pike residents very excited! The Menchie’s franchise has more than 200 stores worldwide and their motto is “We Make You Smile.” For more information and their frozen [...]
Eamonn’s Opens its New Location Monday
Thanks be to Cod! Cathal and Mechelle Armstrrong, the owners of Eamonn’s a Dublin Chipper (as well as Restaurant Eve and Majestic) are opening a new location on Columbia Pike. The space is still being worked on, but doors are set to open this Monday (8/13). Eamonn’s, named for the Armstrong’s son Eamonn, serves [...]
Super Stops Construction to Start in September
Great news (especially for commuters and Pike Transit users) from Arl. County’s Department of Environmental Services on the new Super Bus (and future Streetcar-) Stops. First Super Stop location: Columbia Pike and S. Walter Reed eastbound: Construction on the first of four pilot Columbia Pike Super Stops will begin this month. Super Stops, part of [...]
New Arlington Mill Community Center in Construction
Construction teams are already at work at the site of the new Arlington Mill Community Center. The official Groundbreaking ceremony has been set for August the 24th, 10am at the construction site. The new center is expected to open in the first quarter 2013. It will feature a 5-story main building (57,000 sqf), an attached Gym [...]
Columbia Pike Open Space Survey
As part of the ongoing Columbia Pike Land Use and Housing Study (also referred to as the Columbia Pike Neighborhoods Plan), Arlington County is seeking public input in order to begin to identify opportunities to improve or maintain open space within the Columbia Pike area of Arlington County. This survey is voluntary and will take [...]
