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 [...]
Latin American themed Family Afternoon on Aug. 20 at WRCC
Celebrate community and your stories on Saturday, August 20, from 1 – 5 p.m. at Walter Reed Center, during a fun-filled afternoon for all ages. Sponsored by Tell Arlington’s Story, the Smithsonian Latino Center & Grupo Awal, the event will feature music, delicious empanadas, hands-on activities inspired by Central American ceramics, corn husk dolls, sawdust [...]
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 [...]
Hike the Pike on Aug. 14th
…and explore the Central Section of Columbia Pike. Organized by WalkArlington and cosponsored by several Civic Associations and Non-Profit Organizations (like CPRO and the Arlington County Fair) Arlingtonians and their families and friends will have again the opportunity to hike one of the most interesting sections of the Pike. The very first group on Aug. [...]
Columbia Pike 2011 Charrette begins tonight 6/24, 7pm!
When: Friday, June 24th, 7pm-9:30pm. Where: Sheraton National Hotel, 900 S. Orme St. What: This introductory session will set the stage for the Pike Neighborhoods Plan Charrette and all relevant Events in the week ahead.Come to this session to learn about how the Columbia Pike Housing Study is progressing and how public participation will be [...]
The Blues are coming back to the Pike!
June 18, 2011 from 1 pm – 8 pm South Walter Reed Drive @ Columbia Pike Click on the poster for the program Map | Directions and Parking Come one, come all to Arlington’s favorite street festival! Great music, food, arts & crafts vendors! FREE! Community groups, local businesses, kid’s activities – FREE! Enter a raffle [...]
