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1 week ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Nothing says summer like a succulent lobster roll. It’s quite a long drive to New England from here, but you can still get a taste of this beachy favorite close to home, served Maine-style (cold with mayo and herbs) or Connecticut-style (warm with melted butter).
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2 weeks ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Arlington County officials have asked state legislators for financial assistance in the face of federal workforce reductions and funding cuts, but Virginia leaders say the state doesn’t have the funds to give. During a May 19 briefing with members of the Virginia General Assembly, county leaders reported that Arlington is already feeling the effects of slashed federal funding, rising unemployment and a reduction in tourism dollars.
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3 weeks ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
New construction is still booming in the Little City and its surrounding areas, pushing many home sales north of the $2 million mark.
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1 month ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Cinco de Mayo commemorates Mexico’s victory over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It’s a relatively minor holiday south of the border, but a popular fiesta for Americans who love any excuse to live it up with tacos, margs and their best amigos. These local establishments are going all out for Cinco de Mayo—some as early as May 3—with vibrant flavors, games and Latin beats. Festival attire is in order if you’re partying at this Clarendon outdoor beer garden.
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1 month ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Hop to it! It’s time for egg hunts and Easter Bunny pics. Here are some egg-cellent egg hunts and Easter festivals near you that are all they’re cracked up to be. Take a hayride down the decorated Day Trail, hunt for (unfilled) eggs, slide the slides and jump that energy out at Butler’s Orchard’s annual Bunnyland festival, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m., April 12-13, 17-19, 21, 26-27.
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2 months ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Looking for fun and games, and maybe a good dose of nostalgia? Gather some friends or pack up the kids and visit these area restaurants, bars and game parlors for old-school pinball, vintage video games, ping pong, billiards, Skee-Ball and more. This pinball emporium on Columbia Pike is currently moving from its home inside Acme Pie Co. to a new space just down the street, and pie shop owner Sol Schott says they’re working on plans for a second arcade in the Upside on Moore food hall in Rosslyn.
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2 months ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Want to treat the family to an egg-stra special Easter brunch? These local restaurants are serving up lamb and Benedicts, French toast, carving stations and mimosa towers. Some will have visits from the Easter Bunny, fairytale and princess meals and candy eggs to make sure everyone leaves hoppy.
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2 months ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
So, your kid came home with a head full of creepy-crawlies. Put down the matches and back away from that kerosene can. There’s no need to burn the house down. We know a lot more about head lice these days, and it doesn’t require tearing up and cleaning every last piece of bedding and furniture anymore. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control suggests lice cannot infest your house or your pets. They don’t survive for very long off a human head.
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2 months ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Much attention has been paid to the high price of housing in Arlington, where the median sales price for a new home currently sits at about $1.4 million. Rents have increased as well. As of February, rental rates were up more than 12% over the previous year, averaging $2,591 per month, new data shows. In fact, Arlington saw the most significant rent spike in the DMV, according to Redfin.
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2 months ago | 
arlingtonmagazine.com | Helen L. Partridge
Can’t get away for spring break this year? Worried about how to keep the kids occupied? We’ve got you covered. Whether you want to step out for a quick hour or two, or spend a full day out and about, the D.C. area has plenty to offer those sticking close to home while schools are closed. Here are some ways to make that week off a memorable one for the kiddos.
