Posts about Arlington
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Northern Virginia primary voters toss incumbent prosecutors, keep incumbent legislators
Criminal justice reformers unseated the chief prosecutors of Arlington and Fairfax counties Tuesday night in very low turnout elections, while voters renominated Democratic incumbents for General Assembly seats in the region. Jeff McKay won the primary to chair a Fairfax County Board of Supervisors which will include four new district members. Keep reading…
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Vote on Tuesday, Virginia! Ideally, for these people
Tuesday, June 11 is the Virginia primary. Many important offices are on the ballot, and for county offices in many deep blue parts of our region, the primary winner is virtually assured of winning office. We’ve made endorsements in a number of races. Keep reading…
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Is Arlington ready to get serious about housing affordability?
Arlington County has a shortage of homes, and with Amazon moving in, that pressure is only increasing. Now the county is asking residents about their housing needs and their ideas to address the crunch as part of its Housing Arlington initiative announced earlier this year. Keep reading…
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Breakfast links: 10,000 e-bikes and scooters could arrive by the year’s end
DC could see another 10,000 scooters and e-bikes by the year’s end. Skip stops service to investigate a scooter fire. Texas’ governor signs a red-light camera ban Keep reading…
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Our endorsement for Arlington-Falls Church Commonwealth’s Attorney: Parisa Dehghani-Tafti
In Virginia’s June 11 primary, Democrats in Arlington and Falls Church will choose a nominee for Commonwealth’s Attorney, the chief prosecutor for those two jurisdictions. The two-term incumbent, Theo Stamos, is being challenged by a political newcomer, Parisa Dehghani-Tafti. Greater Greater Washington’s volunteer Elections Committee, considered the positions of these two qualified candidates, and we endorse Dehghani-Tafti. Keep reading…
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Our endorsements for Virginia General Assembly in 2019 primaries: Alfonso Lopez, Nicole Merlene, and Ron Meyer
In the 49th House district in Arlington and Fairfax, we endorse Alfonso Lopez for renomination in the Democratic primary. In the 31st Senate district in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun, we endorse Democratic challenger Nicole Merlene. In the open 13th Senate district in Loudoun and Prince William counties, we endorse Ron Meyer for the competitive Republican primary. Keep reading…
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Affordable housing was a hot topic at the VA House District 49 candidates’ forum
Incumbent Alfonso Lopez and challenger Julius D. “JD” Spain, running for the Democratic nomination in Virginia House of Delegates District 49, took questions from voters at a candidates' forum on the morning of May 11 at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington. Audience questions covered a number of topics, but affordable housing was the single biggest subject of discussion. Keep reading…
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See what candidates Barbara Favola and Nicole Merlene told us about their priorities
The race between incumbent Virginia state senator Barbara Favola and challenger Nicole Merlene, to represent parts of Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun along the Potomac, is turning out to be a hard-fought one with residents of the area watching closely to make their choices. Keep reading…
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Alfonso Lopez and Julius Spain vie to represent the Columbia Pike area
Most of the state legislative primary battles in Northern Virginia are in the state Senate, which hasn't been on the ballot for four years. There's one House of Delegates primary in our region, for the 49th District, where veteran and Arlington NAACP President Julius “JD” Spain is challenging sitting Delegate Alfonso Lopez in the Democratic primary. Keep reading…
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Virginia Senate candidates Favola and Merlene debate housing, child care, and ethics
Incumbent state senator Barbara Favola and challenger Nicole Merlene faced voters on the same stage for the first time on Saturday, April 13, at a morning candidate forum at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington. About 100 people watched the two contenders for the Democratic nomination for Virginia State Senate District 31 respond to questions from the audience. Keep reading…
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Events: Rally for safer streets in memory of Abdul Seck
Advocate for safer streets in all parts of the city in memory of Abdul Seck, check out local transportation techies, learn about urban farm-to-table practices, gain bike-to-work tips, and more in our events roundup. Keep reading…
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Will Arlington go all in for safety in its new bicycle plan?
Right now, Arlington's bicycle routes have gaps and the many of the routes feel dangerous, which may make many people who would otherwise bike less inclined to ride. But soon the county has the opportunity to build a safer and more robust bicycle network. Keep reading…
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Which Commonwealth’s Attorney candidate do you think is best?
Commonwealth's Attorneys are the county prosecutors in Virginia. In Arlington and Falls Church, there's a race between the seven-year incumbent, Theo Stamos, and challenger Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, for the Democratic nomination. Keep reading…
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Northern Virginia looks to fund more transit projects along I-66 with toll revenue
Another $20 million of transit improvement projects will be heading our way in the fall, paid for by money generated by tolling on I-66 between Fairfax County and DC. Local jurisdictions submitted $32.8 million worth of projects, but only the top few are able to get funded. The public comment period is now open, so you can voice your opinion now. Keep reading…
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Events: “Generation Priced Out” book talk, rail happy hour, and more
Concerned about the future of urban America? Randy Shaw’s Generation Priced Out is a call to action on one of the most talked-about issues of our time: how skyrocketing rents and home values are pricing low- and middle-income people out of urban America. Keep reading…
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Vote in the Washington Region Parking Madness Round 2, Part 1
We are down to the Elite Eight in our Washington Region Parking Madness! This week we will see who will become the champion in each of the four divisions. Keep reading…
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Thanks for celebrating 11 years of GGWash with us!
On March 14, Greater Greater Washington staff, contributors, volunteers, Neighborhood members, and friends gathered in Crystal City to celebrate 11 years of moving the region forward. Thank you to everyone who attended and donated! Keep reading…
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Here’s our questionnaire for candidates in Northern Virginia’s 2019 primaries
Greater Greater Washington's volunteer Elections Committee has been writing about some of the races we are following in Northern Virginia for the June 11 primary. Now, we are sending a questionnaire to candidates in the competitive races for Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, select General Assembly races, and the Arlington/Falls Church Commonwealth Attorney. Keep reading…
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Washington region Parking Madness: What’s the worst parking crater of them all?
In honor of the annual college basketball tournament, we have decided to do one of our own. Rather than basketball, readers like you will vote for the most awful parking crater in the Washington region. Keep reading…
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Metro ridership is in free fall. Why won’t the Metro board act?
WMATA recently released a performance report showing significant declines in year-over-year Metro ridership. But focusing on such a short time period actually understates how dire the situation Metro faces is. Keep reading…