Posted on 2/27/18
Arlington Tourism-Tax Bill Takes Another Step Forward In Richmond
Arlington leaders appear likely to get half a loaf in their efforts to retain taxing authority that pays for tourism promotion.The House of Delegates’ Committee on . . .
Posted on 12/8/17
Bill On Arlington Tourism-Tax Powers Introduced In State Senate
State Sen. Janet Howell (D-32nd) on Nov. 30 filed legislation that would lift the sunset date that in past years has required Arlington officials to come . . .
Posted on 10/24/17
Arlington Leaders Will Attempt To Retain Tourism-Tax Authority In 2018
Members of the Arlington delegation to the General Assembly appear ready to roll the dice when it comes to the county’s ability to tax hotel stays . . .
Posted on 9/12/17
‘I Couldn’t Be More Pleased,’ Real-Estate Titan Says Of Future Of His Firm
The Northern Virginia real estate market, which for the past decade has experienced significant churn among the main players, took another turn Sept. 7, when Long . . .
Posted on 9/8/17
No Consensus Among Regional Leaders On Fixing Metro Governance, Funding
The challenges inherent in reforming operations and governance of the Metro system were summed up neatly during a Sept. 6 forum featuring the elected leaders of . . .
Posted on 9/5/17
Arlington Seeing New Tax Revenue From Airbnb-Style Rentals
Arlington’s recently adopted rules regulating Airbnb-style short-term rentals in the county are beginning to funnel some cash into the government’s coffers.“We have established 67 business-tax accounts” . . .
Posted on 3/28/17
Step By Step, Hospital-County Land Swap Inches Ahead In Arlington
So far, so good, as the proposed land swap between Virginia Hospital Center and the Arlington County government continues to make its way through procedural steps.“We’re . . .
Posted on 2/24/17
Arlington To Tighten Up Rules On Taxing Airbnb-Style Rentals
Arlington County Board members aim to clean up a section of the County Code as it relates to taxes on “home-stay rentals” like those of Airbnb.Board . . .
Posted on 2/1/17
Should Metro Signs Proclaim ‘Rosslyn-Georgetown’?
Should signage throughout the Metro system be updated to connect Rosslyn and Georgetown in the public’s mind?That was one suggestion coming out of the Leadership Center . . .
Posted on 10/24/16
Cutting Arlington Office-Vacancy Rate Looks Like A Long-Term Slog
In a briefing described by one County Board member as sobering, Arlington officials said they believe the best-case economic-development scenario for the county is to “slowly . . .
Posted on 9/8/16
On-Time Performance Up At Local Airports
It’s 4 p.m. on a weekday afternoon. You’ve braved traffic, arrived to the airport with time to spare, made it through security and are seated at . . .
Posted on 7/11/16
Dulles Falls Short In Quest For Cuba Service
If a preliminary decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation stands, the Washington region will have found itself bypassed in its efforts to land nonstop air . . .
Posted on 6/23/16
Garvey: Culture Shift In Arlington Government Ranks Continues
The Arlington County government is making major strides toward providing more user-friendly services to the business community, but still has a way to go, County Board . . .
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