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Charity W. is a professional and skilled writer with a diploma in Mass Communication. When she is not glued to her computer screen, Charity spends her time reading, traveling, and watching movies. She is an expert on Arlington Virginia and keeps current with local events and occurrences.
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All About Crystal City

Crystal City is an urban neighborhood in Arlington, centered along the stretch of Jefferson Davis Highway, just south of The Pentagon, and within a walking distance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Characterized as one of many "urban villages" by Arlington County, Crystal City is mostly populated by high-rise apartment buildings, corporate offices, hotels, and numerous shops and restaurants. Continue reading

What Makes Fairlington Different From Other Neighborhoods

Fairlington neighborhood in Arlington County is located adjacent to Shirlington in the southernmost part of the county on the boundary with the City of Alexandria. The main thoroughfares at Fairlington are Interstate 395 (Shirley Highway) which divides the neighborhood into North and South Fairlington, State Route 7 (King Street) and State Route 402 (Quaker Lane).
The brick style colonial homes of Fairlington
The brick style colonial homes of Fairlington
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What You Should Know About Clarendon

Clarendon has a few restaurants that serve pizza by the slice
Clarendon has a few restaurants that serve pizza by the slice
Clarendon is an urban and exciting neighborhood in Arlington County, Virginia. Clarendon is located between the Rosslyn area and the Ballston area. Clarendon was named after Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon, a leading statesman, and historian of the English Civil War. The main thoroughfares in Clarendon are Wilson Boulevard (one-way westbound) and Clarendon Boulevard (one-way eastbound). Continue reading

One of Arlington’s Greatest Attraction

If you have ever been to Arlington, you must have visited the most famous cemetery in the world, Arlington National Cemetery. Covering 624 acres of land, Arlington Cemetery is located in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Arlington National Cemetery is the resting place for many of America's greatest heroes, including more than 300,000 veterans of every American conflict, from the Civil War to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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1970 - Changing of The Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery.
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What Makes A Townhouse Ideal For First-Time Buyers in Arlington?

A townhouse in Arlington is usually a single-family dwelling with at least two floors and share a wall with another house. If you buy a townhouse in Arlington, you become a member of the homeowner's association and pay a monthly fee for the maintenance, repair and management of common areas.
800 WAKEFIELD ST N, Arlington, VA 22203
Classic-styled Townhouse
In Arlington, you can find townhouses in areas where there is shortage of land and high prices on property. Since townhouses in Arlington share walls with neighbors, they make the most of the space they have, which makes them a deal compared to freestanding single-family homes. Continue reading