The Pentagon is seeking partners to help create a sensing device to measure winds to help snipers fire on target, according to Nextgov. The wind-detectors should help snipers measure crosswinds as far as 1,500 meters away. The ultimate goal is to creat... »
More than 14,000 new jobs will be opened to women after May 14 in the Department of Defense, FedScoop reports. DOD announced assignment policy changes for female employees to be implemented "to continue to remove barriers that prevent service members f... »
Eric Billings, a co-founder and chairman of Arlington-based FBR & Co., is retiring June 5, the company announced Thursday. Billings is leaving to focus on his other businesses, including Arlington Asset Investment Corp., which invests in mortgage-backe... »
Washington Redskins Brandon Meriweather was arrested on drunk driving charges in Arlington County on Thursday, according to The Washington Post. The two-time Pro Bowler was arrested after he was pulled over for speeding and failed a field sobriety test. »
Arlington County officials say they are working with Alexandria to conduct an environmental assessment for the Route 1 corridor from Crystal City to Potomac Yard, ARLNow.com reported. A report in the Connection Newspapers said Arlington had pulled back... »
The Pentagon is attempting to build low-cost intelligent systems where pilots could direct helicopters with head movements, according to Nextgov. The army is seeking partners to help "determine the feasibility of using gaming or other low cost technolo... »
A proposed 59-unit affordable housing project in Alexandria has been delayed a year, after developers at AHC Inc. missed a mid-March deadline for their affordable housing tax credit application, DCMud reports. The developers are now aiming for a March ... »
The second phase of a large-scale renovation project is nearly complete on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington's Virginia Square neighborhood, ARLNow reports. The work involved removing a small island on North Quincy Street and building a curb extension. Wid... »
Arlington-based apartment complex owner AvalonBay Communities Inc. reported higher first-quarter results on rising rents and lower interest costs. AvalonBay had first-quarter revenue of $254.5 million, up 7.9 percent from a year ago. Net income was $57... »
Arlington-based apartment complex owner AvalonBay Communities Inc. reported higher first-quarter results on rising rents and lower interest costs. AvalonBay had first-quarter revenue of $254.5 million, up 7.9 percent from a year ago. Net income was $57... »
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is planning to open in the Virginia Square neighborhood of Arlington, ARLNow.com reports. Patrick McKiernan, the chain's developer for Northern Virginia, Maryland and D.C., said two partners who recently graduated from the Colleg... »
The Arlington County Board has approved a measure to help low- to moderate-income Buckingham residents become homeowners, ARLNow reports. The board’s approval will make $500,000 in funds from the Moderate Income Purchase Assistance Program available to... »
The Department of Defense has updated its teleworking policy for its civilian workforce, according to FedScoop. The new policy requires DOD leaders to promote telework within their respective components, make every effort to overcome artificial barrier... »
Arlington-based ASI Government has announced the appointment of SRA International's former president and CEO to ASI's board of directors, according to Washington Technology. With more than 40 years of experience in the public and private sectors, Renny... »
Like to shop till you drop? From Tysons to Pentagon City to Bethesda, we've got the best places to satisfy your every desire. The No. 1 shopping center on this year's list of malls and shopping centers, ranked by total square feet, has 300 stores. All ... »
