Category: Livability22202

County Awards Mini-Grant to the CCCA

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

The County has awarded the CCCA a mini-grant of $500 for our joint CCCA proposal with the Sustainable Scoop (SS) and the Friends of Urban Agriculture (FOUA): Urban Agriculture Family Day at Highlands Urban Garden (HUG). This project fits well with the County’s new initiative with FOUA, supported by Board…

Breaking Bad News: JBG Closes All Retail in the Underground

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024

The Crystal City Underground has been a foundation of Crystal City since the city was built by Charles E. Smith Company in the 1960s. The Underground was innovative when created in 1976 and remains near and dear to the heart of residents. Thus, the announcement on April 30, 2024, that…

Livability 22202’s Monumental Project Letter

Posted on March 3, 2024March 3, 2024

March CCCA General Meeting.

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

Monumental Entertainment Transportation Issues

Posted on February 9, 2024February 9, 2024

Crystal City Civic Association has sent a memo on several issues with the Transportation Plan:

CCCA Comments on the proposed new developments at Potomac Yard

Posted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023

Annual Meeting 2023

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023

Annual Meeting!

Posted on October 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpcO-gqDkiHNHlJjLvCLxURJxCa0mpXZF5

Livability 22202 Priority Info Session

Posted on October 7, 2023October 7, 2023

Two Presentations on the area!

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

The first is a powerpoint from JBGS. It is full of facts, figures and maps! The 2nd is an Amazon Video:

Crystal City Civic Association

6 days ago

Save the date! A Special Election is scheduled for April 21, 2026 and Early Voting starts this Friday, March 6.All registered voters in Arlington are eligible to vote in this special election. Read more about the upcoming election: vote.arlingtonva.gov/Elections#ArlingtonVotes
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Crystal City Civic Association

6 days ago

VA250 Mobile Museum to Visit Arlington’s HistoryFest on May 9 at Kenmore Middle SchoolArlington, VA — Arlington residents will have a unique opportunity to step inside Virginia’s Revolutionary past when the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience arrives at Arlington’s HistoryFest on Saturday, May 9, at Kenmore Middle School.The VA250 Mobile Museum is part of the statewide commemoration led by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Designed as an immersive, traveling exhibit, the mobile museum brings Virginia’s Revolutionary-era stories directly to communities across the Commonwealth.Housed in a custom-built trailer outfitted with interactive displays, multimedia presentations, and artifact reproductions, the museum explores Virginia’s critical role in the founding of the United States. Visitors will learn about the political debates, military campaigns, and everyday people—patriots, loyalists, soldiers, free and enslaved Virginians—whose lives were shaped by the struggle for independence.“HistoryFest is about bringing Arlington’s rich past to life,” said Peter Vaselopulos, President of the Arlington Historical Society. “The VA250 Mobile Museum connects our local stories to the broader story of Virginia and the American Revolution, helping residents understand how events 250 years ago continue to shape our nation today.”HistoryFest attendees can tour the mobile museum for free throughout the day. Knowledgeable guides will be on hand to answer questions and provide context for the exhibits, making the experience engaging for students, families, and lifelong history enthusiasts alike.HistoryFest at Kenmore Middle School will feature exhibits, local history organizations, living historians, and family-friendly activities celebrating Arlington’s past.For more information about HistoryFest and the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience, visit arlhist.org/arlington-va250/
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Crystal City Civic Association

6 days ago

As early voting begins on redistricting referendum, Arlington Dems and GOP seek to rally | ARLnow.com

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Arlington's two main political parties are driving opposing messages as early voting on Virginia's congressional redistricting referendum began this morning (Friday). The Arlington County Democratic C…

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