Rosslyn Features

From unexpected parks and tucked-away patios to scenic nature escapes and historic landmarks, there’s so much to explore just steps from the sidewalk.

RBID President Mary-Claire Burick spoke with District Taco co-owner and CEO Osiris Hoil about the Rosslyn-founded restaurant's anniversary.

Art Elevated is a pop-up exhibit at the Rosslyn Metro Station.

Rosslyn is proud to welcome this innovative and growing company, which is leading the way with its focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the fitness industry and beyond.

Rosslyn is packed with stunning spots that are perfect for your feed, so grab your camera or your phone, and get ready to explore!

Some paws-itively fun ways to get out and about in the neighborhood with your four-legged friend!

Grab a quick drink and snack to unwind after a long day at work!

Whether you’re looking for bubble tea, pastries, or gelato, there are options in the neighborhood to indulge every sweet tooth craving.

Check out the latest Rosslyn Recs to learn more about what to do, see, and try in our neighborhood!

Explore dining options at restaurants with cuisine from countries that traditionally celebrate Lunar New Year.

Check out some of the Rosslyn BID’s notable moments and milestones of 2024.

Explore holiday happenings in Rosslyn all season long!

We've got gifts for the coffee lovers, fitness fanatics, foodies, and more!

Check out this full list of fun, local vendors that will be onsite for this year's Holiday Market!

Clear out your closet while you give back this holiday season with our annual Holiday Clothing Drive!

Cheerio is back for the season and is ready to spread holiday cheer around Rosslyn!

Check out a variety of holiday event and party spaces around the Rosslyn neighborhood!

Rosslyn welcomes runners in the Marine Corps Marathon, which will take place Sunday, October 27.

On the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, several of Rosslyn's largest buildings are flying American flags to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on this tragic day.

You got questions about Jazz Fest? The Rosslyn BID has the answers!

Extend your festival experience to a full weekend of fun with Hyatt Centric Arlington!

Find the best views and other tips to enjoy Independence Day!

Explore eco-friendly small businesses featured at the Eco Market!

Spring has arrived in Rosslyn, and our neighborhood offers plenty of ways to explore!

As we celebrate Women's History Month, learn tips, insights, and more on career progression for women.

Kickstart your health, wellness, and self-care resolutions this January with the Rosslyn BID!

Check out 10 notable neighborhood moments of 2023!

Learn more about the middle and high schools of Rosslyn from two of the school's leaders!

Drop your letter off at our North Pole mailbox or send it virtually!

Learn more about UVA Darden below from Yael Grushka-Cockayne, senior associate dean for professional degree programs.

Learn more about Rosslyn's newest university from CEO & Regional Dean Jamie Jones Miller.

Rosslyn and the greater Arlington area offer a rich military history as well as a plethora of resources for Veterans, their families, and those who support them.

Check out live music in the neighborhood all summer long!

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the organization, the Rosslyn BID is featured in the Washington Business Journal!

Check out two great nights of entertainment in Rosslyn!

Enjoy a bird’s-eye view and amazing accommodations in these award-winning meeting and event spaces!

It's March (Movie) Madness, and the Rosslyn BID wants you to choose the films we’ll be showing in our summer 2023 Rosslyn Cinema series!

Check out this comprehensive list of all activities to keep you active and engaged, in and around Rosslyn!

Thank you for making 2022 another fun, exciting, and record-breaking year in our community!

Learn how this local nonprofit supports Arlington neighbors in need.

To ensure your home is fire-safe and you are prepared, check out these recommendations from Arlington County firefighter Drew Gilbert!

Ahead of headlining the 2022 Rosslyn Jazz Fest, Cimafunk shares some insight on his musical inspirations, his background, and more.

Learn more about Groove Orchestra founder Samuel Prather as he prepares to kick off the 30th annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest.

Jazz Fest was back in full swing for the first time in 3 years, and we counted down the days until we celebrated at Gateway Park!

See how we're celebrating Pride Month in Rosslyn!

Summertime is here, and we're gearing up for tons of outdoor fun in Rosslyn!

Students have been hard at work creating a flower installation to welcome spring into our neighborhood!

It was March (Movie) Madness, and the Rosslyn BID had you choose the films we’ll be showing in our upcoming Rosslyn Cinema series this June!

Located inside the newly redeveloped Rosslyn City Center, the new food hall is your next go-to spot for breakfast, happy hour and everything in between.

From the solopreneur to the enterprise client, read up on this innovative workspace solution and its new home in Rosslyn.

In January 2022, the Rosslyn BID hosted five weeks of fun giveaways that celebrated your emotional, physical and mental wellness!

Check out this recap of all the amazing things we accomplished together as a community in 2021, as we look ahead to an exciting new year!

CPRO's program will bring six weeks of free meals to the frontline workers at Virginia Hospital Center this summer!

Follow @NOVAFoodKing and members of the DMV Foodie Crew as they sample a few of Rosslyn's patios throughout the summer for picture-perfect al fresco dining!

Thanks for joining us in celebrating the people and places that make Rosslyn a wonderful place to live, work, eat and visit!

We’ve sprinkled fun, over-the-top, faux flower installations across Rosslyn to help ring in the warmer weather!

Meet the newest addition to the BID team, Office Manager Laura Doolan!

The Rosslyn nonprofit Rock Recovery helps people with disordered eating develop a healthy relationship with food.

Here’s a look back at the bright parts of the year that we’ll carry with us into 2021!

Read up on the female and veteran owned nail salon that's creating an escape for Rosslyn's residents.

Learn more on the thought process that inspired O2, Rosslyn's open-air pop-up office space in Gateway Park.

Read up on how Superpedestrian's LINK e-scooters are reimagining transporation and how we experience the outdoors.

Learn how the River Place North community is banding together to face challenging times.

Keep up with all the ways to stay connected in Rosslyn!

We recently donated coffee and pastries from East West Coffee to a few of Rosslyn’s first responder groups.

Whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking to make a move, there are easy ways everyone can improve their resume and stand out from a crowded candidate pool.

From putt-putt to fine dining, relive the best of 2019.

Rosslyn cafés and restaurants offer many tasty options for catering your holiday party.

Looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Look no further: We've compiled some suggestions, including giving to the Rosslyn Holiday Clothing Drive, which starts November 25.

We have baseball fever here in Rosslyn and are so excited to watch the Nats in their first-ever World Series! Whether you live or work in the neighborhood, consider sticking around here on game nights to watch on the big screen in some neighborhood bars and restaurants. Several have food and drink specials planned specifically for the World Series!

When Marine Bart Skiba takes part in the 44th Marine Corps Marthon later this month, it will be his sixth marathon. In this short article, he shares his training regimen and explains what inspires him to run.

We tend to forget buses when we think of transit-accessible neighborhoods. But buses can fill the gap where rail comes up short. The County runs the Arlington Transit, or ART, bus transit system connecting neighborhoods with WMATA Metro rail stations, bus lines, and VRE. Our staff took the ART 45 from Rosslyn Metro Station to see what’s available just a bus ride away.

When Anytime Fitness opened a short walk from our office in April 2019, we were excited by the prospect of having a fitness studio so close by. Working with one of Anytime's coaches, two of us set out on a one-month journey to achieve measurable fitness goals. Did we succeed?

Founded in Rosslyn in 2013, LiveSafe produces a smartphone safety app that saves lives and helps keep communities safe. Learn more about this innovative and growing company.

H-B Woodlawn and the Shriver Program move into The Heights in Upper Rosslyn in September. H-B Woodlawn Principal Casey Robinson sat down with the Rosslyn BID to discuss how they are adjusting to their new home.

Jeff Kim and Sara Choi, former owners of Rosslyn's popular Skywalk Café, have opened a new establishment in Arlington Tower, Open Kitchen, where they serve delicious, home-cooked food in a modern and comfortable space.

Artist Linny Giffin is spending a week on Central Place Plaza installing 800 silk leaves under the glass pergola. Her third creative project for Rosslyn, it's part of a broader placemaking strategy designed to establish connections between people and the neighborhood's public spaces.

From the polished floors to the modern new shelving holding an expanded wine section, the renovated Rosslyn Safeway at 1525 Wilson Blvd. looks wonderful and now offers a greater variety of products.

A recent National Park Service assessment recommends Rosslyn as the preferred site for an Arlington County boathouse.

APS's Stratford Program will move to Rosslyn in fall 2019 with a new name: the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program.

Get to know Rosslyn resident and D.C. area media personality Pamela Sorensen.

Rosslyn-based Unstuck Labs is a multidimensional small business that helps early-stage startups take their ideas to the next level through their three-month accelerator program.

Rosslyn's public transportation options can get you to Dulles or Reagan National quickly, inexpensively and without hassle.

This summer from late July to late August, relive your fondest childhood memories right here in Rosslyn: Come play mini golf at Rosslyn Putt-Putt + Candy BAR.

An employee at Rosslyn's Targeted Victory, Michael Hartman (third from left) is passionate about his efforts to raise funds for blood cancer research on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Rosslyn BID opened the neighborhood's second pet garden at a traffic island near the intersection of Nash St. and Wilson Blvd. It's the perfect place for pets and their owners to take a break.

Learn more about local photographer Birch Thomas, who strives to capture a unique perspective on the everyday. Birch had her first solo exhibition at Rosslyn CAFE March 29.

Independent Curator Carson Herrington of Out of Bounds exhibitions is bringing the work of several talented local artists to Bennett Park Art Atrium this spring. Learn about the artists exhibiting and get tips from Herrington on buying art for your home.

Arlington Transportation Partners (ATP) recently recognized several Rosslyn employers, residential buildings, hotels and commercial properties for their commitment to providing sustainable transportation programs to their employees, tenants and guests.

With terrific access to trails and protected bike lanes, Rosslyn is a bike commuter's dream. If you want to try bike commuting, here's how to get started.

Rosslyn's Tripper and Vamoose buses are inexpensive and convenient ways to get to New York. Here's the scoop on how you can get on board.

Rosslyn is well-supplied with fitness studios to fit every style and budget. Get the scoop on the neighborhood's many great choices.

One of Rosslyn's newest fitness studios, BASH Boxing offers a high-intensity strength and cardio workout that's different from your typical workout. Here's what we thought of our experience.

Thanks to all who donated to this year's record-breaking holiday clothing drive. Your generous contributions will help those in need stay warm this winter.

From parklets to pop-ups, relive the best of 2018.

Shared mobility devices have arrived in Arlington. Here's all you need to know to get started!

Meet Hyatt Centric's Senior Event Sales Manager Nicole Sirutis and learn why her colleagues enjoy working with her so much.

Amazon chooses Arlington and New York City for major new outposts.

Many corporations give through non-cash contributions, such as team volunteering activities. We caught up with three Rosslyn companies and one resident who are making an effort to give back.

Rosslyn's Outreach Specialist Clifton Chaney supports the neighborhood's most vulnerable people.

A November 4 Barley Mac event will help raise funds for Semper K9, an area nonprofit that rescues dogs from shelters and trains them to become service dogs supporting veterans disabled in combat.

Enjoy some great deals as you watch your favorite teams square off at several Rosslyn restaurants.

Rosslyn's parklet—the first in Arlington County—reclaims parking spaces as public spaces.

Meet J. David Ake, a Rosslyn resident since 2006 and Washington, D.C., photo chief for The Associated Press. Learn about his career path and see some of his wonderful photos of Rosslyn and the D.C. area.

Artist Cliff Garten's "Gravity and Grace" recently made its debut at Central Place Plaza.

Meet fashion/lifestyle blogger and Rosslyn employee Julien Garman and learn how she turned an hour-long commute into a vehicle for her creativity.

The Accenture Cyber Fusion Center just opened at Rosslyn's CEB Tower at Central Place. The company plans to bring 1,000 skilled technology jobs to the region by the end of 2020.

Adrianna Hopkins joined WJLA-TV about a year ago as noon anchor and co-anchor of "Good Morning Washington." Get to know more about this UNC Tar Heel and Rosslyn resident.

Earlier this month, Rosslyn BID President Mary-Claire Burick had the opportunity to chat with Tamika Tremaglio, Deloitte LLP’s Greater Washington managing principal. Deloitte will sponsor the June 15 Rosslyn Cinema screening of the film "Wonder" to promote the importance of kindness.

We foraged for healthy + gourmet fare at neighborhood shops. Here's what we found!

Here's our new parklet, which opened May 31 on the corner of Oak St. and Wilson Blvd. Drop by to check it out and then share your feedback with us!

Get to know WJLA-TV's Consumer Investigator and Weekend Anchor Kimberly Suiters. A Rosslyn resident, she loves the neighborhood and enjoys being part of the Arlington community.

Weigh in on proposed improvements to this beloved neighborhood memorial to our 26th president.

Former Washington Post staff writer, Michelle Obama biographer and award-winning journalist Liza Mundy spoke at the first-ever Rosslyn READS! Spring Book Festival, which took place April 26 at Central Place Plaza.

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was in Rosslyn recently to announce that Gerber, a well-known company focusing on early-childhood nutrition, will join Nestle at Monday Properties' 1812 North Moore, bringing more investment and jobs to Arlington County.

Rosslyn is a great place to call home. More than 14,000 people live here, occupying more 8,000 residential units, including condos, apartments, townhomes, lofts and single-family homes.

This is the place for fun and games and bar food done right! Pictured here is their delicious eggs benedict, which you can enjoy at their popular weekend brunch.

Don't fret! Finding parking in the neighborhood is easy if you follow our simple tips.

We tried some of the top dishes at Rosslyn's Barley Mac. Here's what we thought.

Rosslyn Psychologist Amy Bowers wants you to live fully and tend to your emotional health. Read her advice on how to practice self-care and how to find professional help if you need it.

Located at the Rosslyn location of Eastern Foundry, Fresh Gravity helps companies harness the power of data management, data science and analytics, and artificial intelligence.

This year's annual Holiday Clothing Drive supporting A-SPAN surpassed last year's, with River Place East being the top collector. Thanks to all who donated!

From seated dinners to dance parties, there are lots of ways to ring in the new year in Rosslyn.

Get to know Santya Lanman, the Rosslyn BID's Vice President, Finance and Administration. She's a hard worker, a supportive leader, and a lover of spicy fare.

Placemaking is a multifaceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Find out how the Rosslyn BID uses it to create a welcoming environment that can be used and enjoyed by everyone.

Huge, modern coworking space offers an excellent option for growing companies and those who work from home.

In late October, Emmy Award-winning meteorologist Bill Kelly joined the StormWatch7 Weather Team at WJLA-TV, the local ABC affiliate headquartered here in Rosslyn. We are delighted to introduce him!

Arlington's Urban Forestry helps maintain a healthy tree canopy in Rosslyn.

The 43rd U.S. Marine Corps Marathon will take place Sunday, October 28. Read on for a profile of Brennan DeWitt, a member of the Rosslyn BID team who's completed the Marine Corps Marathon three times. Brennan shares her experiences with the MCM and explains why it's her favorite marathon.

Every Saturday morning, Theodore Roosevelt Island is home to parkrun, a free, weekly, timed 5K run/walk/jog based on the premise that running should be affordable, accessible and noncompetitive.

Check out some ideas for great places to go running in Rosslyn!

Next up for placemaking in Rosslyn? A parklet that will be an informal gathering spot where people can relax and enjoy outdoor seating away from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives.

The Rosslyn community gathered in Gateway Park to witness the Great American Eclipse.

Four decades ago, work on Dark Star Park began on the former site of a gas station in Rosslyn. Today, Dark Star Park is one of the neighborhood’s hidden treasures that is special for so many reasons.

Born in El Salvador and raised in Pasadena, Calif., Operations Director Victor Carcamo works with our Ambassador team, teaches our popular bootcamp class, and has a lifelong passion for fitness.

Originally started in Richmond with 11 employees in 2000, the leading marketplace for hourly work has grown by more than 420 percent.

Top Chef alum and Smoked & Stacked founder has developed the menu for the new Continental Beer Garden.

In this series of articles, Planning Principles, we’ll provide examples of how the Rosslyn BID has employed urban planning and design best practices to transform Rosslyn’s urban core into a vibrant, active place.

Brothers open E60 Fitness in Rosslyn, offering energizing classes and specialized equipment you won't find at many other studios.

The Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts are proud to announce the lineup for the 2017 Rosslyn Jazz Fest.

Rosslyn resident Nicole Merlene is a founding member of Active 20-30 of D.C., a volunteer group that takes on community service projects to help children in need. They recently built a learning garden, pictured here, and are looking for new members!

Mobile ordering, a bakery and table service are just a few special features of this high-tech location.

Peter Kageyama, author of "For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places," spoke at the 2017 City Social. Kageyama asks, "What makes cities lovable and why is this important?"

Grab your picnic blanket or sidle up to the bar for some drinks and good conversation. Rosslyn Cinema and Pub in the Park are back in June. We have a great lineup of movies for the summer!

Recommendations from a March 4 Community Transportation Workshop will help inform short- and long-term improvements to Rosslyn's busiest intersections.

Where to go and what to eat when you don't have a lot of time

At site of the former Plaza on 19th, Continental Beer Garden promises a fun, casual vibe.

A look back at the recent announcement of Nestlé USA's plans to move to Rosslyn.

Company to invest $39.8 million and bring 750 new jobs.

Results of the 2016 Rosslyn Perception Survey are in!

Hyatt Centric Arlington brings a new lifestyle brand to Rosslyn and the D.C. area.

Rosslyn's award-winning physical therapy practice, Pivot Physical Therapy, provides advice on when to seek help.

Findings released November 3 indicate that a gondola to connect the two communities is in fact feasible.

Get outdoors, grab a seasonal cocktail, volunteer, shop locally! Learn about lots of fun activities nearby.

View photos from our WTTG FOX 5 "Zip Trip." An estimated 1.3 million viewers tuned in to this live broadcast from Rosslyn.

All About Jazz says she may be "the next big thing." Learn more about this D.C. native who will open the 26th Annual Rosslyn Jazz Fest.

Learn about this Rosslyn company and see photos of their amazing office.

Meet the man who plays the Netherlands Carillon.

International consulting firm will bring new jobs, more workers to Rosslyn.

Learn about the diverse performers for this year's annual festival!

Learn more about the general manager of Hyatt Arlington, one of Rosslyn's finest hotels.

Recent Federal Legislation Provides Significant Savings for Commuters in 2016

Learn more about Rosslyn's Virginia Center for Orthodontics, led by top-rated orthodontist Crissy Markova.