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Written by Jason S. Sullivan

My 10 Favorite Photos of Arlington—January 2024

January in Arlington usually has some mild weather to get out and take photos. I mostly photograph architecture and signage, so the majority of these fall into that criteria. Coloring, creative editing, and experimentation were a large part of this month, with fewer black-and-white photos than usual. I also inadvertently created a pinkish aesthetic while editing one of my photos and copied the look to several others.

There were many photos this month that I liked, but these are my ten favorites from January.

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

My 23 Favorite Photos of Arlington in 2023

One of my favorite things to do is explore Arlington. I took over 1,500 photos of Arlington in 2023—photos of my explorations, discoveries, places I went, everyday things, and everything in between. I especially like architecture and prefer black-and-white photos, so many of my favorites have those characteristics.

These are my favorite 23 photos of Arlington that I took last year. These aren’t necessarily my best; some of them aren’t even that good. Nonetheless, these are the ones that stood out to me the most.

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

“Better together” theme highlights Mayor Ross’ 2023 State of the City address

I watched Mayor Jim Ross’ 2023 State of the City address to close out the year. The event was held at Arlington’s Esports Stadium on October 25th and is available on YouTube. Jim Ross is serving his second term as Arlington’s Mayor, with this being his third State of the City address. The annual event primarily serves as a high-level look at the city’s success stories.

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

The Interlochen Christmas Lights: Over 40 Years of Holiday Tradition in Arlington

The Interlochen Christmas Lights are one of Arlington’s most popular holiday traditions. It began in 1976 when a family in the fledgling neighborhood decorated their home for Christmas. The neighborhood developer, Bob Findlay, liked the idea and sponsored a contest the following year to entice others to decorate. He hoped it would help sell more lots and houses in the young neighborhood, and it did. Admittedly, the origins were a tad more financial than festive, but the event has grown to embody the Christmas spirit.

Written by Jason S. Sullivan

Christmas Festivities in Arlington

Arlington’s Christmas season is always a festive time. There is plenty to see and do with the Interlochen Christmas Lights, Six Flags Holiday in the Park, the downtown Holiday Lights Parade, and many other special events. Here are some well-loved Christmas traditions in Arlington and a few other things that may help make your holiday season merry and bright.