Columbia Pike Documentary Project featured in VMHC's new book

The Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) features three full pages dedicated to the work of the Columbia Pike Documentary Project (CPDP) in its newly released book Our Commonwealth: People & Places Of Virginia.

There is a brief history of Columbia Pike and CPDP, plus two full pages of photographs and text by Lara Ajami, Xang Mimi Ho, and Lloyd Wolf.

The book material is taken from CPDP artwork included in the permanent exhibition on display in the museum in Richmond.

The book is available for purchase here.

Columbia Pike Blues Festival 2024

This year's Columbia Pike Pike Blues Festival featured an all-woman-fronted lineup - Celebrating Women In Blues. Rising blues and soul star Bette Smith was the headliner, preceded by crowd-stirring performances by Eden Brent, Mama Moon & the Rump Shakers,  the Stacy Brooks Band,  and the Honey Larks (Carly Harvey, Jenny Langer and Holly Montgomery). 

A large and enthusiastic audience stretched for three blocks, centered at the intersection of South Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike.

The 27th annual festival was sponsored by the Columbia Pike Partnership and Arlington Arts.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

Graduation celebration for APAH student residents | Columbia Hills

This year's Arlington graduating high school students who reside in APAH (Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing) dwellings were celebrated at the Columbia Hills Apartments. Opening remarks were made by Brandon Young, and a Welcome Address was given by Tamara Baptise, both of APAH.

Congratulations to these future leaders of our community, and thanks to their families and APAH staff for supporting them.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.