“Let’s Live By Wisdom” | Ethiopian poetry & jazz open mic

A monthly Ethiopian poetry & jazz open mic night is held at Cafe Bethel on Columbia Pike.. 

Led by Kidist Ebenezer and Essaias Lesanu Bezabeh, the theme of the evening was  “Let’s Live By Wisdom.” 

Traditional and contemporary poems were recited in Amharic, and fine Ethiopian food and coffee (buna) were available.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf

Campaign Kickoff for Takis Karantonis

Democratic candidate for Arlington County Board Takis Karantonis held a campaign kickoff at Cafe Sazon on Columbia Pike. Mr. Karantonis is the current chair of the Arlington County Board.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

Mid Pike -winter night

Pictures made in the 4200 and 4700 blocks of Columbia Pike.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

El Cochi food truck

The El Cochi food truck specializes in Mexico City street tacos, and other traditional foods.

It's located at 4860 Columbia Pike Arlington, VA 22204, at the busy intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Four Mile Run Drive. Pictured are the owner, a young man named Irving, and the hardworking and talented cooks (inside the truck). 

Excellent burritos, too.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.

MLK Day oF Service: W&OD Trail Cleanup

Bike and WalkArlington partnered with Volunteer Arlington for the MLK Day of Service on Saturday, January 18, 2025. They hosted a clean-up of the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at Columbia Pike. Gloves and trash bags were provided for volunteers, as well as  trash grabbers. In 2024 the volunteers collected more than one hundred bags of trash.

Thanks to Lauren Hassel and Henry Dunbar and the crew of Bike Arlington for their efforts on behalf of the community.

Photography by Lloyd Wolf.