<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Arlington - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Arlington with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Arch planned near Arlington Nat’l Cemetery clears a hurdle despite sightline concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Capital Planning Commission has kept alive the&nbsp;triumphal arch&nbsp;that&nbsp;President Donald Trump wants built between the Memorial Bridge and Arlington National Cemetery. However, the body is requesting more information on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arch-planned-near-arlington-natl-cemetery-clears-a-hurdle-despite-sightline-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arch-planned-near-arlington-natl-cemetery-clears-a-hurdle-despite-sightline-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Air Quality Alert issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Arlington on Friday. More from the National Weather Service: Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-air-quality-alert-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-air-quality-alert-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Air Quality Alert issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Air Quality Alert has been issued for Arlington on Friday. More from the National Weather Service: Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 4:40PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-air-quality-alert-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-air-quality-alert-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 307 N Upton Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunning Brick Townhome with Light-Filled Floor Plan!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-307-n-upton-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-307-n-upton-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Man with knife follows, stabs woman walking her dog in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 37-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly knifing a woman who was walking her dog in Ballston. The incident happened just after 5 a.m. Wednesday on the 4000 block [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-man-with-knife-follows-stabs-woman-walking-her-dog-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-man-with-knife-follows-stabs-woman-walking-her-dog-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Bomb squad responding to threat at Wakefield High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police and firefighters from the county&rsquo;s bomb squad are on scene at Wakefield High School after a reported threat. First responders &mdash; including bomb-sniffing dogs &mdash; were dispatched to the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-bomb-squad-responding-to-threat-at-wakefield-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-bomb-squad-responding-to-threat-at-wakefield-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contributions of Black Arlington physicians honored in new memorial plaque]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ceremonies honoring two local pioneering Black physicians took place on Saturday afternoon with both descendants and civic leaders in attendance. A commemorative plaque honoring Dr. Harold Johnson and Dr. Edward [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/contributions-of-black-arlington-physicians-honored-in-new-memorial-plaque/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/contributions-of-black-arlington-physicians-honored-in-new-memorial-plaque/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Race to support Parkinson’s research happening near Pentagon City this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Michael J. Fox Foundation is hosting a race in the Pentagon City area this weekend, raising funds to support research on Parkinson&rsquo;s disease. The race, which participants can either [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/race-to-support-parkinsons-research-happening-near-pentagon-city-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/race-to-support-parkinsons-research-happening-near-pentagon-city-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders seek ‘creative options’ for major affordable housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders are weighing a few options as they decide the fate of a major affordable housing project. City officials plan to rehabilitate or redevelop at least a portion [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-seek-creative-options-for-major-affordable-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-seek-creative-options-for-major-affordable-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New “Condominium District” Oriented Around Gateway Park in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Kami&rsquo;s Korner where we&rsquo;ll take a deep dive into Arlington&rsquo;s condominium market by focusing on what&rsquo;s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-new-condominium-district-oriented-around-gateway-park-in-rosslyn-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-new-condominium-district-oriented-around-gateway-park-in-rosslyn-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new “Condominium District”” oriented around Gateway Park in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Kami&rsquo;s Korner where we&rsquo;ll take a deep dive into Arlington&rsquo;s condominium market by focusing on what&rsquo;s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-new-condominium-district-oriented-around-gateway-park-in-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-new-condominium-district-oriented-around-gateway-park-in-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cielo’ nightlife spot opening soon in Clarendon with afterlife-inspired aesthetic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A supper club with Latin American cuisine and an afterlife-inspired theme debuts in Clarendon later this month. The new restaurant and nightlife spot Cielo opens Tuesday, June 16, following two [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cielo-nightlife-spot-opening-soon-in-clarendon-with-afterlife-inspired-aesthetic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cielo-nightlife-spot-opening-soon-in-clarendon-with-afterlife-inspired-aesthetic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why toddlers thrive in Montessori classrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between the ages of 18 months and 2.5 years old, children experience enormous growth. During this stage of development, children learn how to communicate feelings, navigate transitions, develop critical thinking [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/why-toddlers-thrive-in-montessori-classrooms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/why-toddlers-thrive-in-montessori-classrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington crime dropped in 2025, the first decline since 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crime in Arlington fell last year for the first time since 2018, with reported serious offenses down 10.9% &mdash; largely driven by a drop in property crimes ranging from larceny [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-crime-dropped-in-2025-the-first-decline-since-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-crime-dropped-in-2025-the-first-decline-since-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sex offender’s loitering charges head to appeals court, stalling indecent exposure case]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Court of Appeals will review some of the many charges against a convicted sex offender accused of indecent exposure in multiple girls&rsquo; locker rooms. Richard Kenneth Cox, who [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sex-offenders-loitering-charges-head-to-appeals-court-stalling-indecent-exposure-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sex-offenders-loitering-charges-head-to-appeals-court-stalling-indecent-exposure-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scapegoat Beer Garden space goes back on the market, clouding project’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a new beer garden in Crystal City appear doubtful as the space has gone back up for lease. The property at 556 22nd Street S. &mdash; which includes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scapegoat-beer-garden-space-goes-back-on-the-market-clouding-projects-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scapegoat-beer-garden-space-goes-back-on-the-market-clouding-projects-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarendon Hotel Plan Scrapped &mdash; Mill Creek Residential wants to swap the planned hotel at the former Silver Diner site (3200 Wilson Blvd) in Clarendon for an 11-story, 168-unit residential [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after accidentally firing bullet into neighboring apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man is facing charges after police say he accidentally fired a shot into a neighboring home while cleaning his gun. The incident happened just before 9:30 p.m. Tuesday [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-after-accidentally-firing-bullet-into-neighboring-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-after-accidentally-firing-bullet-into-neighboring-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 3031 N Stuart Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[A true statement in luxury living, a one-of-a-kind custom home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-3031-n-stuart-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-3031-n-stuart-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warner backs bill to curb data centers’ impacts on electricity prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is throwing support behind legislation intended to address the impacts of data centers on rising prices of electricity for Virginia residents. The Power for the People [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-backs-bill-to-curb-data-centers-impacts-on-electricity-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-backs-bill-to-curb-data-centers-impacts-on-electricity-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drought watch declared across D.C. area despite recent rains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drought watch went into effect throughout the D.C. area today (Wednesday), responding to below-average rainfall and historically low flow in the Potomac River. Despite the stretch of wet weather [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/drought-watch-declared-across-dc-area-despite-recent-rains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/drought-watch-declared-across-dc-area-despite-recent-rains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington has four companies on the new Fortune 500 list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington added a company to the Fortune 500 this year, bringing to four the number of the nation&rsquo;s 500 largest public companies headquartered in the county. Liquefied natural gas company [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-has-four-companies-on-the-new-fortune-500-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-has-four-companies-on-the-new-fortune-500-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Portion of Pentagon Metro station still closed after person struck by train]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lower level of the Metro station at the Pentagon is closed after person was struck and killed by a train. A person reportedly jumped in front of a train [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/portion-of-pentagon-metro-station-still-closed-after-person-struck-by-train/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/portion-of-pentagon-metro-station-still-closed-after-person-struck-by-train/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Focus: The sounds of summer are all in Arlington with Lubber Run Amphitheater free concert series and Columbia Pike Blues Festival!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by&#8239;Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. The sound of summer is here in Arlington with free outdoor concerts and a music festival! [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arts-focus-the-sounds-of-summer-are-all-in-arlington-with-lubber-run-amphitheater-free-concert-series-and-columbia-pike-blues-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arts-focus-the-sounds-of-summer-are-all-in-arlington-with-lubber-run-amphitheater-free-concert-series-and-columbia-pike-blues-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live jazz brunch launches at Oasis: The Listening Bar in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new option for weekend brunch in Clarendon comes with an&nbsp;audiophile twist. Oasis: The Listening Bar has begun hosting live jazz music from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sundays at 2940 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/live-jazz-brunch-launches-at-oasis-the-listening-bar-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/live-jazz-brunch-launches-at-oasis-the-listening-bar-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: June 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free summer concert series returns to Lubber Run this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of free summer concerts at the Lubber Run Amphitheater starts this weekend. The annual Lubber Run Summer Concert series kicks off this Saturday, June 6, with concerts held [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-summer-concert-series-returns-to-lubber-run-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-summer-concert-series-returns-to-lubber-run-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodwill, AHC break ground on affordable housing project on S. Glebe Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[An affordable housing redevelopment project at the Goodwill on S. Glebe Road broke ground over the weekend. Community leaders joined Goodwill of Greater Washington and Affordable Homes &amp; Communities (AHC) [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/goodwill-ahc-break-ground-on-affordable-housing-project-on-s-glebe-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/goodwill-ahc-break-ground-on-affordable-housing-project-on-s-glebe-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officers, family members honor ACPD corporal who died of 9/11-related cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington police officer who died of cancer related to 9/11 relief efforts is remembered for his intense work ethic, kind heart and playful sense of humor. Family members and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/officers-family-members-honor-acpd-corporal-who-died-of-911-related-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/officers-family-members-honor-acpd-corporal-who-died-of-911-related-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Tosses Sex-Offender Indictments &mdash; An Arlington County Circuit Court judge has dismissed indictments against registered sex offender Richard Cox, who was charged with loitering near schools and exposing himself [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Arlington and Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports bars and venues across Arlington are gearing up to celebrate the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off next week. The tournament starts next Thursday, June 11, with a lineup [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/where-to-watch-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-arlington-and-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/where-to-watch-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-in-arlington-and-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: ACPD cruiser strikes pedestrian in Shirlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pedestrian was struck by a police cruiser in the Shirlington area this morning. The collision happened around 9 a.m. at the intersection of Arlington Mill Drive and Campbell Avenue, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/video-acpd-cruiser-strikes-pedestrian-in-shirlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/video-acpd-cruiser-strikes-pedestrian-in-shirlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech firm relocating corporate HQ to Crystal City, bringing 450 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An information technology company is relocating its headquarters from Bethesda to Crystal City, promising 450 more jobs. Spatial Front is moving through a $6 million investment from the company, assisted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tech-firm-relocating-corporate-hq-to-crystal-city-bringing-450-jobs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tech-firm-relocating-corporate-hq-to-crystal-city-bringing-450-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church, Fairfax coordinating on upgrades to Route 29 corridor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church and Fairfax County officials are collaborating on street upgrades on the Route 29 (S. Washington Street) corridor. The city&rsquo;s Planning Department and Department of Public Works are participating [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-fairfax-coordinating-on-upgrades-to-route-29-corridor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-fairfax-coordinating-on-upgrades-to-route-29-corridor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis and pickleball retailer settles into new Courthouse location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime local retailer for tennis and pickleball goods is getting settled into its first brick-and-mortar space in Courthouse. Capital Tennis &amp; Pickleball is selling tennis rackets, pickleball paddles and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tennis-and-pickleball-retailer-settles-into-new-courthouse-location/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tennis-and-pickleball-retailer-settles-into-new-courthouse-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cost of new homes in Northern VA and what you get]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-cost-of-new-homes-in-northern-va-and-what-you-get/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-cost-of-new-homes-in-northern-va-and-what-you-get/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Native American exhibits return to Gulf Branch Nature Center after six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two exhibits relating to Native American history are back on display at Gulf Branch Nature Center, six years after being removed for rehabilitation. The exhibits were removed in 2020 &ldquo;after [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/native-american-exhibits-return-to-gulf-branch-nature-center-after-six-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/native-american-exhibits-return-to-gulf-branch-nature-center-after-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VFW commander aims to build on Arlington post’s recent successes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new commander of an Arlington Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post wants to maintain what is working well while expanding the organization&rsquo;s footprint in broader civic life. During a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-vfw-commander-aims-to-build-on-arlington-posts-recent-successes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-vfw-commander-aims-to-build-on-arlington-posts-recent-successes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS public-private construction plans raise some concerns amid fiscal constraints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington school leaders have more work to do in sketching out how they might use public-private partnerships to construct new facilities in an era of fiscal constraints. Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-public-private-construction-plans-raise-some-concerns-amid-fiscal-constraints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-public-private-construction-plans-raise-some-concerns-amid-fiscal-constraints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Season Begins &mdash; The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and Arlington County is urging residents to prepare. &ldquo;Hurricane preparedness starts long before a storm is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for hours but find no evidence of shooting after gunshots heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous officers and a police helicopter searched the area around Glencarlyn Park early Monday morning after reports of gunshots being heard. Despite the search, &ldquo;there was no evidence recovered of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-search-for-hours-but-find-no-evidence-of-shooting-after-gunshots-heard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-search-for-hours-but-find-no-evidence-of-shooting-after-gunshots-heard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board commits to middle school renovations but seeks to lower costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A divided School Board last Thursday backed a 22% cut in the anticipated future cost of a renovation/expansion project at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, but left the door open to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-commits-to-middle-school-renovations-but-seeks-to-lower-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-commits-to-middle-school-renovations-but-seeks-to-lower-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza Paradiso Pronto opens at Water Park with fast-casual pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick service version of Pizza Paradiso has opened a new location at the National Landing Water Park. Pizza Paradiso Pronto is currently &ldquo;soft opening&rdquo; its new fast-casual pizzeria at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pizza-paradiso-pronto-opens-at-water-park-with-fast-casual-pies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pizza-paradiso-pronto-opens-at-water-park-with-fast-casual-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Co. leaders close to finalizing deal to move high school to Amazon campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County school leaders in Virginia are close to finalizing a deal that will relocate Arlington Community High School to Amazon&rsquo;s HQ2 campus in Pentagon City beginning this fall.Related storiesAmazon one step closer to completing second headquarters in Arlington	Goodwill, community partners break ground on new Arlington retail store and affordable housing project	&lsquo;It just took off&rsquo;: Arlington bar embraces women&rsquo;s sports in rebrand<br />
The school would occupy two floor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-co-leaders-close-to-finalizing-deal-to-move-high-school-to-amazon-campus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-co-leaders-close-to-finalizing-deal-to-move-high-school-to-amazon-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goodwill, community partners break ground on new Arlington retail store and affordable housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A first-of-its-kind development combining a Goodwill retail store with 128 affordable housing units broke ground Saturday in Arlington, Virginia. (WTOP/Dan Ronan)A first-of-its-kind development combining a Goodwill retail store with 128 affordable housing units broke ground Saturday in Arlington, Virginia. (WTOP/Dan Ronan)A first-of-its-kind development combining a Goodwill retail store with 128 affordable housing units broke ground Saturday in Arlington, Virginia.<br />
Goodwill of Greater Washington]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/goodwill-community-partners-break-ground-on-new-arlington-retail-store-and-affordable-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/goodwill-community-partners-break-ground-on-new-arlington-retail-store-and-affordable-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closures in DC, Arlington for cycling race]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-day bike race will close several streets in D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, over the weekend.<br />
The Armed Forces Cycling Classic spans the District and Northern Virginia on Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the street closures listed below, there are also parking restrictions in place and drivers should take note of temporary &ldquo;No Parking&rdquo; signs in the area.<br />
Street closures in DC<br />
The closures and parking restrictions in D.C. are as follows.<br />
On Saturday from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m., the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/road-closures-in-dc-arlington-for-cycling-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/road-closures-in-dc-arlington-for-cycling-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It just took off’: Arlington bar embraces women’s sports in rebrand]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.Arlington bar embraces women&rsquo;s sports as part of its rebrand<br />
Sarah White loves women&rsquo;s sports. The 44-year-old restaurateur often had TVs at Westover Taco in Arlington, Virginia, tuned to games featuring D.C.-area teams.<br />
When White bought out her fellow business partners earlier this year, she was asked about rebranding the bar. That&rsquo;s when she thoug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/it-just-took-off-arlington-bar-embraces-womens-sports-in-rebrand/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/it-just-took-off-arlington-bar-embraces-womens-sports-in-rebrand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Catholic priest on leave, after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rector at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington, Virginia, is on administrative leave, pending investigation of an allegation of sexual misconduct with minors, according to the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.<br />
In a statement, the diocese said the alleged misconduct by Rev. Patrick Posey happened between 1992 and 1993, outside of the Arlington diocese. Posey came to Arlington in 1999, according to public records.<br />
&ldquo;Fr. Posey denies the accusation,&rdquo; said the diocese, and no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-catholic-priest-on-leave-after-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-with-minors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-catholic-priest-on-leave-after-allegation-of-sexual-misconduct-with-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia congressman introduces bill to block President Trump’s arch in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill.A Virginia congressman is introducing legislation that would prevent construction of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s arch near Arlington National Cemetery.<br />
Rep. Don Beyer, who represents the district where the arch would be located, said in a statement Wednesday that the president&rsquo;s arch proposal is illegal and lacks congressional authorization.<br />
Beyer said the arch fails]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-congressman-introduces-bill-to-block-president-trumps-arch-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-congressman-introduces-bill-to-block-president-trumps-arch-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington police officer dies after battle with cancer related to 9/11 recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police officer who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon has died after battling cancer that Arlington County police say stemmed from recovery efforts following&nbsp;Sept. 11, 2001.<br />
Cpl. Barry Foust died on Friday at the age of 64, after more than 30 years of service to the Arlington County Police Department, according to his obituary. (Courtesy Arlington County police)<br />
Cpl. Barry Foust died on Friday at the age of 64, after more than 30 years of service to the Arlington Count]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-officer-dies-after-battle-with-cancer-related-to-911-recovery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-officer-dies-after-battle-with-cancer-related-to-911-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From surprise parties to anniversaries, Memorial Day holiday travelers share their stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.Summer unofficially starts for travelers coming to the DC area for Memorial Day weekend<br />
A record number of travelers are not letting higher gas or airfare prices stop them from enjoying the unofficial start of summer this weekend.<br />
AAA expects 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, spanning Thursday through M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-surprise-parties-to-anniversaries-memorial-day-holiday-travelers-share-their-stories/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-surprise-parties-to-anniversaries-memorial-day-holiday-travelers-share-their-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington detective named DOJ ‘Hometown Hero’ for child exploitation work]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington detective has been honored by the U.S. Department of Justice for cybercrime work that included helping take down a foreign forum trafficking in child sexual abuse material. Detective [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-detective-named-doj-hometown-hero-for-child-exploitation-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-detective-named-doj-hometown-hero-for-child-exploitation-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Favola turns focus to flipping seats in Virginia primary, considers reelection bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[As she mulls over her own political future, Arlington&rsquo;s senior state senator is seeking to help Democrats pick up seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Despite the Democratic redistricting [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-favola-turns-focus-to-flipping-seats-in-virginia-primary-considers-reelection-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-favola-turns-focus-to-flipping-seats-in-virginia-primary-considers-reelection-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fried chicken and burger chain aims for June opening at Buckingham Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[After about a year of preparations, a Nashville-inspired burgers-and-fries franchise is seeking to open soon in the Buckingham neighborhood. Nash &amp; Smashed aims to open next month at 310 N. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fried-chicken-and-burger-chain-aims-for-june-opening-at-buckingham-center/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fried-chicken-and-burger-chain-aims-for-june-opening-at-buckingham-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash sends minivan careening into side of home near Westover]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-vehicle crash led to a minivan striking the side of a house in the Westover area. The crash happened around 8 a.m. Friday at the intersection of 22nd Street [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crash-sends-minivan-careening-into-side-of-home-near-westover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crash-sends-minivan-careening-into-side-of-home-near-westover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best title company in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s title companies handle everything from title searches and insurance to settlement services, protecting your interests and guiding you through the closing process with professionalism. Here are the nominees for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-title-company-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-title-company-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballston defense tech firm to add 210 jobs in $19 million expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Ballston-based defense technology firm is investing $19 million to expand its Arlington headquarters and add 210 jobs, doubling its Virginia workforce. Innovative Defense Technologies, headquartered at 4401 Wilson Blvd, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-defense-tech-firm-to-add-210-jobs-in-19-million-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-defense-tech-firm-to-add-210-jobs-in-19-million-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington-Liberty boys soccer coach earns 300th career victory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jimmy Carrasquillo continues to establish himself as the most accomplished public-school soccer coach in Arlington. The longtime coach of the Washington-Liberty Generals boys team recently earned his 300th career victory. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-liberty-boys-soccer-coach-earns-300th-career-victory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-liberty-boys-soccer-coach-earns-300th-career-victory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses, names new Hall of Fame member]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Chamber of Commerce on May 19 celebrated businesses and organizations that combine organizational success with a commitment to the broader community. The 40th annual Best Business Awards drew [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chamber-of-commerce-honors-local-businesses-names-new-hall-of-fame-member/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chamber-of-commerce-honors-local-businesses-names-new-hall-of-fame-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reagan National opens 600+ new parking spaces ahead of summer travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reagan National Airport&rsquo;s parking crunch has become a little less challenging as the busy summer travel season arrives. More than 600 new spaces became available this week, part of a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-opens-600-new-parking-spaces-ahead-of-summer-travel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-opens-600-new-parking-spaces-ahead-of-summer-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nissinen to Lead AED &mdash; Arlington County has named Anna Nissinen as Chief Economic Development Officer and Director of Arlington Economic Development, effective June 29. &ldquo;She brings a combination of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of jobless Arlington residents up 50% since start of Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Arlington residents counted as unemployed is up 11.4% year-over-year and has increased 50% since the start of the Trump administration, according to new state data. A total [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-jobless-arlington-residents-up-50-since-start-of-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-jobless-arlington-residents-up-50-since-start-of-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Commission approves Trump’s triumphal arch design as administration plans to skip Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts on Thursday approved the design for the 250-foot triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near Memorial Bridge, even as the administration signals [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-commission-approves-trumps-triumphal-arch-design-as-administration-plans-to-skip-congress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-commission-approves-trumps-triumphal-arch-design-as-administration-plans-to-skip-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board OKs sale of $208M in bonds, supporting infrastructure and other priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Board has authorized staff to move forward with the sale of $208.4 million in 20-year general-obligation bonds. The county government has tried to defer major bond sales [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-oks-sale-of-208m-in-bonds-supporting-infrastructure-and-other-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-oks-sale-of-208m-in-bonds-supporting-infrastructure-and-other-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotating art exhibit at Clarendon restaurant to feature works by local artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rotating exhibit of art pieces from the Arlington Artists Alliance is coming to an American restaurant in Clarendon through a new partnership. Westville will be hosting a reception for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rotating-art-exhibit-at-clarendon-restaurant-to-feature-works-by-local-artists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rotating-art-exhibit-at-clarendon-restaurant-to-feature-works-by-local-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LadyBug Academy Arlington opening announcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[LadyBug Academy Arlington Opening Announcement LadyBug Academy will officially open its newest location, LadyBug Academy Arlington, on June 1st, 2026, at 1915 N Uhle Street, Arlington, VA. (Ladybug Academy) An [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ladybug-academy-arlington-opening-announcement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ladybug-academy-arlington-opening-announcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant boutique hosting pop-up art market, wine tasting to mark one year in Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A locally owned plant shop in Crystal City is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month with giveaways, a market and other activities. PLNTR, the D.C.-based boutique and nursery known for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plant-boutique-hosting-pop-up-art-market-wine-tasting-to-mark-one-year-in-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plant-boutique-hosting-pop-up-art-market-wine-tasting-to-mark-one-year-in-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some advice from an expert: how to buy a new condominium?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Kami&rsquo;s Korner where we&rsquo;ll take a deep dive into Arlington&rsquo;s condominium market by focusing on what&rsquo;s coming next. From emerging developments to shifting trends, this space will spotlight [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/some-advice-from-an-expert-how-to-buy-a-new-condominium/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/some-advice-from-an-expert-how-to-buy-a-new-condominium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County manager proposes $4.3B capital plan, seeks five bond referendums]]></title><description><![CDATA[County voters are likely to see nearly a quarter-billion dollars spread over five local bond referendums on the Nov. 3 ballot. Revenues from future bond sales would support County Manager [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-manager-proposes-43b-capital-plan-seeks-five-bond-referendums/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-manager-proposes-43b-capital-plan-seeks-five-bond-referendums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paid sick leave expands to all Virginia workers with support from Sen. Favola]]></title><description><![CDATA[All Virginia workers will be eligible for paid sick leave beginning in July 2027 under new legislation backed by State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-40). The new law, signed by Gov. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paid-sick-leave-expands-to-all-virginia-workers-with-support-from-sen-favola/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paid-sick-leave-expands-to-all-virginia-workers-with-support-from-sen-favola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L girls win track-and-field title, Wakefield boys place second]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team&rsquo;s first-year head coach compared the second straight outdoor track-and-field girls championship of the Washington-Liberty Generals to a puzzle. The Generals convincingly won the Liberty District high-school title with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-girls-win-track-and-field-title-wakefield-boys-place-second/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-girls-win-track-and-field-title-wakefield-boys-place-second/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Stay in Top 10 &mdash; &ldquo;Arlington County&rsquo;s nationally recognized park system has once again earned the number seven spot in the 2026 Trust for Public Land&rsquo;s ParkScore, marking 11 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power outage reported in North Arlington after tree falls along Military Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Arlington&rsquo;s northernmost neighborhoods are without power after a tree toppled along Military Road. The arterial road is reportedly blocked by the large fallen tree, which took down poles, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/power-outage-reported-in-north-arlington-after-tree-falls-along-military-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/power-outage-reported-in-north-arlington-after-tree-falls-along-military-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic homelessness rises in latest Arlington count, though overall rate holds steady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s level of homelessness was largely stable from 2025 to 2026, but the number of those considered chronically homeless showed a year-over-year increase. A total of 29 single adults in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chronic-homelessness-rises-in-latest-arlington-count-though-overall-rate-holds-steady/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chronic-homelessness-rises-in-latest-arlington-count-though-overall-rate-holds-steady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows smashed, items stolen from 16 vehicles in Potomac Yard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Electronics and other personal items were reported stolen from numerous vehicles in Potomac Yard in a series of break-ins earlier this week. The windows of 16 vehicles were damaged, with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/windows-smashed-items-stolen-from-16-vehicles-in-potomac-yard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/windows-smashed-items-stolen-from-16-vehicles-in-potomac-yard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarendon barbecue restaurant’s inventive flavors featured on WETA’s ‘Signature Dish’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clarendon barbecue restaurant earned a recent feature on &ldquo;Signature Dish,&rdquo; a WETA program highlighting standout cuisine in the D.C. area. A plate of cedar plank smoked salmon at Smokecraft [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-barbecue-restaurants-inventive-flavors-featured-on-wetas-signature-dish/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-barbecue-restaurants-inventive-flavors-featured-on-wetas-signature-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington. The watch is in effect from now until 8 p.m., with forecasters warning of the possibility of severe storms packing quarter-sized [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: May 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-may-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-may-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Constellation cafe opens in Crystal City with ‘slow bar’ and grab-and-go items]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new cafe opened this week in Crystal City, offering espresso, tea and a selection of meals at an office undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation project. Constellation is now in business [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/constellation-cafe-opens-in-crystal-city-with-slow-bar-and-grab-and-go-items/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/constellation-cafe-opens-in-crystal-city-with-slow-bar-and-grab-and-go-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Biz Focus: PILLAR, an Arlington agency built on an old idea]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Eddie Kaufholz and his family moved to Arlington nearly five years ago, they were not thinking about starting a business. They wanted to live in a place that was [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-biz-focus-pillar-an-arlington-agency-built-on-an-old-idea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-biz-focus-pillar-an-arlington-agency-built-on-an-old-idea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Democrats demand return of Arlington House materials targeting Robert E. Lee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s Democratic congressional delegation is demanding the restoration of Arlington House educational materials that cast Robert E. Lee&rsquo;s role in history in a critical light. U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, who [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-democrats-demand-return-of-arlington-house-materials-targeting-robert-e-lee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-democrats-demand-return-of-arlington-house-materials-targeting-robert-e-lee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: How are rising gas prices affecting your life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gas prices in Virginia have crept past $4.30 a gallon on average, more than 40% higher than this time last year &mdash; and the squeeze at the pump shows no [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-how-are-rising-gas-prices-affecting-your-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-how-are-rising-gas-prices-affecting-your-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Data walks’ offer window into prosecution and diversion programs in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of open-house-style events held over the weekend provided local residents an up-close look at the inner workings of the commonwealth&rsquo;s attorney&rsquo;s office. The two Interactive Data Walks on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/data-walks-offer-window-into-prosecution-and-diversion-programs-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/data-walks-offer-window-into-prosecution-and-diversion-programs-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pike Robbery Arrest &mdash; An Alexandria man, 32, was arrested on robbery charges after a Saturday morning incident in the 4100 block of Columbia Pike. Police said the suspect stole [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Supreme Court agrees to take up Missing Middle lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Supreme Court has agreed to review the lawsuit over Arlington&rsquo;s Missing Middle zoning change, moving one step closer to resolving the complicated but consequential case. Following oral arguments [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-supreme-court-agrees-to-take-up-missing-middle-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-supreme-court-agrees-to-take-up-missing-middle-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington theaters take home seven Helen Hayes Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Arlington theater companies took home a combined seven Helen Hayes Awards this week &mdash; including one for a Yorktown High School graduate. Signature Theatre led local winners with four [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-theaters-take-home-seven-helen-hayes-awards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-theaters-take-home-seven-helen-hayes-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington leaders still analyzing local impact of new ‘Faith in Housing’ legislation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington leaders are still working through the implications of a change to state law making it easier for religious organizations to build affordable housing. The Faith in Housing Act removes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-leaders-still-analyzing-local-impact-of-new-faith-in-housing-legislation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-leaders-still-analyzing-local-impact-of-new-faith-in-housing-legislation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington firefighters rescue dog from storm drain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington firefighters performed an unusual rescue operation over the weekend after a dog accidentally jumped into a storm drain. The dog, Rocky, fell into the drain on Saturday morning at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-firefighters-rescue-dog-from-storm-drain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-firefighters-rescue-dog-from-storm-drain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donate with us to local charity for families of fallen heroes]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/donate-with-us-to-local-charity-for-families-of-fallen-heroes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/donate-with-us-to-local-charity-for-families-of-fallen-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Pride block party is canceled, replaced with LGBTQ+ movie screening]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pride-themed block party, planned as the &ldquo;signature event&rdquo; in Arlington during Pride Month, has been canceled less than three weeks before it was scheduled to happen. Logistical challenges proved [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-pride-block-party-is-canceled-replaced-with-lgbtq-movie-screening/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-pride-block-party-is-canceled-replaced-with-lgbtq-movie-screening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should you remodel, rebuild, or move? What Arlington homeowners should consider]]></title><description><![CDATA[When your home no longer feels quite right, it can be hard to know what to do next. Maybe your family needs more space, your layout no longer works, or [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/should-you-remodel-rebuild-or-move-what-arlington-homeowners-should-consider/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/should-you-remodel-rebuild-or-move-what-arlington-homeowners-should-consider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS plans more limited access to iPads, promises more public engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools leaders are planning further limits on some grade levels&rsquo; access to digital devices, promising more opportunities for public feedback. Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n updated School Board members on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-plans-more-limited-access-to-ipads-promises-more-public-engagement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-plans-more-limited-access-to-ipads-promises-more-public-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student struck by pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[A student suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by the driver of a pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School this morning. The crash happened just after 8 a.m., [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-struck-by-pickup-truck-near-washington-liberty-high-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-struck-by-pickup-truck-near-washington-liberty-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington tree boosters aim to refresh mission, branch out in advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local environmental advocacy organization hopes to breathe new life into its efforts. Supporters of the Arlington Tree Action Group (ATAG) met online May 14 to consider specific initiatives and, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-tree-boosters-aim-to-refresh-mission-branch-out-in-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-tree-boosters-aim-to-refresh-mission-branch-out-in-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;Mob&rsquo; Attack Investigated &mdash; Four men in ski masks and armed with what appeared to be firearms attacked a group of eight people leaving a residence in the 300 block [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 5934 16th Street N.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cost saving energy upgrades and expansive layout featuring a gourmet kitchen, a stunning great room, and an extraordinary primary bedroom suite with two exceptional walk-in closets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5934-16th-street-n/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5934-16th-street-n/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superintendent seeks $250M to refurbish and expand TJ, Swanson middle schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n has laid out a quarter-billion-dollar plan to renovate and expand two middle schools. Downplaying concerns that the projects could crowd out needed improvements at other buildings, Dur&aacute;n [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/superintendent-seeks-250m-to-refurbish-and-expand-tj-swanson-middle-schools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/superintendent-seeks-250m-to-refurbish-and-expand-tj-swanson-middle-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime state delegate and circuit court judge James Almand dies at 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Almand, an Arlington native who served more than a quarter-century in the General Assembly and then nearly a decade on the circuit court, died May 14. He was 77. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/longtime-state-delegate-and-circuit-court-judge-james-almand-dies-at-77/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/longtime-state-delegate-and-circuit-court-judge-james-almand-dies-at-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls on the Run 5K brings 3,000 students and boosters to Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of local youth and their supporters prepared for action in Pentagon City yesterday (Sunday) in one of two Girls on the Run 5Ks in Northern Virginia this weekend. &ldquo;Today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/girls-on-the-run-5k-brings-3000-students-and-boosters-to-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/girls-on-the-run-5k-brings-3000-students-and-boosters-to-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marymount grads urged to embrace challenges, serve the greater good]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of Marymount University&rsquo;s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation with encouragement to maintain their core values as they move through a complex and ever-changing world. &ldquo;Every setback carries a lesson. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/marymount-grads-urged-to-embrace-challenges-serve-the-greater-good/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/marymount-grads-urged-to-embrace-challenges-serve-the-greater-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tasting festival with games and a DJ coming to Rosslyn food hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tasting extravaganza is coming to the food hall above the Rosslyn Metro station next month. A Taste of Upside, happening from 2-5 p.m. on June 27, will offer samplings [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tasting-festival-with-games-and-a-dj-coming-to-rosslyn-food-hall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tasting-festival-with-games-and-a-dj-coming-to-rosslyn-food-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell baseball team wins WCAC tournament for first time in 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A season full of notable accomplishments for the Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights culminated in winning the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) baseball tournament for the first time in 25 years. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-baseball-team-wins-wcac-tournament-for-first-time-in-25-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-baseball-team-wins-wcac-tournament-for-first-time-in-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more office buildings approved to become housing in Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Board has approved two more projects seeking to convert aging office buildings in Crystal City into residential buildings. JBG Smith won approval to adapt a pair of empty, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-more-office-buildings-approved-to-become-housing-in-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-more-office-buildings-approved-to-become-housing-in-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominion announces merger with NextEra, creating a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[NextEra Energy is seeking to acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at about $67 billion, creating a massive power company as the&nbsp;energy needs&nbsp;of artificial intelligence drive demand higher [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dominion-announces-merger-with-nextera-creating-a-massive-power-company-as-ai-drives-energy-demand-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dominion-announces-merger-with-nextera-creating-a-massive-power-company-as-ai-drives-energy-demand-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: Would you support using AI to make county government more efficient?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, we asked ARLnow readers a straightforward question: if given a binary choice, would you rather see Arlington County raise taxes or cut services in next year&rsquo;s budget? Of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-would-you-support-using-ai-to-make-county-government-more-efficient/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-would-you-support-using-ai-to-make-county-government-more-efficient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mechanical bull riding, festive contests planned for Falls Church 250th birthday bash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders are feeling bullish on the city&rsquo;s upcoming celebration of the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday. A mechanical bull, music, food and festive competitions are all in the works for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mechanical-bull-riding-festive-contests-planned-for-falls-church-250th-birthday-bash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mechanical-bull-riding-festive-contests-planned-for-falls-church-250th-birthday-bash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Board OKs Townhouse Plan &mdash; County Board members on Saturday voted 4-0, with JD Spain, Sr., abstaining, to approve the proposed 47-townhouse Waverly Ridge development at 2134 N. Taylor Street [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia&rsquo;s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/supreme-court-rejects-virginias-bid-to-restore-congressional-map-favoring-democrats/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/supreme-court-rejects-virginias-bid-to-restore-congressional-map-favoring-democrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feedback sought on street safety projects, Doctor’s Run Park upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[A package of local street safety projects and the final draft design for upgrades to Doctor&rsquo;s Run Park are both collecting public feedback through this weekend. The deadline to submit [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/feedback-sought-on-street-safety-projects-doctors-run-park-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/feedback-sought-on-street-safety-projects-doctors-run-park-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church salutes centuries of women’s leadership at history walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The civic contributions of 70 women across multiple centuries were honored last weekend at the Falls Church Women&rsquo;s History Walk. &ldquo;Their stories deserve to be remembered, celebrated and shared,&rdquo; said [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-salutes-centuries-of-womens-leadership-at-history-walk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-salutes-centuries-of-womens-leadership-at-history-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New play depicts true story of a local enslaved woman’s court battle for freedom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The true story of a local enslaved woman&rsquo;s legal fight to earn her freedom was brought to life in a series of performances this spring. The name &ldquo;Julia Roberts&rdquo; is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-play-depicts-true-story-of-a-local-enslaved-womans-court-battle-for-freedom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-play-depicts-true-story-of-a-local-enslaved-womans-court-battle-for-freedom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best real estate agent for sellers in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selling a home in Arlington means competing in one of the most active real estate markets in the country &mdash; and having the right agent can make the difference between [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-real-estate-agent-for-sellers-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-real-estate-agent-for-sellers-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kremlinology at DHS: does the latest purge signal policy changes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kremlinology-at-dhs-does-the-latest-purge-signal-policy-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kremlinology-at-dhs-does-the-latest-purge-signal-policy-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korean fried chicken franchise opens first D.C.-area location in Ballston today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular fried chicken franchise from South Korea is celebrating the grand opening of its first D.C.-area location in Ballston today (Friday). BHC Chicken, which describes itself as the &ldquo;No. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/korean-fried-chicken-franchise-opens-first-dc-area-location-in-ballston-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/korean-fried-chicken-franchise-opens-first-dc-area-location-in-ballston-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed VHC Health facility needs more public input, County Board candidates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three Democratic candidates for County Board are all in favor of extensive community input on a proposal for a new behavioral health facility in Glencarlyn. &ldquo;You need to listen [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-vhc-health-facility-needs-more-public-input-county-board-candidates-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-vhc-health-facility-needs-more-public-input-county-board-candidates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Roosevelt Bridge on-ramp closing, another reopening today]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s good news for one group of commuters between Arlington and D.C., and bad news for another. The southbound GW Parkway ramp onto the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge is expected to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-roosevelt-bridge-on-ramp-closing-another-reopening-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-roosevelt-bridge-on-ramp-closing-another-reopening-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arch Contract Shortcut &mdash; The Trump administration planned to begin work at the proposed Triumphal Arch site at Memorial Circle by using an existing, unrelated White House engineering contract &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1527 N. Randolph Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Built in 2006 and renovated with the quality and finishes of a custom home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1527-n-randolph-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1527-n-randolph-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video: Family of geese clogs westbound I-66 for more than an hour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family of geese &mdash; walking, instead of flying &mdash; backed up traffic on westbound I-66 in Arlington for more than an hour this afternoon. A Metro Transit Police K-9 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/video-family-of-geese-clogs-westbound-i-66-for-more-than-an-hour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/video-family-of-geese-clogs-westbound-i-66-for-more-than-an-hour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More public restrooms will get diaper changing tables after Arlington state senator’s efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[New publicly-accessible buildings could be required to have baby diaper changing tables after a push from state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39), whose district includes part of Arlington. Virginia&rsquo;s Board of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-public-restrooms-will-get-diaper-changing-tables-after-arlington-state-senators-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-public-restrooms-will-get-diaper-changing-tables-after-arlington-state-senators-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Summer Stomp’ fundraising fair coming to Harvey’s in Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fair in Falls Church next week will pull together local organizations, games and dining specials to raise funds for an Arlington nonprofit. &ldquo;Summer Stomp&rdquo; is expected to draw more [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-stomp-fundraising-fair-coming-to-harveys-in-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-stomp-fundraising-fair-coming-to-harveys-in-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield, Yorktown varsity eights repeat as state rowing champions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington high-school teams won two premier&nbsp;races during the 2026 Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association championship regatta. The Wakefield Warriors won the girls varsity eight high-school crown for the sixth year in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-yorktown-varsity-eights-repeat-as-state-rowing-champions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-yorktown-varsity-eights-repeat-as-state-rowing-champions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued, firefighter injured in high-rise apartment fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog was rescued from an apartment fire in Arlington this morning. The fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. Thursday on the second floor of a high-rise building in the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dog-rescued-firefighter-injured-in-high-rise-apartment-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dog-rescued-firefighter-injured-in-high-rise-apartment-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanded Columbia Pike studio to host top-ranking fighter during national UFC event]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mixed martial arts training studio along Columbia Pike has expanded to a new facility nearby &mdash; where, for a few weeks, it will soon host a top-ranking French fighter. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/expanded-columbia-pike-studio-to-host-top-ranking-fighter-during-national-ufc-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/expanded-columbia-pike-studio-to-host-top-ranking-fighter-during-national-ufc-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranked-choice ballot options for County Board will expand from 3 to 10 in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington voters next year will be able to select up to 10 candidates in ranked-choice elections, more than triple the number currently available. New ballot scanners set to arrive in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ranked-choice-ballot-options-for-county-board-will-expand-from-3-to-10-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ranked-choice-ballot-options-for-county-board-will-expand-from-3-to-10-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD investigating trio of robberies at Arlington businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are looking for suspects in three business robberies reported across the county on Tuesday. In each incident, suspects allegedly took merchandise from a retail store and either [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-investigating-trio-of-robberies-at-arlington-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-investigating-trio-of-robberies-at-arlington-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders reduce taxes, but median homeowner will still pay $557 more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church City Council members adopted a $134.5 million fiscal 2027 budget Monday night, but at the meeting warned of more significant budget challenges ahead. On a 6-1 vote, Council [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-reduce-taxes-but-median-homeowner-will-still-pay-557-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-reduce-taxes-but-median-homeowner-will-still-pay-557-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders reduce tax rate, but median homeowner will still pay $557 more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church City Council members adopted a $134.5 million fiscal 2027 budget Monday night, but at the meeting warned of more significant budget challenges ahead. On a 6-1 vote, Council [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-reduce-tax-rate-but-median-homeowner-will-still-pay-557-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-reduce-tax-rate-but-median-homeowner-will-still-pay-557-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bike to Work Day Tomorrow &mdash; Tomorrow (Friday) is the regional Bike to Work Day, with BikeArlington hosting morning pit stops in Ballston, Columbia Pike and Rosslyn from 7-9 a.m. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 989 S Buchanan Street #416]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contemporary condo that blends style, efficiency and convenience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-989-s-buchanan-street-416/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-989-s-buchanan-street-416/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial Langston Blvd townhouse proposal returns at next County Board meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A controversial proposal to build 47 townhouses in the Waverly Hills neighborhood is returning for discussion at an upcoming County Board meeting. Last month, Board members deferred a vote on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/controversial-langston-blvd-townhouse-proposal-returns-at-next-county-board-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/controversial-langston-blvd-townhouse-proposal-returns-at-next-county-board-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church congressional candidate will exit race if redrawn district is gone for good]]></title><description><![CDATA[A congressional candidate from Falls Church says he will leave the race if the Virginia Supreme Court&rsquo;s decision on redistricting stands. &ldquo;If there is no new 7th District, then I [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-congressional-candidate-will-exit-race-if-redrawn-district-is-gone-for-good/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-congressional-candidate-will-exit-race-if-redrawn-district-is-gone-for-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant coming to Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[An all-you-can-eat sushi spot is replacing the shuttered Takohachi Japanese Restaurant on Columbia Pike. Signs for the new restaurant, MoMoGoGo, have appeared at a storefront at 2501 Columbia Pike in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-coming-to-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-coming-to-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: May 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-may-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-may-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoop N Scootery ice cream shop holding June grand opening in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Scoop N Scootery has set a June grand opening date for its new late-night ice cream shop in Clarendon. The ice cream franchise will hold a grand opening on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scoop-n-scootery-ice-cream-shop-holding-june-grand-opening-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scoop-n-scootery-ice-cream-shop-holding-june-grand-opening-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s Dominion Stage concludes 76th season with the vibrant drama “Dead Air”]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by&#8239;Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Just in time to celebrate America&rsquo;s founding in 1776, Arlington&rsquo;s Dominion Stage will conclude its 76th [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-dominion-stage-concludes-76th-season-with-the-vibrant-drama-dead-air/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-dominion-stage-concludes-76th-season-with-the-vibrant-drama-dead-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vigil for man killed in Columbia Pike police standoff happening tonight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Columbia Pike community members are planning a vigil tonight (Wednesday) for a man police fatally shot during a standoff last Friday. The death of Shawn Valn, 33, remains under [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vigil-for-man-killed-in-columbia-pike-police-standoff-happening-tonight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vigil-for-man-killed-in-columbia-pike-police-standoff-happening-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Cosi restaurant is becoming an expanded State Department lobby in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is underway at the long-vacated Cosi restaurant in Rosslyn &mdash; but it&rsquo;s not for a new dining tenant. Instead, the Department of State is expanding its lobby, located next [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-cosi-restaurant-is-becoming-an-expanded-state-department-lobby-in-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-cosi-restaurant-is-becoming-an-expanded-state-department-lobby-in-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Wonder Years’ actress and mathematician holding book reading for kids at HQ2]]></title><description><![CDATA[The writer and mathematician who played Winnie Cooper on &ldquo;The Wonder Years&rdquo; will be hosting a book reading for kids at a Pentagon City book fair this weekend. Danica McKellar, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wonder-years-actress-and-mathematician-holding-book-reading-for-kids-at-hq2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wonder-years-actress-and-mathematician-holding-book-reading-for-kids-at-hq2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trapped Driver Rescued &mdash; &ldquo;Crews responded to a vehicle that ran off the roadway and down an embankment near the split of the SB GW Pkwy and SB I-395, just [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: County going back to former trash contractor after months of complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of complaints about missed trash pickups and other waste collection issues, Arlington County is ditching its current contractor in favor of its former provider. The county announced today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-county-going-back-to-former-trash-contractor-after-months-of-complaints/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-county-going-back-to-former-trash-contractor-after-months-of-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power washing reportedly leads to electrical fire in Waverly Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small house fire broke out in the Waverly Hills neighborhood this afternoon, under somewhat unusual circumstances. The fire was reported around 1 p.m. on 16th Street N. between N. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/power-washing-reportedly-leads-to-electrical-fire-in-waverly-hills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/power-washing-reportedly-leads-to-electrical-fire-in-waverly-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walgreens closes in Pentagon City, and a ‘national bookseller’ eyes the space]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Walgreens pharmacy in Pentagon City has terminated its lease, leaving a notable vacancy at the Westpost shopping center. The drug store at 1301 S. Joyce Street closed on May [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/walgreens-closes-in-pentagon-city-and-a-national-bookseller-eyes-the-space/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/walgreens-closes-in-pentagon-city-and-a-national-bookseller-eyes-the-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey work begins for Trump Triumphal Arch project near Memorial Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Workers began preliminary surveys and testing Monday of the proposed site of a&nbsp;Triumphal Arch&nbsp;sought by President Donald Trump, the latest step in plans for the contentious project [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/survey-work-begins-for-trump-triumphal-arch-project-near-memorial-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/survey-work-begins-for-trump-triumphal-arch-project-near-memorial-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyer blasts Trump as Iran war drives inflation to three-year high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is blaming President Donald Trump for surging consumer prices, after federal data released Tuesday showed inflation climbing at its fastest pace in three years. The Labor [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-blasts-trump-as-iran-war-drives-inflation-to-three-year-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-blasts-trump-as-iran-war-drives-inflation-to-three-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Establishing community: a brief history on Barcroft’s civic spirit]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Carolanne Korolowicz,&nbsp;Arlington-based Realtor&nbsp;and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Carolanne in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/establishing-community-a-brief-history-on-barcrofts-civic-spirit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/establishing-community-a-brief-history-on-barcrofts-civic-spirit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: In the next budget, would you rather raise taxes or cut services?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The response to the proposed closure of the Cherrydale library and the county&rsquo;s competitive gymnastics program was swift and relentless. Speakers lined up at County Board meetings, petitions were circulated, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-in-the-next-budget-would-you-rather-raise-taxes-or-cut-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-in-the-next-budget-would-you-rather-raise-taxes-or-cut-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s the difference between a trust and a will in Virginia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people who look into estate planning ask, &ldquo;What is the difference between wills and trusts?&rdquo; While both wills and trusts deal with estate planning, they serve different purposes. In [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/whats-the-difference-between-a-trust-and-a-will-in-virginia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/whats-the-difference-between-a-trust-and-a-will-in-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longstanding ‘Welcome to Arlington’ sign gets a facelift on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the &ldquo;Welcome to Arlington&rdquo; sign on eastbound Langston Blvd in East Falls Church has seemed a bit brighter in recent months, there&rsquo;s a good reason. A collaborative effort between [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/longstanding-welcome-to-arlington-sign-gets-a-facelift-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/longstanding-welcome-to-arlington-sign-gets-a-facelift-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student presentations explore lives of Black Arlingtonians throughout history]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local initiative is ensuring the experiences of Black Arlingtonians are among those highlighted as the nation marks its 250th birthday. Local community leader Wilma Jones used the Arlington Historical [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-presentations-explore-lives-of-black-arlingtonians-throughout-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-presentations-explore-lives-of-black-arlingtonians-throughout-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student presentations explore lives Black Arlingtonians throughout history]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local initiative is ensuring the experiences of Black Arlingtonians are among those highlighted as the nation marks its 250th birthday. Local community leader Wilma Jones used the Arlington Historical [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-presentations-explore-lives-black-arlingtonians-throughout-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-presentations-explore-lives-black-arlingtonians-throughout-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s average home price tops $1.06 million in April, a new record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s average home sales price hit an all-time high in April, surpassing the million-dollar mark for the second month in a row. The average sales price of $1,061,497 for all [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-average-home-price-tops-106-million-in-april-a-new-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-average-home-price-tops-106-million-in-april-a-new-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[K9 Cop Wins 5K &mdash; &ldquo;Over the weekend, Corporal Doescher of the K9 Unit was the top finisher in the 20th Annual National Police Week 5K with a finish time [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats ask the Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrats-ask-the-supreme-court-to-halt-a-virginia-ruling-blocking-new-congressional-districts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrats-ask-the-supreme-court-to-halt-a-virginia-ruling-blocking-new-congressional-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made after driver appears to knock out pedestrian during road rage incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Maryland man is facing a serious felony charge after police say he got out of his car and struck a pedestrian. The apparent road rage incident happened just after [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arrest-made-after-driver-appears-to-knock-out-pedestrian-during-road-rage-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arrest-made-after-driver-appears-to-knock-out-pedestrian-during-road-rage-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All of Arlington stays in same congressional district after court strikes down redistricting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington will remain in a single congressional district after the Virginia Supreme Court on May 8 invalidated redistricting approved by Virginia voters just weeks before. Unless the U.S. Supreme Court [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-of-arlington-stays-in-same-congressional-district-after-court-strikes-down-redistricting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-of-arlington-stays-in-same-congressional-district-after-court-strikes-down-redistricting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosslyn sidewalk and sewer line projects getting underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of infrastructure projects are getting underway in Rosslyn, seeking to improve pedestrian safety and restore the structural integrity of a major sewer line. Both projects, which seek to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rosslyn-sidewalk-and-sewer-line-projects-getting-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rosslyn-sidewalk-and-sewer-line-projects-getting-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornerstone restaurant and bar closes after two years on Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pike Cornerstone has closed its doors for the last time after just over two years in business. The restaurant and bar, which aimed to create a &ldquo;home away from home&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cornerstone-restaurant-and-bar-closes-after-two-years-on-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cornerstone-restaurant-and-bar-closes-after-two-years-on-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell finishes second in conference softball tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[As anticipated, the championship game of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference girls softball tournament was a close contest. Top seed St. Paul VI Catholic Panthers battled it out with second-seeded [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-finishes-second-in-conference-softball-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-finishes-second-in-conference-softball-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WellNest is proud to be Arlington’s Best Cleaning Service in 2026!]]></title><description><![CDATA[You already manage enough. Your cleaning service should be easy. Thank you Arlington for voting us Best Cleaning Service in Arlington for 2026 in ARLNow&rsquo;s Readers&rsquo; Choice Awards! Between work [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wellnest-is-proud-to-be-arlingtons-best-cleaning-service-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wellnest-is-proud-to-be-arlingtons-best-cleaning-service-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington HistoryFest draws large crowds for early celebration of nation’s birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s signature program celebrating the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday attracted large crowds to Kenmore Middle School this weekend. A little rain at the end didn&rsquo;t dampen the spirits of attendees or [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-historyfest-draws-large-crowds-for-early-celebration-of-nations-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-historyfest-draws-large-crowds-for-early-celebration-of-nations-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peace Officers Memorial Day honors Arlington responders, 9/11’s lasting toll]]></title><description><![CDATA[Later this year, Arlington will mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and salute the efforts of public-safety personnel who saved innumerable lives at the Pentagon that day. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/peace-officers-memorial-day-honors-arlington-responders-911s-lasting-toll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/peace-officers-memorial-day-honors-arlington-responders-911s-lasting-toll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS urges families to be vigilant after cyberattacks against Canvas network]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools officials are urging school families to take extra care in the wake of a series of cyberattacks against a key online resource used by the school system. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-urges-families-to-be-vigilant-after-cyberattacks-against-canvas-network/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-urges-families-to-be-vigilant-after-cyberattacks-against-canvas-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dems Eye Court Overhaul &mdash; Virginia Democrats are exploring an &ldquo;audacious and possibly far-fetched&rdquo; proposal to replace the entire state Supreme Court by lowering judges&rsquo; mandatory retirement age, the New [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man stabbed in neck during fight inside Arlington Heights home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stabbing in the Arlington Heights neighborhood sent a man to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night. It happened around 8 p.m. on the 300 block of S. Fillmore [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-stabbed-in-neck-during-fight-inside-arlington-heights-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-stabbed-in-neck-during-fight-inside-arlington-heights-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot by police after barricade situation inside Arlington convenience store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was shot after barricading himself inside a 7-Eleven in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday night.<br />
Around 7 p.m., police said they were on the scene in the 3600 block of Columbia Pike near South Monroe Street where the man had holed himself up inside the convenience store.<br />
Police said in a post on social media that all customers and employees safely exited the store.<br />
While attempting to arrest the man, police said he pulled out a knife. That&rsquo;s when two officers fired their weapons, striki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-shot-by-police-after-barricade-situation-inside-arlington-convenience-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-shot-by-police-after-barricade-situation-inside-arlington-convenience-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man shot and killed by police after barricade inside Arlington convenience store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 6:15 p.m., police responded to the 3600 block of Columbia Pike near South Monroe Street for reports of a "disorderly individual," police spokeswoman Ashley Savage said at a news conference Friday night.(Courtesy 7News)Around 6:15 p.m., police responded to the 3600 block of Columbia Pike near South Monroe Street for reports of a "disorderly individual," police spokeswoman Ashley Savage said at a news conference Friday night.(Courtesy 7News)A man was shot by police after barricading himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-after-barricade-inside-arlington-convenience-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-shot-and-killed-by-police-after-barricade-inside-arlington-convenience-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies after being shot by police after barricade situation inside Arlington convenience store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 6:15 p.m., police responded to the 3600 block of Columbia Pike near South Monroe Street for reports of a "disorderly individual," police spokeswoman Ashley Savage said at a news conference Friday night.(Courtesy 7News)Around 6:15 p.m., police responded to the 3600 block of Columbia Pike near South Monroe Street for reports of a "disorderly individual," police spokeswoman Ashley Savage said at a news conference Friday night.(Courtesy 7News)A man was shot by police after barricading himself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-after-barricade-situation-inside-arlington-convenience-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-dies-after-being-shot-by-police-after-barricade-situation-inside-arlington-convenience-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Police standoff with wanted man inside convenience store closes portion of Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia Pike is blocked between S. Monroe Street and Glebe Road due to a standoff involving a wanted suspect. Police were initially dispatched to the 7-Eleven store at 3602 Columbia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-police-standoff-with-wanted-man-inside-convenience-store-closes-portion-of-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-police-standoff-with-wanted-man-inside-convenience-store-closes-portion-of-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Shots fired during police standoff with wanted man inside convenience store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A police standoff inside a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven has ended with gunfire. Around 9 p.m. several ambulances were dispatched to the standoff on the 3600 block of Columbia Pike, after [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-shots-fired-during-police-standoff-with-wanted-man-inside-convenience-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-shots-fired-during-police-standoff-with-wanted-man-inside-convenience-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help us at FireWorks find a new brand name for our Arlington store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello dear ARLnow readers, we at FireWorks have been busy since our ownership change discussing internally how we wanted to involve the community in our required rebranding. The fantastic team [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/help-us-at-fireworks-find-a-new-brand-name-for-our-arlington-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/help-us-at-fireworks-find-a-new-brand-name-for-our-arlington-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Threat prompts brief lockdown at two Arlington schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[A threat that turned out to not be credible prompted a lockdown at two Arlington schools Friday morning. It happened shortly before noon at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and nearby [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/threat-prompts-brief-lockdown-at-two-arlington-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/threat-prompts-brief-lockdown-at-two-arlington-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New walking tour spotlights historic cemetery as Falls Church marks nation’s 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Falls Church burial ground nearly as old as the nation itself will soon have its history explored in a new tour series throughout the coming year. A series of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-walking-tour-spotlights-historic-cemetery-as-falls-church-marks-nations-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-walking-tour-spotlights-historic-cemetery-as-falls-church-marks-nations-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L boys soccer team keeps on pulling out victories as playoffs approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[With one exception through 13 regular-season high-school soccer matches this spring, the Washington-Liberty Generals have done whatever is necessary to finish on top. The boys team has won in a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-boys-soccer-team-keeps-on-pulling-out-victories-as-playoffs-approach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-boys-soccer-team-keeps-on-pulling-out-victories-as-playoffs-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More regional funding for west entrance to Ballston Metro set for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts to fund the $181 million west entrance to the Ballston-MU Metro station took another step forward last night (Thursday). The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) voted to include $20 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-regional-funding-for-west-entrance-to-ballston-metro-set-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-regional-funding-for-west-entrance-to-ballston-metro-set-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best moving company serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re relocating across town or leaving Arlington for the first time, a reliable moving company can make all the difference&mdash;from the first call to the last box. Here are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-moving-company-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-moving-company-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redistricting plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redistricting-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democrats-redistricting-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen ambassador seeks better community spaces, transportation to support student well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wakefield High School senior is among a small group of Arlington students who have spent the past four months gathering feedback from fellow youth about the current state of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/teen-ambassador-seeks-better-community-spaces-transportation-to-support-student-well-being/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/teen-ambassador-seeks-better-community-spaces-transportation-to-support-student-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Democratic challenger says Rep. Beyer has stayed too long in elected office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) says the incumbent deserves credit for a storied political career, but should now exit the political stage to let others [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/latest-democratic-challenger-says-rep-beyer-has-stayed-too-long-in-elected-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/latest-democratic-challenger-says-rep-beyer-has-stayed-too-long-in-elected-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signature Theatre to follow record year with world premiere, Sondheim co-production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signature Theatre will try to top its own record-breaking year with a 2026-2027 season featuring a world premiere musical, two Stephen Sondheim productions and the Shirlington theater&rsquo;s first co-production with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/signature-theatre-to-follow-record-year-with-world-premiere-sondheim-co-production/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/signature-theatre-to-follow-record-year-with-world-premiere-sondheim-co-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[College Degrees Galore&nbsp;&mdash; A viral social post ranked U.S. counties by share of white adults age 25 and older with at least a bachelor&rsquo;s degree, putting Arlington (88%), Falls Church [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2820 Franklin Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timeless charm meets everyday comfort in the heart of Lyon Village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2820-franklin-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2820-franklin-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer will pay 2026 car tax, but clean fuel vehicles will see higher bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 48,000 Arlington vehicles will not be charged any car tax this year, an increase of 32% from 2025,&nbsp;based on tax changes made by County Board members during the fiscal [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fewer-will-pay-2026-car-tax-but-clean-fuel-vehicles-will-see-higher-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fewer-will-pay-2026-car-tax-but-clean-fuel-vehicles-will-see-higher-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Man who pleaded in Reston assault cases charged in Pentagon City abduction attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who last month entered pleas in connection with a series of assaults in Reston is facing new charges after an abduction attempt in Pentagon City last night. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-who-pleaded-in-reston-assault-cases-charged-in-pentagon-city-abduction-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-who-pleaded-in-reston-assault-cases-charged-in-pentagon-city-abduction-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington high school reverses course on plan to use AI to pronounce student names during graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northern Virginia high school is backing out of a plan to use an artificial intelligence program to pronounce student names during graduation, a reversal that comes after pushback from students and their families.Education storiesFairfax Co. school&rsquo;s &lsquo;Tech Squad&rsquo; empowers kids to help each other and teachers with tech tools	Inspired by her son, this Northern Va. mom became an enhanced autism teacher	Is AI changing the job market for new college grads?<br />
Late last month, local n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-high-school-reverses-course-on-plan-to-use-ai-to-pronounce-student-names-during-graduation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-high-school-reverses-course-on-plan-to-use-ai-to-pronounce-student-names-during-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Tow truck driver robbed near Columbia Pike, officer assaulted in Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen boy is facing charges after police say he robbed a tow truck driver of his phone during a fight. The incident happened early Wednesday morning on 12th Street [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-tow-truck-driver-robbed-near-columbia-pike-officer-assaulted-in-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-tow-truck-driver-robbed-near-columbia-pike-officer-assaulted-in-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile ‘museum on wheels’ makes Arlington stop for Saturday’s history festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traveling &ldquo;museum on wheels&rdquo; is rolling into Arlington for the county&rsquo;s signature celebration of the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday. The Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission&rsquo;s Mobile Museum Experience &mdash; a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mobile-museum-on-wheels-makes-arlington-stop-for-saturdays-history-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mobile-museum-on-wheels-makes-arlington-stop-for-saturdays-history-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asylum offices scan for anti-Semitism, anti-Americanism, and diabetes]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/asylum-offices-scan-for-anti-semitism-anti-americanism-and-diabetes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/asylum-offices-scan-for-anti-semitism-anti-americanism-and-diabetes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solset rooftop bar opens in Clarendon atop new restaurant, The Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solset, a new rooftop bar in Clarendon, has opened for business this week, joining the neighborhood&rsquo;s bustling happy hour scene. The bar, situated atop the new &ldquo;supper club&ldquo;-inspired restaurant, The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solset-rooftop-bar-opens-in-clarendon-atop-new-restaurant-the-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solset-rooftop-bar-opens-in-clarendon-atop-new-restaurant-the-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kami’s Korner: New Insight into Arlington’s Upcoming Luxury Condo Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the new column, Kami&rsquo;s Korner, where we will take a deep dive into Arlington&rsquo;s condominium market by focusing on what&rsquo;s coming next.&nbsp; From emerging developments to shifting trends, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kamis-korner-new-insight-into-arlingtons-upcoming-luxury-condo-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kamis-korner-new-insight-into-arlingtons-upcoming-luxury-condo-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest Democratic County Board candidate rips own party’s local leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s third and final Democratic contender for County Board launched her campaign May 6 with criticism of county political leadership. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m a serious person, and this is a serious job. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/latest-democratic-county-board-candidate-rips-own-partys-local-leadership/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/latest-democratic-county-board-candidate-rips-own-partys-local-leadership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS rescinds plan for AI-generated name reading at W-L’s graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools has rescinded a plan to have Washington-Liberty High School graduates&rsquo; names read by artificial intelligence during next month&rsquo;s graduation ceremony. Christina Arpante, the school system&rsquo;s communications director, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-rescinds-plan-for-ai-generated-name-reading-at-w-ls-graduation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-rescinds-plan-for-ai-generated-name-reading-at-w-ls-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington prosecutor alleges federal overreach in Stephen Miller protester case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new court filing alleges that federal investigators may have violated a court order shielding records from the cellphone of an activist who distributed flyers about Stephen Miller in his [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-prosecutor-alleges-federal-overreach-in-stephen-miller-protester-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-prosecutor-alleges-federal-overreach-in-stephen-miller-protester-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballston Hotel Redo Funded &mdash; &ldquo;The team behind a long-planned development at the Holiday Inn site in Ballston has assembled a $195 million financing stack and could get work underway [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Heather Mapes Hurlock (1938-2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In loving memory of Heather Mapes Hurlock, who passed away in 2026 at the age of 88.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-heather-mapes-hurlock-1938-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-heather-mapes-hurlock-1938-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 414 N Monroe Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Better-Than-New Custom Craftsman: Ashton Heights Dream Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-414-n-monroe-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-414-n-monroe-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz @ Met: Free Concert Series Returns to National Landing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the return of jazz at Metropolitan Park with a&nbsp;free concert series&nbsp;co-presented by the&nbsp;DC Jazz Festival&nbsp;and National Landing BID. Listen to live stylings from Go-Go to bossa nova across the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jazz-met-free-concert-series-returns-to-national-landing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jazz-met-free-concert-series-returns-to-national-landing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Make DC Square Again’ follows several doomed attempts to reunite Arlington and D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This reporting was supported by the&nbsp;ARLnow Press Club. Join to support in-depth local journalism &mdash; and get an exclusive early morning email with a preview of that day&rsquo;s planned news [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/make-dc-square-again-follows-several-doomed-attempts-to-reunite-arlington-and-dc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/make-dc-square-again-follows-several-doomed-attempts-to-reunite-arlington-and-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wilson Blvd development proposal takes a step forward as Fairfax OKs apartments, retail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major development project straddling the Arlington-Fairfax county line on Wilson Blvd took another procedural step forward this week. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (May 5) gave [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wilson-blvd-development-proposal-takes-a-step-forward-as-fairfax-oks-apartments-retail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wilson-blvd-development-proposal-takes-a-step-forward-as-fairfax-oks-apartments-retail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maman opens new Pentagon City cafe tomorrow amid ongoing expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s third Maman cafe is opening in Pentagon City tomorrow with giveaways for its first customers. The French-inspired bakery and cafe is hosting a grand opening on the ground floor [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/maman-opens-new-pentagon-city-cafe-tomorrow-amid-ongoing-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/maman-opens-new-pentagon-city-cafe-tomorrow-amid-ongoing-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: Why Global Tech Firms Are Choosing Arlington as Their U.S. Launchpad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Arlington welcomed more than 20 global technology companies for the Arlington Tech Launchpad, a three-day immersive business program connecting global firms with the region&rsquo;s innovation, talent and business [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-why-global-tech-firms-are-choosing-arlington-as-their-us-launchpad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-why-global-tech-firms-are-choosing-arlington-as-their-us-launchpad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safeway in Cherrydale plans renovations for ‘super premium’ store remodel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Safeway in Cherrydale is getting a facelift this year. The longtime grocer at 3713 Langston Blvd is preparing for a store remodel, Dana Ward, director of communications and public [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/safeway-in-cherrydale-plans-renovations-for-super-premium-store-remodel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/safeway-in-cherrydale-plans-renovations-for-super-premium-store-remodel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: May 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-may-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-may-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release composite sketches of man whose remains were found in vacant Ballston home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have released composite sketches of a man whose remains were found in a vacant Ballston home more than two years ago, hoping the public can help identify him. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-release-composite-sketches-of-man-whose-remains-were-found-in-vacant-ballston-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-release-composite-sketches-of-man-whose-remains-were-found-in-vacant-ballston-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Block party in Crystal City planned as ‘signature event’ for Pride Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee is in full organizing mode for a June block party in Crystal City honoring Pride Month. Organizers are hoping for upwards of 500 attendees at next [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/block-party-in-crystal-city-planned-as-signature-event-for-pride-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/block-party-in-crystal-city-planned-as-signature-event-for-pride-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocacy groups call on APS to address mental health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are calling on Arlington Public Schools to address the disproportionate mental health and safety outcomes negatively affecting its LGBTQ+ student population. In a new joint letter [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocacy-groups-call-on-aps-to-address-mental-health-disparities-affecting-lgbtq-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocacy-groups-call-on-aps-to-address-mental-health-disparities-affecting-lgbtq-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Charges for Miller Activist &mdash; A Virginia woman who distributed leaflets disclosing the home address of top White House aide Stephen Miller will not face state criminal charges, according [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller’s home won’t face state charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[An activist who protested outside the home of White House adviser Stephen Miller and distributed fliers containing his Virginia address will not face state charges, after a local prosecutor determined she did not commit a crime.<br />
In a 166-page court filing, the Arlington and Falls Church Commonwealth Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti said that she had reviewed evidence against Barbara Wien and found there was &ldquo;nothing in the proceeds of the search warrant supports criminal prosecution&rdquo; f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/activist-who-protested-outside-stephen-millers-home-wont-face-state-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/activist-who-protested-outside-stephen-millers-home-wont-face-state-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins at apartment and townhouse redevelopment in Green Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[A redevelopment project at the site of two former hotels in Green Valley has broken ground, promising new apartments and townhouses in early 2028. NOVEL Arlington, located at the former [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/construction-begins-at-apartment-and-townhouse-redevelopment-in-green-valley/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/construction-begins-at-apartment-and-townhouse-redevelopment-in-green-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Activist who protested outside Stephen Miller’s Northern Virginia home won’t face state charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[An activist who protested outside the home of White House adviser Stephen Miller and distributed fliers containing his Virginia address will not face state charges, after a local prosecutor determined she did not commit a crime.<br />
In a 166-page court filing, the Arlington and Falls Church Commonwealth Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti said that she had reviewed evidence against Barbara Wien and found there was &ldquo;nothing in the proceeds of the search warrant supports criminal prosecution&rdquo; f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/activist-who-protested-outside-stephen-millers-northern-virginia-home-wont-face-state-charges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/activist-who-protested-outside-stephen-millers-northern-virginia-home-wont-face-state-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington fifth graders return from trip to sister city in Germany]]></title><description><![CDATA[With its 2025-26 fifth-grade student exchange complete, the Arlington Sister City Association is looking for those who would like to take part in the coming school year. Fifty Arlington families [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-fifth-graders-return-from-trip-to-sister-city-in-germany/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-fifth-graders-return-from-trip-to-sister-city-in-germany/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpshooters killed 26 deer in this year’s cull, donating 1,500 pounds of venison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s first deer cull resulted in 26 deer being shot and removed from local parks, despite challenging winter conditions. The cull &mdash; which lasted from Feb. 2 to March 20 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sharpshooters-killed-26-deer-in-this-years-cull-donating-1500-pounds-of-venison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sharpshooters-killed-26-deer-in-this-years-cull-donating-1500-pounds-of-venison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good News: “I’ve Always Wanted to Try Pilates” season is here!]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is National Pilates month, which means you&rsquo;ve officially run out of reasons to keep saying &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve always wanted to try that.&rdquo; VIDA Pilates at Ballston makes it easy to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/good-news-ive-always-wanted-to-try-pilates-season-is-here/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/good-news-ive-always-wanted-to-try-pilates-season-is-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns next month, relocating to Penrose Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival will be relocating to a smaller space when it returns next month, eliminating the need for any major road closures. The popular festival, which [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-blues-festival-returns-next-month-relocating-to-penrose-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-blues-festival-returns-next-month-relocating-to-penrose-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How often do buyers back out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-often-do-buyers-back-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-often-do-buyers-back-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Palooza returns this month with dancing, vendors and craft stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food trucks, family friendly activities and feel-good jams are coming to Lubber Run Community Center later this month with the return of Arlington Palooza. The event will take place from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-palooza-returns-this-month-with-dancing-vendors-and-craft-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-palooza-returns-this-month-with-dancing-vendors-and-craft-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More congressional hopefuls may address Arlington Democrats at meeting this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[More candidates may kick off campaigns for Virginia&rsquo;s new 7th Congressional District at this week&rsquo;s Arlington County Democratic Committee meeting. A host of aspirants already announced their candidacies at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-congressional-hopefuls-may-address-arlington-democrats-at-meeting-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-congressional-hopefuls-may-address-arlington-democrats-at-meeting-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rules for clearing snow from businesses’ sidewalks could get revamp in Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be the heat of summer when Falls Church leaders consider possible changes to the city&rsquo;s snow-removal ordinance. At an April 29 calendar-setting work session, City Manager Wyatt Shields [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rules-for-clearing-snow-from-businesses-sidewalks-could-get-revamp-in-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rules-for-clearing-snow-from-businesses-sidewalks-could-get-revamp-in-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Courts Celebration Video &mdash; Video captures the celebration after Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts, the Courthouse pub, was named America&rsquo;s Best Soccer Bar by Men in Blazers. The soccer media network [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to have AI read names at W-L graduation draws criticism at School Board meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan to use artificial intelligence to read off the names of graduates at Washington-Liberty High School received pushback at last week&rsquo;s School Board meeting. June Prakash used the Board&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plan-to-have-ai-read-names-at-w-l-graduation-draws-criticism-at-school-board-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plan-to-have-ai-read-names-at-w-l-graduation-draws-criticism-at-school-board-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bicyclist hurt in collision with sprinting deer on W&amp;OD Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bicyclist took a tumble over the weekend after a white-tailed deer crashed into her at full speed on the W&amp;OD Trail. The unusual cyclist-deer collision took place around 11:30 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bicyclist-hurt-in-collision-with-sprinting-deer-on-wampod-trail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bicyclist-hurt-in-collision-with-sprinting-deer-on-wampod-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Board Room abruptly closes in Clarendon after eight years of business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A game bar and brewery in Clarendon closed its doors last week after eight years in business, citing high rent and labor costs. The Board Room&rsquo;s last day in business [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-board-room-abruptly-closes-in-clarendon-after-eight-years-of-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-board-room-abruptly-closes-in-clarendon-after-eight-years-of-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell track-and-field teams warm up for postseason at Draper Invitational]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of local high-school teams recently warmed up for postseason track-and-field competition by participating in regional events. Among them were the Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights boys and girls units. Each [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-track-and-field-teams-warm-up-for-postseason-at-draper-invitational/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-track-and-field-teams-warm-up-for-postseason-at-draper-invitational/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo brings Shirlington street festival and deals on food and drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cinco de Mayo is tomorrow (Tuesday), bringing an outdoor taco bar and dancing to Shirlington and specials at several Arlington restaurants. Guapo&rsquo;s Restaurant is hosting its yearly Cinco de Mayo [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cinco-de-mayo-brings-shirlington-street-festival-and-deals-on-food-and-drinks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cinco-de-mayo-brings-shirlington-street-festival-and-deals-on-food-and-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unforgettable Nights at Shenandoah Valley Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked into the rolling hills of Virginia&rsquo;s Shenandoah Valley, the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival blends world-class music with small-town charm and breathtaking scenery. Held at historic Shrine Mont in Orkney [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/unforgettable-nights-at-shenandoah-valley-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/unforgettable-nights-at-shenandoah-valley-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: House committee targets Arlington police, sheriff’s office and prosecutors over ‘sanctuary policies’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House Judiciary Committee is targeting all three of Arlington&rsquo;s main criminal justice agencies over local policies that restrict contact with immigration enforcement. In separate letters to the Arlington County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-house-committee-targets-arlington-police-sheriffs-office-and-prosecutors-over-sanctuary-policies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-house-committee-targets-arlington-police-sheriffs-office-and-prosecutors-over-sanctuary-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Olivet holds rededication, celebrating end of renovations after 2022 fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rededication ceremony at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church over the weekend marked the completion of restoration work following a fire more than three years ago. &ldquo;We at Mount Olivet [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mount-olivet-holds-rededication-celebrating-end-of-renovations-after-2022-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mount-olivet-holds-rededication-celebrating-end-of-renovations-after-2022-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington jobless rate decreases slightly, but so does the labor force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of Arlington residents counted as unemployed in February stood at the third lowest level over the past year, according to new state data. That may be little consolation [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-jobless-rate-decreases-slightly-but-so-does-the-labor-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-jobless-rate-decreases-slightly-but-so-does-the-labor-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia Pike Robbery &mdash; Police are investigating a robbery in the 4800 block of Columbia Pike on Thursday night. &ldquo;The suspects then assaulted the victim while stealing his cash and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke’s Grocery to open first eatery in Northern Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A burger from Duke's Grocery. The eatery is launching in National Landing in Northern Virginia. (Courtesy Saltbridge Strategies)A burger from Duke's Grocery. The eatery is launching in National Landing in Northern Virginia. (Courtesy Saltbridge Strategies)Duke&rsquo;s Grocery, home to award-winning burgers and London pub atmosphere, is planting its flag in Northern Virginia for the first time.<br />
The D.C. gastropub will open a new fast-casual concept, Duke&rsquo;s Burgers, at the Water Park food ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dukes-grocery-to-open-first-eatery-in-northern-virginia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dukes-grocery-to-open-first-eatery-in-northern-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-may-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Hoffman-Boston Elementary secured as police scour neighborhood for wanted man]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search for a wanted suspect disrupted dismissal at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School this afternoon. It started around 3:15 p.m. when a police officer reported seeing a wanted suspect along Columbia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-hoffman-boston-elementary-secured-as-police-scour-neighborhood-for-wanted-man/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-hoffman-boston-elementary-secured-as-police-scour-neighborhood-for-wanted-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP could back an independent for County Board if recruitment drive falls short]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local Republicans might end up endorsing an independent for County Board if the party can&rsquo;t come up with its own nominee. The Arlington County Republican Committee &ldquo;has not made a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gop-could-back-an-independent-for-county-board-if-recruitment-drive-falls-short/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gop-could-back-an-independent-for-county-board-if-recruitment-drive-falls-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Star Wars Day bringing treats, trivia and ‘Resistance Rally’ to Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Star Wars Day is next Monday, May 4, bringing themed bites, activities and giveaways to Arlington. A Lego Star Wars building event, Grogu-inspired donuts and even an on-theme protest are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/star-wars-day-bringing-treats-trivia-and-resistance-rally-to-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/star-wars-day-bringing-treats-trivia-and-resistance-rally-to-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swanson nips Dorothy Hamm to win middle-school swimming title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swanson Admirals had smooth sailing in the 2026 Arlington middle-school swimming championships, held April 16 at Wakefield High School&rsquo;s pool. With 1,219.5 total points, Swanson edged out Dorothy Hamm [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/swanson-nips-dorothy-hamm-to-win-middle-school-swimming-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/swanson-nips-dorothy-hamm-to-win-middle-school-swimming-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best veterinarian in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[With flea and tick season approaching, Arlington is home to numerous veterinarians committed to keeping the community&rsquo;s pets healthy and happy. From longtime neighborhood clinics to certified hospitals, here are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-veterinarian-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-veterinarian-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trivia enthusiast from Halls Hill to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ after years of effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man with a background in trivia game shows will be competing on &ldquo;Jeopardy!&rdquo; on Monday night. Matt Davis, a Capital One banker who lives in Halls Hill, previously [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/trivia-enthusiast-from-halls-hill-to-appear-on-jeopardy-after-years-of-effort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/trivia-enthusiast-from-halls-hill-to-appear-on-jeopardy-after-years-of-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New plans call for mix of condos and apartments in 241-unit Ballston redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A revised proposal for a 23-story Ballston redevelopment project calls for fewer total units in an unusual mix of apartments and condos. Aria Development Group, which owns the site at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-plans-call-for-mix-of-condos-and-apartments-in-241-unit-ballston-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-plans-call-for-mix-of-condos-and-apartments-in-241-unit-ballston-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rifts emerge as Falls Church leaders consider affordable housing options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tensions already are appearing among Falls Church&rsquo;s elected and staff leadership, even before planning for a major affordable housing plan starts to take shape. Council members voted 5-1 on April [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rifts-emerge-as-falls-church-leaders-consider-affordable-housing-options/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rifts-emerge-as-falls-church-leaders-consider-affordable-housing-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for May 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royals Visit Arlington Cemetery &mdash; &ldquo;Cannons fired a 21-gun salute as King Charles III and Queen Camilla entered Arlington National Cemetery for an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-may-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1815 N Highland Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beautifully preserved 1929 Lyon Village Spanish Bungalow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1815-n-highland-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1815-n-highland-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why real estate taxes are going up in Arlington, but going down in Fairfax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington and Fairfax officials went in two different directions in adopting their fiscal year 2027 budgets. The Arlington County Board on April 22 approved a 2-cent increase in the real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/why-real-estate-taxes-are-going-up-in-arlington-but-going-down-in-fairfax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/why-real-estate-taxes-are-going-up-in-arlington-but-going-down-in-fairfax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke’s Grocery bringing fast-casual burgers and pub food to Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular D.C. gastropub is bringing its acclaimed burgers to Arlington through a new fast-casual kiosk at Water Park. Known for its East London-inspired pub fare, Duke&rsquo;s Grocery is preparing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dukes-grocery-bringing-fast-casual-burgers-and-pub-food-to-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dukes-grocery-bringing-fast-casual-burgers-and-pub-food-to-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza party leads to active shooter scare at Rosslyn office building]]></title><description><![CDATA[An office birthday party briefly prompted a massive police response after a 911 caller confused revelry for gunfire. Police were dispatched to a report of an active shooter on the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pizza-party-leads-to-active-shooter-scare-at-rosslyn-office-building/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pizza-party-leads-to-active-shooter-scare-at-rosslyn-office-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown boys lacrosse team rebounds from typical slow start]]></title><description><![CDATA[For five straight seasons, the regular season has unfolded the same way for the Yorktown Patriots boys lacrosse team. Almost by design, the high-school squad has compiled a losing record [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-boys-lacrosse-team-rebounds-from-typical-slow-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-boys-lacrosse-team-rebounds-from-typical-slow-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbonara celebrates two years in Va. Square with planned expansion and cookbook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian restaurant Carbonara is celebrating two years of business in Virginia Square, and its owner has some big plans for the next few months. Chef Mike Cordero, the prolific restaurateur [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/carbonara-celebrates-two-years-in-va-square-with-planned-expansion-and-cookbook/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/carbonara-celebrates-two-years-in-va-square-with-planned-expansion-and-cookbook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPARK! — Not Your Usual Art Market Opens Sunday May 3rd]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by&#8239;Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Arlington&rsquo;s Four Mile Run corridor is home to an inspiring new happening. The new art market [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spark-not-your-usual-art-market-opens-sunday-may-3rd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spark-not-your-usual-art-market-opens-sunday-may-3rd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington-Liberty to use AI to help pronounce students’ names at graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least one local high school will use artificial intelligence to provide clearer and faster name pronunciation during its graduation ceremony in June. In an online letter to the school [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-liberty-to-use-ai-to-help-pronounce-students-names-at-graduation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-liberty-to-use-ai-to-help-pronounce-students-names-at-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faith in Housing bill crosses finish line, clears path for church-based affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;Yes in God&rsquo;s Backyard&rdquo; movement is celebrating after the Faith in Housing bill, supporting expedited church-based affordable housing development, has been signed into law. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/faith-in-housing-bill-crosses-finish-line-clears-path-for-church-based-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/faith-in-housing-bill-crosses-finish-line-clears-path-for-church-based-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Arlington apartment rents rising or falling? New reports give mixed signals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s median apartment rental rates remain modestly down year-over-year in one new national survey, while posting a slight uptick in another. In each case, the county&rsquo;s costs for renters are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/are-arlington-apartment-rents-rising-or-falling-new-reports-give-mixed-signals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/are-arlington-apartment-rents-rising-or-falling-new-reports-give-mixed-signals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royals at Cemetery Today &mdash; &ldquo;The Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery will be closed from 8 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. due to preparations for a special event at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2101 N. Kenilworth Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent updates andwalkable, bikeable, likeable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2101-n-kenilworth-street/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2101-n-kenilworth-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhodes scholar from Arlington honors influential teacher at Stanford ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rhodes scholar and Paralympian who grew up in Arlington is preparing to graduate Stanford University as one of its top engineering students. Sydney Barta, who was named a 2026 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rhodes-scholar-from-arlington-honors-influential-teacher-at-stanford-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rhodes-scholar-from-arlington-honors-influential-teacher-at-stanford-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidate criticizes prosecutors over handling of assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frequent County Board candidate Audrey Clement has taken issue with the amount of time her assailant&nbsp;was sentenced to serve for attacking her and a bystander outside a library in March. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidate-criticizes-prosecutors-over-handling-of-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidate-criticizes-prosecutors-over-handling-of-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New restaurant underway at former 7-Eleven space in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant from the founder of a fast-casual Middle Eastern chain appears to be underway at a vacant Clarendon storefront. A permit application filed this month requests interior alterations [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-restaurant-underway-at-former-7-eleven-space-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-restaurant-underway-at-former-7-eleven-space-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate Business Appreciation Month with BizLaunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is Business Appreciation Month,, and the BizLaunch team is recognizing Arlington&rsquo;s small business community with opportunities to connect, learn and discover new pathways for growth. Entrepreneurs are invited to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/celebrate-business-appreciation-month-with-bizlaunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/celebrate-business-appreciation-month-with-bizlaunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project PEACE marks 20 years addressing abuse and sexual violence in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders are marking the 20th anniversary of an initiative they believe has made a significant difference in addressing intimate-partner and sexual violence. Looking ahead, those behind Project PEACE say [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/project-peace-marks-20-years-addressing-abuse-and-sexual-violence-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/project-peace-marks-20-years-addressing-abuse-and-sexual-violence-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three years after fire, historic church set to reopen in Arlington Co.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.Three years after a fire, Arlington&rsquo;s longest-running church is set to reopen<br />
Three years after a fire damaged a historic church in Arlington, Virginia, Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church is set to officially reopen Saturday following massive renovations to its offices.<br />
Senior Pastor Sara Porter Keeling had been at Mt. Olivet for just three months before Oct. 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-years-after-fire-historic-church-set-to-reopen-in-arlington-co/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-years-after-fire-historic-church-set-to-reopen-in-arlington-co/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-driving delivery robots begin exploring the sidewalks of Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A company that uses self-driving robots to deliver food, groceries and online purchases has begun mapping out the streets and sidewalks of Arlington County. Avride, a Massachusetts-based company that produces [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/self-driving-delivery-robots-begin-exploring-the-sidewalks-of-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/self-driving-delivery-robots-begin-exploring-the-sidewalks-of-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Republican candidate in new 7th Congressional District pitches Arlington GOP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Republican contender in the redrawn 7th Congressional District made his pitch to Arlington Republicans this week. Douglas Ollivant, a Culpeper County resident and managing partner of a strategic [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/first-republican-candidate-in-new-7th-congressional-district-pitches-arlington-gop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/first-republican-candidate-in-new-7th-congressional-district-pitches-arlington-gop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civic Federation president awarded ARLnow Cup as group marks 110th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Civic Federation marked its 110th anniversary with a call for continued vocal, but still civil, community engagement. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re not a perfect organization, but we work really hard,&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/civic-federation-president-awarded-arlnow-cup-as-group-marks-110th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/civic-federation-president-awarded-arlnow-cup-as-group-marks-110th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buckingham Apartment Fire &mdash; Firefighters responded to a garden apartment fire in the 300 block of N. Thomas Street yesterday morning. &ldquo;One occupant was treated and transported to VHC with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 28, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown grad Tanner Wall signs contract with Las Vegas Raiders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanner Wall once more is in an underdog situation, having to prove himself all over again &mdash; and that suits the 2018 Yorktown High School graduate just fine. The Brigham [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-grad-tanner-wall-signs-contract-with-las-vegas-raiders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-grad-tanner-wall-signs-contract-with-las-vegas-raiders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whino restaurant and art gallery closing with farewell party in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A combination restaurant, bar and art gallery in Ballston is hosting a farewell party this weekend after five years in business. Whino Restaurant and Bar&rsquo;s last happy hour and dinner [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/whino-restaurant-and-art-gallery-closing-with-farewell-party-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/whino-restaurant-and-art-gallery-closing-with-farewell-party-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Woman dies after being struck by bus while riding scooter in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman struck by a bus while riding a scooter in Rosslyn earlier this month has succumbed to her injuries. Leah Carlomusto, 45, died at the hospital on Sunday, Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-woman-dies-after-being-struck-by-bus-while-riding-scooter-in-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-woman-dies-after-being-struck-by-bus-while-riding-scooter-in-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Beast kid-friendly pizzeria opens tomorrow in Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local pizzeria known for its Detroit-style slices and playfully monstrous decor opens for business tomorrow (Wednesday) in Falls Church. Little Beast is preparing to dish up its first pizzas [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/little-beast-kid-friendly-pizzeria-opens-tomorrow-in-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/little-beast-kid-friendly-pizzeria-opens-tomorrow-in-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying a condo getting cheaper relative to rents]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/buying-a-condo-getting-cheaper-relative-to-rents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/buying-a-condo-getting-cheaper-relative-to-rents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County hires new waste contractor to help with missed organics pickups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County has taken on a second waste contractor to help account for missed organics collections this spring. The county hired Rockville, Md.-based Compost Crew to assist Bates Trucking and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-hires-new-waste-contractor-to-help-with-missed-organics-pickups/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-hires-new-waste-contractor-to-help-with-missed-organics-pickups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modern 55+ condominiums with private elevators just outside Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Northern Virginia residents considering their next move, Cascades at Embrey Mill offers a 55+ living option that combines convenience, connection, and low-maintenance ease&mdash;all within reach of Arlington and Washington, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/modern-55-condominiums-with-private-elevators-just-outside-arlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/modern-55-condominiums-with-private-elevators-just-outside-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed Bath and Beyond merchandise coming to The Container Store in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Container Store in Clarendon is selling off a large portion of its merchandise in preparation for a &ldquo;mashup&rdquo; with Bed Bath &amp; Beyond. The business at 2800 Clarendon Blvd [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bed-bath-and-beyond-merchandise-coming-to-the-container-store-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bed-bath-and-beyond-merchandise-coming-to-the-container-store-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bed Bath &amp; Beyond merchandise coming to The Container Store in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Container Store in Clarendon is selling off a large portion of its merchandise in preparation for a &ldquo;mashup&rdquo; with Bed Bath &amp; Beyond. The business at 2800 Clarendon Blvd [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bed-bath-amp-beyond-merchandise-coming-to-the-container-store-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bed-bath-amp-beyond-merchandise-coming-to-the-container-store-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspira Dance opens new dance hall in Ballston this Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington nonprofit that hosts dance lessons and community events plans to celebrate the grand opening of a new dance hall this weekend. Inspira Dance is opening this Saturday on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/inspira-dance-opens-new-dance-hall-in-ballston-this-saturday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/inspira-dance-opens-new-dance-hall-in-ballston-this-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New markers honor people enslaved at former plantation in Fairlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the mid-1700s, most of modern-day Fairlington and Shirlington was part of a plantation called Torthorwald, a rural retreat for the wealthy Carlyle merchant family of Alexandria. When patriarch John [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-markers-honor-people-enslaved-at-former-plantation-in-fairlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-markers-honor-people-enslaved-at-former-plantation-in-fairlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 28, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Royals to Visit Arlington Cemetery &mdash; King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday as part of a four-day state visit to mark America&rsquo;s 250th [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Arlington church to hold event celebrating restoration from 2022 fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than three years after a fire significantly damaged&nbsp;Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington, Virginia, the church is celebrating the building&rsquo;s complete reconstruction and restoration.Related storiesAfter building fire, Arlington church holds Sunday services outside	Parishioners of historic Arlington church search for location for future services after fire	2 Arlington churches come together to feed the hungry<br />
The public is invited to &ldquo;In Full Bloom: A Community C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/historic-arlington-church-to-hold-event-celebrating-restoration-from-2022-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/historic-arlington-church-to-hold-event-celebrating-restoration-from-2022-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five inducted into Arlington Sports Hall of Fame, including lacrosse player for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five Class of 2026 inductees into the Arlington Sports Hall of Fame include a lacrosse player/coach for the first time. Brian Rosenberger, a standout player at two Arlington schools [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-inducted-into-arlington-sports-hall-of-fame-including-lacrosse-player-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-inducted-into-arlington-sports-hall-of-fame-including-lacrosse-player-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Arlington budget adopted, eyes shift to potentially ‘tough’ FY28 conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the county government&rsquo;s fiscal year 2027 budget season now over, eyes are beginning to turn to fiscal year 2028 &mdash; which may or may not be any easier to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/with-arlington-budget-adopted-eyes-shift-to-potentially-tough-fy28-conditions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/with-arlington-budget-adopted-eyes-shift-to-potentially-tough-fy28-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Intoxicated man fires shot in parking lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drunk Maryland man allegedly fired a gunshot in a parking lot along S. Four Mile Run Drive early Sunday morning. The incident happened around 3 a.m. on the 4000 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-intoxicated-man-fires-shot-in-parking-lot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-intoxicated-man-fires-shot-in-parking-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia Supreme Court justices on Monday questioned whether the state&rsquo;s Democratic-led legislature complied with constitutional requirements when it sent a congressional redistricting plan to voters, in a case that carries [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-supreme-court-considers-whether-to-block-voter-approved-us-house-map-favoring-democrats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-supreme-court-considers-whether-to-block-voter-approved-us-house-map-favoring-democrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who attacked County Board candidate sentenced to 100 days in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who attacked frequent County Board candidate Audrey Clement while she was gathering signatures outside a library has been sentenced to 100 days of active jail time. Jonathan Rogers, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-who-attacked-county-board-candidate-sentenced-to-100-days-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-who-attacked-county-board-candidate-sentenced-to-100-days-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival for nation’s 250th birthday to feature mobile museum and reenactors next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s signature project honoring the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday is expected to attract a crowd of thousands in just a couple weeks. The Arlington History Fest is slated for Saturday, May [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/festival-for-nations-250th-birthday-to-feature-mobile-museum-and-reenactors-next-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/festival-for-nations-250th-birthday-to-feature-mobile-museum-and-reenactors-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian restaurant on Langston Blvd faces delays, citing maintenance and permitting issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to open a new Iranian restaurant on Langston Blvd continue to face delays, six years after a local entrepreneur first sought to open a restaurant in the space. Restaurateur [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/iranian-restaurant-on-langston-blvd-faces-delays-citing-maintenance-and-permitting-issues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/iranian-restaurant-on-langston-blvd-faces-delays-citing-maintenance-and-permitting-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 5-Star rated coworking experience in Clarendon – Up to 2 months free]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Carr Workplaces Clarendon, discover why we&rsquo;re a 5-star rated coworking destination on Google. Newly renovated private offices are paired seamlessly with concierge-level service, and wellness amenities Located in one [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-5-star-rated-coworking-experience-in-clarendon-up-to-2-months-free/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-5-star-rated-coworking-experience-in-clarendon-up-to-2-months-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotted lanternflies hatch in Arlington for another buggy season]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Arlington&rsquo;s least favorite insects is back for the spring, as invasive as ever. Spotted lanternflies have begun hatching after their annual winter die-off and are currently in their [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spotted-lanternflies-hatch-in-arlington-for-another-buggy-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spotted-lanternflies-hatch-in-arlington-for-another-buggy-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocacy group wants students in class 5 days per week more often]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local advocacy group is pressing Arlington Public Schools&rsquo; leaders to have students in class five days per week on a more frequent basis. &ldquo;APS&rsquo; own attendance policy highlights that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocacy-group-wants-students-in-class-5-days-per-week-more-often/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocacy-group-wants-students-in-class-5-days-per-week-more-often/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[I-395 Chase Ends in Crash &mdash; A traffic stop on I-395 northbound turned into a high-speed chase Friday night after a driver refused to pull over near Exit 8B, according [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmaker wants to make Arlington and Alexandria part of DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.Georgia lawmaker wants Alexandria and Arlington to return back to DC<br />
A Republican member of Congress is raising some eyebrows in Northern Virginia with his push to make Arlington and Alexandria a part of D.C., taking 400,000 residents&rsquo; vote away from the more politically competitive Virginia and lumping them in with the already deep-blue District.<br />
Georgia Rep. R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/georgia-lawmaker-wants-to-make-arlington-and-alexandria-part-of-dc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/georgia-lawmaker-wants-to-make-arlington-and-alexandria-part-of-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Stage and Studio stays true to its roots as it approaches 60th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[As its 60th birthday approaches, Encore Stage &amp; Studio is expanding its reach while remaining true to its core beliefs. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve worked hard to advance Encore&rsquo;s mission,&rdquo; the organization&rsquo;s board [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/encore-stage-and-studio-stays-true-to-its-roots-as-it-approaches-60th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/encore-stage-and-studio-stays-true-to-its-roots-as-it-approaches-60th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board approves $80K for Green Valley community building grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[New county grants worth $80,000 seek to support renewed vibrancy in the Green Valley neighborhood &mdash; although leaders acknowledge the funding may not go very far. The funds, which will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-approves-80k-for-green-valley-community-building-grants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-approves-80k-for-green-valley-community-building-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yacht-themed summer kickoff party will return to Shirlington in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Village at Shirlington is planning to host another yacht-themed party this June to kick off the summer season. The neighborhood is bringing back last year&rsquo;s nautical bash &ldquo;by popular [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yacht-themed-summer-kickoff-party-will-return-to-shirlington-in-june/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yacht-themed-summer-kickoff-party-will-return-to-shirlington-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)(AP/Patrick Semansky)FILE - The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington on March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)(AP/Patrick Semansky)ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) &mdash; Two buses crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop on Friday, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel.<br />
The Omni Ride and Fairfax Connector transit buses struck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/head-on-bus-crash-near-a-pentagon-stop-injures-23-people-including-defense-department-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/head-on-bus-crash-near-a-pentagon-stop-injures-23-people-including-defense-department-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L crew christens new racing shell honoring trailblazing alumna]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington-Liberty High School crew team gathered April 18 at Columbia Island Marina to celebrate the christening of the girls&rsquo; newest eight-person-plus-coxswain racing shell. It&rsquo;s&nbsp;named in honor of distinguished alumna [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-crew-christens-new-racing-shell-honoring-trailblazing-alumna/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-crew-christens-new-racing-shell-honoring-trailblazing-alumna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s Ireland’s Four Courts awarded America’s Best Soccer Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sea of jersey-clad people poured inside a dark green building sitting in the center of Arlington, Virginia, one Saturday afternoon.<br />
Th pub, Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts, was filled with so many patrons watching the same soccer match &mdash; Manchester United vs. Chelsea of the English Premier League, that its patio windows were left wide-open for easy viewing.<br />
When Manchester United&rsquo;s Matheus Cunha scored moments before halftime, those wearing red or white shirts belted out cheers of joy,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-irelands-four-courts-awarded-americas-best-soccer-bar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-irelands-four-courts-awarded-americas-best-soccer-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best pediatrician serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s trusted pediatricians offer professional, compassionate care for children all the way from those first checkups on newborns to teenage sports physicals. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;Best Pediatrician in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-pediatrician-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-pediatrician-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A third rival enters Ballston bagel battle as PopUp Bagels announces opening plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[PopUp Bagels is rolling into Ballston, joining an unusually crowded field of friendly bagel rivals in the neighborhood that had previously gone years without any such businesses. The national bagel [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-third-rival-enters-ballston-bagel-battle-as-popup-bagels-announces-opening-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-third-rival-enters-ballston-bagel-battle-as-popup-bagels-announces-opening-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board starts process to determine Melwood site’s historic status]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Board has taken a step toward considering potential historic status for the Melwood site, despite vigorous opposition from the development team&rsquo;s attorney. Board members voted 5-0 to start [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-starts-process-to-determine-melwood-sites-historic-status/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-starts-process-to-determine-melwood-sites-historic-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GOP bill to return Arlington, Alexandria to D.C. condemned as ‘unconstitutional’ by Rep. Beyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Republican legislator&rsquo;s proposal to make Arlington and Alexandria part of D.C. has earned immediate condemnation from the region&rsquo;s congressional representation. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) introduced the &ldquo;Make DC [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gop-bill-to-return-arlington-alexandria-to-dc-condemned-as-unconstitutional-by-rep-beyer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gop-bill-to-return-arlington-alexandria-to-dc-condemned-as-unconstitutional-by-rep-beyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potomac Spill Lawsuits &mdash; The Justice Department and Maryland attorney general have both sued D.C. Water, alleging the utility knew for at least eight years that the Potomac Interceptor pipeline [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board scales down fee increase for gymnastics programs in last-minute change]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members agreed to a significantly smaller fee increase for the local government&rsquo;s competitive gymnastics programs in a last-minute budget change last night (Wednesday). Instead of increasing by 44%, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-scales-down-fee-increase-for-gymnastics-programs-in-last-minute-change/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-scales-down-fee-increase-for-gymnastics-programs-in-last-minute-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New turning restrictions on Arlington Blvd to be installed starting next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional signs, markings and flex posts will be coming to six Arlington Blvd intersections beginning next week, seeking to promote safety at crossings without traffic signals. Building on the success [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-turning-restrictions-on-arlington-blvd-to-be-installed-starting-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-turning-restrictions-on-arlington-blvd-to-be-installed-starting-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble to reopen next month in Clarendon, smaller than before]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble is getting ready to reopen after a year of renovations in Clarendon, consolidating the previously two-level bookstore into just the second floor. The bookstore chain plans to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/barnes-amp-noble-to-reopen-next-month-in-clarendon-smaller-than-before/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/barnes-amp-noble-to-reopen-next-month-in-clarendon-smaller-than-before/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spot of Tea offering discounts and giveaways at Crystal City grand opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new bubble tea shop in Crystal City is celebrating its grand opening this weekend with discounts and an online sweepstakes. Spot of Tea &mdash; which offers matcha and a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spot-of-tea-offering-discounts-and-giveaways-at-crystal-city-grand-opening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spot-of-tea-offering-discounts-and-giveaways-at-crystal-city-grand-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Earth Day celebration, Clarendon art festival bring weekend road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual arts festival in Clarendon and an Earth Day celebration near Langston Blvd will result in some road closures this weekend. The 12th annual&nbsp;Arlington Festival of the Arts will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/earth-day-celebration-clarendon-art-festival-bring-weekend-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/earth-day-celebration-clarendon-art-festival-bring-weekend-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kami’s Korner: What’s happening with Arlington’s condo market?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the new column, Kami&rsquo;s Korner, where we will take a deep dive into Arlington&rsquo;s condominium market by focusing on what&rsquo;s coming next.&nbsp; From emerging developments to shifting trends, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kamis-korner-whats-happening-with-arlingtons-condo-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kamis-korner-whats-happening-with-arlingtons-condo-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballston Holiday Inn closes, preparing for 504-unit redevelopment project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Holiday Inn hotel in the Ballston area has closed and is now fenced off, apparently in preparation for a redevelopment project approved back in 2023. Multiple tipsters contacted ARLnow [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-holiday-inn-closes-preparing-for-504-unit-redevelopment-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-holiday-inn-closes-preparing-for-504-unit-redevelopment-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Split County Board approves 2-cent tax hike as part of $1.7B budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington homeowners will pay an average 5.2% more in real-estate taxes this year, under the county government&rsquo;s $1.69 billion fiscal year 2027 budget adopted yesterday (Wednesday). The total budget amount [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/split-county-board-approves-2-cent-tax-hike-as-part-of-17b-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/split-county-board-approves-2-cent-tax-hike-as-part-of-17b-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church considers $175K consulting contract to help plan affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders are considering a $175,000 contract with a consultant to help with an affordable housing project at Virginia Village. That firm, whose name has not officially been announced, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-considers-175k-consulting-contract-to-help-plan-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-considers-175k-consulting-contract-to-help-plan-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drug Take-Back Saturday &mdash; &ldquo;The Drug Enforcement Administration&rsquo;s Spring National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 25. The Arlington County Police Department encourages community members to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Focus: Earth Day Every Day returns to Langston Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by&#8239;Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Looking for engaging Earth Day activities for the whole family? Look no further than&#8239;Earth Day Every [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arts-focus-earth-day-every-day-returns-to-langston-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arts-focus-earth-day-every-day-returns-to-langston-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County unveils three options for Drew Park expansion in Green Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three possible design options for an expanded Drew Park ask respondents to prioritize between nature areas, gathering spaces and places to play and keep active. Residents in and around Green [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-unveils-three-options-for-drew-park-expansion-in-green-valley/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-unveils-three-options-for-drew-park-expansion-in-green-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating possible armed robbery outside of H-B Woodlawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of teen suspects, one of whom appeared to be armed with a gun, robbed another teen on a school soccer field Tuesday. The robbery happened outside of the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-investigating-possible-armed-robbery-outside-of-h-b-woodlawn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-investigating-possible-armed-robbery-outside-of-h-b-woodlawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nam-Viet Restaurant, the last outpost of Clarendon’s ‘Little Saigon,’ celebrates 40 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned Vietnamese restaurant and the last remaining business from Clarendon&rsquo;s Little Saigon community is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Tucked in a storefront near the corner of Wilson [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nam-viet-restaurant-the-last-outpost-of-clarendons-little-saigon-celebrates-40-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nam-viet-restaurant-the-last-outpost-of-clarendons-little-saigon-celebrates-40-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Happening THIS weekend: don’t miss the 12th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts in Clarendon!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wait is almost over! This weekend, the heart of Clarendon transforms into an open-air gallery for the 12th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts and Craft Marketplace. Whether you&rsquo;re [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/happening-this-weekend-dont-miss-the-12th-annual-arlington-festival-of-the-arts-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/happening-this-weekend-dont-miss-the-12th-annual-arlington-festival-of-the-arts-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disability advocates seek earlier consideration in Arlington development projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of Arlington&rsquo;s Disability Advisory Commission argue that they could do more good by being an integral part of creating properties, not just reviewing them. &ldquo;We feel a frustration dealing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/disability-advocates-seek-earlier-consideration-in-arlington-development-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/disability-advocates-seek-earlier-consideration-in-arlington-development-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington looks toward two congressional districts after local voters overwhelmingly back change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington stands to be divided into two congressional districts following last night&rsquo;s statewide referendum, which narrowly passed with overwhelming support from local voters. The &ldquo;yes&rdquo; vote rolled up about 80% [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-looks-toward-two-congressional-districts-after-local-voters-overwhelmingly-back-change/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-looks-toward-two-congressional-districts-after-local-voters-overwhelmingly-back-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rashfa Cafe aims to bring Yemeni coffee with a personal touch to Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new, locally owned Yemeni cafe is brewing in Falls Church, with plans to open in a couple months. Rashfa Cafe hopes to open this June at 310 S. Washington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rashfa-cafe-aims-to-bring-yemeni-coffee-with-a-personal-touch-to-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rashfa-cafe-aims-to-bring-yemeni-coffee-with-a-personal-touch-to-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed VHC Health facility launches public feedback ahead of potential September vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Final action on VHC Health&rsquo;s proposed 146-bed S. Carlin Springs Road behavioral health and rehabilitation facility could come as early as September. That somewhat aggressive planning timeline was laid out [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-vhc-health-facility-launches-public-feedback-ahead-of-potential-september-vote/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-vhc-health-facility-launches-public-feedback-ahead-of-potential-september-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teen Charged in Officer Assault &mdash; A boy in his late teens was taken into custody Monday afternoon after police say he kicked an officer while being detained at a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Arlington votes ‘yes’ on redistricting as Virginia voters approve amendment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has overwhelming voted yes for the statewide congressional redistricting amendment, which has been approved by voters statewide. As of 9 p.m., with 53 out of 54 Arlington County precincts [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-arlington-votes-yes-on-redistricting-as-virginia-voters-approve-amendment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-arlington-votes-yes-on-redistricting-as-virginia-voters-approve-amendment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Arlington votes ‘yes’ on redistricting as statewide results remain tight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has overwhelming voted yes for the statewide congressional redistricting amendment. As of 8:15 p.m., with 50 out of 54 Arlington County precincts reporting, the &ldquo;yes&rdquo; vote is leading by [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-arlington-votes-yes-on-redistricting-as-statewide-results-remain-tight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-arlington-votes-yes-on-redistricting-as-statewide-results-remain-tight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS expects 3.7% enrollment drop by 2035, but student needs may strain resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[School leaders are projecting a gradual decline in student enrollment over the next decade &mdash; but they don&rsquo;t believe it will translate to lower costs. In total, Arlington Public Schools [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-expects-37-enrollment-drop-by-2035-but-student-needs-may-strain-resources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-expects-37-enrollment-drop-by-2035-but-student-needs-may-strain-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington sheriff’s deputies now wearing body-worn cameras in county jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies inside the Arlington County jail have started wearing body cameras, a move touted as &ldquo;a significant step forward in enhancing safety, transparency, and accountability.&rdquo; The Arlington County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-sheriffs-deputies-now-wearing-body-worn-cameras-in-county-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-sheriffs-deputies-now-wearing-body-worn-cameras-in-county-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 37% of Arlington voters have cast ballots in redistricting referendum, so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 37% Arlington voters have cast ballots in the statewide redistricting referendum&nbsp;as of this afternoon. About 14% of voters visited a polling place as of 1:30 p.m., while 23% of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/about-37-of-arlington-voters-have-cast-ballots-in-redistricting-referendum-so-far/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/about-37-of-arlington-voters-have-cast-ballots-in-redistricting-referendum-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield softball team enjoying a strong 7-1 start to spring season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just eight games into the regular season, the Wakefield Warriors girls softball team has already won as many games as it did during the entirety of last spring. On track [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-softball-team-enjoying-a-strong-7-1-start-to-spring-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-softball-team-enjoying-a-strong-7-1-start-to-spring-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One More Page Books kicks off indie bookstore crawl with giveaways this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raffles, free books and other giveaways are coming to an East Falls Church bookstore this weekend in honor of Independent Bookstore Day. One More Page Books is bringing back its [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-more-page-books-kicks-off-indie-bookstore-crawl-with-giveaways-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-more-page-books-kicks-off-indie-bookstore-crawl-with-giveaways-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Q1 market trends in Northern VA and Washington DC]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/q1-market-trends-in-northern-va-and-washington-dc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/q1-market-trends-in-northern-va-and-washington-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FS8 fitness studio hosts Ballston grand opening with Olympic medalist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new fitness studio has entered Ballston&rsquo;s wellness scene, hosting group workout classes with elements of yoga and Pilates. Fitness franchise FS8, which specializes in reformer Pilates, yoga and low [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fs8-fitness-studio-hosts-ballston-grand-opening-with-olympic-medalist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fs8-fitness-studio-hosts-ballston-grand-opening-with-olympic-medalist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington boathouse project targets next planning phase by end of year]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders appear optimistic that plans for an Arlington boathouse on the Potomac River will stay on track to open by the end of the decade. &ldquo;I think we&rsquo;re through [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-boathouse-project-targets-next-planning-phase-by-end-of-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-boathouse-project-targets-next-planning-phase-by-end-of-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision on Melwood property’s historic status may come in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are closing in on a decision about whether parts of the Nelly Custis School should receive historic designations. Board members are slated to take their first procedural [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/decision-on-melwood-propertys-historic-status-may-come-in-june/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/decision-on-melwood-propertys-historic-status-may-come-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polls Open Today &mdash; Virginia&rsquo;s special election is today, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must go to their assigned polling place. On the ballot: a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Green Valley art space to open with art vendors, poetry and clothing swap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Green Valley&rsquo;s newest art space is preparing to open to the public with a outdoor market featuring creative activities and artwork for sale. The 2700 Art Space project, located at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-green-valley-art-space-to-open-with-art-vendors-poetry-and-clothing-swap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-green-valley-art-space-to-open-with-art-vendors-poetry-and-clothing-swap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Six officers and police K-9 hurt while trying to arrest break-in suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 34-year-old Arlington man is behind bars and facing numerous charges after police say he injured half a dozen officers and a police dog. Oleh Mashkin entered a condo building [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-six-officers-and-police-k-9-hurt-while-trying-to-arrest-break-in-suspect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-six-officers-and-police-k-9-hurt-while-trying-to-arrest-break-in-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to expect in Tuesday’s special election on Virginia redistricting]]></title><description><![CDATA[There aren&rsquo;t any candidates on the ballot in Virginia&rsquo;s&nbsp;statewide special election on Tuesday (April 21), but the contest could still decide control of the closely divided U.S. House this fall. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-to-expect-in-tuesdays-special-election-on-virginia-redistricting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-to-expect-in-tuesdays-special-election-on-virginia-redistricting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live outdoor jazz returning to Pentagon City this spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another season of live jazz music is returning to Metropolitan Park in a few weeks. The annual Jazz @ Met concert series, now in its fourth year, starts back up [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/live-outdoor-jazz-returning-to-pentagon-city-this-spring/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/live-outdoor-jazz-returning-to-pentagon-city-this-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fees for county gymnastics programs increase 44% in revised budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[While County Board members have agreed to save gymnastics programming, advocates now fear that a proposed hike in participation fees may still make the programs inaccessible for many families. At [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fees-for-county-gymnastics-programs-increase-44-in-revised-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fees-for-county-gymnastics-programs-increase-44-in-revised-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push for boys volleyball at APS arrives at School Board meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington eighth grader brought the fight for boys volleyball to last week&rsquo;s School Board meeting. Sam Luchessi, a student at Kenmore Middle School, pressed Board members to include funding [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/push-for-boys-volleyball-at-aps-arrives-at-school-board-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/push-for-boys-volleyball-at-aps-arrives-at-school-board-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synetic Theater presents: Synetic Teen Company’s Cyrano de Bergerac]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;The show frolics in jewel tones, with movement, dance, ingenious prop use and piquant stage business&rdquo; &ndash;The Washington Post &ldquo;Fuses acrobatics, mime, design, and music to provide a rich and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/synetic-theater-presents-synetic-teen-companys-cyrano-de-bergerac/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/synetic-theater-presents-synetic-teen-companys-cyrano-de-bergerac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Van Leeuwen ice cream shop coming to Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s third Van Leeuwen ice cream location is preparing to open in Ballston. Signage for the national ice cream chain has appeared within the last few days on the ground [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-van-leeuwen-ice-cream-shop-coming-to-ballston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-van-leeuwen-ice-cream-shop-coming-to-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board approves one Langston Blvd redevelopment, but defers action on another]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members on Saturday approved one major redevelopment project in the Langston Boulevard corridor, but deferred action on a second. Board members voted 5-0 in support of plans by [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-approves-one-langston-blvd-redevelopment-but-defers-action-on-another/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-approves-one-langston-blvd-redevelopment-but-defers-action-on-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office redevelopment project in Falls Church isn’t ready for prime time, planners say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effort to redevelop an unusually sized parcel on W. Broad Street in Falls Church has hit headwinds. Both city staff and the Falls Church Planning Commission have raised concerns [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/office-redevelopment-project-in-falls-church-isnt-ready-for-prime-time-planners-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/office-redevelopment-project-in-falls-church-isnt-ready-for-prime-time-planners-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers Hurt in Condo Arrest &mdash; A man was arrested Friday evening after injuring five Arlington police officers during his removal from an unoccupied condo in the 1800 block of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Transit launches a new pilot project to help some county residents get around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington residents have a new way to get around &hellip; but only to a portion of the county for now.	More stories&lsquo;We&rsquo;re still going on&rsquo;: Big crowds turn out for DC Emancipation Day events	From high times to hard rules: Virginia officials warn against drugged driving on 4/20	Health officials confirm measles case was found in Maryland<br />
Arlington Microtransit &mdash; dubbed MICRO &mdash; is a public transportation pilot program. It is an on-demand, tech-enabled service booked thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-transitlaunches-a-new-pilot-project-to-help-some-county-residents-get-around/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-transitlaunches-a-new-pilot-project-to-help-some-county-residents-get-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeze Watch issued for Arlington as temperatures drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington and much of the D.C. area will be under a Freeze Watch early Tuesday. After temperatures reached the 90s this past week, near-freezing conditions are expected Tuesday morning. More [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/freeze-watch-issued-for-arlington-as-temperatures-drop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/freeze-watch-issued-for-arlington-as-temperatures-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scooter rider seriously injured after collision with bus in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young woman was left seriously injured after colliding with a bus while riding a scooter in Rosslyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. at the busy intersection of Langston [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scooter-rider-seriously-injured-after-collision-with-bus-in-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scooter-rider-seriously-injured-after-collision-with-bus-in-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbors’ Club began connecting women of North Arlington more than a century ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[This reporting was supported by the&nbsp;ARLnow Press Club. Join to support in-depth local journalism &mdash; and get an exclusive early morning email with a preview of that day&rsquo;s planned news [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/neighbors-club-began-connecting-women-of-north-arlington-more-than-a-century-ago/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/neighbors-club-began-connecting-women-of-north-arlington-more-than-a-century-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy committee wants to compare Arlington’s environmental efforts against neighbors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of a county advisory panel are seeking more specifics on how Arlington&rsquo;s energy initiatives stack up against localities across the region. The goal is to &ldquo;try and compare [county [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/energy-committee-wants-to-compare-arlingtons-environmental-efforts-against-neighbors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/energy-committee-wants-to-compare-arlingtons-environmental-efforts-against-neighbors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westover Taco’s new women’s sports bar hosts grand opening with D.C. teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westover Taco cut the ribbon on Northern Virginia&rsquo;s first women&rsquo;s sports bar last night (Thursday) with a little help from some of the region&rsquo;s athletes. Members of the professional women&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/westover-tacos-new-womens-sports-bar-hosts-grand-opening-with-dc-teams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/westover-tacos-new-womens-sports-bar-hosts-grand-opening-with-dc-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation underway after man found dead in car in Buckingham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are investigating a man&rsquo;s death in the Buckingham neighborhood, but so far there&rsquo;s no indication of foul play. Police and medics were dispatched to a parking lot [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/investigation-underway-after-man-found-dead-in-car-in-buckingham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/investigation-underway-after-man-found-dead-in-car-in-buckingham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best electrician serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re dealing with flickering lights, upgrading your electrical panel or installing new fixtures and outlets, there&rsquo;s no substitute for a knowledgeable electrician. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;Best Electrician [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-electrician-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-electrician-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Year-over-year county joblessness up nearly 55% in latest monthly data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The number of jobless in Arlington rose 54.7% year-over-year in January, according to new state data. A total of 5,148 county residents were reported as seeking jobs for the first [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/year-over-year-county-joblessness-up-nearly-55-in-latest-monthly-data/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/year-over-year-county-joblessness-up-nearly-55-in-latest-monthly-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local coach reaches 1000th Arlington youth soccer game after 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[When no one else stepped forward to fill the void, John Mingus made a one-season commitment to coach his young daughter&rsquo;s Arlington Soccer Association recreation girls team. Now, 25 years [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-coach-reaches-1000th-arlington-youth-soccer-game-after-25-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-coach-reaches-1000th-arlington-youth-soccer-game-after-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Criminal justice organization spotlights local efforts at annual ‘Liberation Gathering’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local nonprofit working to help those facing the impacts of incarceration used a recent gathering to recommit to its advocacy and supportive services. OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/criminal-justice-organization-spotlights-local-efforts-at-annual-liberation-gathering/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/criminal-justice-organization-spotlights-local-efforts-at-annual-liberation-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church park with Civil War history may get upgrades, more programming this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A little-known park&rsquo;s role in Civil War and aeronautics history may get a refresh as Falls Church celebrates the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday this year. The Falls Church250 Committee is discussing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-park-with-civil-war-history-may-get-upgrades-more-programming-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-park-with-civil-war-history-may-get-upgrades-more-programming-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Hair Toucher Back in Jail &mdash; A man accused of recording himself touching women&rsquo;s hair on Metro trains will remain jailed after a D.C. judge ordered him held for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1621 N Quincy Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experience Living in Cherrydale: Expanded Cape Cod Retreat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1621-n-quincy-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1621-n-quincy-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After AIM’s collapse, Arlington-based radio station WERA seeks a second life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after Arlington Independent Media&rsquo;s implosion, the organization&rsquo;s FM radio station is seeking a second life with a focus on education, news and the arts. Despite AIM laying off [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-aims-collapse-arlington-based-radio-station-wera-seeks-a-second-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-aims-collapse-arlington-based-radio-station-wera-seeks-a-second-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal commission approves concept for Trump’s triumphal arch near Memorial Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal commission has approved the design concept for the 250-foot triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants to build at Memorial Circle. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/federal-commission-approves-concept-for-trumps-triumphal-arch-near-memorial-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/federal-commission-approves-concept-for-trumps-triumphal-arch-near-memorial-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in Arlington property crime reportedly exceeded rise in Chicago and NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s surge in property crime during and after the pandemic was the highest in the country by one measure, exceeding large increases in other urban areas. Between 2020 and 2024, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/surge-in-arlington-property-crime-reportedly-exceeded-rise-in-chicago-and-nyc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/surge-in-arlington-property-crime-reportedly-exceeded-rise-in-chicago-and-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ownership at pizzeria bringing ‘global fusion’ pies to Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under new ownership, a longtime pizzeria on Langston Blvd is receiving a brand new look, name and internationally inspired menu. Zesto Pizza has replaced Citi Pizza and Wings, ushering in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-ownership-at-pizzeria-bringing-global-fusion-pies-to-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-ownership-at-pizzeria-bringing-global-fusion-pies-to-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Board of Immigration Appeals swats away Mahmoud Khalil’s appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/board-of-immigration-appeals-swats-away-mahmoud-khalils-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/board-of-immigration-appeals-swats-away-mahmoud-khalils-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Probation officer warned attempted rape suspect was ‘danger to self and others’ last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington probation officer warned a judge last year that a local man &mdash; now charged with attempted rape &mdash; was on the verge of a slippery slope of increasing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/probation-officer-warned-attempted-rape-suspect-was-danger-to-self-and-others-last-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/probation-officer-warned-attempted-rape-suspect-was-danger-to-self-and-others-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing restaurant group searching for operating partner]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re off to a busy start since opening last month, and with continued momentum and expansion ahead, our team is searching for the right person to step into a key [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/growing-restaurant-group-searching-for-operating-partner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/growing-restaurant-group-searching-for-operating-partner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders reject potential tax increases for real estate and meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tax rates on real estate and meals won&rsquo;t increase, but the car tax rate might, as Falls Church City Council members work to finalize a $134.3 million budget package. Council [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-reject-potential-tax-increases-for-real-estate-and-meals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-reject-potential-tax-increases-for-real-estate-and-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gymnastics, Cherrydale Library likely to survive as Arlington budget takes final form]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details remain to be worked out, but County Board members have informally decided not to eliminate gymnastics programming or close Cherrydale Library in the coming year. Details on both decisions [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gymnastics-cherrydale-library-likely-to-survive-as-arlington-budget-takes-final-form/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gymnastics-cherrydale-library-likely-to-survive-as-arlington-budget-takes-final-form/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike leaders celebrate years of roadwork coming to an end]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia Pike leaders hosted a formal ribbon cutting yesterday (Wednesday) on street and sidewalk improvements that had snarled the busy corridor for years. Local business leaders, numerous staff from the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-leaders-celebrate-years-of-roadwork-coming-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-leaders-celebrate-years-of-roadwork-coming-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lebanese Taverna Founder Dies &mdash; Tanios &ldquo;Tony&rdquo; Abi-Najm, who opened the original Lebanese Taverna in a former Greek diner in Arlington in 1979, died April 8 at age 94 in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilots’ animal noises in the cockpit have FAA listening]]></title><description><![CDATA[What appears to have been an attempt at cockpit humor by airline pilots is not getting many laughs around Washington.<br />
A viral audio clip circulating on social media appears to capture two pilots making dog and cat noises while communicating with one another over an air traffic control frequency Sunday near Reagan National Airport.<br />
The animal sounds quickly drew sharp criticism from air traffic control. In the recording, a controller can be heard repeatedly telling the pilots to act professionall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pilots-animal-noises-in-the-cockpit-have-faa-listening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pilots-animal-noises-in-the-cockpit-have-faa-listening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike gets an underground makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a ribbon-cutting ceremony in South Arlington County, Virginia, officials unveiled the newly-revitalized Columbia Pike Wednesday.<br />
But after many years of construction and approximately $200 million spent, many of the improvements can&rsquo;t be seen. That&rsquo;s not because they didn&rsquo;t happen &mdash; it&rsquo;s because they&rsquo;re underground.<br />
&ldquo;You wouldn&rsquo;t notice significant work underground that is coordinating between Comcast, Verizon, Washington Gas and Dominion&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-gets-an-underground-makeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-gets-an-underground-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Arlington apartments go without AC despite soaring temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[As this week&rsquo;s out-of-season heatwave sends temperatures soaring, some Arlington tenants have been left sweating over when their landlord will turn on the air conditioning. &ldquo;Consider your fellow community [members] [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/some-arlington-apartments-go-without-ac-despite-soaring-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/some-arlington-apartments-go-without-ac-despite-soaring-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington County Treasurer warns of email scam targeting local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fraudulent email impersonating Arlington County Treasurer Carla de la Pava is targeting local businesses and nonprofits, according to the Treasurer&rsquo;s Office. The emails use de la Pava&rsquo;s name but [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-treasurer-warns-of-email-scam-targeting-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-treasurer-warns-of-email-scam-targeting-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Large brush fire reported near Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are battling a large brush fire on the 1800 block of Army Navy Drive, in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood near Pentagon City. Smoke from the fire can be seen [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-large-brush-fire-reported-near-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-large-brush-fire-reported-near-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lebanese restaurant moving to former burger joint on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned Lebanese restaurant with brick oven-prepared cuisine is preparing to reopen in a new space on Langston Blvd. The Block Oven has moved about half a mile from 3110 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lebanese-restaurant-moving-to-former-burger-joint-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lebanese-restaurant-moving-to-former-burger-joint-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of Glebe Road closed after gas line struck]]></title><description><![CDATA[A portion of N. Glebe Road is closed in both directions after a construction crew struck a gas line. The busy arterial road is closed between Old Dominion Drive and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/traffic-alert-portion-of-glebe-road-closed-after-gas-line-struck/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/traffic-alert-portion-of-glebe-road-closed-after-gas-line-struck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: Innovators and Healthcare Professionals Convene in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders in healthcare, technology and research gathered in Arlington last month to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of patient care. The Healthcare + AI Forum, held March [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-innovators-and-healthcare-professionals-convene-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-innovators-and-healthcare-professionals-convene-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cafe Dalmatia’ planned at former Green Pig Bistro space in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran chef in the D.C. area appears to be breathing new life into the Green Pig Bistro&rsquo;s former Clarendon address. A work permit application for a new &ldquo;Cafe Dalmatia&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cafe-dalmatia-planned-at-former-green-pig-bistro-space-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cafe-dalmatia-planned-at-former-green-pig-bistro-space-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanberger proposes final edits to immigration enforcement bill from Del. Lopez]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill from Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-3) seeking to limit law enforcement collaboration with federal immigration enforcement has received minor adjustments from Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Lopez&rsquo;s HB 1441, and companion [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spanberger-proposes-final-edits-to-immigration-enforcement-bill-from-del-lopez/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spanberger-proposes-final-edits-to-immigration-enforcement-bill-from-del-lopez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culpepper Garden transitions seniors amid plans to end assisted living by July]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Culpepper Garden housing complex for low-income seniors is on track to fully phase out assisted-living services by June 30. &ldquo;We are looking forward to having all our residents settled [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/culpepper-garden-transitions-seniors-amid-plans-to-end-assisted-living-by-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/culpepper-garden-transitions-seniors-amid-plans-to-end-assisted-living-by-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Olivet to celebrate full reopening over three years after devastating fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Arlington&rsquo;s oldest churches is celebrating a full reopening three and a half years after a devastating fire forced the closure of nearly half of its usable space. Mount [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mount-olivet-to-celebrate-full-reopening-over-three-years-after-devastating-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mount-olivet-to-celebrate-full-reopening-over-three-years-after-devastating-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[DCA Workers Demand Action &mdash; TSA workers at Reagan National are urging passengers to pressure Congress to end the DHS shutdown, now in its 59th day. Nationally, more than 500 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House approves aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[FILE - Salvage crews work on recovering wreckage near the site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose Luis Magana)FILE - Salvage crews work on recovering wreckage near the site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington Nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/house-approves-aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/house-approves-aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats line up to run in Virginia congressional districts, even before voters approve them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even before Virginia voters decide on a new congressional map, Democrats are piling in to run for districts proposed under a redistricting plan that is designed to give their party [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrats-line-up-to-run-in-virginia-congressional-districts-even-before-voters-approve-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrats-line-up-to-run-in-virginia-congressional-districts-even-before-voters-approve-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Langston Blvd development projects highlight County Board’s weekend agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Action on two major development proposals in the Langston Boulevard corridor will highlight this weekend&rsquo;s County Board meeting. One of the projects is a 300-unit residential building at 3130 Langston [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-langston-blvd-development-projects-highlight-county-boards-weekend-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-langston-blvd-development-projects-highlight-county-boards-weekend-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free art festival returns to Clarendon next week with over 125 artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Festival of the Arts is returning later this month in Clarendon, bringing over 125 exhibitors in a variety of mediums. The outdoor art festival will be back for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-art-festival-returns-to-clarendon-next-week-with-over-125-artists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-art-festival-returns-to-clarendon-next-week-with-over-125-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local butcher and deli known for cheesesteaks is coming to Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A butcher and deli chain with a popular Philadelphia-style cheesesteak is planning to open a new spot in Crystal City. Soko Butcher is coming to a 1,600-square-foot retail bay at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-butcher-and-deli-known-for-cheesesteaks-is-coming-to-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-butcher-and-deli-known-for-cheesesteaks-is-coming-to-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masked teen reportedly brandished gun at two pedestrians on trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police arrested a teenager yesterday (Monday) after he reportedly brandished a gun at two victims walking on the&nbsp;W&amp;OD Trail. The two female victims were out on the trail near Glencarlyn [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/masked-teen-reportedly-brandished-gun-at-two-pedestrians-on-trail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/masked-teen-reportedly-brandished-gun-at-two-pedestrians-on-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free fitness demos and a 5K coming to Va. Square this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Mason University&rsquo;s Virginia Square campus is hosting a health-centered festival this weekend, with a fun run, live fitness classes and a DJ. The celebration, called&nbsp;Clarendon FitFest, kicks off at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-fitness-demos-and-a-5k-coming-to-va-square-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-fitness-demos-and-a-5k-coming-to-va-square-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rooted In History: Historic Garden Week Blooms This Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Carolanne Korolowicz,&nbsp;Arlington-based Realtor&nbsp;and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Carolanne in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rooted-in-history-historic-garden-week-blooms-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rooted-in-history-historic-garden-week-blooms-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of W-L grad killed in DUI crash settles wrongful death lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of the 19-year-old killed in an October 2024 car crash has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the driver and members of his family. An Arlington circuit [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/family-of-w-l-grad-killed-in-dui-crash-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/family-of-w-l-grad-killed-in-dui-crash-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aviation safety bill based on deadly midair collision near Washington faces a House vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[FILE - Salvage crews work on recovering wreckage near the site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 6, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)(AP/Jose Luis Magana)FILE - Salvage crews work on recovering wreckage near the site in the Potomac River of a mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington Nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington-faces-a-house-vote/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aviation-safety-bill-based-on-deadly-midair-collision-near-washington-faces-a-house-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic boundary stone gets new plaque and fence at Arlington-Fairfax line]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year-long restoration effort has prepared one of Arlington&rsquo;s most historic treasures for enjoyment by future generations. Members of the Dr. Elisha Dick chapter of the National Society Daughters of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/historic-boundary-stone-gets-new-plaque-and-fence-at-arlington-fairfax-line/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/historic-boundary-stone-gets-new-plaque-and-fence-at-arlington-fairfax-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s winter home sales and prices stayed mostly flat, compared to 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a strong finish, first-quarter home sales and prices in Arlington saw little movement compared to a year ago. Aided by a strong March, a total of 448 residential properties [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-winter-home-sales-and-prices-stayed-mostly-flat-compared-to-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-winter-home-sales-and-prices-stayed-mostly-flat-compared-to-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Columbia Pike Hazmat Response &mdash; Arlington firefighters responded to a hazardous materials incident in the 1500 block of Columbia Pike involving a leaking pipe with an unknown substance. Crews identified [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How you can learn to sing in a barbershop quartet (featuring the Arlingtones)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.How you can learn to sing barbershop<br />
An Arlington-based barbershop quartet chorus is bringing back a love of the four-part harmony in Virginia, one note at a time.<br />
In Tuesday&rsquo;s episode of &ldquo;Matt About Town,&rdquo; WTOP&rsquo;s Matt Kaufax learns a new tune &mdash; or two &mdash; as he joins in song with the Arlingtones.<br />
The Arlingtones are a Northern Virgin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-you-can-learn-to-sing-in-a-barbershop-quartet-featuring-the-arlingtones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-you-can-learn-to-sing-in-a-barbershop-quartet-featuring-the-arlingtones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Wings select Arlington’s Azzi Fudd No. 1 in WNBA draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting&nbsp;six UCLA [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dallas-wings-select-arlingtons-azzi-fudd-no-1-in-wnba-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dallas-wings-select-arlingtons-azzi-fudd-no-1-in-wnba-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Man charged with attempted rape after attacking woman in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old Arlington man has been arrested and charged with attempted rape after allegedly assaulting a woman who was waiting for a rideshare in Clarendon over the weekend. Luzvin Garcia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-charged-with-attempted-rape-after-attacking-woman-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-charged-with-attempted-rape-after-attacking-woman-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Spanberger pushes back on tax claims, noting bills never passed the General Assembly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced today that she did not sign dozens of tax bills into law &mdash; because the General Assembly never passed them and they never reached her [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gov-spanberger-pushes-back-on-tax-claims-noting-bills-never-passed-the-general-assembly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gov-spanberger-pushes-back-on-tax-claims-noting-bills-never-passed-the-general-assembly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Alexandria man, 61, dies after motorcycle crash on I-395]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alexandria man has died after a motorcycle crash on I-395 in Arlington. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Monday in the southbound HOV lanes near the Pentagon. &ldquo;A motorcycle, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-alexandria-man-61-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-on-i-395/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-alexandria-man-61-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-on-i-395/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: I-395 HOV lanes closed after critical crash involving motorcycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A motorcyclist is being rushed to a local trauma center after a crash that has closed the HOV lanes of I-395. The southbound HOV lanes are closed after the crash, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-i-395-hov-lanes-closed-after-critical-crash-involving-motorcycle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-i-395-hov-lanes-closed-after-critical-crash-involving-motorcycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man pleads guilty to murdering wife, slashing 1-year-old in Pentagon City attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man faces up to life in prison after he admitted to stabbing his daughter and his wife in a psychosis-related episode in Pentagon City. Leonardo Antonio Reyes, now [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-wife-slashing-1-year-old-in-pentagon-city-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-wife-slashing-1-year-old-in-pentagon-city-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fraud alerts notify Arlington property owners about document changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new opt-in service from the circuit court clerk&rsquo;s office aims to provide property owners with another tool to catch fraudulent activity. The &ldquo;Property Alert&rdquo; initiative, offered at no charge, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-fraud-alerts-notify-arlington-property-owners-about-document-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-fraud-alerts-notify-arlington-property-owners-about-document-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New festival to spotlight Columbia Pike’s diverse cultures this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new multicultural celebration is coming to Columbia Pike this weekend. International cuisines, live performances and kid-friendly activities are all part of the inaugural Columbia Pike Culture Fest, happening from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-festival-to-spotlight-columbia-pikes-diverse-cultures-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-festival-to-spotlight-columbia-pikes-diverse-cultures-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD looking for suspect in attempted sausage theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are investigating an attempted robbery at a North Arlington restaurant Sunday afternoon. Police were dispatched to Crisp and Juicy, a long-time Peruvian chicken eatery in the Lee [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-looking-for-suspect-in-attempted-sausage-theft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-looking-for-suspect-in-attempted-sausage-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PopUp Bagels, known for ‘rip and dip’ approach, plans Arlington location]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bagel shop with a unique approach and large social media presence could soon be popping up in Arlington, the latest addition to the county&rsquo;s bagel scene. Connecticut-based PopUp Bagels [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/popup-bagels-known-for-rip-and-dip-approach-plans-arlington-location/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/popup-bagels-known-for-rip-and-dip-approach-plans-arlington-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Little League marks 40 years at Opening Day celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[With warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine, the weather cooperated with ideal baseball conditions for Arlington Little League&rsquo;s big anniversary event. At the traditional Barcroft Park multi-field venue, the league [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-little-league-marks-40-years-at-opening-day-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-little-league-marks-40-years-at-opening-day-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advisory panel wants another elevator, escalator at DCA’s planned pedestrian bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[An advisory panel says the proposed pedestrian/bicycle bridge connecting Crystal City to Reagan National Airport falls short of optimal accessibility standards. The current plan for an elevator and staircase at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advisory-panel-wants-another-elevator-escalator-at-dcas-planned-pedestrian-bridge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advisory-panel-wants-another-elevator-escalator-at-dcas-planned-pedestrian-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: Too many days off school for APS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grumblings from Northern Virginia public school parents are getting louder. Last week, the discontent broke out into the open, when 106.7 The Fan host Danny Rouhier went on a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-too-many-days-off-school-for-aps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-too-many-days-off-school-for-aps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local redistricting advocate and opponent debate ‘new rules of the game’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A supporter and an opponent of Virginia&rsquo;s April 21 congressional redistricting referendum found themselves in agreement on at least one thing during an April 8 forum sponsored by Advance Arlington. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-redistricting-advocate-and-opponent-debate-new-rules-of-the-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-redistricting-advocate-and-opponent-debate-new-rules-of-the-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search for Missing Teen &mdash; ACPD is seeking help locating 16-year-old Oluwatobiloba &ldquo;Tobi&rdquo; Obikoya, who has not been seen since leaving Washington-Liberty High School on Thursday. Virginia State Police have [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry weather, gusty winds bring elevated fire danger to D.C. area Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Arlington and the D.C. area due to an elevated outdoor fire danger on Monday. More from the National Weather Service: Special Weather [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dry-weather-gusty-winds-bring-elevated-fire-danger-to-dc-area-monday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dry-weather-gusty-winds-bring-elevated-fire-danger-to-dc-area-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry weather, gusty winds bring elevated fire danger to D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Arlington and the D.C. area due to an elevated outdoor fire danger today (Sunday) and Monday. The fire danger is enhanced by [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dry-weather-gusty-winds-bring-elevated-fire-danger-to-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dry-weather-gusty-winds-bring-elevated-fire-danger-to-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington-based inclusive theater troupe opens new show this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington-based inclusive theater troupe is about to bring its latest creation to life. &ldquo;Rooted in Unity&rdquo; will be among two productions presented by ArtStream&rsquo;s local theater companies during performances [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-based-inclusive-theater-troupe-opens-new-show-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-based-inclusive-theater-troupe-opens-new-show-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: New renderings show 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ proposed for Memorial Circle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has submitted detailed architectural plans for a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch at Memorial Circle. The 12-page filing, prepared by Harrison Design and submitted by the Department of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-new-renderings-show-250-foot-triumphal-arch-proposed-for-memorial-circle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-new-renderings-show-250-foot-triumphal-arch-proposed-for-memorial-circle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor signs Arlington legislators’ bills on elections, eviction prevention, tourism districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous pieces of legislation from Arlington lawmakers are officially set to become law following final approval from Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D). Among the approximately 1,200 bills passed out of the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/governor-signs-arlington-legislators-bills-on-elections-eviction-prevention-tourism-districts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/governor-signs-arlington-legislators-bills-on-elections-eviction-prevention-tourism-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowl’d Masala and Mezeh open at Pentagon City mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two fast-casual restaurants have opened at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, after months of delays. Contemporary Indian eatery Bowl&rsquo;d Masala and Mezeh Mediterranean Grill are both now open, according [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bowld-masala-and-mezeh-open-at-pentagon-city-mall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bowld-masala-and-mezeh-open-at-pentagon-city-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best plumber serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether dealing with a dripping faucet or a full-blown pipe emergency, many homeowners eventually find themselves either leaning on a trusted plumber or wishing they had one. Here are the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-plumber-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-plumber-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Numerous Arlington athletes earn all-state honors for winter season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Numerous Arlington athletes were represented on public and private &ldquo;all-state&rdquo; high school teams for success in the winter season. In basketball on the public-school level, there was one Arlington player [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/numerous-arlington-athletes-earn-all-state-honors-for-winter-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/numerous-arlington-athletes-earn-all-state-honors-for-winter-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pet relief areas coming to Shirlington amid streetscape renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing renovations at the Village at Shirlington will include two new areas for pets to relieve themselves. The pet relief areas and a pet waste station are planned outside Dogma [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-pet-relief-areas-coming-to-shirlington-amid-streetscape-renovations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-pet-relief-areas-coming-to-shirlington-amid-streetscape-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with manslaughter after fentanyl overdose in Penrose]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old has been arrested after allegedly providing fentanyl to a man in Penrose, inadvertently causing his death. Angel Delcid, of Alexandria, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter through the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-fentanyl-overdose-in-penrose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-manslaughter-after-fentanyl-overdose-in-penrose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington will have funds to cover this year’s unusual elections, county manager promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even though the current Arlington County budget draft doesn&rsquo;t include additional costs from this year&rsquo;s change-ups at the ballot box, the county government is still planning to cover them. Elections [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-will-have-funds-to-cover-this-years-unusual-elections-county-manager-promises/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-will-have-funds-to-cover-this-years-unusual-elections-county-manager-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer Blasts GOP on War Powers &mdash; Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said he and other House Democrats went to the floor to defend Congress&rsquo;s constitutional war powers but Republicans refused [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Man does pull-up on water pipe that burst on GMU’s Arlington campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.GMU water pipe bursts after being used as pull-up bar<br />
A man has admitted doing a pull-up busted a water pipe at George Mason University&rsquo;s Arlington, Virginia, campus in late March.Related storiesMike Pence joins George Mason University as a professor	Education Department says George Mason University&rsquo;s DEI policies violate civil rights	No more &lsquo;Mason&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/watch-man-does-pull-up-on-water-pipe-that-burst-on-gmus-arlington-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/watch-man-does-pull-up-on-water-pipe-that-burst-on-gmus-arlington-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)(AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)(AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters.<br />
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman sided with The New Y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/federal-judge-finds-pentagon-is-violating-court-order-to-restore-access-to-reporters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/federal-judge-finds-pentagon-is-violating-court-order-to-restore-access-to-reporters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1404 N Herndon Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exceptional modern Lyon Village home just blocks to shops, dining, and Metro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1404-n-herndon-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1404-n-herndon-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More contenders for redrawn 7th Congressional District make case to Arlington Democrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four more contenders in a potentially redrawn 7th Congressional District made their pitches to Arlington Democrats on April 8. J.P. Cooney, Dave Kennedy, Del. Adele McClure and State Sen. Saddam [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-contenders-for-redrawn-7th-congressional-district-make-case-to-arlington-democrats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-contenders-for-redrawn-7th-congressional-district-make-case-to-arlington-democrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s top prosecutor seeks better pay for staff, noting increased police salaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s commonwealth attorney seeking higher pay for prosecutors this budget season, pointing to increased salaries for police officers and potentially better compensation in surrounding localities. The proposed fiscal year 2027 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-top-prosecutor-seeks-better-pay-for-staff-noting-increased-police-salaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-top-prosecutor-seeks-better-pay-for-staff-noting-increased-police-salaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital scavenger hunt arrives in Ballston with interactive art and prizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A digital scavenger hunt inspired by cherry blossom season has gotten underway in Ballston. Floral sidewalk decals for Bloom Hunt, coordinated by the Ballston BID and the immersive art gallery [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/digital-scavenger-hunt-arrives-in-ballston-with-interactive-art-and-prizes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/digital-scavenger-hunt-arrives-in-ballston-with-interactive-art-and-prizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow joins 1,000+ newsrooms for inaugural #LocalNewsDay]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s Local News Day. Here&rsquo;s what that looks like in Arlington. Yesterday, Dan Egitto reported on the Virginia Supreme Court hearing arguments over Arlington&rsquo;s Missing Middle housing policy. Katie Taranto [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-joins-1000-newsrooms-for-inaugural-localnewsday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-joins-1000-newsrooms-for-inaugural-localnewsday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpacas to spotlight new happy hour at Peruvian restaurant in Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new limited-time happy hour in Pentagon City is offering specials on Peruvian cuisine &mdash; and the opportunity to meet a wooly friend or two. Guests at Peruvian Brothers can [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/alpacas-to-spotlight-new-happy-hour-at-peruvian-restaurant-in-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/alpacas-to-spotlight-new-happy-hour-at-peruvian-restaurant-in-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro hair-touching suspect back in jail, accused of stalking DC woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Silver Spring, Maryland, man accused of targeting women on Metro trains is back behind bars &mdash; and facing a new stalking charge in D.C.<br />
Bryan Betancur, 28, who had been released on bond after being accused of touching women&rsquo;s hair while riding Metro, was arrested again Wednesday after investigators said he targeted a different woman in the District.Related stories2 dead in Friendship Heights shooting	Which DC speed cameras gave the most tickets last year?	3 former employees of DC ps]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/metro-hair-touching-suspect-back-in-jail-accused-of-stalking-dc-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/metro-hair-touching-suspect-back-in-jail-accused-of-stalking-dc-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Langston Blvd townhouse project gets Planning Commission’s support, despite staff opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Planning Commission has given its nod to a 47-unit townhouse development, despite staff concerns that the proposal doesn&rsquo;t match the Langston Boulevard Area Plan. Commissioners supported developer BCN [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/langston-blvd-townhouse-project-gets-planning-commissions-support-despite-staff-opposition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/langston-blvd-townhouse-project-gets-planning-commissions-support-despite-staff-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church council member suggests increasing meals tax from 4% to 5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church&rsquo;s newest City Council member is suggesting an increase in the city&rsquo;s meals tax to ease budget pressures. &ldquo;I think it should be something we&rsquo;re considering,&rdquo; Arthur Agin said [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-council-member-suggests-increasing-meals-tax-from-4-to-5/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-council-member-suggests-increasing-meals-tax-from-4-to-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifting at Langston Blvd auto parts store escalates to robbery, carjacking charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was charged with robbery and carjacking after a shoplifting attempt turned violent at a business in Cherrydale yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Police were dispatched to the 4000 block of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/shoplifting-at-langston-blvd-auto-parts-store-escalates-to-robbery-carjacking-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/shoplifting-at-langston-blvd-auto-parts-store-escalates-to-robbery-carjacking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Favola Endorses McAuliffe &mdash; &ldquo;State Sen. Barbara Favola &mdash; who represents most of Arlington County &mdash; has endorsed Dorothy McAuliffe in the race for #VA07. &lsquo;She will be a strong, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stitched with love: Transgender youth unveil quilt at Arlington Central Library ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The completed quilt consists of almost 90 squares on a 10 foot by 7 foot quilt, hand-assembled by allies and community members.(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)The completed quilt consists of almost 90 squares on a 10 foot by 7 foot quilt, hand-assembled by allies and community members.(WTOP/Jimmy Alexander)An Arlington, Virginia-based nonprofit unveiled a large quilt Wednesday night that was decorated by and dedicated to transgender youth.<br />
It was standing room only in the auditorium at the Arlington Centr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/stitched-with-love-transgender-youth-unveil-quilt-at-arlington-central-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/stitched-with-love-transgender-youth-unveil-quilt-at-arlington-central-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 5723 27th Street N]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunning tucked away 1925 Renovated Farm House on rare .62 acre lot!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5723-27th-street-n/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5723-27th-street-n/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12th Annual Arlington Festival of the Arts with Craft Marketplace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for the highly-anticipated Arlington Festival of the Arts, located in the heart of Clarendon, one of Arlington&rsquo;s most vibrant neighborhoods! Discover a stunning array of handmade-in-the-USA artwork, carefully [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/12th-annual-arlington-festival-of-the-arts-with-craft-marketplace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/12th-annual-arlington-festival-of-the-arts-with-craft-marketplace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘peacetech’ accelerator coming to National Landing, seeking to reduce violent conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new accelerator for startups promoting peace is launching in National Landing, helping founders raise capital and gain traction in the shadow of the Pentagon. While the United States, Israel [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-peacetech-accelerator-coming-to-national-landing-seeking-to-reduce-violent-conflict/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-peacetech-accelerator-coming-to-national-landing-seeking-to-reduce-violent-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New owner gives Falls Church pottery painting studio a ‘glow up’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A paint-your-own-pottery studio in Falls Church has received a freshly glazed look under new ownership. Jessi Cash, who has worked at Clay Cafe Studios since 2019, took over the reins [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-owner-gives-falls-church-pottery-painting-studio-a-glow-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-owner-gives-falls-church-pottery-painting-studio-a-glow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington residents can get free windshield wipers, donate old car seats and socks this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regional windshield wiper giveaway and two donation programs are available to Arlington residents this month. Free windshield wiper replacements and installation are available to all D.C.-area drivers through this [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-residents-can-get-free-windshield-wipers-donate-old-car-seats-and-socks-this-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-residents-can-get-free-windshield-wipers-donate-old-car-seats-and-socks-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frost Advisory issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s going to be another cold night in Arlington. A Frost Advisory has been issued for the area, following this morning&rsquo;s Freeze Warning. More from the National Weather Service: Frost [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/frost-advisory-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/frost-advisory-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAMMY Awards finalists include Taqueria Xochi, Queen Mother’s Kitchen and other local spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington and Falls Church are continuing to maintain a strong presence as this year&rsquo;s RAMMY Awards advance toward their final stage. Ten restaurants and restaurateurs representing establishments in the two [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rammy-awards-finalists-include-taqueria-xochi-queen-mothers-kitchen-and-other-local-spots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rammy-awards-finalists-include-taqueria-xochi-queen-mothers-kitchen-and-other-local-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now open: vendor applications for the Third Annual Small Vendor Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a small business operating in food, fuel, fitness or fun? Want to put your brand in front of corporate buyers and Arlington&rsquo;s business community? Applications are now open [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-open-vendor-applications-for-the-third-annual-small-vendor-showcase/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-open-vendor-applications-for-the-third-annual-small-vendor-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Supreme Court hears Missing Middle arguments as projects advance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oral arguments in the lawsuit over Arlington County&rsquo;s &ldquo;Missing Middle&rdquo; zoning changes are taking place in the Virginia Supreme Court this morning (Wednesday). Justices are scheduled to hear a roughly [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-supreme-court-hears-missing-middle-arguments-as-projects-advance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-supreme-court-hears-missing-middle-arguments-as-projects-advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown girls soccer team leverages strong defense in 5-0 start to season]]></title><description><![CDATA[As has been the case for many years under head coach Hannah Davis, the Yorktown Patriots have started a girls soccer season strong. Through five high-school contests this spring, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-soccer-team-leverages-strong-defense-in-5-0-start-to-season/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-soccer-team-leverages-strong-defense-in-5-0-start-to-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘microtransit’ program launches in northwest Arlington next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s new &ldquo;microtransit&rdquo; pilot program is launching next week, providing on-demand rides in portions of the county with limited transit options. The program launches next Monday, April 13. It will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-microtransit-program-launches-in-northwest-arlington-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-microtransit-program-launches-in-northwest-arlington-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fed Child Exploitation Cases &mdash; Two Arlington men pled guilty last month to federal child sexual abuse charges under the Justice Department&rsquo;s Project Safe Childhood initiative. One defendant, 26, urinated [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Beyer demands House return to session as Trump threatens ‘whole civilization will die’ in Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately reconvene Congress and hold a vote on a War Powers Resolution as President Trump escalates threats against [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rep-beyer-demands-house-return-to-session-as-trump-threatens-whole-civilization-will-die-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rep-beyer-demands-house-return-to-session-as-trump-threatens-whole-civilization-will-die-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed 300-unit building on Langston Blvd gets thumbs up from Planning Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Planning Commission has given its nod to a proposed 300-unit residential building on Langston Blvd despite concerns about the safety of a nearby intersection. Planning commissioners voted 9-0, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-300-unit-building-on-langston-blvd-gets-thumbs-up-from-planning-commission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-300-unit-building-on-langston-blvd-gets-thumbs-up-from-planning-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike bank robber sentenced to almost four years in federal prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who attempted to rob a bank along Columbia Pike last year will spend nearly four years behind bars. Steve Jamal Smith, 31, was sentenced Thursday to 46 months [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-bank-robber-sentenced-to-almost-four-years-in-federal-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-bank-robber-sentenced-to-almost-four-years-in-federal-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bluefish Bistro closes in latest business shakeup along Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A well-loved sushi restaurant on Columbia Pike has closed after less than three years in business. Bluefish Bistro is no longer in business at 950 S. George Mason Drive, owner [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bluefish-bistro-closes-in-latest-business-shakeup-along-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bluefish-bistro-closes-in-latest-business-shakeup-along-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The battle over listings has intensified and shifted]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-battle-over-listings-has-intensified-and-shifted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-battle-over-listings-has-intensified-and-shifted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant tracker: Tio Pelé, The Boulevard and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a free preview of the restaurant tracker report sent monthly to ARLnow Press Club members.&nbsp;Join the club to get this and other exclusive features, like our Court Update [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restaurant-tracker-tio-pel-the-boulevard-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restaurant-tracker-tio-pel-the-boulevard-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bearded Goat Barber expands to Charlottesville and McLean]]></title><description><![CDATA[For seven years, Bearded Goat Barber has been a cornerstone of the Arlington community, earning a devoted following one sharp fade and hot towel shave at a time. Now, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bearded-goat-barber-expands-to-charlottesville-and-mclean/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bearded-goat-barber-expands-to-charlottesville-and-mclean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed budget cuts for Falls Church road paving prompt questions from leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church City Council members are questioning a proposal to reduce the city&rsquo;s budget for road paving. City staff currently propose spending $700,000 on paving operations for the fiscal year [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-budget-cuts-for-falls-church-road-paving-prompt-questions-from-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-budget-cuts-for-falls-church-road-paving-prompt-questions-from-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield senior mentors two Arlington robotics teams to world championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Wakefield High School senior is heading to the VEX Robotics World Championship for the second year in a row &mdash; and this time, he&rsquo;s bringing an elementary school team [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-senior-mentors-two-arlington-robotics-teams-to-world-championship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-senior-mentors-two-arlington-robotics-teams-to-world-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Costs at Long Bridge aquatics center projected to surge $2M as Boeing funds expire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operational costs at Long Bridge Aquatics &amp; Fitness Center are projected to grow by about $2 million over the next few years as a financial partnership comes to an end. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/costs-at-long-bridge-aquatics-center-projected-to-surge-2m-as-boeing-funds-expire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/costs-at-long-bridge-aquatics-center-projected-to-surge-2m-as-boeing-funds-expire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s AI Job Risk &mdash; Arlington has the third-highest share of jobs exposed to generative AI in the U.S., according to Treasury data cited in a Virginia Chamber Foundation report. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 5707 9th Street North]]></title><description><![CDATA[New home with elevated finishes, open floor plan and amazing covered patio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5707-9th-street-north/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5707-9th-street-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It is time to sign up for this year’s Marine Corps Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long distance runners might need to make a sprint to their computers. Registration for the Marine Corps Marathon opened Monday morning and organizers expect it to sell out quickly.<br />
Last year the race swelled from just over 25,000 participants to around 40,000 runners. Organizers plan to keep it that large this year.<br />
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re hoping to keep with it, because we also want to hold on to our title as the third largest marathon in the United States,&rdquo; said Amber Traunero, marketing mana]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/it-is-time-to-sign-up-for-this-years-marine-corps-marathon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/it-is-time-to-sign-up-for-this-years-marine-corps-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington remains the D.C. area’s most expensive rental market as housing costs squeeze buyers and renters alike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington is still the priciest place to rent in the D.C. metro area, even as local rents continue to trend downward from their 2022 peak. The median one-bedroom apartment in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-remains-the-dc-areas-most-expensive-rental-market-as-housing-costs-squeeze-buyers-and-renters-alike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-remains-the-dc-areas-most-expensive-rental-market-as-housing-costs-squeeze-buyers-and-renters-alike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civic Federation to bestow 2026 ARLnow Cup at banquet this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community tradition of nearly 90 years continues later this month when the Arlington County Civic Federation presents the 2026 &ldquo;ARLnow Cup&rdquo; for outstanding leadership. The recipient&rsquo;s name will be [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/civic-federation-to-bestow-2026-arlnow-cup-at-banquet-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/civic-federation-to-bestow-2026-arlnow-cup-at-banquet-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Arlington team moves up, another down for 2026 NVSL swim season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of four Arlington teams competing in the Northern Virginia Swimming League will compete in new divisions this summer. The biggest change involves the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts. After competing in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-arlington-team-moves-up-another-down-for-2026-nvsl-swim-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-arlington-team-moves-up-another-down-for-2026-nvsl-swim-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middle Eastern bakery and market to replace closing deli in Cherrydale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Middle Eastern bakery, restaurant and market is expected to replace a deli and cafe in Cherrydale within the next few months. Habibi&rsquo;s Kitchen and Market plans to open this [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/middle-eastern-bakery-and-market-to-replace-closing-deli-in-cherrydale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/middle-eastern-bakery-and-market-to-replace-closing-deli-in-cherrydale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranked-choice advocates see opportunity in potential elections scrambles after redistricting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backers of ranked-choice voting (RCV) believe this fall&rsquo;s congressional races may bolster their case for changing the format of statewide elections. If Virginia voters approve the congressional redistricting constitutional amendment [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ranked-choice-advocates-see-opportunity-in-potential-elections-scrambles-after-redistricting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ranked-choice-advocates-see-opportunity-in-potential-elections-scrambles-after-redistricting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day trips for Arlington seniors could more than double in price]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those taking day trips through Arlington&rsquo;s 55+ travel program could see significantly higher costs kick in later this year. The Department of Parks and Recreation has proposed increasing fees for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/day-trips-for-arlington-seniors-could-more-than-double-in-price/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/day-trips-for-arlington-seniors-could-more-than-double-in-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VHC Health development plan faces pushback at environmental meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal for a new behavioral health center on S. Carlin Springs Road is facing pushback on environmental impacts and effects on the surrounding neighborhood. Misgivings about the 146-bed, 131,000-square-foot [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-health-development-plan-faces-pushback-at-environmental-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-health-development-plan-faces-pushback-at-environmental-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cherry Blossom 5K Closures &mdash; ACPD will close portions of S. Joyce Street and Army Navy Drive on Saturday, April 11 for the Cherry Blossom 5K starting and finishing at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He takes care of Arlington Cemetery’s living — and often towering — memorials]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the D.C. region, conversations often start with, &ldquo;What do you do?&rdquo; WTOP&rsquo;s &ldquo;Working Capital&rdquo; series profiles the people whose jobs make the D.C. region run.<br />
Folks across the D.C. area flock to the Tidal Basin, the U.S. National Arboretum and other parks and green spaces at this time of year to see the beautiful cherry, redbuds and magnolia trees in bloom.<br />
Another place that often makes the spring &ldquo;must-see trees&rdquo; lists is Arlington National Cemetery.<br />
I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/he-takes-care-of-arlington-cemeterys-living-and-often-towering-memorials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/he-takes-care-of-arlington-cemeterys-living-and-often-towering-memorials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington leader took on Virginia’s mid-century political machine and paid the price]]></title><description><![CDATA[This reporting was supported by the&nbsp;ARLnow Press Club. Join to support in-depth local journalism &mdash; and get an exclusive early morning email with a preview of that day&rsquo;s planned news [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-leader-took-on-virginias-mid-century-political-machine-and-paid-the-price/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-leader-took-on-virginias-mid-century-political-machine-and-paid-the-price/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell baseball team enjoying strong start with 10-1 record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple blowout victories have made the start to the 2026 high-school baseball season uniquely significant for the Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights this spring. The private-school squad, led by a number of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-baseball-team-enjoying-strong-start-with-10-1-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-baseball-team-enjoying-strong-start-with-10-1-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best handyman serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[From leaky faucets and wobbly shelves to TV mounting and drywall repair, a reliable handyman can save Arlington homeowners time and headaches. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;Best Handyman in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-handyman-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-handyman-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New day-to-night restaurant and rooftop bar coming to Clarendon’s former Wilson Hardware]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new day-to-night restaurant and rooftop bar with a &ldquo;supper club vibe&rdquo; is opening soon at the former Wilson Hardware in Clarendon. The Boulevard, a restaurant that &ldquo;blends modern American [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-day-to-night-restaurant-and-rooftop-bar-coming-to-clarendons-former-wilson-hardware/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-day-to-night-restaurant-and-rooftop-bar-coming-to-clarendons-former-wilson-hardware/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/birthright-citizenship-before-the-supreme-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/birthright-citizenship-before-the-supreme-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS leaders defend highest per-student spending in N. Va. as budget talks heat up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools&rsquo; region high per-student spending came under scrutiny as County Board and School Board members last month sat down for budget discussions. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re spending significant money,&rdquo; County Board [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-leaders-defend-highest-per-student-spending-in-n-va-as-budget-talks-heat-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-leaders-defend-highest-per-student-spending-in-n-va-as-budget-talks-heat-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late-night sundae shop The Scoop N Scootery plans summer opening in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ice cream sundae shop with late-night hours, a delivery service and a popular online presence is expanding to Clarendon. The Scoop N Scootery is coming to 1138 N. Irving [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/late-night-sundae-shop-the-scoop-n-scootery-plans-summer-opening-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/late-night-sundae-shop-the-scoop-n-scootery-plans-summer-opening-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly incorporated Potomac Yard civic association seeks full representation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president of the newly formed Potomac Yard Arlington Civic Association says the organization is ready to make its mark in one of the county&rsquo;s fastest-growing corridors. The association was [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/newly-incorporated-potomac-yard-civic-association-seeks-full-representation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/newly-incorporated-potomac-yard-civic-association-seeks-full-representation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juvenile Robbed of Scooter &mdash; A juvenile was riding his scooter near N. Quincy Street at Wilson Blvd on Wednesday evening when another juvenile approached, shoved him off and stole [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DC-area high school hoopers take the stage at Capital One Arena in Capital Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Capital Classic is the longest-running high school basketball All-Star Game in the nation, dating back to 1974. For the first time since 2017, the 53rd annual event will be held at Capital One Arena in D.C.<br />
On Saturday, April 4, the DMV Girls All-Star Game tips off at 10:30 a.m., with the boys hitting the floor at noon, featuring the region&rsquo;s top players against the best talent from across the country.<br />
The Vicki Brick-Zupancic DMV Girls All-Star Game will benefit the Ovarian Cancer Res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-area-high-school-hoopers-take-the-stage-at-capital-one-arena-in-capital-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-area-high-school-hoopers-take-the-stage-at-capital-one-arena-in-capital-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2017 S. Randolph Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charming Cape Cod in Fantastic Location!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2017-s-randolph-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2017-s-randolph-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panel on AI ethics and classroom instruction coming to APS next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A panel discussion on AI in the classroom and beyond is coming to Arlington Public Schools, supporting efforts to keep pace with the developing technology. Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n will moderate [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/panel-on-ai-ethics-and-classroom-instruction-coming-to-aps-next-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/panel-on-ai-ethics-and-classroom-instruction-coming-to-aps-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Facing declining revenues, Arlington’s BIDs could seek boundary changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[With property assessments and resulting tax revenue stagnant, changes could be coming to Arlington&rsquo;s trio of business improvement districts, better known as BIDs. It remains to be seen what, if [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/facing-declining-revenues-arlingtons-bids-could-seek-boundary-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/facing-declining-revenues-arlingtons-bids-could-seek-boundary-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creator of demolished Black history mural at Hall’s Hill McDonald’s will paint replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The original creator of a Hall&rsquo;s Hill mural depicting the neighborhood&rsquo;s Black history is returning to repaint the artwork, after McDonald&rsquo;s demolished it last fall. D.C. artist Roderick Turner will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/creator-of-demolished-black-history-mural-at-halls-hill-mcdonalds-will-paint-replacement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/creator-of-demolished-black-history-mural-at-halls-hill-mcdonalds-will-paint-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Notch’d nixes ax-throwing in Clarendon as restaurant plans move forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Previous plans for an ax-throwing venue inside a forthcoming Clarendon restaurant have gotten the ax. Three Notch&rsquo;d Brewing Company no longer intends to let people throw axes at targets in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-notchd-nixes-ax-throwing-in-clarendon-as-restaurant-plans-move-forward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-notchd-nixes-ax-throwing-in-clarendon-as-restaurant-plans-move-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AG Jones vows to fight ‘illegal and malicious’ executive order on mail voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s attorney general plans to challenge an executive order by President Donald Trump that would add more restrictions and federal oversight to mail voting. Attorney General Jay Jones (D) has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ag-jones-vows-to-fight-illegal-and-malicious-executive-order-on-mail-voting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ag-jones-vows-to-fight-illegal-and-malicious-executive-order-on-mail-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield boys, W-L girls win chilly outdoor county track meets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athletes for the Wakefield Warriors boys and Washington-Liberty girls track-and-field teams endured cold and wind during an early-season outdoor meet to win the Arlington County championships. The high-school meet took [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-boys-w-l-girls-win-chilly-outdoor-county-track-meets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-boys-w-l-girls-win-chilly-outdoor-county-track-meets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington flea market launches 40-year anniversary season this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market is launching its 40th anniversary season on Saturday, with high hopes of drawing more than 10,000 shoppers during 2026. &ldquo;The opening event is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-flea-market-launches-40-year-anniversary-season-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-flea-market-launches-40-year-anniversary-season-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparedness Month Begins &mdash; &ldquo;Arlington Preparedness Month, held every April, highlights the importance of preparing for disasters, emergencies, and the unexpected.&rdquo; The county encourages residents to sign up for Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-apr-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misleading anti-redistricting mailers prompt outcry from AG Jones, Virginia NAACP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A public messaging brawl over Virginia&rsquo;s upcoming redistricting referendum has gotten even messier with new mailers prominently displaying out-of-context quotes from former President Barack Obama. The front of the mailers, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/misleading-anti-redistricting-mailers-prompt-outcry-from-ag-jones-virginia-naacp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/misleading-anti-redistricting-mailers-prompt-outcry-from-ag-jones-virginia-naacp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupuseria prepares to reopen after fire damage in Ashton Heights strip mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renovations are underway at a fire-damaged pupuseria in the Ashton Heights neighborhood, with the goal of reopening this summer. Pupuseria Do&ntilde;a Azucena has been shuttered at 71 N. Glebe Road [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pupuseria-prepares-to-reopen-after-fire-damage-in-ashton-heights-strip-mall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pupuseria-prepares-to-reopen-after-fire-damage-in-ashton-heights-strip-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s HQ2 workforce increases slightly, despite company-wide layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Total employment at HQ2 has increased slightly since 2024, despite multiple rounds of corporate layoffs at Amazon in recent months. Around 8,500 employees currently work out of Amazon&rsquo;s headquarters in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/amazons-hq2-workforce-increases-slightly-despite-company-wide-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/amazons-hq2-workforce-increases-slightly-despite-company-wide-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music by the Metro returns to Clarendon for Spring 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by&nbsp;Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Get ready to dance in the streets &mdash; Music by the Metro: Clarendon Concert Series is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/music-by-the-metro-returns-to-clarendon-for-spring-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/music-by-the-metro-returns-to-clarendon-for-spring-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazilian-Lebanese chicken spot Tio Pelé opens on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Brazilian and Lebanese-inspired charcoal chicken shop is now open for business on Langston Blvd. Tio Pel&eacute; celebrated its grand opening last week at 3110 Langston Blvd in Lyon Village, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/brazilian-lebanese-chicken-spot-tio-pel-opens-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/brazilian-lebanese-chicken-spot-tio-pel-opens-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-april-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction begins on 42 new townhouses near Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction on a row of new townhomes is getting underway at Crystal House Apartments, with completion expected in about a year. The Highlands Row development of 42 townhouses along S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/construction-begins-on-42-new-townhouses-near-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/construction-begins-on-42-new-townhouses-near-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington apartment rents tick upward, but remain down year over year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The median rent remains down year over year in Arlington, though the local market is showing price upticks as winter transitions to spring. The county&rsquo;s median apartment rent of $2,585 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-apartment-rents-tick-upward-but-remain-down-year-over-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-apartment-rents-tick-upward-but-remain-down-year-over-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders seek smooth transition to next city manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church City Council members are hoping to have a new city manager ready to go just when their current one retires in just over five months. Council members at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-seek-smooth-transition-to-next-city-manager/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-seek-smooth-transition-to-next-city-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for April 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lucky Lockbox Find &mdash; An Arlington woman claimed the final $1 million prize in Virginia&rsquo;s New Year&rsquo;s Millionaire Raffle after discovering a forgotten ticket in her lock box. The ticket, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-april-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 31, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 20031 Oakland Farm Road (Vacation/Investment)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charm of 1850 heritage combined with the pinnacle of contemporary luxury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-20031-oakland-farm-road-vacationinvestment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-20031-oakland-farm-road-vacationinvestment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National gas prices blow past $4 mark for the first time since 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.National gas prices blow past the $4 mark for the first time in four years<br />
Gas prices continue to climb in the D.C. area as the war in Iran strains oil supplies and bumps fuel prices higher worldwide.<br />
National gas prices have blown past the $4 mark for the first time in four years, according to AAA.Related storiesGas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-gas-prices-blow-past-4-mark-for-the-first-time-since-2022/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-gas-prices-blow-past-4-mark-for-the-first-time-since-2022/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to redevelop two Rosslyn office buildings get a revamp after 12 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan to redevelop two Rosslyn office towers and a parking garage has gotten a refresh, more than a decade after it was first approved. Developer Monday Properties is back [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plans-to-redevelop-two-rosslyn-office-buildings-get-a-revamp-after-12-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plans-to-redevelop-two-rosslyn-office-buildings-get-a-revamp-after-12-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County audit seeks better oversight of developers’ community benefits promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly released audit calls for stricter controls to ensure that developers provide the community benefits that they promise county leaders. The report, detailed at a March 23 meeting of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-audit-seeks-better-oversight-of-developers-community-benefits-promises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-audit-seeks-better-oversight-of-developers-community-benefits-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballston juice shop still opening, despite co-founder’s arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a new juice bar across from the Ballston Metro station are moving forward despite the arrest of one of its co-founders earlier this month. Signs advertising Paradise Juice [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-juice-shop-still-opening-despite-co-founders-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-juice-shop-still-opening-despite-co-founders-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For the average price of a U.S. home, Arlington buyers get just 755 square feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the average price of a home in the United States &mdash; $400,000 &mdash; the typical homebuyer in Arlington is only able to get a 755-square-foot property, a new analysis [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/for-the-average-price-of-a-us-home-arlington-buyers-get-just-755-square-feet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/for-the-average-price-of-a-us-home-arlington-buyers-get-just-755-square-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Beer Garden and Clarendon 54 lounge close for redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two nightlife venues have closed in Clarendon ahead of a neighborhood redevelopment project. Arlington Beer Garden is no longer in business at 3217 10th Street N., an employee told ARLnow, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-beer-garden-and-clarendon-54-lounge-close-for-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-beer-garden-and-clarendon-54-lounge-close-for-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2,116 agents sold real estate in Arlington last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/2116-agents-sold-real-estate-in-arlington-last-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/2116-agents-sold-real-estate-in-arlington-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Home Thai Bistro plans grand opening in Falls Church this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local Thai restaurant chain with lunch specials and astrology-themed cocktails is celebrating its Falls Church debut this weekend. After nearly a year of preparations, My Home Thai Bistro plans [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/my-home-thai-bistro-plans-grand-opening-in-falls-church-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/my-home-thai-bistro-plans-grand-opening-in-falls-church-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds rally to support ongoing funding for Arlington after-school programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates for permanent local funding for after-school programs received support, but not necessarily promises, from county leaders at a March 27 rally. Hundreds turned out for the evening program at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/hundreds-rally-to-support-ongoing-funding-for-arlington-after-school-programs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/hundreds-rally-to-support-ongoing-funding-for-arlington-after-school-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board mirrors superintendent’s $860M plan in new budget draft]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington School Board&rsquo;s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget makes no immediate revisions to a nearly $860 million spending package presented by the superintendent. The School Board package lining up [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-mirrors-superintendents-860m-plan-in-new-budget-draft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-mirrors-superintendents-860m-plan-in-new-budget-draft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 31, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mob Assault Near Courthouse &mdash; A man was assaulted by a group of juveniles outside a residential building in the 1200 block of S. Courthouse Road around 10:26 p.m. on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell pitcher strikes out record 28 batters in softball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights girls softball team has had dozens of talented pitchers in its storied past. Yet none achieved what right-hander Annie Van Dyck accomplished during a recent extra-inning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-pitcher-strikes-out-record-28-batters-in-softball-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-pitcher-strikes-out-record-28-batters-in-softball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Snowcrete’ clearing operations cost Arlington $4.5M in unbudgeted costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clearing operations after this January&rsquo;s snow and ice storm cost Arlington County upwards of $4.5 million. The county&rsquo;s response to the Jan. 25 winter storm &mdash; including hauling over 2 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/snowcrete-clearing-operations-cost-arlington-45m-in-unbudgeted-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/snowcrete-clearing-operations-cost-arlington-45m-in-unbudgeted-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle plows through townhome after driver apparently ‘floored it’ in garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[No injuries were reported this afternoon (Monday) after a vehicle drove straight through a residence in the Buckingham neighborhood. The Arlington County Fire Department responded to the 400 block of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vehicle-plows-through-townhome-after-driver-apparently-floored-it-in-garage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vehicle-plows-through-townhome-after-driver-apparently-floored-it-in-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb threat at DEA’s Pentagon City headquarters leads to temporary evacuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bomb threat &mdash; later determined to be unfounded &mdash; led to a temporary disruption at the Pentagon City headquarters of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration this morning (Monday). The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bomb-threat-at-deas-pentagon-city-headquarters-leads-to-temporary-evacuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bomb-threat-at-deas-pentagon-city-headquarters-leads-to-temporary-evacuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young gymnasts rally to stop programming cuts, keep Barcroft open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gymnastics boosters continue their push to have County Board members rescind proposed cuts to programming and the closure of the Barcroft Sports &amp; Fitness Center. Much of the lobbying is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/young-gymnasts-rally-to-stop-programming-cuts-keep-barcroft-open/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/young-gymnasts-rally-to-stop-programming-cuts-keep-barcroft-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS students will have off for April 21 redistricting referendum after split vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools students will have off during a statewide redistricting referendum following a divided School Board vote last week. In a 3-2 vote last Thursday, School Board members voted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-students-will-have-off-for-april-21-redistricting-referendum-after-split-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-students-will-have-off-for-april-21-redistricting-referendum-after-split-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Java Loco boba cafe to replace shuttered Starbucks at Ballston Metro]]></title><description><![CDATA[A locally owned cafe and bubble tea shop is coming to the Ballston Metro station. Java Loco is planning to replace the former Starbucks at 901 N. Stuart Street, co-founder [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/java-loco-boba-cafe-to-replace-shuttered-starbucks-at-ballston-metro/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/java-loco-boba-cafe-to-replace-shuttered-starbucks-at-ballston-metro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A follow‑up letter to Arlington: one month in, and grateful]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hi Arlington &mdash; Drew here again. About a month ago, ARLnow gave me the chance to share a letter with this community about why I decided to start All Team [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-followup-letter-to-arlington-one-month-in-and-grateful/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-followup-letter-to-arlington-one-month-in-and-grateful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of Custis Trail close for repaving starting this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Segments of the Custis Trail will be closed for milling and repaving work beginning as soon as today (Monday). A roughly two-mile stretch of the popular walking and biking trail [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/parts-of-custis-trail-close-for-repaving-starting-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/parts-of-custis-trail-close-for-repaving-starting-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No more free parking after hours at several National Landing parking garages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free weekend and evening parking is ending this week at several popular parking garages in Crystal City and Pentagon City. JBG Smith &mdash; the prolific owner, operator and developer of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-more-free-parking-after-hours-at-several-national-landing-parking-garages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-more-free-parking-after-hours-at-several-national-landing-parking-garages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands turn out for ‘No Kings 3’ protests on Arlington bridges and along Glebe Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands took to Arlington&rsquo;s highway overpasses and streets Saturday as part of the third nationwide &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; day of demonstrations against the Trump administration. Advocacy group We of Action Virginia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thousands-turn-out-for-no-kings-3-protests-on-arlington-bridges-and-along-glebe-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thousands-turn-out-for-no-kings-3-protests-on-arlington-bridges-and-along-glebe-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Third Democrat Joins County Board Race &mdash; Julie Farnam has become the third Democrat running in the Aug. 4 County Board primary. She joins the existing field of James DeVita [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington native Azzi Fudd’s March Madness takeover appearing in commercials and social media spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s nearly impossible to miss seeing UConn star Azzi Fudd when tuning in for&nbsp;March Madness, as she&rsquo;s all over TV commercials and social media. &ldquo;Really fortunate to have done some [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-native-azzi-fudds-march-madness-takeover-appearing-in-commercials-and-social-media-spots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-native-azzi-fudds-march-madness-takeover-appearing-in-commercials-and-social-media-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition begins next week in Clarendon redevelopment project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demolition is expected to get underway next week at a Clarendon office tower, making way for a 315-unit multifamily building. Developer Carr Properties has formed a joint venture with Northwestern [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/demolition-begins-next-week-in-clarendon-redevelopment-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/demolition-begins-next-week-in-clarendon-redevelopment-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Stage &amp; Studio debuts youth production of &lsquo;Sherlock in Wonderland&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[A youth production combining the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Alice in Wonderland is debuting at Arlington&rsquo;s Encore Stage &amp; Studio. &ldquo;Sherlock in Wonderland&rdquo; opened last Friday at Thomas Jefferson [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/encore-stage-amp-studio-debuts-youth-production-of-lsquosherlock-in-wonderlandrsquo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/encore-stage-amp-studio-debuts-youth-production-of-lsquosherlock-in-wonderlandrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cup of Bliss cafe opening at Lee Harrison Shopping Center later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founders of a new cafe at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center are hoping to bring some Vietnamese flair to Yorktown later this year. Tina Dam and David Le are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cup-of-bliss-cafe-opening-at-lee-harrison-shopping-center-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cup-of-bliss-cafe-opening-at-lee-harrison-shopping-center-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The reporting that keeps Arlington informed — and how you can help keep it going]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a snapshot of what ARLnow reporters covered in just the past two weeks&hellip; Dan Egitto reported that a House committee subpoenaed Arlington&rsquo;s Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney in a bias investigation &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-reporting-that-keeps-arlington-informed-and-how-you-can-help-keep-it-going/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-reporting-that-keeps-arlington-informed-and-how-you-can-help-keep-it-going/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best exterior painter serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington residents preparing for home improvements this spring have no shortage of exterior painters to choose from. Professionals known for their thoughtful preparation, clean workmanship and consistent results can transform [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-exterior-painter-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-exterior-painter-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland’s Four Courts named ‘America’s Best Soccer Bar’ in nationwide contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An iconic Irish pub in Courthouse has been crowned champion in a nationwide competition to name the nation&rsquo;s best soccer bar. Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts (2051 Wilson Blvd) beat out competition [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/irelands-four-courts-named-americas-best-soccer-bar-in-nationwide-contest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/irelands-four-courts-named-americas-best-soccer-bar-in-nationwide-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paint Nail Bar shutters near Rosslyn after five years, holds close-out sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned nail salon franchise that opened during the throes of the pandemic has closed for business near Rosslyn. Paint Nail Bar, a nationwide chain franchised by local couple Kevin [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paint-nail-bar-shutters-near-rosslyn-after-five-years-holds-close-out-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paint-nail-bar-shutters-near-rosslyn-after-five-years-holds-close-out-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting rights advocates hail Virginia’s return to multistate voter roll system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prominent voting rights advocates are applauding a new executive order returning Virginia to a multistate voter roll program and limiting when voters can be removed from the rolls before elections. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/voting-rights-advocates-hail-virginias-return-to-multistate-voter-roll-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/voting-rights-advocates-hail-virginias-return-to-multistate-voter-roll-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church ‘civic jam’ will celebrate citizen involvement before July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to celebrate the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday with a July 3 &ldquo;civic jam&rdquo; celebration are solidifying in Falls Church. Rather than attempt to compete with national celebrations the following day, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-civic-jam-will-celebrate-citizen-involvement-before-july-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-civic-jam-will-celebrate-citizen-involvement-before-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clement Qualifies for Ballot &mdash; Independent Audrey Clement has qualified to be on the Nov. 3 Arlington County Board ballot, election officials confirmed to ARLnow. Clement has been running for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mister Days ‘Rally in the Alley’ returning to Clarendon this Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mister Days Sports Rock Cafe is bringing its &ldquo;Rally in the Alley&rdquo; fundraiser back to Clarendon this weekend, with barbecue, a DJ and thousands of expected revelers. The event is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mister-days-rally-in-the-alley-returning-to-clarendon-this-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mister-days-rally-in-the-alley-returning-to-clarendon-this-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington police chief seeks funding to unfreeze 20 officer positions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s police chief is seeking to free up funding for about half of all officer positions that are currently frozen, capitalizing on a surge in job applications. Chief Andy Penn [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-chief-seeks-funding-to-unfreeze-20-officer-positions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-chief-seeks-funding-to-unfreeze-20-officer-positions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring E-CARE disposal event happening this weekend at Wakefield High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s twice-yearly collection event for old electronics and household hazardous materials is returning this weekend at Wakefield High School. The spring Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event will take place [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spring-e-care-disposal-event-happening-this-weekend-at-wakefield-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spring-e-care-disposal-event-happening-this-weekend-at-wakefield-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD raids six vape stores as part of regional drug trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Arlington vape stores were raided by local, state and federal law enforcement last week as part of a regional investigation. The Arlington County Police Department, with the assistance of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-raids-six-vape-stores-as-part-of-regional-drug-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-raids-six-vape-stores-as-part-of-regional-drug-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nationals place baseballs on veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Opening Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington Nationals placed official MLB baseballs on six graves at Arlington National Cemetery this week, honoring servicemembers with ties to the game. The tradition, now in its third year, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nationals-place-baseballs-on-veterans-graves-at-arlington-national-cemetery-ahead-of-opening-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nationals-place-baseballs-on-veterans-graves-at-arlington-national-cemetery-ahead-of-opening-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revised House aviation safety bill wins NTSB support, but victims’ families demand tougher timelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A revised version of the House&rsquo;s aviation safety bill now has the backing of the NTSB, but most of the families of the 67 victims of last year&rsquo;s midair collision [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/revised-house-aviation-safety-bill-wins-ntsb-support-but-victims-families-demand-tougher-timelines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/revised-house-aviation-safety-bill-wins-ntsb-support-but-victims-families-demand-tougher-timelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Japanese and poke restaurant plans carryout in Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new takeout spot for sushi, ramen and poke is coming to Crystal City. The eatery, Okinami, is expected to open at 244 19th Court S. in four to five [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-japanese-and-poke-restaurant-plans-carryout-in-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-japanese-and-poke-restaurant-plans-carryout-in-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made after person stabbed in Ballston group home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 53-year-old Arlington man is behind bars after a stabbing in Ballston last night. Police were dispatched to a group home on the 1100 block of N. Stuart Street around [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arrest-made-after-person-stabbed-in-ballston-group-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arrest-made-after-person-stabbed-in-ballston-group-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire chief offers to ‘reevaluate’ controversial plan to consolidate rescue units]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s fire chief says he is willing to reconsider a contentious plan to consolidate the county&rsquo;s two heavy rescue companies &mdash; if county leaders can find the funding to make [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fire-chief-offers-to-reevaluate-controversial-plan-to-consolidate-rescue-units/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fire-chief-offers-to-reevaluate-controversial-plan-to-consolidate-rescue-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordability issues rise to top of Arlington NAACP’s policy concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consistent theme emerged as members of the Arlington NAACP brainstormed to determine 2026 policy priorities. &ldquo;Affordability is coming through every single group,&rdquo; the organization&rsquo;s president, the Rev. DeLishia Davis, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/affordability-issues-rise-to-top-of-arlington-naacps-policy-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/affordability-issues-rise-to-top-of-arlington-naacps-policy-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restorative justice group continues expanding options for Arlington crime victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local restorative justice organization is approaching its fifth anniversary with a continued emphasis on expanding options for victims of crime and abuse in Arlington. Restorative Arlington, a nonprofit that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restorative-justice-group-continues-expanding-options-for-arlington-crime-victims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restorative-justice-group-continues-expanding-options-for-arlington-crime-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s Fudd Lights Up Tourney &mdash; Arlington native Azzi Fudd tied her career high with 34 points and hit 8 three-pointers as top-seeded UConn routed Syracuse 98-45 in the second [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Package of YIMBY housing bills may widen options for redevelopment in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A variety of new pathways for redevelopment projects in Arlington and around Virginia are poised to open up following the passage of numerous housing-related bills. On the way to Gov. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/package-of-yimby-housing-bills-may-widen-options-for-redevelopment-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/package-of-yimby-housing-bills-may-widen-options-for-redevelopment-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington fast casual spots make strong appearance in RAMMY Awards semifinalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurateurs with projects in Arlington and Falls Church are stepping into another RAMMY Awards season with plenty of recognition to go around. Restaurants and hospitality groups with a foothold in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-fast-casual-spots-make-strong-appearance-in-rammy-awards-semifinalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-fast-casual-spots-make-strong-appearance-in-rammy-awards-semifinalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azzi Fudd’s March Madness takeover appearing in commercials and social media spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s nearly impossible to miss seeing UConn star Azzi Fudd when tuning in for March Madness, as she&rsquo;s all over TV commercials and social media.<br />
&ldquo;Really fortunate to have done some really amazing and fun deals and have some great partnerships,&rdquo; Fudd said in a Zoom interview with The Associated Press. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m super excited to see everything just start to roll out. It&rsquo;s going to be crazy to see everything I&rsquo;ve done. I feel like a lot of things are being]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/azzi-fudds-march-madness-takeover-appearing-in-commercials-and-social-media-spots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/azzi-fudds-march-madness-takeover-appearing-in-commercials-and-social-media-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Road closed near Courthouse due to suspicious package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 2:40 p.m. &mdash; The &ldquo;all clear&rdquo; has been given and N. Barton Street has reopened near the scene. The package &ldquo;was determined [to be] non-suspicious,&rdquo; according to Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-road-closed-near-courthouse-due-to-suspicious-package/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-road-closed-near-courthouse-due-to-suspicious-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: ‘All clear’ after road closed near Courthouse due to suspicious package]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 2:40 p.m. &mdash; The &ldquo;all clear&rdquo; has been given and N. Barton Street has reopened near the scene. The package &ldquo;was determined [to be] non-suspicious,&rdquo; according to Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-all-clear-after-road-closed-near-courthouse-due-to-suspicious-package/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-all-clear-after-road-closed-near-courthouse-due-to-suspicious-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Road closed near Courthouse due to suspicious package]]></title><description><![CDATA[A portion of 10th Street N. is closed between Route 50 and N. Cleveland Street due to a suspicious package. Police were initially dispatched for a report of a man [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-road-closed-near-courthouse-due-to-suspicious-package/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-road-closed-near-courthouse-due-to-suspicious-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: Growth Continues: Inside Arlington’s Latest Business Moves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s economic momentum continues to build, with a steady stream of company relocations, expansions and ribbon cuttings signaling strong confidence in our business environment. In recent months, a mix of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-growth-continues-inside-arlingtons-latest-business-moves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-growth-continues-inside-arlingtons-latest-business-moves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Wellness Expo comes to Green Valley for the first time, promoting health resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regional health fair focused on both physical and mental wellness took place in Arlington for the first time last weekend. Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School hosted the 2026 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/black-wellness-expo-comes-to-green-valley-for-the-first-time-promoting-health-resources/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/black-wellness-expo-comes-to-green-valley-for-the-first-time-promoting-health-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: March 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Va. Square-based AI company goes public after merger with health tech firm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has a new publicly traded company after a local AI cloud computing platform completed a merger with a California-based health technology firm last week. Virginia Square-based Corvex&nbsp;finalized a reverse [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/va-square-based-ai-company-goes-public-after-merger-with-health-tech-firm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/va-square-based-ai-company-goes-public-after-merger-with-health-tech-firm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church budget proposes more spending on schools, higher fees for property owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Higher fees for property owners pair with rising real estate assessments in the Falls Church budget proposal unveiled by City Manager Wyatt Shields Monday night. Falls Church homeowners would pay [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-budget-proposes-more-spending-on-schools-higher-fees-for-property-owners/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-budget-proposes-more-spending-on-schools-higher-fees-for-property-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoning proposal seeks to make it easier to charge electric vehicles in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed zoning changes headed to County Board members by summer may make it easier to install electric-vehicle charging facilities across Arlington. Proposed zoning changes include: For all but industrial-grade charging [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/zoning-proposal-seeks-to-make-it-easier-to-charge-electric-vehicles-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/zoning-proposal-seeks-to-make-it-easier-to-charge-electric-vehicles-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Juvenile Assaulted Near Rosslyn &mdash; A juvenile was assaulted Sunday afternoon near 16th Street at N. Quinn Street by another juvenile known to him, according to police. The victim sustained [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L grad guards a familiar foe during college basketball playoff game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much had changed in four years, yet Brian Weiser found himself in a very similar situation during a recent men&rsquo;s college basketball game. The former Washington-Liberty Generals high-school standout is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-grad-guards-a-familiar-foe-during-college-basketball-playoff-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-grad-guards-a-familiar-foe-during-college-basketball-playoff-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The latest twist in Virginia’s redistricting battle: a ‘pink slime’ newspaper in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[As debate over Virginia&rsquo;s redistricting referendum heats up ahead of next month&rsquo;s vote, a partisan newspaper advancing Democrats&rsquo; arguments has begun showing up in Arlington mailboxes. The latest issue of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-latest-twist-in-virginias-redistricting-battle-a-pink-slime-newspaper-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-latest-twist-in-virginias-redistricting-battle-a-pink-slime-newspaper-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington View’s new neighborhood plan targets lack of open space, poor traffic flow]]></title><description><![CDATA[More park space, improved traffic flow and better emergency-vehicle access are among the key desires of the Arlington View community. Those concerns were outlined to County Board members on March [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-views-new-neighborhood-plan-targets-lack-of-open-space-poor-traffic-flow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-views-new-neighborhood-plan-targets-lack-of-open-space-poor-traffic-flow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Maman cafe in Ballston plans to open next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-inspired cafe chain Maman is coming to Ballston next month, joining the neighborhood&rsquo;s shifting breakfast-and-brunch landscape. The New York City-based business, known for its blue-and-white floral aesthetic and Oprah-approved [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-maman-cafe-in-ballston-plans-to-open-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-maman-cafe-in-ballston-plans-to-open-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centreville man, 19, arrested after series of armed robberies at Arlington businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in Arlington last month. Carlos Lopez Sparks, a Centreville resident, faces a total of 20 charges stemming [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/centreville-man-19-arrested-after-series-of-armed-robberies-at-arlington-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/centreville-man-19-arrested-after-series-of-armed-robberies-at-arlington-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A $25 minimum wage in D.C. could shift business to N. Va., restaurant association says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $25 minimum wage proposal in D.C. could push some restaurant workers into Northern Virginia in the short term and, in the long term, potentially drive businesses to relocate as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-25-minimum-wage-in-dc-could-shift-business-to-n-va-restaurant-association-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-25-minimum-wage-in-dc-could-shift-business-to-n-va-restaurant-association-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurance rates are lower in Virginia than DC and Maryland]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/insurance-rates-are-lower-in-virginia-than-dc-and-maryland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/insurance-rates-are-lower-in-virginia-than-dc-and-maryland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington once again ranked No. 4 best ‘city’ to live in America]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has maintained its No. 4 spot in a ranking of the United States&rsquo; best &ldquo;cities&rdquo; to live. It&rsquo;s the third year in a row that Arlington has placed fourth [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-once-again-ranked-no-4-best-city-to-live-in-america/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-once-again-ranked-no-4-best-city-to-live-in-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rally for permanent after-school programming happening this week at Kenmore Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rally in support of after-school programming in Arlington will take place later this week at Kenmore Middle School. Organizers plan to ask leaders to &ldquo;work with us over the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rally-for-permanent-after-school-programming-happening-this-week-at-kenmore-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rally-for-permanent-after-school-programming-happening-this-week-at-kenmore-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbound Wilson Blvd could drop to one lane near Seven Corners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts to improve pedestrian safety amid a planned redevelopment project could bring a reduction to the number of lanes on Wilson Blvd just east of Arlington. In the Seven Corners [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/westbound-wilson-blvd-could-drop-to-one-lane-near-seven-corners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/westbound-wilson-blvd-could-drop-to-one-lane-near-seven-corners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[No ICE at Area Airports &mdash; No ICE officers were visible at Dulles, Reagan National or BWI on Monday as the Trump administration deployed immigration agents to 13 other U.S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Strong wind gusts prompt Special Weather Statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong wind gusts are expected late Monday afternoon and evening in Arlington and the D.C. area. That&rsquo;s according to a Special Weather Statement just issued by the National Weather Service. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-strong-wind-gusts-prompt-special-weather-statement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 21:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-strong-wind-gusts-prompt-special-weather-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big ‘No Kings’ protests planned along Glebe Road and I-66 overpasses this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another wave of &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; protests will be taking place along several high-visibility areas in Arlington on Saturday. They&rsquo;re part of over 3,000 similar events happening around the country on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/big-no-kings-protests-planned-along-glebe-road-and-i-66-overpasses-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/big-no-kings-protests-planned-along-glebe-road-and-i-66-overpasses-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACFD quickly extinguishes attic fire in Country Club Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family safely got out after the attic of their home in the Country Club Hills neighborhood caught fire this morning. Firefighters were first dispatched to the house on the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acfd-quickly-extinguishes-attic-fire-in-country-club-hills/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acfd-quickly-extinguishes-attic-fire-in-country-club-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Snowcrete’ lingers at Va. Square site, almost two months after storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piles of &ldquo;snowcrete&rdquo; and debris are still hanging on at a Virginia Square site almost two months after the winter storm that hit Arlington in late January. Two main mounds [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/snowcrete-lingers-at-va-square-site-almost-two-months-after-storm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/snowcrete-lingers-at-va-square-site-almost-two-months-after-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warner backs bipartisan bill that would give parents new tools to monitor kids on social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) is co-leading a bipartisan bill aimed at giving parents more tools to protect their children on social media. Warner introduced &ldquo;Sammy&rsquo;s Law&rdquo; today (Monday) alongside Sens. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-backs-bipartisan-bill-that-would-give-parents-new-tools-to-monitor-kids-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-backs-bipartisan-bill-that-would-give-parents-new-tools-to-monitor-kids-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Pilates on the Mat’ fitness studio plans new location in Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Pilates studio is rolling out plans to open in Crystal City. Signs advertising &ldquo;Pilates on the Mat&rdquo; have appeared&nbsp;on the ground floor of The Grace and Reva apartments [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pilates-on-the-mat-fitness-studio-plans-new-location-in-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pilates-on-the-mat-fitness-studio-plans-new-location-in-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy robbed of shoes, backpack by gun-wielding teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are investigating an armed robbery in the Barcroft neighborhood. involving a group of teens. It happened Thursday night on the 900 block of S. Buchanan Street, just [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/boy-robbed-of-shoes-backpack-by-gun-wielding-teens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/boy-robbed-of-shoes-backpack-by-gun-wielding-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mellow Mushroom pizzeria eyes Arlington for new D.C.-area expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pizza franchise with a flair for the psychedelic has its eye on Arlington and Alexandria as it plans a major new expansion into the D.C. area. Mellow Mushroom has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mellow-mushroom-pizzeria-eyes-arlington-for-new-dc-area-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mellow-mushroom-pizzeria-eyes-arlington-for-new-dc-area-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Spring cleaning’ begins for DC-area water mains]]></title><description><![CDATA[D.C., Fairfax County and Arlington County are taking part in the annual process of flushing and disinfecting the region&rsquo;s water mains.	Related storiesDC Water completes final emergency repairs to Potomac Interceptor	Environmental groups raise concerns about possible Fairfax Co. land sale to data center developer	Landlords could be required to provide air conditioning sooner in Montgomery Co.<br />
Beginning Monday, residents may notice a slight change in the odor or taste of their tap water as c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spring-cleaning-begins-for-dc-area-water-mains/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/spring-cleaning-begins-for-dc-area-water-mains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preservation panel opposes making applicants pay for historic-district submissions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to impose fees on applications for new historic districts in Arlington is drawing criticism from members of the county&rsquo;s historic-preservation panel. Kaydee Myers, chair of the Historical Affairs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/preservation-panel-opposes-making-applicants-pay-for-historic-district-submissions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/preservation-panel-opposes-making-applicants-pay-for-historic-district-submissions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solar panels coming to Central Library and three other county facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members have approved new rooftop solar panels&nbsp;at four more county buildings, including Central Library. Collectively, the installations are anticipated to save the county government about $850,000 in utility [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solar-panels-coming-to-central-library-and-three-other-county-facilities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solar-panels-coming-to-central-library-and-three-other-county-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reagan National banks on spring break reversing traffic slump]]></title><description><![CDATA[This winter&rsquo;s &ldquo;snowcrete&rdquo; storm cost Reagan National Airport some passengers, but the looming spring-break season may turn things around. January&rsquo;s enplanements at Reagan National stood at just over 820,000, down [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-banks-on-spring-break-reversing-traffic-slump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-banks-on-spring-break-reversing-traffic-slump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer Blasts Trump on Iran &mdash; Rep. Don Beyer (D) called the president&rsquo;s handling of the Iran conflict a &ldquo;clown show,&rdquo; posting that Trump &ldquo;was awfully concerned about the &lsquo;pallets [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers face new lane closures on GW Parkway and Roosevelt Bridge during repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers will need to pack their patience starting Monday if they&rsquo;re driving along two major D.C.-area arteries.	Related storiesDriver killed after tree lands on top of vehicle on George Washington Parkway, police say	House panel gives green light to bill to eliminate DC traffic cameras	New data map shows higher flood risks for roads and transit networks<br />
The National Park Service begins lane closures to resurface sections of the George Washington Memorial Parkway between Spout Run Parkway a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/drivers-face-new-lane-closures-on-gw-parkway-and-roosevelt-bridge-during-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/drivers-face-new-lane-closures-on-gw-parkway-and-roosevelt-bridge-during-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm, breezy Sunday will raise brush fire danger, forecasters say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A combination of dry conditions, wind and warm temperatures will raise the risk of brush fires today. The National Weather Service just issued a Special Weather Statement warning of the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/warm-breezy-sunday-will-raise-brush-fire-danger-forecasters-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/warm-breezy-sunday-will-raise-brush-fire-danger-forecasters-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington commonwealth’s attorney responds after subpoena from House GOP over Miller protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti was subpoenaed by House Republicans on Friday as part of a larger inquiry into her office&rsquo;s investigation into alleged threats made against White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller and his family.<br />
In a letter with the subpoena, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan accused Dehghani-Tafti of political bias in how she handled a case involving an activist who handed out leaflets that included the Miller family&rsquo;s home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-commonwealths-attorney-responds-after-subpoena-from-house-gop-over-miller-protests/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-commonwealths-attorney-responds-after-subpoena-from-house-gop-over-miller-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: House committee subpoenas Arlington prosecutor in bias investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Arlington&rsquo;s commonwealth&rsquo;s attorney, the latest escalation in a months-long dispute&nbsp;over her handling of an ongoing criminal investigation. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) filed a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-house-committee-subpoenas-arlington-prosecutor-in-bias-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-house-committee-subpoenas-arlington-prosecutor-in-bias-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Alexandria man charged for “unprovoked” attack on officers this morning in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two Arlington police officers without provocation early this morning (Friday). Quinton Berry, an Alexandria resident, was &ldquo;bloody and agitated&rdquo; when he [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-alexandria-man-charged-for-unprovoked-attack-on-officers-this-morning-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-alexandria-man-charged-for-unprovoked-attack-on-officers-this-morning-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thai restaurant Rien Tong closes for ‘complete transformation’ in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Thai restaurant and sushi bar has closed for business in Clarendon, but it appears the business won&rsquo;t be gone for long. Rien Tong Thai Asian Restaurant &amp; Sushi [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thai-restaurant-rien-tong-closes-for-complete-transformation-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thai-restaurant-rien-tong-closes-for-complete-transformation-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GW Parkway to be resurfaced between Spout Run and Alexandria starting next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lane closures are coming to the George Washington Memorial Parkway starting next week, for a resurfacing project. Crews will remove the top layer of worn asphalt in both directions and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gw-parkway-to-be-resurfaced-between-spout-run-and-alexandria-starting-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gw-parkway-to-be-resurfaced-between-spout-run-and-alexandria-starting-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best cleaning service in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The arrival of spring brings flowers, sunshine, warm weather and &mdash; for some &mdash; spring cleaning. For Arlingtonians looking for some help getting their homes sparkling clean this season or [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-cleaning-service-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-cleaning-service-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Historical-review panel supports partial preservation of Melwood site]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key county advisory panel has recommended giving historic protections to portions of the former Nelly Custis School in Aurora Highlands. The 7-4 vote by the Historical Affairs and Landmark [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-historical-review-panel-supports-partial-preservation-of-melwood-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-historical-review-panel-supports-partial-preservation-of-melwood-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins Ace Hardware plans to open in Crystal City next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Ace Hardware store is opening soon in Crystal City. Arlington&rsquo;s second Twins Ace Hardware&nbsp;is preparing to soft open at 2051 S. Bell Street on Tuesday, April 7, owner Jeff [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/twins-ace-hardware-plans-to-open-in-crystal-city-next-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/twins-ace-hardware-plans-to-open-in-crystal-city-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Soft interview room’ for victims of crime to be installed at Arlington courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims of crime in Arlington will soon have a more soothing and intentionally designed space to speak with an attorney about their experiences. A planned &ldquo;soft interview room&rdquo; from the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/soft-interview-room-for-victims-of-crime-to-be-installed-at-arlington-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/soft-interview-room-for-victims-of-crime-to-be-installed-at-arlington-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington tap water may taste chlorinated during cleaning starting next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tap water in Arlington may have a distinct taste and smell of chlorine for a while as an annual cleaning of the county&rsquo;s pipe network begins next week. Starting Monday, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-tap-water-may-taste-chlorinated-during-cleaning-starting-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-tap-water-may-taste-chlorinated-during-cleaning-starting-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters Warn on Cuts &mdash; The local firefighters union pointed to a call in which Rescue 102 was dispatched to a second alarm in Fairfax County: &ldquo;If the proposed budget [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1805 N Calvert Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charming Lyon Village bungalow with modern updates and energy efficiency]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1805-n-calvert-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1805-n-calvert-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A moment of zen: springtime at Arlington National Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring is here, and so are the blooms across Arlington National Cemetery&rsquo;s 639 acres. The cemetery just released a video showcasing its grounds in full spring splendor: flowering trees, rolling [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-moment-of-zen-springtime-at-arlington-national-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-moment-of-zen-springtime-at-arlington-national-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD officer steps in with pizza after APS charter bus gets stuck in mud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busload of middle schoolers had a rollercoaster of a morning earlier this week after a charter bus took a wrong turn onto a bike path next to Arlington Blvd. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-officer-steps-in-with-pizza-after-aps-charter-bus-gets-stuck-in-mud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-officer-steps-in-with-pizza-after-aps-charter-bus-gets-stuck-in-mud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration work begins on memorials and masonry near Arlington National Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic preservation work began today (Thursday) on several structures and memorials near Arlington National Cemetery, resulting in lane closures on Washington Blvd and GW Parkway. Through mid to late May, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restoration-work-begins-on-memorials-and-masonry-near-arlington-national-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restoration-work-begins-on-memorials-and-masonry-near-arlington-national-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paint-your-own-pottery studio plans grand opening in Shirlington this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new pottery studio offering customers a chance to paint their own bowls, mugs and figurines is opening in Shirlington this weekend. Paint Your Heart Out is throwing a grand [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paint-your-own-pottery-studio-plans-grand-opening-in-shirlington-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paint-your-own-pottery-studio-plans-grand-opening-in-shirlington-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Arlington wrestlers finish strong at high-school state tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of top-five finishes and a notable performance by a freshman highlighted Arlington participation in the Virginia High School League&rsquo;s Class 6 boys state wrestling tournament. Fifth-place finishers in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-arlington-wrestlers-finish-strong-at-high-school-state-tournament/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-arlington-wrestlers-finish-strong-at-high-school-state-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xi’an Famous Foods plans new Chinese restaurant in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family-owned chain of fast-casual Chinese restaurants, known for having dishes once celebrated by Anthony Bourdain, is eyeing Clarendon for its next location. Xi&rsquo;an Famous Foods is planning a new [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/xian-famous-foods-plans-new-chinese-restaurant-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/xian-famous-foods-plans-new-chinese-restaurant-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April is the Coolest Month: No Green Card Wait for Spouses of Permanent Residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/april-is-the-coolest-month-no-green-card-wait-for-spouses-of-permanent-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/april-is-the-coolest-month-no-green-card-wait-for-spouses-of-permanent-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast burrito spot with West Coast inspiration opens next week in Crystal City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular West Coast-inspired burrito shop and cafe from D.C. is opening for business next week at Crystal City&rsquo;s Water Park. Monstera Burrito opens Monday at 1721 Crystal Drive, bringing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breakfast-burrito-spot-with-west-coast-inspiration-opens-next-week-in-crystal-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breakfast-burrito-spot-with-west-coast-inspiration-opens-next-week-in-crystal-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of unemployed Arlington residents jumped 23% in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington ended 2025 with 23% more residents unemployed than at the start of the year. In December, 4,676 Arlington County residents were looking for jobs and 147,611 were employed in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-unemployed-arlington-residents-jumped-23-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-unemployed-arlington-residents-jumped-23-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eden Center’s ‘underutilized’ police substation reopens after renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church and business leaders celebrated the reopening of a renovated police substation at the Eden Center yesterday (Wednesday). &ldquo;This really represents a recommitment,&rdquo; Mayor Letty Hardi said at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/eden-centers-underutilized-police-substation-reopens-after-renovations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/eden-centers-underutilized-police-substation-reopens-after-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days Inn Site for Sale &mdash; The site of a shuttered Days Inn at 2201 Arlington Blvd is on the market, entitled for an eight-story, 251-unit multifamily building. The 2.4-acre [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1530 Key Blvd #324]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensively renovated with designer finishes and top-tier appliances!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1530-key-blvd-324/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1530-key-blvd-324/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local restaurateur buying out Westover Taco to launch N. Va.’s first women’s sports bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s sports fans could soon have a bar of their own in Arlington. Sarah White, a longtime local restaurateur and partner at Westover Taco, is in the process of buying [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-restaurateur-buying-out-westover-taco-to-launch-n-vas-first-womens-sports-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-restaurateur-buying-out-westover-taco-to-launch-n-vas-first-womens-sports-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington soccer teams aim to repeat last year’s postseason success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last spring&rsquo;s postseason results were the most successful ever in the same season for Arlington&rsquo;s high-school varsity soccer teams. Of those six public-school squads, three played in region-tournament championship matches [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-soccer-teams-aim-to-repeat-last-years-postseason-success/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-soccer-teams-aim-to-repeat-last-years-postseason-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Landing’s cherry blossom event series ‘Pink in the Park’ returns Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Landing is gearing up for another round of free cherry blossom-inspired events this spring. Pink in the Park, the annual event series produced by the National Landing Business Improvement [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-landings-cherry-blossom-event-series-pink-in-the-park-returns-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-landings-cherry-blossom-event-series-pink-in-the-park-returns-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EagleBank is relocating in Ballston amid redevelopment plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[EagleBank&rsquo;s Ballston branch is relocating to a new space just one block away. The branch at 4420 Fairfax Drive &mdash; currently slated for redevelopment as a 22-story residential building &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/eaglebank-is-relocating-in-ballston-amid-redevelopment-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/eaglebank-is-relocating-in-ballston-amid-redevelopment-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Business Focus: Does AI keep you up at night?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming one of the most valuable tools available to small businesses and entrepreneurs &mdash; and BizLaunch is bringing that opportunity to the local business community with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-business-focus-does-ai-keep-you-up-at-night/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-business-focus-does-ai-keep-you-up-at-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New boba and matcha spot opens at Crystal City’s Water Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A D.C.-based bubble tea shop is now serving up colorful signature beverages in Crystal City. Spot of Tea opened last week at 1631 Crystal Drive in Water Park, offering customizable [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-boba-and-matcha-spot-opens-at-crystal-citys-water-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-boba-and-matcha-spot-opens-at-crystal-citys-water-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: March 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Robber uses stolen power tool and pepper spray to threaten victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are looking for a suspect in an unusual robbery in the Ft. Myer Heights neighborhood, near Rosslyn. It happened just before 7 a.m. Monday on the 1500 block of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-robber-uses-stolen-power-tool-and-pepper-spray-to-threaten-victim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-robber-uses-stolen-power-tool-and-pepper-spray-to-threaten-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fraud hotline and conflict-of-interest policy coming to APS this spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington School Board is poised to adopt more comprehensive conflict-of-interest rules, while also authorizing a hotline for staff to report suspected financial impropriety. Assuming the pair of new policies [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-fraud-hotline-and-conflict-of-interest-policy-coming-to-aps-this-spring/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-fraud-hotline-and-conflict-of-interest-policy-coming-to-aps-this-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer shifts toward short-term investments as Arlington budget picture worsens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s treasurer is taking a more conservative stance on investments amid fears that local tax revenue could run short in the coming months. &ldquo;I have decided to make all of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/treasurer-shifts-toward-short-term-investments-as-arlington-budget-picture-worsens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/treasurer-shifts-toward-short-term-investments-as-arlington-budget-picture-worsens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local Co. Makes $200M Drone Deal &mdash; Crystal City-based AeroVironment has acquired California drone designer and manufacturer ESAero for $200 million in cash and stock, strengthening its capabilities in unmanned [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Virginia lifts remaining Potomac River recreational water advisory after sewage spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Department of Health has lifted its remaining recreational water advisory for the Potomac River. Today&rsquo;s announcement ends restrictions that had been in place for more than a month [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-virginia-lifts-remaining-potomac-river-recreational-water-advisory-after-sewage-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-virginia-lifts-remaining-potomac-river-recreational-water-advisory-after-sewage-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County withholding nearly $1M from trash contractor due to missed collections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Problems with missed collections appear to have persisted in the months since Arlington changed its trash contractor last summer, resulting in almost $1 million in withheld payments. The county withheld [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-withholding-nearly-1m-from-trash-contractor-due-to-missed-collections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-withholding-nearly-1m-from-trash-contractor-due-to-missed-collections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public comment sought on GW Parkway’s ‘long-term’ tree removal strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input on big-picture plans for GW Parkway&rsquo;s vistas and foliage &mdash; a topic that has previously sparked significant controversy. A virtual public [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/public-comment-sought-on-gw-parkways-long-term-tree-removal-strategy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/public-comment-sought-on-gw-parkways-long-term-tree-removal-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘event-driven’ restaurant planned after Rooftop Recess closes in Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant and private event space is coming to Courthouse, replacing a rooftop bar and restaurant that closed there after less than a year in business. Rooftop Recess permanently [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-event-driven-restaurant-planned-after-rooftop-recess-closes-in-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-event-driven-restaurant-planned-after-rooftop-recess-closes-in-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: The next chapter in residential design]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-the-next-chapter-in-residential-design/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-the-next-chapter-in-residential-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Baguette plans new Crystal City bakery, prepares to open in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafe franchise Paris Baguette is planning a new location in Crystal City, and a previously announced Clarendon spot is set to open in a couple weeks. Signs for the French-inspired [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paris-baguette-plans-new-crystal-city-bakery-prepares-to-open-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paris-baguette-plans-new-crystal-city-bakery-prepares-to-open-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximize your lot: What Arlington homeowners need to know about ADUs]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Arlington homeowners are discovering the benefits of adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property. Whether it&rsquo;s space for aging parents, adult children returning home, long-term guests, or [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/maximize-your-lot-what-arlington-homeowners-need-to-know-about-adus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/maximize-your-lot-what-arlington-homeowners-need-to-know-about-adus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County proposal to withhold extra tax revenue from APS prompts criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders are considering criticisms of a proposal to exclude new tax revenue from a sharing agreement with Arlington Public Schools. Despite some pushback at a Saturday meeting, County Board [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-proposal-to-withhold-extra-tax-revenue-from-aps-prompts-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-proposal-to-withhold-extra-tax-revenue-from-aps-prompts-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s three-bedroom apartments are among the region’s most expensive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has some of the most expensive three-bedroom apartments in the D.C. area, with a median asking price of $3,700 last month. That equates to $44,400 on an annual basis [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-three-bedroom-apartments-are-among-the-regions-most-expensive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-three-bedroom-apartments-are-among-the-regions-most-expensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Electric ART buses lose battery much faster in the winter, new data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[County officials now have real-world data on how Arlington Transit&rsquo;s electric buses operate in winter&rsquo;s chill. Frigid temperatures in late January created unique challenges for the county&rsquo;s fleet, draining batteries [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/electric-art-buses-lose-battery-much-faster-in-the-winter-new-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/electric-art-buses-lose-battery-much-faster-in-the-winter-new-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Gusts Last Night &mdash; An intense line of storms Monday evening produced a 68 mph wind gust at Reagan National Airport &mdash; the strongest recorded there since 2019, according [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cold front is arriving and with it very strong winds. The National Weather Service just issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that covers all of Arlington, D.C. and surrounding areas. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Beyer introduces bill to eliminate federal income tax for Americans earning under $46,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced legislation that would create a tiered surtax on income above $1 million and use the revenue to eliminate federal income taxes for Americans earning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rep-beyer-introduces-bill-to-eliminate-federal-income-tax-for-americans-earning-under-46000/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rep-beyer-introduces-bill-to-eliminate-federal-income-tax-for-americans-earning-under-46000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Arlington under Wind Advisory Monday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother Nature is not done with us yet. A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and the D.C. area. It&rsquo;s in effect from 8 p.m. until midnight. Winds will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-under-wind-advisory-monday-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-under-wind-advisory-monday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service cutbacks, staff furloughs possible in Arlington depending on tax revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Program cuts and staff furloughs could become a reality in Arlington if tax revenue continues to fall below expectations over the next two months. County Manager Mark Schwartz said at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/service-cutbacks-staff-furloughs-possible-in-arlington-depending-on-tax-revenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/service-cutbacks-staff-furloughs-possible-in-arlington-depending-on-tax-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board extends ranked-choice voting but declines to make it permanent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County Board elections will continue to use ranked-choice voting through at least 2027. County Board members unanimously opted for a two-year extension of the pilot program that has been [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-extends-ranked-choice-voting-but-declines-to-make-it-permanent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-extends-ranked-choice-voting-but-declines-to-make-it-permanent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Madness in Arlington and Falls Church: Where to watch and find deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just days to go until the first round of March Madness, numerous sports bars across Arlington and Falls Church are ready with drinks and bites for sports fans of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/march-madness-in-arlington-and-falls-church-where-to-watch-and-find-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/march-madness-in-arlington-and-falls-church-where-to-watch-and-find-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Awaiting second round of storms after Arlington sees mostly rain from first wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storm threat for Arlington is not over, but it hasn&rsquo;t amounted to much so far. A brief downpour just breezed through the county, around when elementary schools were letting [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-awaiting-second-round-of-storms-after-arlington-sees-mostly-rain-from-first-wave/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-awaiting-second-round-of-storms-after-arlington-sees-mostly-rain-from-first-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-school basketball opponents join forces in all-star N. Va. tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleanor Mahshie and Eve Youngman are normally rivals on the basketball court. But they capped their standout high-school basketball careers by being teammates on the same squad in a season-ending [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/high-school-basketball-opponents-join-forces-in-all-star-n-va-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/high-school-basketball-opponents-join-forces-in-all-star-n-va-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents question proposal to leave a portion of DCA pedestrian bridge uncovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to cover only a portion of a quarter-mile pedestrian bridge between Crystal City and Reagan National Airport are raising concerns among some local residents. Officials from the National Park [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/residents-question-proposal-to-leave-a-portion-of-dca-pedestrian-bridge-uncovered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/residents-question-proposal-to-leave-a-portion-of-dca-pedestrian-bridge-uncovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Tornado Watch cancelled for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[The earlier Tornado Watch for Arlington and the D.C. area has been cancelled. Despite the high-end severe storm threat fizzling, additional storms are expected Monday evening. More from the National [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-tornado-watch-cancelled-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-tornado-watch-cancelled-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Tornado Watch issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[As anticipated, a Tornado Watch was just issued for Arlington and the region. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Storms that are currently west of the immediate D.C. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-tornado-watch-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-tornado-watch-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s newest restaurant and bar offers daily specials and half-y hour deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Richmond-based sports bar known for its game-day atmosphere and made-from-scratch menu has officially opened in Arlington. Wood &amp; Iron Gameday recently opened its newest location at 3401 N Fairfax [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-newest-restaurant-and-bar-offers-daily-specials-and-half-y-hour-deals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-newest-restaurant-and-bar-offers-daily-specials-and-half-y-hour-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballston area power outage affecting Central Library, Washington-Liberty HS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storms haven&rsquo;t even arrived yet but there&rsquo;s already a power outage in Arlington. About 1,000 Dominion customers are without power in the Ballston area due to a faulty circuit, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-area-power-outage-affecting-central-library-washington-liberty-hs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-area-power-outage-affecting-central-library-washington-liberty-hs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Democrats pass full affordability agenda as General Assembly adjourns without a budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia General Assembly passed every bill in Gov. Abigail Spanberger&rsquo;s &ldquo;Affordable Virginia Agenda&rdquo; before adjourning its 2026 session over the weekend &mdash; though lawmakers left Richmond without a budget [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-democrats-pass-full-affordability-agenda-as-general-assembly-adjourns-without-a-budget/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-democrats-pass-full-affordability-agenda-as-general-assembly-adjourns-without-a-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign signs can stay on Arlington medians, but with new restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Board has voted to restrict, but not eliminate, the placement of campaign signs and other signage on county medians. In a 4-1 vote, a majority of Board [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/campaign-signs-can-stay-on-arlington-medians-but-with-new-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/campaign-signs-can-stay-on-arlington-medians-but-with-new-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satisfaction with ART buses exceeds pre-pandemic levels, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Transit (ART) bus service is riding a post-Covid bump up in customer satisfaction. A survey of 2,000 riders conducted on buses late last year found a 92% overall satisfaction [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/satisfaction-with-art-buses-exceeds-pre-pandemic-levels-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/satisfaction-with-art-buses-exceeds-pre-pandemic-levels-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another ABC Store Theft &mdash; Police are investigating another theft from the Virginia ABC store on N. Quincy Street, with a man stealing alcohol and heading toward the Ballston Metro [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Arlington Public Schools to dismiss early Monday due to storm risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools will dismiss two hours early Monday, due to the risk of severe weather. The announcement was made just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, after similar announcements from Fairfax [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-arlington-public-schools-to-dismiss-early-monday-due-to-storm-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-arlington-public-schools-to-dismiss-early-monday-due-to-storm-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights resume at DCA and other area airports after issue at FAA facility halts regional air traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four airports serving Washington, Baltimore and Richmond halted all flights tonight (Friday) for over an hour because of a strong chemical smell that was impeding air traffic controllers, according to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/flights-resume-at-dca-and-other-area-airports-after-issue-at-faa-facility-halts-regional-air-traffic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/flights-resume-at-dca-and-other-area-airports-after-issue-at-faa-facility-halts-regional-air-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Power outages affecting parts of Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,600 homes and businesses are without power in parts of Arlington as of 6 p.m. Friday. The power outages come amid strong winds and scattered reports of downed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-power-outages-affecting-parts-of-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-power-outages-affecting-parts-of-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor orders flags at half-staff in Virginia for ROTC instructor killed in ODU shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia flags will fly at half-staff tomorrow (Saturday) in honor of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the ROTC instructor killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday that the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/governor-orders-flags-at-half-staff-in-virginia-for-rotc-instructor-killed-in-odu-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/governor-orders-flags-at-half-staff-in-virginia-for-rotc-instructor-killed-in-odu-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Director-actor duo to release new children’s book after moving to Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A husband-and-wife duo known for their work on the silver screen plan to release their second children&rsquo;s book together after resettling in Arlington. Brittany Scott Smith, an Emmy-winning director who [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/director-actor-duo-to-release-new-childrens-book-after-moving-to-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/director-actor-duo-to-release-new-childrens-book-after-moving-to-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders consider who should be responsible for assessing Arlington real estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent County Board work session touched on the question of who should be responsible for assessing Arlington real estate values. Officials briefly considered the possibility of moving assessments from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/leaders-consider-who-should-be-responsible-for-assessing-arlington-real-estate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/leaders-consider-who-should-be-responsible-for-assessing-arlington-real-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Bunny hops into Pentagon City mall next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the first spring flowers bloom and warmer weather gradually returns, Pentagon City is welcoming back the Easter Bunny beginning next week. Photos with the beloved rabbit begin at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/easter-bunny-hops-into-pentagon-city-mall-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/easter-bunny-hops-into-pentagon-city-mall-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church voters advised to avoid Postal Service when casting referendum ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falls Church city registrar is advising against using the Postal Service to send mail-in ballots in&nbsp;Virginia&rsquo;s statewide redistricting referendum. Especially when it gets close to the April 21 vote, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-voters-advised-to-avoid-postal-service-when-casting-referendum-ballots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-voters-advised-to-avoid-postal-service-when-casting-referendum-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best home renovation firm serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re planning a kitchen remodel, adding a new bathroom, or tackling a whole-house renovation, finding a reliable and skilled contractor is crucial to bringing your vision to life. Here [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-home-renovation-firm-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-home-renovation-firm-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Man with knife robs store, steals employee’s car]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are looking for a man who robbed a store in Rosslyn and stole an employee&rsquo;s car. The robbery happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. on the 1600 block of Wilson [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-man-with-knife-robs-store-steals-employees-car/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-man-with-knife-robs-store-steals-employees-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran conflict complicates Arlington real estate market as springtime nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Add military conflict in the Middle East to the list of issues impacting real estate in Arlington. A new analysis of February sales data warns that &ldquo;buyers and sellers are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/iran-conflict-complicates-arlington-real-estate-market-as-springtime-nears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/iran-conflict-complicates-arlington-real-estate-market-as-springtime-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault weapons ban and other gun control bills head to Gov. Spanberger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislation to ban the sale of assault-style weapons is among a raft of gun control bills heading to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) as the Virginia General Assembly session ends tomorrow [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/assault-weapons-ban-and-other-gun-control-bills-head-to-gov-spanberger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/assault-weapons-ban-and-other-gun-control-bills-head-to-gov-spanberger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More parking meter enforcement is among Civic Federation’s transportation priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low compliance rates at local parking meters have the Arlington County Civic Federation considering a push for more enforcement. The proposal to increase enforcement is one of 36 transportation-related recommendations&nbsp;that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-parking-meter-enforcement-is-among-civic-federations-transportation-priorities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-parking-meter-enforcement-is-among-civic-federations-transportation-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record Temperature Plunge &mdash; Temperatures plunged more than 50 degrees in 24 hours across the D.C. region, with National Airport dropping from a record high of 86 on Wednesday to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Diocese wants you to unplug from your phone and social media for Lent]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the period of Lent, many Christians choose to give up something in their life to remind them to focus on their faith and reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus at Easter.<br />
Many people give up food or a certain habit. Others give up sweets or using foul language.<br />
Local Catholics who are part of the diocese of Arlington are being asked to make an even larger commitment this weekend.<br />
Deacon Marques Silva of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has introduced the &ldquo;Diocesan Days of Unplugging,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-diocese-wants-you-to-unplug-from-your-phone-and-social-media-for-lent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-diocese-wants-you-to-unplug-from-your-phone-and-social-media-for-lent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington deacon wants you to unplug from your phone and social media for Lent]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the period of Lent, many Christians choose to give up something in their life to remind them to focus on their faith and reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus at Easter.<br />
Many people give up food or a certain habit. Others give up sweets or using foul language.<br />
Local Catholics who are part of the diocese of Arlington are being asked to make an even larger commitment this weekend.<br />
Deacon Marques Silva of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has introduced the &ldquo;Diocesan Days of Unplugging,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-deacon-wants-you-to-unplug-from-your-phone-and-social-media-for-lent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-deacon-wants-you-to-unplug-from-your-phone-and-social-media-for-lent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington deacon wants you to give up your phone and social media for Lent]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the period of Lent, many Christians choose to give up something in their life to remind them to focus on their faith and reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus at Easter.<br />
Many people give up food or a certain habit. Others give up sweets or using foul language.<br />
Local Catholics who are part of the Archdiocese of Arlington are being asked to make an even larger commitment this weekend.<br />
Deacon Marques Silva of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington has introduced the &ldquo;Diocesan Days of Unplugging]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-deacon-wants-you-to-give-up-your-phone-and-social-media-for-lent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-deacon-wants-you-to-give-up-your-phone-and-social-media-for-lent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1621 S Taylor Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exceptionally well maintained and extensively upgraded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1621-s-taylor-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1621-s-taylor-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even more tax increases could be in Arlington’s future, county manager warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[To maintain services amid falling commercial real estate values, Arlington may end up reaching even deeper into homeowners&rsquo; pockets in the years to come. At a March 11 forum sponsored [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/even-more-tax-increases-could-be-in-arlingtons-future-county-manager-warns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/even-more-tax-increases-could-be-in-arlingtons-future-county-manager-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: What do you think of today’s snowfall?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late Wednesday afternoon it was sunny and in the mid-80s. Around 1 a.m. it was still in the 70s and one could go for a comfortable walk in shorts. Half [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-what-do-you-think-of-todays-snowfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-what-do-you-think-of-todays-snowfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea Market &amp; Deli eyes new spot at former Bob &amp; Edith&rsquo;s on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Bob &amp; Edith&rsquo;s Diner location on Langston Blvd may not be vacant for long. Chelsea Market &amp; Deli, which currently operates a location in Courthouse Plaza, filed a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chelsea-market-amp-deli-eyes-new-spot-at-former-bob-amp-edithrsquos-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chelsea-market-amp-deli-eyes-new-spot-at-former-bob-amp-edithrsquos-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find your perfect slice of Arlington living at our Pi Day Open House]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrate Pi Day at the Open House at 1500 Arlington Apartments on Saturday, March 14 from 11 AM to 6 PM. Tour modern studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/find-your-perfect-slice-of-arlington-living-at-our-pi-day-open-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/find-your-perfect-slice-of-arlington-living-at-our-pi-day-open-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Courts Four Miler brings road closures to Courthouse this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pre-St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day race centered around Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts in Courthouse will result in some road closures on Saturday. The Arlington County Police Department plans to close the following [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/four-courts-four-miler-brings-road-closures-to-courthouse-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/four-courts-four-miler-brings-road-closures-to-courthouse-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield gets new head football coach with history of success in Northern Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[First as an assistant then as a head coach, Brian Slay has been impactful in helping high-school football teams throughout Northern Virginia improve and enjoy success in recent seasons. He [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-gets-new-head-football-coach-with-history-of-success-in-northern-virginia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-gets-new-head-football-coach-with-history-of-success-in-northern-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop JLW’s 34th Annual Tossed and Found Rummage Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;re invited to shop the Junior League of Washington&rsquo;s annual Tossed &amp; Found Rummage Sale on March 21&ndash;22, 2026! Discover incredible deals on gently used, name-brand treasures including children&rsquo;s clothing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/shop-jlws-34th-annual-tossed-and-found-rummage-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/shop-jlws-34th-annual-tossed-and-found-rummage-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Portion of National Airport evacuated due to suspicious package]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concourse at Reagan National Airport was cleared of passengers while police investigate a suspicious package. The suspicious item was &ldquo;located in a break room&rdquo; around 9 a.m. Thursday, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-portion-of-national-airport-evacuated-due-to-suspicious-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-portion-of-national-airport-evacuated-due-to-suspicious-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Portion of National Airport evacuated due to suspicious package]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concourse at Reagan National Airport has been cleared of passengers while police investigate a suspicious package. The suspicious item was &ldquo;located in a break room&rdquo; around 9 a.m., the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-portion-of-national-airport-evacuated-due-to-suspicious-package/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-portion-of-national-airport-evacuated-due-to-suspicious-package/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: GW Parkway closed for hours after tree falls, killing driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GW Parkway was closed in Arlington for hours after a fatal crash caused by a falling tree. The incident happened in rainy weather just after 7:30 a.m., in the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-gw-parkway-closed-for-hours-after-tree-falls-killing-driver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-gw-parkway-closed-for-hours-after-tree-falls-killing-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: GW Parkway closed after tree falls, killing driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GW Parkway is blocked in Arlington after a fatal crash caused by a falling tree. The incident happened in rainy weather just after 7:30 a.m., in the southbound lanes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-gw-parkway-closed-after-tree-falls-killing-driver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-gw-parkway-closed-after-tree-falls-killing-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: GW Parkway closed after fatal crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The GW Parkway is blocked in Arlington after a fatal crash. The rainy-weather crash happened just after 7:30 a.m., reportedly in the southbound lanes of the parkway near Chain Bridge. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-gw-parkway-closed-after-fatal-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-gw-parkway-closed-after-fatal-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition begins at office building near Columbia Pike, making way for townhomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demolition has begun at the site of an eight-story former office building off of Columbia Pike, making way for a 16-home townhouse redevelopment. Crews got to work last week tearing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/demolition-begins-at-office-building-near-columbia-pike-making-way-for-townhomes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/demolition-begins-at-office-building-near-columbia-pike-making-way-for-townhomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Defends Rescue Merger &mdash; Arlington County pushed back on what it called &ldquo;incorrect information circulating&rdquo; about the proposed FY27 budget, clarifying that Fire Stations 2 and 9 will remain [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 5206 Little Falls Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunning Home in Prime North Arlington Location!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5206-little-falls-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-5206-little-falls-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts Focus: Arlington Arts FY27 Grants applications open May 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. Artists and arts organizations who are seeking support for programs and ideas to benefit Arlington&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arts-focus-arlington-arts-fy27-grants-applications-open-may-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arts-focus-arlington-arts-fy27-grants-applications-open-may-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a possible $25 D.C. minimum wage could mean for the region’s restaurant industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ballot measure to substantially increase D.C.&rsquo;s minimum wage would undoubtedly have major effects on Arlington&rsquo;s neighbor, but the region-wide impacts are murkier. One Fair Wage&rsquo;s proposal to raise the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-a-possible-25-dc-minimum-wage-could-mean-for-the-regions-restaurant-industry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-a-possible-25-dc-minimum-wage-could-mean-for-the-regions-restaurant-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leads the pack in Virginia’s most ‘dog-loving’ cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church is top dog in Virginia when it comes to devotion to adopting canines and showering them with purchases, according to one metric. The Little City was crowned the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leads-the-pack-in-virginias-most-dog-loving-cities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leads-the-pack-in-virginias-most-dog-loving-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia officials debate whether it’s time to scrap data center tax break amid AI boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; Nearly two decades ago, Virginia gave tech companies a tax break on equipment and software, and they began to build. The state became a&nbsp;data center&nbsp;hub, and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-officials-debate-whether-its-time-to-scrap-data-center-tax-break-amid-ai-boom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-officials-debate-whether-its-time-to-scrap-data-center-tax-break-amid-ai-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Patrick’s Day in Arlington and Falls Church: where to find drinks, music and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no better time than March to stop into one of Arlington&rsquo;s many Irish establishments. Several pubs, bars and restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church are celebrating the drink, music [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/st-patricks-day-in-arlington-and-falls-church-where-to-find-drinks-music-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/st-patricks-day-in-arlington-and-falls-church-where-to-find-drinks-music-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: March 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Launch event for VHC Health’s proposed South Arlington facility happening next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community launch event for VHC Health&rsquo;s proposed behavioral health facility in Glencarlyn is taking place next week. The meeting, the first in a series of community engagement efforts for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/launch-event-for-vhc-healths-proposed-south-arlington-facility-happening-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/launch-event-for-vhc-healths-proposed-south-arlington-facility-happening-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlingtonians can use digital IDs at the airport or the Ballston ABC, but not with ACPD]]></title><description><![CDATA[As increasing numbers of Virginians download the Mobile ID app, options for using digital identification around Arlington remain somewhat limited. The app that launched in November has already surpassed 100,000 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtonians-can-use-digital-ids-at-the-airport-or-the-ballston-abc-but-not-with-acpd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtonians-can-use-digital-ids-at-the-airport-or-the-ballston-abc-but-not-with-acpd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church approves e-scooter pilot program, looks for companies to sign on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church has formally opened its doors to e-scooters. Now it just needs to find some takers. City Council members voted 7-0 on Monday night for a one-year pilot program, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-approves-e-scooter-pilot-program-looks-for-companies-to-sign-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-approves-e-scooter-pilot-program-looks-for-companies-to-sign-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorized vehicles and renovation work add to parking woes at Central Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders know there is a parking problem for users of Central Library. What they don&rsquo;t have yet is a plan to address it. &ldquo;We get lots of feedback from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/unauthorized-vehicles-and-renovation-work-add-to-parking-woes-at-central-library/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/unauthorized-vehicles-and-renovation-work-add-to-parking-woes-at-central-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer Hosting Resource Fair &mdash; Rep. Don Beyer (D) is hosting a resource fair for federal workers, contractors and economically impacted individuals on March 21 at Wakefield High School. &ldquo;Come [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters’ union raises alarms about proposed cuts to rescue units in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A budget proposal in Arlington, Virginia, would combine two specialized fire rescue units into one, a move their union said would cut staff and slow response times.<br />
The heavy rescue companies handle more of the dangerous and complex rescues &mdash; from using tools like the Jaws of Life to help people who are trapped in cars to rescuing people trapped in fires.Related storiesIs a firefighter shortage in Arlington County impacting your safety?	Arlington firefighters say they want the chief to res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/firefighters-union-raises-alarms-about-proposed-cuts-to-rescue-units-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/firefighters-union-raises-alarms-about-proposed-cuts-to-rescue-units-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell boys go 23-10 to cap another successful basketball season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finish to the 2025-26 boys basketball campaign was very familiar to the Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights. Like a year ago, the high-school team enjoyed lofty rankings in various polls, compiled [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-boys-go-23-10-to-cap-another-successful-basketball-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-boys-go-23-10-to-cap-another-successful-basketball-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranked-choice voting, ban on median signs highlight County Board agenda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Making ranked-choice voting permanent and potentially banning campaign signage on local rights-of-way top the agenda for County Board members&rsquo; meeting this weekend. Other items scheduled for discussion at the Saturday [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ranked-choice-voting-ban-on-median-signs-highlight-county-board-agenda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ranked-choice-voting-ban-on-median-signs-highlight-county-board-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Nominal’ library card fee for non-Arlington residents considered at work session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local leaders may consider imposing a small fee on out-of-county residents who want an Arlington&nbsp;library card. County Board member Maureen Coffey brought up the idea at a budget work session [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nominal-library-card-fee-for-non-arlington-residents-considered-at-work-session/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nominal-library-card-fee-for-non-arlington-residents-considered-at-work-session/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barley Mac closes in Rosslyn after 10 years, citing ‘leasing difficulties’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A decade-long run for Rosslyn&rsquo;s Barley Mac restaurant and bar came to an abrupt end yesterday (Monday). Co-owner Andrew Lewis told ARLnow that he is evaluating next steps for the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/barley-mac-closes-in-rosslyn-after-10-years-citing-leasing-difficulties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/barley-mac-closes-in-rosslyn-after-10-years-citing-leasing-difficulties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s first library and the women who established it]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Carolanne Korolowicz,&nbsp;Arlington-based Realtor&nbsp;and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Carolanne in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-first-library-and-the-women-who-established-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-first-library-and-the-women-who-established-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee Republic departs Crystal City area after less than a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Crystal City-area coffee shop shuttered last week after less than a year in business &mdash; but the local chain hopes to open another Arlington location soon. Coffee Republic, which [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/coffee-republic-departs-crystal-city-area-after-less-than-a-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/coffee-republic-departs-crystal-city-area-after-less-than-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarendon’s 5-star workspace – now up to 2 months free]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Carr Workplaces Clarendon, newly renovated private offices meet concierge-level service, wellness amenities, and one of Arlington&rsquo;s most walkable neighborhoods&mdash;steps from Metro, coffee, lunch spots, and rooftop views. Now&rsquo;s the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendons-5-star-workspace-now-up-to-2-months-free/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendons-5-star-workspace-now-up-to-2-months-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for 394-unit redevelopment in Courthouse receives initial feedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Housing Commission has gotten its first look at a redevelopment proposal expected to bring nearly 400 apartment units to a site across the street from Courthouse Plaza. Trammell [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plan-for-394-unit-redevelopment-in-courthouse-receives-initial-feedback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plan-for-394-unit-redevelopment-in-courthouse-receives-initial-feedback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids, civic associations join fight to stop Cherrydale Library from closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have done it before, and supporters of the Cherrydale branch library say they will again fend off efforts to close the branch. The advocacy group Citizens for Cherrydale Library [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kids-civic-associations-join-fight-to-stop-cherrydale-library-from-closing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kids-civic-associations-join-fight-to-stop-cherrydale-library-from-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Karantonis wants more transit funding requests after $40M for N. Va. is left untapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Arlington leader wants localities to be more aggressive in seeking transportation and transit funding along the I-66 corridor. County Board member Takis Karantonis lamented that nearly $40 million in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/karantonis-wants-more-transit-funding-requests-after-40m-for-n-va-is-left-untapped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/karantonis-wants-more-transit-funding-requests-after-40m-for-n-va-is-left-untapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Assault Arrest After Arraignment&nbsp;&mdash; Bryan Betancur, a pardoned Jan. 6 Capitol rioter, was arraigned in Arlington County court on an assault and battery charge for allegedly touching a woman&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Guys CEO on how chain will ‘get it right’ after BOGO offer went bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s take two for Five Guys.More business news42% of restaurants did not turn a profit last year, National Restaurant Association says	Why a food marketing guru says Shamrock Shake is &lsquo;extremely successful&rsquo;	What to watch in money: Walmart could reveal state of consumer behavior<br />
A buy-one, get-one free offer across the burger chain last month ended in chaos with some customers reporting the deal had them waiting in line for nearly up to an hour.<br />
Now, the Alexandria, Virginia-bas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-guys-ceo-on-how-chain-will-get-it-right-after-bogo-offer-went-bad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-guys-ceo-on-how-chain-will-get-it-right-after-bogo-offer-went-bad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2505 N. Kenilworth Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renovated in 2021, including new kitchens, baths, self-contained ADU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2505-n-kenilworth-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2505-n-kenilworth-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Candidate attacked outside of library while gathering signatures for County Board run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frequent local candidate Audrey Clement was attacked over the weekend while gathering signatures for another Arlington County Board run, ARLnow has learned. The incident happened just before 5 p.m. on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-candidate-attacked-outside-of-library-while-gathering-signatures-for-county-board-run/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-candidate-attacked-outside-of-library-while-gathering-signatures-for-county-board-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another APS graduate will appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a second consecutive week, an Arlington Public Schools alum will be making an appearance on &ldquo;Jeopardy!&rdquo; Lydia Cawley, a 2016 graduate of Washington-Lee High School (now Washington-Liberty High School), [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-aps-graduate-will-appear-on-jeopardy-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-aps-graduate-will-appear-on-jeopardy-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington composer’s short film ‘Forevergreen’ is heading to the Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington will have some representation at the Oscars this weekend after a film scored by a local resident was nominated for &ldquo;Best Animated Short.&rdquo; Composer Isaac Wardell, who lives in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-composers-short-film-forevergreen-is-heading-to-the-oscars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-composers-short-film-forevergreen-is-heading-to-the-oscars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington athletes place high at region, state track-and-field meets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Field events were where Arlington athletes enjoyed the biggest success during the recent 6D North Region and Class 6 state indoor track and field high-school meets. In those competitions &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-athletes-place-high-at-region-state-track-and-field-meets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-athletes-place-high-at-region-state-track-and-field-meets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprouts Farmers Market plans September opening off of Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new grocery store off of Langston Blvd is expected to open later this year. Sprouts Farmers Market is targeting a September opening at 3115 Langston Blvd, the former home [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sprouts-farmers-market-plans-september-opening-off-of-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sprouts-farmers-market-plans-september-opening-off-of-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprouts Farmers Market plans September opening along Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new grocery store off of Langston Blvd is expected to open later this year. Sprouts Farmers Market is targeting a September opening at 3115 Langston Blvd, the former home [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sprouts-farmers-market-plans-september-opening-along-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sprouts-farmers-market-plans-september-opening-along-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five arrested over alleged baseball bat beating and prostitution in Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five suspects have been arrested after two men were allegedly beaten with a baseball bat while soliciting sex workers in Pentagon City last month. Two male suspects have been charged [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-arrested-over-alleged-baseball-bat-beating-and-prostitution-in-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-arrested-over-alleged-baseball-bat-beating-and-prostitution-in-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff defend eliminating gymnastics programs as County Board weighs options]]></title><description><![CDATA[County staff are defending a controversial cost-saving proposal to eliminate gymnastics programming and shutter Barcroft Sports &amp; Fitness Center for up to a year. &ldquo;We need to make sure that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/staff-defend-eliminating-gymnastics-programs-as-county-board-weighs-options/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/staff-defend-eliminating-gymnastics-programs-as-county-board-weighs-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates in two possible congressional districts make pitches to Arlington Dems]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s still far from clear what the district boundaries will be, but two more congressional candidates pitched their case to Arlington Democrats last week. Del. Dan Helmer (D-10), of Fairfax [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/candidates-in-two-possible-congressional-districts-make-pitches-to-arlington-dems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/candidates-in-two-possible-congressional-districts-make-pitches-to-arlington-dems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Telephone Scam Alert &mdash; &ldquo;The scam has been around for years, but we&rsquo;re hearing about Arlington residents again getting &ldquo;jury duty&rdquo; calls from someone falsely claiming to be local law [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTSB member says he was fired without explanation by the Trump administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[FILE - National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman speaks with reporters at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 1, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)(AP/Jose Luis Magana)FILE - National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman speaks with reporters at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Feb. 1, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file)(AP/Jose Luis Magana)WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A National Transportation Safety Board membe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ntsb-member-says-he-was-fired-without-explanation-by-the-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ntsb-member-says-he-was-fired-without-explanation-by-the-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Spring man released on bail after allegedly touching women’s hair on Metro]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28-year-old Silver Spring man has been released on bail after being arrested and charged with assault and battery for an incident at the Clarendon Metro station Sunday.<br />
Bryan Betancur was arrested after videos showed someone touching women&rsquo;s hair on Metro trains were livestreamed and posted on social media. The videos appeared on an X account belonging to &ldquo;BryanBetan75949.&rdquo;<br />
Betancur, who served time for his part in the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol and was pardoned]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/silver-spring-man-released-on-bail-after-allegedly-touching-womens-hair-on-metro/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/silver-spring-man-released-on-bail-after-allegedly-touching-womens-hair-on-metro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘They weren’t prepared’: Virginia congressman criticizes Trump admin over Americans stranded in Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff of congressman Don Beyer answering busy phones from constituents looking for assistance.(WTOP/ John Doman)Staff of congressman Don Beyer answering busy phones from constituents looking for assistance.(WTOP/ John Doman)Thousands of Americans who were in the Middle East when bombs started falling in Iran have gotten out, but it&rsquo;s believed hundreds of thousands are still there and help from the State Department has been hard to come by.<br />
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, of Virginia, said unanswered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/they-werent-prepared-virginia-congressman-criticizes-trump-admin-over-americans-stranded-in-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/they-werent-prepared-virginia-congressman-criticizes-trump-admin-over-americans-stranded-in-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch for potholes and report them to county, staff urge after snowy winter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold and snowy winter has produced large numbers of potholes in Arlington, though perhaps not as many as some might expect. About 190 pothole fill requests have been filed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/watch-for-potholes-and-report-them-to-county-staff-urge-after-snowy-winter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/watch-for-potholes-and-report-them-to-county-staff-urge-after-snowy-winter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders consider ‘aggressive’ timeline for Virginia Village housing proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church officials this week sketched out more details in what would be the largest affordable-housing effort in city history. &ldquo;What you&rsquo;ve laid out today is really exciting,&rdquo; said Jim [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-consider-aggressive-timeline-for-virginia-village-housing-proposal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-consider-aggressive-timeline-for-virginia-village-housing-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wood &amp; Iron restaurant and bar opens today in Va. Square with deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-awaited restaurant and bar in Virginia Square will officially open its doors today (Friday). Richmond-based Wood &amp; Iron will serve diners at new outpost at 3401 Fairfax Drive starting [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wood-amp-iron-restaurant-and-bar-opens-today-in-va-square-with-deals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wood-amp-iron-restaurant-and-bar-opens-today-in-va-square-with-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clocks spring forward Sunday as Virginia’s push to end daylight saving time stalls until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clocks will skip ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday for daylight saving time in most of the U.S., creating a 23-hour day that throws off sleep schedules, plunges early-morning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clocks-spring-forward-sunday-as-virginias-push-to-end-daylight-saving-time-stalls-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clocks-spring-forward-sunday-as-virginias-push-to-end-daylight-saving-time-stalls-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best race for runners in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[With spring just around the corner, Arlington&rsquo;s beloved running events are returning to the calendar. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned marathoner or a casual 5K participant, the county hosts a variety [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-race-for-runners-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-race-for-runners-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If Trump Gets His Way, the Board of Immigration Appeals Will Deny Nearly All Appeals]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/if-trump-gets-his-way-the-board-of-immigration-appeals-will-deny-nearly-all-appeals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/if-trump-gets-his-way-the-board-of-immigration-appeals-will-deny-nearly-all-appeals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xtend Barre near Courthouse rebrands as Studio B under new owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fitness studio near the Courthouse Metro has changed hands and brands. The Xtend Barre at 2008 Wilson Blvd has rebranded to Studio B under new owners Dana Wilson and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/xtend-barre-near-courthouse-rebrands-as-studio-b-under-new-owners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/xtend-barre-near-courthouse-rebrands-as-studio-b-under-new-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As early voting begins on redistricting referendum, Arlington Dems and GOP seek to rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s two main political parties are driving opposing messages as early voting on Virginia&rsquo;s congressional redistricting referendum began this morning (Friday). The Arlington County Democratic Committee&rsquo;s rank and file voted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/as-early-voting-begins-on-redistricting-referendum-arlington-dems-and-gop-seek-to-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/as-early-voting-begins-on-redistricting-referendum-arlington-dems-and-gop-seek-to-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats back Zecher Sutton for School Board reelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats have officially endorsed School Board Chair Bethany Zecher Sutton&rsquo;s bid for a second term. Zecher Sutton was the lone candidate to seek the party&rsquo;s endorsement prior to the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-back-zecher-sutton-for-school-board-reelection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-back-zecher-sutton-for-school-board-reelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Funding Advances &mdash; Maryland and Virginia lawmakers are advancing funding proposals supporting the DMVMoves plan, which calls for $460 million in new annual capital funding for Metro starting in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Women’s History Month book list features trailblazers in literature, activism and media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Library Director Diane Kresh is highlighting books by and about women who shaped her life and career to celebrate Women's History Month.(WTOP/Mike Murillo)Arlington Public Library Director Diane Kresh is highlighting books by and about women who shaped her life and career to celebrate Women's History Month.(WTOP/Mike Murillo)Throughout March, WTOP is celebrating Women&rsquo;s History Month. Join us on-air and online as we honor the achievements of women in the D.C. region.<br />
For W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/this-womens-history-month-book-list-features-trailblazers-in-literature-activism-and-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/this-womens-history-month-book-list-features-trailblazers-in-literature-activism-and-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire at homeless encampment shuts down S. George Mason Drive bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northbound S. George Mason Drive is closed between S. Columbus Street and Four Mile Run Drive due to an outside fire. A fire broke out under a bridge that runs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fire-at-homeless-encampment-shuts-down-s-george-mason-drive-bridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fire-at-homeless-encampment-shuts-down-s-george-mason-drive-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2025 N. Kenilworth Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renovated in 2021 with high end details and self-contained ADU]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2025-n-kenilworth-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2025-n-kenilworth-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silver Diner’s beloved ‘Mama D’ retiring after 26 years serving Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 26 years of serving customers at Silver Diner in Arlington, Dorothy Johnson &mdash; known to regulars as &ldquo;Mama D&rdquo; &mdash; is hanging up her uniform. Johnson will wait on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/silver-diners-beloved-mama-d-retiring-after-26-years-serving-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/silver-diners-beloved-mama-d-retiring-after-26-years-serving-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed cuts to Arlington rescue units prompt backlash from firefighter union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County&rsquo;s firefighter union is speaking out against a proposal to remove four vacant fire rescue positions from the payroll. The current county budget draft proposes to consolidate the Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-cuts-to-arlington-rescue-units-prompt-backlash-from-firefighter-union/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-cuts-to-arlington-rescue-units-prompt-backlash-from-firefighter-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Potomac River advisory partially lifted following sewage spill, still in effect near Chain Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Department of Health has partially lifted a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, though the warning remains in place for a 4.7-mile stretch upstream of Chain Bridge. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-potomac-river-advisory-partially-lifted-following-sewage-spill-still-in-effect-near-chain-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-potomac-river-advisory-partially-lifted-following-sewage-spill-still-in-effect-near-chain-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bounty hunter accused of presenting fake ICE warrant loses license, avoids jail time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bounty hunter has pleaded guilty to illegal brandishing in an incident where he is accused of&nbsp;unlawfully detaining a Green Valley resident, falsely claiming to have a warrant for his [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bounty-hunter-accused-of-presenting-fake-ice-warrant-loses-license-avoids-jail-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bounty-hunter-accused-of-presenting-fake-ice-warrant-loses-license-avoids-jail-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizzeria Paradiso coming to Water Park in Crystal City this spring]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a changing of the guard for pizza restaurants in Crystal City. The regional pizza chain Pizzeria Paradiso is expected to open a new fast-casual spot in National Landing Water [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pizzeria-paradiso-coming-to-water-park-in-crystal-city-this-spring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pizzeria-paradiso-coming-to-water-park-in-crystal-city-this-spring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown players and coach to be honored at N. Va. football banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three accomplished members of the Yorktown High School football program will be celebrated at an awards banquet this weekend. Current Yorktown head coach Alec Hicks will be honored as the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-players-and-coach-to-be-honored-at-n-va-football-banquet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-players-and-coach-to-be-honored-at-n-va-football-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington basketball teams fall in first round of region tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high-school basketball season ended abruptly for the final three Arlington public varsity teams still alive in postseason action with first-round losses in the 6D North Region tournaments. In girls [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-basketball-teams-fall-in-first-round-of-region-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-basketball-teams-fall-in-first-round-of-region-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brazilian-Lebanese fusion spot Tio Pelé coming to Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A charcoal chicken restaurant blending &ldquo;bold Brazilian inspiration with Lebanese flavors&rdquo; is expected to open next week in Lyon Village. Signage for Tio Pel&eacute; is up at 3110 Langston Blvd, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/brazilian-lebanese-fusion-spot-tio-pel-coming-to-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/brazilian-lebanese-fusion-spot-tio-pel-coming-to-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Va. Senate defeats bill supporting by-right multifamily development in commercial zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bill seeking to permit by-right multifamily development in commercial zones was defeated in the Virginia Senate yesterday (Thursday) despite limitations proposed by Arlington&rsquo;s state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-40). The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/va-senate-defeats-bill-supporting-by-right-multifamily-development-in-commercial-zones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/va-senate-defeats-bill-supporting-by-right-multifamily-development-in-commercial-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of Arlington seniors surged nearly 50% in just 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Larger numbers of seniors and declining numbers of younger adults are forcing Arlington leaders to rethink how to allocate services in the fiscal 2027 budget. Demographic shifts are also calling [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-arlington-seniors-surged-nearly-50-in-just-10-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-arlington-seniors-surged-nearly-50-in-just-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bookstore Eyed for Westpost &mdash; Federal Realty wants to replace the Walgreens at Westpost in Pentagon City with an unnamed bookstore, but a 1998 site plan condition requiring a full-service [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two ACPD officers injured while chasing ‘disorderly’ teens in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two police officers were hurt after a group of &ldquo;disorderly&rdquo; teens led them on a series of foot chases in Ballston. The incident happened shortly before 11 a.m., drawing a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-acpd-officers-injured-while-chasing-disorderly-teens-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-acpd-officers-injured-while-chasing-disorderly-teens-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Virginia Supreme Court allows referendum on Democrat-led redistricting proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; For the second time, Virginia&rsquo;s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that voters can cast ballots on a Democrat-led congressional redistricting plan that could help the party win [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-virginia-supreme-court-allows-referendum-on-democrat-led-redistricting-proposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-virginia-supreme-court-allows-referendum-on-democrat-led-redistricting-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: A New Economic Engine for Arlington and the Region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of National Innovation Quarter (National IQ) marks a major milestone in Arlington&rsquo;s long-term economic strategy; one focused on competitiveness, diversification and sustained growth at a national scale. National [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-a-new-economic-engine-for-arlington-and-the-region/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-a-new-economic-engine-for-arlington-and-the-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musicians play for pets in new volunteer program at Arlington animal shelter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new program at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington is treating shelter pets to performances by volunteer musicians. The Paws in Music program, a partnership with the Houston-based nonprofit [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/musicians-play-for-pets-in-new-volunteer-program-at-arlington-animal-shelter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/musicians-play-for-pets-in-new-volunteer-program-at-arlington-animal-shelter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burglary call and foot pursuit leads to drug arrest near Drew Elementary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teen is facing a number of charges after police say a burglary call led to a foot pursuit and the discovery of &ldquo;distribution amounts&rdquo; of drugs. The incident happened [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/burglary-call-and-foot-pursuit-leads-to-drug-arrest-near-drew-elementary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/burglary-call-and-foot-pursuit-leads-to-drug-arrest-near-drew-elementary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ lawyer turned polyamory writer to deliver talk at One More Page Books]]></title><description><![CDATA[A D.C.-area writer and advocate for polyamorous lifestyles will discuss her experiences outside of monogamy at a talk in East Falls Church tomorrow (Thursday). One More Page Books (2200 N. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doj-lawyer-turned-polyamory-writer-to-deliver-talk-at-one-more-page-books/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doj-lawyer-turned-polyamory-writer-to-deliver-talk-at-one-more-page-books/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: March 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-march-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shirlington is getting wider sidewalks and more outdoor dining]]></title><description><![CDATA[A set of pedestrian-oriented upgrades to sidewalks, lighting and seating is getting underway in the Village at Shirlington. Construction work, which was proposed in May 2025 and is intended to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/shirlington-is-getting-wider-sidewalks-and-more-outdoor-dining/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/shirlington-is-getting-wider-sidewalks-and-more-outdoor-dining/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local company Bogey’s Mix serves up fresh meals for dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The duo officially launched Bogey&rsquo;s Mix in the summer of 2024. They spent the rest of the year testing various recipes, getting the proper licenses and fine-tuning their business plan.The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-company-bogeys-mix-serves-up-fresh-meals-for-dogs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-company-bogeys-mix-serves-up-fresh-meals-for-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill could bring Virginia’s first self-driving cars and trucks by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even if self-driving vehicles become legally possible in Virginia, they&rsquo;d have to get through several more rounds of discussion and possible regulation before they could hit the road. Sen. Saddam [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bill-could-bring-virginias-first-self-driving-cars-and-trucks-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bill-could-bring-virginias-first-self-driving-cars-and-trucks-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s ‘Dream Project’ awaits court outcome on undocumented students’ in-state tuition]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington-based nonprofit that intervened in Virginia&rsquo;s federal court case over in-state tuition for undocumented students is now awaiting a judge&rsquo;s decision. The Dream Project&nbsp;is watching the U.S. District Court [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-dream-project-awaits-court-outcome-on-undocumented-students-in-state-tuition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-dream-project-awaits-court-outcome-on-undocumented-students-in-state-tuition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revamp of athletic fields at Kenmore Middle School to begin this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overhaul of the sports fields near Kenmore Middle School is expected to begin construction later this year. Construction could start in the fall and take about a year. In [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/revamp-of-athletic-fields-at-kenmore-middle-school-to-begin-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/revamp-of-athletic-fields-at-kenmore-middle-school-to-begin-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer: Americans Stranded Abroad &mdash; &ldquo;Today I have heard from constituents who are in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, the U.A.E., and Qatar or have family there and are frantically trying to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New proposal would convert former TSA headquarters into two residential buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-delayed redevelopment of two office buildings in Pentagon City appears to have pivoted to an office-to-apartment conversion project. A site plan application, filed last week at the vacant Transportation [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-proposal-would-convert-former-tsa-headquarters-into-two-residential-buildings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-proposal-would-convert-former-tsa-headquarters-into-two-residential-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested after videos show man touching women’s hair on Metro trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who pleaded guilty to charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and was then pardoned, was arrested Monday night after videos that went viral reportedly showed him touching female passengers&rsquo; hair on Metro trains in the D.C. area.<br />
Bryan Betancur, 28, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is charged with assault and battery in connection with an offense that happened Sunday on a Silver Line train servicing the Clarendon station. Police did not confirm that incident was di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arrested-after-videos-show-man-touching-womens-hair-on-metro-trains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arrested-after-videos-show-man-touching-womens-hair-on-metro-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardoned Capitol rioter arrested after videos show man touching strangers’ hair on Metro trains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who pleaded guilty to charges related to his participation in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and was then pardoned, was arrested Monday night after videos that went viral reportedly showed him touching female passengers&rsquo; hair on Metro trains in the D.C. area.<br />
Bryan Betancur, 28, of Silver Spring, Maryland, is charged with assault and battery in connection with an offense that happened Sunday on a Silver Line train servicing the Clarendon station. Police did not confirm that incident was di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arrested-after-videos-show-man-touching-strangers-hair-on-metro-trains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pardoned-capitol-rioter-arrested-after-videos-show-man-touching-strangers-hair-on-metro-trains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington wastewater treatment plant to receive $200M renovation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multi-year renovation project is about to begin at Arlington&rsquo;s Water Pollution Control Plant. The $32.2 million first phase will be part of an almost $200 million undertaking &ldquo;to make [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-wastewater-treatment-plant-to-receive-200m-renovation-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-wastewater-treatment-plant-to-receive-200m-renovation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after allegedly touching woman’s hair on Metro near Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Maryland man has been arrested and charged after apparently livestreaming himself discreetly touching a woman&rsquo;s hair on a Metro train in Arlington. Bryan Betancur, 28, was taken into custody [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-arrested-after-allegedly-touching-womans-hair-on-metro-near-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-arrested-after-allegedly-touching-womans-hair-on-metro-near-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: Arlington Tax Assessed Value 8% Lower Than Market Values]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-arlington-tax-assessed-value-8-lower-than-market-values/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-arlington-tax-assessed-value-8-lower-than-market-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Tax Assessed Value 8% Lower Than Market Values]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-tax-assessed-value-8-lower-than-market-values/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-tax-assessed-value-8-lower-than-market-values/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Cielo’ upscale nightlife spot plans to open in Clarendon next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year and a half of delays, a Clarendon nightlife spot with an upscale approach to dining and cocktails is targeting next month to finally open its doors. Cielo [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cielo-upscale-nightlife-spot-plans-to-open-in-clarendon-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cielo-upscale-nightlife-spot-plans-to-open-in-clarendon-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elevate your everyday at 1500 Arlington Apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searching for an apartment in Rosslyn? 1500 Arlington Apartments offers modern studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes in a convenient location near downtown Rosslyn, Rosslyn Metro, and major commuter routes. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/elevate-your-everyday-at-1500-arlington-apartments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/elevate-your-everyday-at-1500-arlington-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed fee for new historic district applications could cost up to $1K]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those seeking to obtain historic-district status for properties in Arlington may soon have to pay for the privilege. County Board members on Feb. 24 advertised a March 26 public hearing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-fee-for-new-historic-district-applications-could-cost-up-to-1k/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-fee-for-new-historic-district-applications-could-cost-up-to-1k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No funds for boys volleyball, girls flag football in APS budget proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Constrained finances make it less likely Arlington Public Schools will add new high-school sports in the coming school year. Left unfunded under Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n&rsquo;s $856 million proposed fiscal year [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-funds-for-boys-volleyball-girls-flag-football-in-aps-budget-proposal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-funds-for-boys-volleyball-girls-flag-football-in-aps-budget-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential governance changes create questions for treasurer and revenue commissioner]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Arlington gears up to potentially explore governance-change options, the fate of two constitutional offices may hang in the balance. Not yet publicly discussed much by governance-change advocates: whether to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/potential-governance-changes-create-questions-for-treasurer-and-revenue-commissioner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/potential-governance-changes-create-questions-for-treasurer-and-revenue-commissioner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing Wants HQ Lights &mdash; &ldquo;Many skyscrapers, none more famous than the Empire State Building, have the ability to change their tower lights to recognize special occasions. The Boeing Co. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Mar 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-mar-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What would it take for Arlington to get Waymo robotaxis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day might be coming when self-driving lifts will roam the streets of Arlington &mdash; but a couple legislative decisions would have to happen first. Waymo, Google&rsquo;s self-driving taxi arm [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-would-it-take-for-arlington-to-get-waymo-robotaxis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-would-it-take-for-arlington-to-get-waymo-robotaxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bagel Uprising plans new Ballston location, starting friendly rivalry with Call Your Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some friendly carb competition appears to be coming to Ballston as a second bagel spot has announced plans to open on Glebe Road. Bagel Uprising, based in Alexandria&rsquo;s Del Ray [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bagel-uprising-plans-new-ballston-location-starting-friendly-rivalry-with-call-your-mother/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bagel-uprising-plans-new-ballston-location-starting-friendly-rivalry-with-call-your-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington poised to phase out and ban gas-powered leaf blowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, with a three-year phase-out period, is likely to be considered by County Board members later this year. A county staff recommendation to that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-poised-to-phase-out-and-ban-gas-powered-leaf-blowers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-poised-to-phase-out-and-ban-gas-powered-leaf-blowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown swim and dive team wins state championship for fourth year straight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yorktown Patriots dominated the girls competition last month to win the latest in a recent string of state swimming/diving championships. Yorktown won the 2026 Virginia High School League&rsquo;s Class [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-swim-and-dive-team-wins-state-championship-for-fourth-year-straight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-swim-and-dive-team-wins-state-championship-for-fourth-year-straight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweetgreen closes in Crystal City after 10 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fast-casual spot in Crystal City has permanently shut its doors after a decade in business. Signage appeared last week on the door of the Sweetgreen at 2022 Crystal Drive, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sweetgreen-closes-in-crystal-city-after-10-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sweetgreen-closes-in-crystal-city-after-10-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Richmond-based restaurant and bar concept is expanding to Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wood &amp; Iron Gameday was born in the Richmond area with a focus on great food, genuine hospitality, and the energy of game day &mdash; every day. From the start, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/richmond-based-restaurant-and-bar-concept-is-expanding-to-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/richmond-based-restaurant-and-bar-concept-is-expanding-to-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Special Weather Statement issued ahead of afternoon snowfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The potential for an inch of accumulating snow during the workday has prompted a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service. The snow could complicate the evening commute, though [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-special-weather-statement-issued-ahead-of-afternoon-snowfall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-special-weather-statement-issued-ahead-of-afternoon-snowfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidate threatens lawsuit over proposal to ban median signs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington County Board candidate is threatening legal action if the county government places new limits on people&rsquo;s ability to put campaign signs in public medians. &ldquo;I guarantee you that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidate-threatens-lawsuit-over-proposal-to-ban-median-signs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidate-threatens-lawsuit-over-proposal-to-ban-median-signs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown High School graduate to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’ tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorktown High School graduate Quentin Powers is appearing on &ldquo;Jeopardy!&rdquo; tomorrow (Tuesday) following his return from U.S. Peace Corps service abroad. Powers, 25, will be one of three contestants on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-high-school-graduate-to-appear-on-jeopardy-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-high-school-graduate-to-appear-on-jeopardy-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signature Theatre leads all D.C.-area theaters in Helen Hayes Award nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signature Theatre earned more Helen Hayes Award nominations than any other theater company in the Washington region this year. The Shirlington-based theater received 28 nominations across five productions, leading all [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/signature-theatre-leads-all-dc-area-theaters-in-helen-hayes-award-nominations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/signature-theatre-leads-all-dc-area-theaters-in-helen-hayes-award-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for March 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Wardian Wow &mdash; &ldquo;Fresh off setting a seven-continent 50K record, 51-year-old Michael Wardian has reportedly run the fastest known time for the double Arlington trail loop.&rdquo; [ARLnow/X] Potomac Bacteria [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-march-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Driver arrested in critical hit-and-run crash on Route 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old Arlington woman has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run in connection with an early-morning crash on Route 50 that left a pedestrian critically injured. Valeria [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-driver-arrested-in-critical-hit-and-run-crash-on-route-50/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-driver-arrested-in-critical-hit-and-run-crash-on-route-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person struck, seriously injured by hit-and-run driver on Route 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update on 3/1/26 &mdash; The striking driver has been arrested, Arlington County police announced Sunday evening. The victim remains in critical condition. Earlier: The westbound lanes of Route 50 are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/person-struck-seriously-injured-by-hit-and-run-driver-on-route-50/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/person-struck-seriously-injured-by-hit-and-run-driver-on-route-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Person struck, seriously injured by hit-and-run driver on Route 50]]></title><description><![CDATA[The westbound lanes of Route 50 are closed after a reported hit and run. Initial reports suggest that a man in his 30s was struck by a driver near the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-person-struck-seriously-injured-by-hit-and-run-driver-on-route-50/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-person-struck-seriously-injured-by-hit-and-run-driver-on-route-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia’s Democratic lawmakers denounce ‘illegal’ U.S. strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s congressman and both of Virginia&rsquo;s U.S. senators condemned today&rsquo;s military strikes on Iran, calling the attack unconstitutional and demanding that Congress reconvene. The U.S. and Israel launched a major [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-democratic-lawmakers-denounce-illegal-us-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-democratic-lawmakers-denounce-illegal-us-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS budget plan leaves a gap of almost $19M in unfunded needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools&rsquo; proposed fiscal year 2027 budget reflects challenging economic conditions and uncertainty over state and federal education funding commitments. Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n&rsquo;s $856 million proposal represents an increase [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-budget-plan-leaves-a-gap-of-almost-19m-in-unfunded-needs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-budget-plan-leaves-a-gap-of-almost-19m-in-unfunded-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freddie’s Beach Bar to mark 25 years in Crystal City with anniversary celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freddie&rsquo;s Beach Bar, the long-running LGBTQ+ bar on Crystal City&rsquo;s 23rd Street S. restaurant row, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a party this Sunday. The March 1 celebration at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/freddies-beach-bar-to-mark-25-years-in-crystal-city-with-anniversary-celebration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/freddies-beach-bar-to-mark-25-years-in-crystal-city-with-anniversary-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown gymnast second in state tournament as team finishes third overall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having switched sports for her junior year, Teagan Wielechowski is enjoying far greater success at the highest level of girls high-school gymnastics. Individually, the standout for the Yorktown Patriots capped [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-gymnast-second-in-state-tournament-as-team-finishes-third-overall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-gymnast-second-in-state-tournament-as-team-finishes-third-overall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biden flies commercial from Reagan National Airport and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A crowd gathered at a commuter gate at Reagan National Airport on Friday as fog-laden Washington skies caused an hourlong ground stop that backed up passengers hoping [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biden-flies-commercial-from-reagan-national-airport-and-winds-up-stuck-in-delays-like-everyone-else/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biden-flies-commercial-from-reagan-national-airport-and-winds-up-stuck-in-delays-like-everyone-else/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff seek to improve snow response after mixed grades from County Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local residents will be roasting under the midsummer sun when county staff bring forward plans to improve snow response in the 2026-27 winter season. County Manager Mark Schwartz told County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/staff-seek-to-improve-snow-response-after-mixed-grades-from-county-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/staff-seek-to-improve-snow-response-after-mixed-grades-from-county-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators Warner and Kaine endorse Beyer’s reelection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s two U.S. senators have endorsed Rep. Don Beyer (D) in his bid for reelection in Virginia&rsquo;s 8th Congressional District. Senators Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) both announced [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/senators-warner-and-kaine-endorse-beyers-reelection/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/senators-warner-and-kaine-endorse-beyers-reelection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best orthopaedist in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s orthopaedists provide expert care for bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, offering both surgical and non-surgical solutions to all manner of issues. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;Best Orthopaedist in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-orthopaedist-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-orthopaedist-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Tree Pets: Building a different standard of pet care in Northern Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every dog owner knows that greeting &mdash; the steady, joyful welcome that makes even the longest day feel worth it. At Giving Tree Pet Resort, we&rsquo;ve built our daycare and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/giving-tree-pets-building-a-different-standard-of-pet-care-in-northern-virginia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/giving-tree-pets-building-a-different-standard-of-pet-care-in-northern-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter electric bill spikes spark scrutiny of Va. data centers’ power usage]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-than-usual electric bills in Virginia this winter have prompted discussion about the role data centers could play in driving up costs. Dominion Energy, the commonwealth&rsquo;s largest electric utility company, has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/winter-electric-bill-spikes-spark-scrutiny-of-va-data-centers-power-usage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/winter-electric-bill-spikes-spark-scrutiny-of-va-data-centers-power-usage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Arlington voters support ranked-choice voting, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[More outreach to Latino, older and younger voters is needed if Arlington wants the community to more fully embrace ranked-choice voting, new survey data suggests. The majority of respondents &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/majority-of-arlington-voters-support-ranked-choice-voting-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/majority-of-arlington-voters-support-ranked-choice-voting-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Majority of Arlington respondents support ranked-choice voting, survey finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[More outreach to Latino, older and younger voters is needed if Arlington wants the community to more fully embrace ranked-choice voting, new survey data suggests. The majority of respondents &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/majority-of-arlington-respondents-support-ranked-choice-voting-survey-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/majority-of-arlington-respondents-support-ranked-choice-voting-survey-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Uber rides for seniors coming to Arlington affordable housing communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[An updated partnership with Uber will provide more transportation options for senior citizens living in True Ground Housing Partners&rsquo; apartment communities. The expanded program will offer free Uber trips subsidized [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-uber-rides-for-seniors-coming-to-arlington-affordable-housing-communities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-uber-rides-for-seniors-coming-to-arlington-affordable-housing-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens Attack Woman&nbsp;&mdash; &ldquo;At approximately 6:42 p.m. on February 25, police were dispatched to the report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined the female victim was outside when [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The Sun’ makes changes to article that closely mirrored ARLnow’s reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[An article published by The Sun, the U.S. counterpart to the UK newspaper, has been substantially changed after a reader pointed out that it plagiarized reporting by ARLnow. The Feb. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-sun-makes-changes-to-article-that-closely-mirrored-arlnows-reporting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-sun-makes-changes-to-article-that-closely-mirrored-arlnows-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watchdog who raised alarm on sewage spill has long history of Potomac advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the fiercest advocates for action and advocacy after last month&rsquo;s mass sewage spill has a long background in fighting for the Potomac River. Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks was [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/watchdog-who-raised-alarm-on-sewage-spill-has-long-history-of-potomac-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/watchdog-who-raised-alarm-on-sewage-spill-has-long-history-of-potomac-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mail delivery improving in North Arlington as USPS addresses backlog, pushes new hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Arlington residents say their mail service is finally improving after months of spotty deliveries. Following ARLnow&rsquo;s reporting on the issue and advocacy from U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D), residents [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mail-delivery-improving-in-north-arlington-as-usps-addresses-backlog-pushes-new-hiring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mail-delivery-improving-in-north-arlington-as-usps-addresses-backlog-pushes-new-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington rents are still down year-over-year, but up slightly from last month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington apartment rents continue to be down slightly from this time last year, although they&rsquo;re up slightly from February, according to one survey. Zumper&rsquo;s monthly rent index, released yesterday (Wednesday), [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-rents-are-still-down-year-over-year-but-up-slightly-from-last-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-rents-are-still-down-year-over-year-but-up-slightly-from-last-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Arlington County police investigating series of armed robberies at local businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are looking for one or two suspects who have been robbing local businesses while armed. The robberies happened around 8 p.m. the past two days, each by a 20-something [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-county-police-investigating-series-of-armed-robberies-at-local-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-county-police-investigating-series-of-armed-robberies-at-local-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Code Ninjas programming ‘dojo’ planned at Lee Harrison Shopping Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A kid-focused coding academy is in the works at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center, and it&rsquo;s already enrolling families. Code Ninjas, a programming &ldquo;dojo&rdquo; teaching skills like building video games [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/code-ninjas-programming-dojo-planned-at-lee-harrison-shopping-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/code-ninjas-programming-dojo-planned-at-lee-harrison-shopping-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready for creative, physical fun with Synetic Theater Summer Camps and Teen Conservatory!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Synetic Theater approaches its 25th anniversary season, Synetic Theater Summer Camps are preparing to kick off a summer of creative storytelling, physical engagement, and theatrical fun! Synetic Theater&rsquo;s award-winning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/get-ready-for-creative-physical-fun-with-synetic-theater-summer-camps-and-teen-conservatory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/get-ready-for-creative-physical-fun-with-synetic-theater-summer-camps-and-teen-conservatory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County’s political parties prep for ongoing combat throughout 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s never-ending campaign cycle saw both Democrats and Republicans gearing up for battle over the past few weeks. The Arlington County Democratic Committee is &ldquo;focused on winning, doing everything we [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/countys-political-parties-prep-for-ongoing-combat-throughout-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/countys-political-parties-prep-for-ongoing-combat-throughout-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board advertises 2-cent increase to real estate tax rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Board has voted to advertise a 2-cent increase to the real estate tax rate, slightly higher than the rate proposed in this year&rsquo;s budget draft. If enacted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-advertises-2-cent-increase-to-real-estate-tax-rate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-advertises-2-cent-increase-to-real-estate-tax-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VHC Health gets new training facility after couple’s $3M donation]]></title><description><![CDATA[VHC Health has a new training center for staff following a sizeable donation from a local couple. The 2,200-square-foot Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry Simulation Center, made possible through a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-health-gets-new-training-facility-after-couples-3m-donation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-health-gets-new-training-facility-after-couples-3m-donation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot Startup Opening Arlington &lsquo;HQ2&rsquo; &mdash; &ldquo;Clarksburg autonomous vehicle system developer Forterra has expanded to a new office in Arlington&rsquo;s Courthouse neighborhood following an infusion of hundreds of millions in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver trapped after car flips in crash near East Falls Church Metro station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trapped driver was pulled from a flipped car and taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon near the East Falls Church Metro station. First responders were dispatched [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/driver-trapped-after-car-flips-in-crash-near-east-falls-church-metro-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/driver-trapped-after-car-flips-in-crash-near-east-falls-church-metro-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: Advancing innovation, equity and community in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. In March, BizLaunch celebrates Women&rsquo;s History Month. The month offers a powerful reminder of the essential role women play in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/celebrating-women-entrepreneurs-advancing-innovation-equity-and-community-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/celebrating-women-entrepreneurs-advancing-innovation-equity-and-community-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Liam’ and ‘Charlotte’ remained most popular Virginia baby names in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect to see a lot more kids named Charlotte and Liam running around Virginia in a couple of years. Those are the most popular names for boys and girls among [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/liam-and-charlotte-remained-most-popular-virginia-baby-names-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/liam-and-charlotte-remained-most-popular-virginia-baby-names-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gymnastics boosters press County Board to save Barcroft youth programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supporters of Arlington youth gymnastics turned out last night (Tuesday) to press county leaders on planned cuts to local programs. A $1.7 billion budget proposal from County Manager Mark Schwartz [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gymnastics-boosters-press-county-board-to-save-barcroft-youth-programs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gymnastics-boosters-press-county-board-to-save-barcroft-youth-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reagan National confirms its lowest air traffic numbers in three years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reagan National Airport recorded its lowest annual passenger count in three years in 2025, even as Dulles International Airport set an all-time record. Just under 24.9 million passengers traveled through [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-confirms-its-lowest-air-traffic-numbers-in-three-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-confirms-its-lowest-air-traffic-numbers-in-three-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C. man charged with striking two pedestrians in Ballston-area road rage incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver accused of striking two pedestrians near Ballston and then fleeing the scene has been arrested. Zai Atwater, 24, was taken into custody in D.C. over the alleged road [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-man-charged-with-striking-two-pedestrians-in-ballston-area-road-rage-incident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-man-charged-with-striking-two-pedestrians-in-ballston-area-road-rage-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Call Your Mother bagel spot to replace departed Starbucks in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the D.C. area&rsquo;s most popular bagel brands is coming to Ballston. Call Your Mother just announced plans to open at 4000 Wilson Blvd &mdash; the former home of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-call-your-mother-bagel-spot-to-replace-departed-starbucks-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-call-your-mother-bagel-spot-to-replace-departed-starbucks-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: February 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-february-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-february-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Spanberger swings at Trump on affordability in State of the Union response]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered a Democratic response to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union address yesterday (Tuesday), questioning whether the president was improving affordability and keeping Americans safe. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gov-spanberger-swings-at-trump-on-affordability-in-state-of-the-union-response/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gov-spanberger-swings-at-trump-on-affordability-in-state-of-the-union-response/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic absenteeism rates at APS drop for the first time in years]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data suggests that Arlington Public Schools is making progress on lowering the rate of students being chronically absent from class. Through Jan. 30, 10% of APS students this school [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chronic-absenteeism-rates-at-aps-drop-for-the-first-time-in-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chronic-absenteeism-rates-at-aps-drop-for-the-first-time-in-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church forecasts modest revenue growth without tax hikes, in contrast to neighbors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church city leaders appear to have a little more budget breathing room over the coming months compared to surrounding jurisdictions. At a Feb. 23 City Council meeting, finance officials [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-forecasts-modest-revenue-growth-without-tax-hikes-in-contrast-to-neighbors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-forecasts-modest-revenue-growth-without-tax-hikes-in-contrast-to-neighbors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[ACPD Starting Pay Among Highest &mdash; &ldquo;Interesting: The range of starting salaries and hiring bonuses for different police forces in the Washington region range pretty widely. But the federal forces [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C.-area delegation seeks more funds for burst sewer pipe after Potomac spill]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coalition of D.C.-area representatives is seeking more funding for infrastructure upgrades as authorities continue to monitor the effects of a massive sewage spill in the Potomac. Rep. Don Beyer [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-area-delegation-seeks-more-funds-for-burst-sewer-pipe-after-potomac-spill/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-area-delegation-seeks-more-funds-for-burst-sewer-pipe-after-potomac-spill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House fails to pass bill requiring aircraft locator systems after deadly Potomac midair collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House failed to approve a bill Tuesday that was crafted after last year&rsquo;s&nbsp;tragic midair collision&nbsp;near Washington D.C. to require all aircraft flying around busy airports to have key locator [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/house-fails-to-pass-bill-requiring-aircraft-locator-systems-after-deadly-potomac-midair-collision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/house-fails-to-pass-bill-requiring-aircraft-locator-systems-after-deadly-potomac-midair-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joyce Motors redevelopment gets underway in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Demolition has begun at the Joyce Motors site in Clarendon, and another nearby project may be getting underway soon. The home of the longtime auto shop at 3211 10th Street [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/joyce-motors-redevelopment-gets-underway-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/joyce-motors-redevelopment-gets-underway-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warner seeks national edge on AI, while preparing for potential workforce disruptions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) hopes to maintain national competitiveness on AI while preparing the U.S. economy for potentially massive disruptions brought on by new technology. Speaking yesterday (Monday) at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-seeks-national-edge-on-ai-while-preparing-for-potential-workforce-disruptions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-seeks-national-edge-on-ai-while-preparing-for-potential-workforce-disruptions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C. man charged with string of break-ins at Bill’s Ace Hardware, other businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A D.C. man has been arrested in connection to a string of recent burglaries at Arlington businesses &mdash; including two break-ins at a popular Langston Blvd hardware store. More than [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-man-charged-with-string-of-break-ins-at-bills-ace-hardware-other-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-man-charged-with-string-of-break-ins-at-bills-ace-hardware-other-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detached Home Prices Flat, Market Slower: 2025 Market Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/detached-home-prices-flat-market-slower-2025-market-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/detached-home-prices-flat-market-slower-2025-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington officials consider ban on campaign signs in median strips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political campaign signs could soon be a thing of the past on Arlington medians. County Board members in March are expected to consider a staff recommendation that would prohibit all [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-officials-consider-ban-on-campaign-signs-in-median-strips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-officials-consider-ban-on-campaign-signs-in-median-strips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing proposal on Langston Blvd sparks debate on height, tree canopy]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members will return tonight (Tuesday) for more discussion on an affordable housing proposal on Langston Blvd following debate at a weekend meeting. At a lengthy discussion on Saturday, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/affordable-housing-proposal-on-langston-blvd-sparks-debate-on-height-tree-canopy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/affordable-housing-proposal-on-langston-blvd-sparks-debate-on-height-tree-canopy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church approaches a crossroads on affordable housing intervention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expiring affordability commitments and a large site where leaders could potentially expand affordable housing are presenting questions for Falls Church policymakers. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s a policy decision: What are the choices before [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-approaches-a-crossroads-on-affordable-housing-intervention/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-approaches-a-crossroads-on-affordable-housing-intervention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top Zips Include 22205, 22046 &mdash; &ldquo;Check out our ranking of the Top 20 Hottest Zip Codes in Northern Virginia&hellip; Buyers eyeing family-centric Westover neighborhood in North Arlington &ldquo;really need [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[If ICE surge comes to Arlington, county leaders hope to be ‘prepared’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington officials say they&rsquo;re taking action behind the scenes to be ready for any possible surge in immigration enforcement locally. &ldquo;We have to be prepared,&rdquo; Arlington County Board member Julius [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/if-ice-surge-comes-to-arlington-county-leaders-hope-to-be-prepared/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/if-ice-surge-comes-to-arlington-county-leaders-hope-to-be-prepared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpshooters begin culling deer in eight Arlington parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s deer culling operations began this month with sharpshooting in parks along the Potomac River and Four Mile Run corridors. For security reasons, the county doesn&rsquo;t announce the specific dates [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sharpshooters-begin-culling-deer-in-eight-arlington-parks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sharpshooters-begin-culling-deer-in-eight-arlington-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Wild Wings closes in Crystal City after 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest names in chicken wings is officially out of Arlington. Sunday was the final day in business for the Buffalo Wild Wings location in Crystal City, capping [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/buffalo-wild-wings-closes-in-crystal-city-after-15-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/buffalo-wild-wings-closes-in-crystal-city-after-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown boys fall to nemesis Marshall in district basketball final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marshall Statesmen proved to be kryptonite for the Yorktown Patriots boys basketball squad this season. If not for Marshall, Yorktown would have gone undefeated in the Liberty District regular-season [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-boys-fall-to-nemesis-marshall-in-district-basketball-final/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-boys-fall-to-nemesis-marshall-in-district-basketball-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dermatology clinic opens this week with discounts in Virginia Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dermatology center offering facials, lip filler, Botox injections and other treatments is opening in Virginia Square this week. Skin Pharm plans to open its doors on Thursday at 3901 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dermatology-clinic-opens-this-week-with-discounts-in-virginia-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dermatology-clinic-opens-this-week-with-discounts-in-virginia-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dermatology clinic opens this week in Virginia Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dermatology center offering facials, lip filler, Botox injections and other treatments is opening in Virginia Square this week. Skin Pharm plans to open its doors on Thursday at 3901 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dermatology-clinic-opens-this-week-in-virginia-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dermatology-clinic-opens-this-week-in-virginia-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L girls suffer familiar defeat to Langley in district basketball championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington-Liberty Generals were hoping otherwise, but the result in this season&rsquo;s Liberty District girls basketball tournament championship game was d&eacute;j&agrave; vu all over again. For the second straight year, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-girls-suffer-familiar-defeat-to-langley-in-district-basketball-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-girls-suffer-familiar-defeat-to-langley-in-district-basketball-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington budget proposes tax increase, closure of gymnastics program and library]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tax rate increase, the closure of the Cherrydale Library and the elimination of a popular youth gymnastics program are key components of the new budget proposal for the upcoming [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-budget-proposes-tax-increase-closure-of-gymnastics-program-and-library/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-budget-proposes-tax-increase-closure-of-gymnastics-program-and-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most roads plowed as Arlington wakes up to a snowy, windy Monday]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a difference a storm makes. After January&rsquo;s winter storm left nearly-impossible-to-plow snowcrete covering neighborhood roads in Arlington for days, local residents are waking up today to something very different: [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/most-roads-plowed-as-arlington-wakes-up-to-a-snowy-windy-monday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/most-roads-plowed-as-arlington-wakes-up-to-a-snowy-windy-monday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens. Warner and Kaine promise bill to reduce flights at Reagan National]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s two U.S. senators say they will try again to reduce air traffic and take other steps to address safety concerns at Reagan National Airport. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sens-warner-and-kaine-promise-bill-to-reduce-flights-at-reagan-national/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sens-warner-and-kaine-promise-bill-to-reduce-flights-at-reagan-national/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soccer in the Snow &mdash; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s going to take a lot more than this to stop soccer in Arlington. While it has been snowing hard for hours, it only recently [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Arlington Public Schools closed Monday as snow continues to fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[With heavy snow continuing to fall, Arlington Public Schools has decided to close Monday. The snow day for Arlington students follows earlier decisions by nearby Fairfax County and Montgomery County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-arlington-public-schools-closed-monday-as-snow-continues-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 03:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-arlington-public-schools-closed-monday-as-snow-continues-to-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: APS announces two-hour delay Monday as snow starts to stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snow is starting to accumulate in Arlington as another winter storm ramps up. The wintry weather has already prompted a two-hour delay Monday for Arlington Public Schools. The delay [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-aps-announces-two-hour-delay-monday-as-snow-starts-to-stick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-aps-announces-two-hour-delay-monday-as-snow-starts-to-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: APS announces Monday status as snow starts to stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 9:20 p.m. &mdash; Arlington Public Schools will now be closed on Monday, the school system announced. Earlier: The snow is starting to accumulate in Arlington as another winter [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-aps-announces-monday-status-as-snow-starts-to-stick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-aps-announces-monday-status-as-snow-starts-to-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Snow starting to mix with rain as winter storm gets underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The snow has started falling in parts of Arlington as the region braces for another winter storm. As of publication time the flakes are mixing with rain in parts of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-snow-starting-to-mix-with-rain-as-winter-storm-gets-underway/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-snow-starting-to-mix-with-rain-as-winter-storm-gets-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Winter Weather Advisory has officially been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area, ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s expected storm. The National Weather Service is currently predicting 2-4 inches [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-winter-weather-advisory-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ swiftly fires lawyer chosen as top federal prosecutor for Northern Virginia office]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump was swiftly [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doj-swiftly-fires-lawyer-chosen-as-top-federal-prosecutor-for-northern-virginia-office/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doj-swiftly-fires-lawyer-chosen-as-top-federal-prosecutor-for-northern-virginia-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy snowfall possible Sunday night, as Arlington County and VDOT monitor forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another winter storm could arrive in Arlington in a few days, but forecasts are still shaky going into the weekend. As of this afternoon, the National Weather Service is predicting [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/heavy-snowfall-possible-sunday-night-as-arlington-county-and-vdot-monitor-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/heavy-snowfall-possible-sunday-night-as-arlington-county-and-vdot-monitor-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L wrestler with ‘unconventional’ style wins region tournament 3-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took a referee&rsquo;s warning for stalling to propel Washington-Liberty&rsquo;s Liam Sloan to a region wrestling crown. Sloan, a junior competing at 190 pounds, wasn&rsquo;t having much success before receiving [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-wrestler-with-unconventional-style-wins-region-tournament-3-0/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-wrestler-with-unconventional-style-wins-region-tournament-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who deliberately struck cyclist near Long Bridge Park will likely avoid jail time]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 58-year-old Arlington man has been found guilty of intentionally striking a bicyclist near Long Bridge Park, but he probably won&rsquo;t serve time for it. Samuel Thernstrom was found guilty [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/driver-who-deliberately-struck-cyclist-near-long-bridge-park-will-likely-avoid-jail-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/driver-who-deliberately-struck-cyclist-near-long-bridge-park-will-likely-avoid-jail-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS warns of phishing emails pretending to come from school system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools is warning families to beware of fraudulent emails that use the school system&rsquo;s branding to collect people&rsquo;s personal information. The emails ask recipients to click a link [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-warns-of-phishing-emails-pretending-to-come-from-school-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-warns-of-phishing-emails-pretending-to-come-from-school-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best dermatologist in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s dermatologists are known for their diagnostic expertise, effective treatment plans and dedication to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, radiant skin. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;Best Dermatologist in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-dermatologist-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-dermatologist-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyer praises Supreme Court decision on tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is celebrating a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down tariffs imposed by President Trump. Beyer, who chairs the New Democrat Coalition Trade &amp; Tariffs Task Force, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-praises-supreme-court-decision-on-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-praises-supreme-court-decision-on-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington has issued 15 citations for failing to clear snow after winter storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county government has issued 15 citations for failure to clear snow and ice after last month&rsquo;s storm and responded to hundreds of complaints. Nearly 630 complaints about violations were [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-has-issued-15-citations-for-failing-to-clear-snow-after-winter-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-has-issued-15-citations-for-failing-to-clear-snow-after-winter-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen suspect accused of shooting into parked vehicle near Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old was arrested yesterday (Thursday) after allegedly firing a gun into a parked vehicle near Courthouse in late December. The suspect is accused of firing &ldquo;several shots&rdquo; around 12:40 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/teen-suspect-accused-of-shooting-into-parked-vehicle-near-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/teen-suspect-accused-of-shooting-into-parked-vehicle-near-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington legislators’ bills on oversight, affordable housing and more enter home stretch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s five-member legislative delegation heads into the General Assembly&rsquo;s home stretch with a large number of its bills still alive. Among the most successful was Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-2), who [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-legislators-bills-on-oversight-affordable-housing-and-more-enter-home-stretch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-legislators-bills-on-oversight-affordable-housing-and-more-enter-home-stretch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer Meets With Postmaster &mdash; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m relieved that after meeting with the Arlington Postmaster, USPS has committed to clearing the backlog of undelivered mail by early next week. A new [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; A Virginia court on Thursday effectively blocked Democrats&rsquo; planned April voter referendum to redraw the state&rsquo;s congressional maps, another potentially devastating blow to the party&rsquo;s effort [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-judge-blocks-democrats-referendum-a-blow-to-redistricting-effort/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-judge-blocks-democrats-referendum-a-blow-to-redistricting-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Va. Dems pass redistricting map, despite ruling blocking referendum]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in&nbsp;the national redistricting battle. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-va-dems-pass-redistricting-map-despite-ruling-blocking-referendum/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-va-dems-pass-redistricting-map-despite-ruling-blocking-referendum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1781 N Pierce Street #802]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stunning residence spanning 2,000+ sqft with 2BR+Den/2.5BA with private elevator]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1781-n-pierce-street-802/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1781-n-pierce-street-802/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Ammo discoveries in two Arlington schools prompt investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are investigating two separate incidents this week in which ammunition was brought into a school. The latest happened earlier today (Thursday) at Washington-Liberty High School. Police were [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-ammo-discoveries-in-two-arlington-schools-prompt-investigations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-ammo-discoveries-in-two-arlington-schools-prompt-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist from Halls Hill explores local impacts of gentrification in new exhibit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local artist&rsquo;s exhibit examining the impacts of gentrification in historically Black neighborhoods is on display at the Arlington Historical Museum. The exhibition, titled &ldquo;A Different Look from a Different [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/artist-from-halls-hill-explores-local-impacts-of-gentrification-in-new-exhibit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/artist-from-halls-hill-explores-local-impacts-of-gentrification-in-new-exhibit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to State of the Union address]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s State of the Union address next week, just months after resoundingly winning an office [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-gov-abigail-spanberger-to-give-democratic-response-to-state-of-the-union-address/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-gov-abigail-spanberger-to-give-democratic-response-to-state-of-the-union-address/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia lawmakers advance later deadline for counting ballots after postal delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Legislators representing Arlington are advancing matching bills to extend elections offices&rsquo; deadlines for receiving and counting absentee ballots. HB 82 and SB 58, introduced by Del. Adele McClure (D-2) and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-lawmakers-advance-later-deadline-for-counting-ballots-after-postal-delays/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-lawmakers-advance-later-deadline-for-counting-ballots-after-postal-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student arrested after allegedly attacking ACPD officer and cruiser amid anti-ICE walkouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high school student is facing several charges after allegedly attacking police amid anti-ICE walkouts Wednesday afternoon. Hundreds of students peacefully participated in the planned walkouts at Arlington middle and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-arrested-after-allegedly-attacking-acpd-officer-and-cruiser-amid-anti-ice-walkouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-arrested-after-allegedly-attacking-acpd-officer-and-cruiser-amid-anti-ice-walkouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statutes of Liberty: Welcome, Diego Lowe!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This sponsored column is by Law Office of James Montana PLLC. All questions about it should be directed to James Montana, Esq., Janice Chen, Esq., and Victoria Khaydar, Esq., practicing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/statutes-of-liberty-welcome-diego-lowe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/statutes-of-liberty-welcome-diego-lowe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cafe and wine bar plan spring openings amid Crystal City renovation project]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will take a little longer than expected for two &ldquo;exploration-inspired&rdquo; businesses to open their doors in Crystal City. As renovations continue at 2011 Crystal Drive, Altitude Wine Bar and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cafe-and-wine-bar-plan-spring-openings-amid-crystal-city-renovation-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cafe-and-wine-bar-plan-spring-openings-amid-crystal-city-renovation-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 questions to ask before choosing a home builder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right custom home builder for a renovation or new build in Arlington is critical. How do you decide? While every homeowner wants the &lsquo;best price&rsquo; for their project, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/5-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-home-builder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/5-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-home-builder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington loses Boeing’s defense HQ to St. Louis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boeing&rsquo;s Defense, Space and Security headquarters is leaving Crystal City after nine years. The aerospace and defense company announced the move Wednesday, citing a desire to be &ldquo;present and engaged [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-loses-boeings-defense-hq-to-st-louis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-loses-boeings-defense-hq-to-st-louis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men sentenced for roles in hundreds of airbag thefts in N. Va.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been sentenced to prison over a conspiracy to steal hundreds of airbags across Northern Virginia. Alexandria resident Adisorn Damrongchai and Chinese national Yuchen Zhang were found guilty [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-men-sentenced-for-roles-in-hundreds-of-airbag-thefts-in-n-va/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/three-men-sentenced-for-roles-in-hundreds-of-airbag-thefts-in-n-va/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian advocates seek continued investment despite budget difficulties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) is seeking to ensure that safety programs for people on foot are considered a must-have during this budget cycle. Major cuts in personnel and programs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pedestrian-advocates-seek-continued-investment-despite-budget-difficulties/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pedestrian-advocates-seek-continued-investment-despite-budget-difficulties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump Worried About Stinky River &mdash; &ldquo;White House press secretary said during a Thursday briefing that President Donald Trump is &ldquo;worried&rdquo; that the Potomac River could smell like poop come [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 4802 20th Pl N]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rare North Arlington find lives like single-family w/ large yard &amp; long driveway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-4802-20th-pl-n/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-4802-20th-pl-n/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local congressional races are ‘full steam ahead’ despite districting uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[While questions around congressional redistricting will remain unresolved for months, campaigns for two seats that could represent Arlington are in full swing. For now, all eyes are on an April [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-congressional-races-are-full-steam-ahead-despite-districting-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-congressional-races-are-full-steam-ahead-despite-districting-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Suspicious truck in Pentagon parking lot prompts investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a large police presence along Army Navy Drive this afternoon due to a suspicious vehicle in a Pentagon parking lot. A lone U-Haul truck was parked along a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-suspicious-truck-in-pentagon-parking-lot-prompts-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-suspicious-truck-in-pentagon-parking-lot-prompts-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing proposal off of Langston Blvd heads to County Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a 249-unit affordable housing building off of Langston Blvd are up for County Board consideration this weekend. Planning Commission members voted 9-2 on Feb. 9 to support True [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/affordable-housing-proposal-off-of-langston-blvd-heads-to-county-board/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/affordable-housing-proposal-off-of-langston-blvd-heads-to-county-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lacoste apparel company opens location in Pentagon City mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A French apparel brand perhaps best known for its iconic crocodile logo has opened a location in Pentagon City. Lacoste opened this week on the first floor of the Fashion [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lacoste-apparel-company-opens-location-in-pentagon-city-mall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lacoste-apparel-company-opens-location-in-pentagon-city-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art and music animate retail space during three-weekend LOOK Pop-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development.&nbsp; What can you do with a retail space in a prominent location between tenants? Activate [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/art-and-music-animate-retail-space-during-three-weekend-look-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/art-and-music-animate-retail-space-during-three-weekend-look-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown girls win regional gymnastics championship, aim for state title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yorktown Patriots warmed up for the state gymnastics tournament with convincing victories at the Liberty District and 6D North Region championships. The Patriots won the district championship on Feb. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-win-regional-gymnastics-championship-aim-for-state-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-win-regional-gymnastics-championship-aim-for-state-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: February 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each week, &ldquo;Just Reduced&rdquo; spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-february-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-february-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next year’s budget, future parking rates to highlight County Board meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend&rsquo;s County Board meeting is expected to include a presentation on the county manager&rsquo;s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and several other notable items. Additional slated topics [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/next-years-budget-future-parking-rates-to-highlight-county-board-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/next-years-budget-future-parking-rates-to-highlight-county-board-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington officials certify Bennett-Parker’s victory, succeeding State Sen. Ebbin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington election officials have formally certified Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker&rsquo;s overwhelming victory in the race to succeed State Sen. Adam Ebbin. Across the entire district, the Bennett-Parker (D-39) won 83.4% of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-officials-certify-bennett-parkers-victory-succeeding-state-sen-ebbin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-officials-certify-bennett-parkers-victory-succeeding-state-sen-ebbin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church to celebrate nation’s birthday on Memorial Day and before Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special events on Memorial Day and the night before Independence Day will highlight Falls Church&rsquo;s commemoration of the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday. City officials have been informed that the state government&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-to-celebrate-nations-birthday-on-memorial-day-and-before-fourth-of-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-to-celebrate-nations-birthday-on-memorial-day-and-before-fourth-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s 22205 Among &lsquo;Hottest&rsquo;&nbsp;&mdash; &ldquo;Anyone who&rsquo;s thought about buying or selling a house in Northern Virginia knows the real estate market in our region is strong. But which areas are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church community members gather to celebrate Lunar New Year at the Eden Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of community members gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia, to welcome the Lunar New Year and pay homage to Vietnam.Related storiesLunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse	Chinatown Coalition brings expanded Lunar New Year celebrations to DC	Vietnamese Americans in Arlington mark 50 years since the Fall of Saigon<br />
The Eden Center is a bustling Vietnamese shopping center that&rsquo;s home to over 120 family-owned resta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-community-members-gather-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-the-eden-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-community-members-gather-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-the-eden-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Months of spotty mail deliveries raise concerns for North Arlington residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Issues with mail delivery, sometimes involving important documents, have been plaguing one North Arlington ZIP code for months and have gotten worse this winter, residents say. In conversations with ARLnow, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/months-of-spotty-mail-deliveries-raise-concerns-for-north-arlington-residents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/months-of-spotty-mail-deliveries-raise-concerns-for-north-arlington-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia minimum wage on track to increase to $15 per hour by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s minimum wage is on track to continue increasing over the next two years. Two companion bills &mdash; SB1 and HB1 &mdash; have passed both chambers and are expected to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-minimum-wage-on-track-to-increase-to-15-per-hour-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-minimum-wage-on-track-to-increase-to-15-per-hour-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Men beaten with baseball bats in Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are looking for four suspects in the early morning baseball bat beating of two men. The incident happened early Sunday in the Pentagon City area, while &ldquo;the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-men-beaten-with-baseball-bats-in-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-men-beaten-with-baseball-bats-in-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Senate passes bill to restrict local cooperation with ICE as Democratic states push back on Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic-led states are increasingly pushing back against President Donald Trump&rsquo;s immigration crackdown &mdash; and Virginia is the latest to join in. The Virginia Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-senate-passes-bill-to-restrict-local-cooperation-with-ice-as-democratic-states-push-back-on-trump/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-senate-passes-bill-to-restrict-local-cooperation-with-ice-as-democratic-states-push-back-on-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bad Year for Condos: 2025 Market Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[This regularly scheduled sponsored column is written by Eli Tucker,&nbsp;Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bad-year-for-condos-2025-market-review/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bad-year-for-condos-2025-market-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don’t flush so-called ‘flushable’ wipes, county warns after nearby sewage overflow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just because a wipe says it&rsquo;s &ldquo;flushable,&rdquo; that doesn&rsquo;t mean it&rsquo;s fit for Arlington&rsquo;s sewage system. That&rsquo;s what the county&rsquo;s Department of Environmental Services is reminding residents after a wad [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dont-flush-so-called-flushable-wipes-county-warns-after-nearby-sewage-overflow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dont-flush-so-called-flushable-wipes-county-warns-after-nearby-sewage-overflow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synetic Theater&rsquo;s Antony &amp; Cleopatra opens on February 21st &ndash; $30-under-35 performances on select dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trailer on Youtube: &nbsp;Following its acclaimed return to the Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s Klein Theatre earlier this season, Synetic Theater brings its celebrated adaptation of Antony and Cleopatra to Arlington, continuing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/synetic-theaterrsquos-antony-amp-cleopatra-opens-on-february-21st-ndash-30-under-35-performances-on-select-dates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/synetic-theaterrsquos-antony-amp-cleopatra-opens-on-february-21st-ndash-30-under-35-performances-on-select-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feel the Heritage Festival returns this weekend with performances and food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s annual Feel the Heritage Festival is returning this weekend, bringing dozens of vendors, performers and history displays in celebration of Black History Month. The 31st annual festival, taking place [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/feel-the-heritage-festival-returns-this-weekend-with-performances-and-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/feel-the-heritage-festival-returns-this-weekend-with-performances-and-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snow left on ramps at government building angers Arlington disability advocates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the county&rsquo;s Disability Advisory Commission are deeply unhappy with recent local efforts to remove snow and ice from pedestrian pathways. A recent meeting zeroed in on a lack [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/snow-left-on-ramps-at-government-building-angers-arlington-disability-advocates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/snow-left-on-ramps-at-government-building-angers-arlington-disability-advocates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More ‘see me’ flags requested to promote Falls Church pedestrian safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Falls Church advisory panel is asking city leaders to embrace a low-tech but potentially effective tool to promote pedestrian safety. Discussion on providing orange flags at unsignalized street crossings [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-see-me-flags-requested-to-promote-falls-church-pedestrian-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-see-me-flags-requested-to-promote-falls-church-pedestrian-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fat Tuesday Events &mdash; A number of New Orleans-themed events are being held today in honor of Fat Tuesday, including at Bayou Bakery, Ragtime and William Jeffrey&rsquo;s Tavern. Sewage Line [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing WSHnow, a curated feed of D.C. area local news stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local news is alive and well in the D.C. area. The layoffs at the Washington Post earlier this month were a major blow to coverage of sports, courts, transportation and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/introducing-wshnow-a-curated-feed-of-dc-area-local-news-stories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/introducing-wshnow-a-curated-feed-of-dc-area-local-news-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) &mdash; Lawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise Sunday in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to&nbsp;a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-clear-path-to-ending-the-partial-government-shutdown-as-lawmakers-dig-in-over-dhs-oversight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-clear-path-to-ending-the-partial-government-shutdown-as-lawmakers-dig-in-over-dhs-oversight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberty District girls, boys basketball tourneys set to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highlighted by a couple of rivalry games, the regular season ended the night of Friday the 13th for Arlington&rsquo;s public high school varsity basketball teams. Next up for those six [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/liberty-district-girls-boys-basketball-tourneys-set-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/liberty-district-girls-boys-basketball-tourneys-set-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACFD investigating gas explosion in Pentagon City apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gas appliance reportedly exploded in an apartment in Pentagon City, blowing out windows but causing no major damage. The incident happened around 1 p.m. at the RiverHouse Ashley building [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acfd-investigating-gas-explosion-in-pentagon-city-apartment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acfd-investigating-gas-explosion-in-pentagon-city-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Avoid contact with Potomac River, Va. Dept. of Health says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avoid contact with the Potomac River. That&rsquo;s the message from the Virginia Dept. of Health, which just issued a recreational water advisory, three weeks after a large sewage pipe ruptured [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-avoid-contact-with-potomac-river-va-dept-of-health-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-avoid-contact-with-potomac-river-va-dept-of-health-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longtime local real estate company exits residential sales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buck &amp; Associates, a 50-year-old real estate company based near Courthouse, is turning the page on residential sales. The firm has announced that its residential real estate agents have moved [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/longtime-local-real-estate-company-exits-residential-sales/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/longtime-local-real-estate-company-exits-residential-sales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike museum brings centuries of Black Arlingtonians’ struggles and triumphs to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Black Heritage Museum of Arlington honors a history spotlighted by iconic figures like Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth but clouded with decades of discrimination and ongoing displacement. Tracing Black [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-museum-brings-centuries-of-black-arlingtonians-struggles-and-triumphs-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-museum-brings-centuries-of-black-arlingtonians-struggles-and-triumphs-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan benefiting Democrats while a court battle plays out over the legality of the effort. The Virginia Supreme Court [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-redistricting-election-will-go-forward-while-court-considers-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-redistricting-election-will-go-forward-while-court-considers-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-up mahjong social club coming to Ballston next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A place to eat, drink and play mahjong plans to open in Ballston later this month. Montahj Social, a pop-up mahjong social club, will open Friday, Feb. 20, at 4201 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pop-up-mahjong-social-club-coming-to-ballston-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pop-up-mahjong-social-club-coming-to-ballston-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown girls team sees win streak end in basketball loss to Langley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just like the first time they met this season, the Yorktown Patriots girls team came away on the losing end of a low-scoring basketball game to the Langley Saxons. First-place [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-team-sees-win-streak-end-in-basketball-loss-to-langley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-team-sees-win-streak-end-in-basketball-loss-to-langley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best eye doctor in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington is home to numerous skilled optometrists and ophthalmologists who provide comprehensive eye care with personalized attention. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;The Best Eye Doctor in Arlington&rdquo; as part [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-eye-doctor-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-eye-doctor-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining assisted-living residents at Culpepper Garden face looming deadline to move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Time is running out for 30 residents in Culpepper Garden&rsquo;s assisted-living wing to find other housing before its planned closure this summer. With the wing still at 40% capacity, officials [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/remaining-assisted-living-residents-at-culpepper-garden-face-looming-deadline-to-move/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/remaining-assisted-living-residents-at-culpepper-garden-face-looming-deadline-to-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C.-based Italian restaurant Grazie Nonna plans Ballston location]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Italian restaurant with a devoted following in D.C. is eyeing an expansion into Ballston. Grazie Nonna appears to be moving into a ground-floor space at 4075 Wilson Blvd, according [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-based-italian-restaurant-grazie-nonna-plans-ballston-location/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dc-based-italian-restaurant-grazie-nonna-plans-ballston-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church-based affordable housing bill passes both Va. chambers, approaching finish line]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;Yes in God&rsquo;s Backyard&rdquo; movement scored a win this week as the Faith in Housing bill passed the Virginia Senate after gaining initial approval in the House of Delegates. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/church-based-affordable-housing-bill-passes-both-va-chambers-approaching-finish-line/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/church-based-affordable-housing-bill-passes-both-va-chambers-approaching-finish-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Economic Development director warns of ‘constrained resources’ this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s economic development efforts may need to do more with less over the coming year. &ldquo;This is a budget [year] that is very lean. There&rsquo;s going to be a lot [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-economic-development-director-warns-of-constrained-resources-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-economic-development-director-warns-of-constrained-resources-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for February 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal City Metro Ridership &mdash; &ldquo;Crystal City has seen massive amounts of redevelopment as well as the building of Amazon&rsquo;s HQ2 campus in the area. Furthermore, the area seems to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-february-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let&rsquo;s take a look back at today&rsquo;s stories and a look forward to tomorrow&rsquo;s event calendar. &#128343; News recap The following articles were published earlier today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-feb-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lane and ramp closings on the Roosevelt Bridge start this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you use the Roosevelt Bridge connecting D.C. and Virginia, get ready for lane closings that will last for months.<br />
Starting Sunday, one lane of the bridge in each direction will close, reducing traffic capacity to two lanes in each direction.<br />
Lane reductions on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge through June. (Credit DDOT)<br />
In addition, the eastbound Route 50 ramp from Arlington Boulevard will close.<br />
The District Department of Transportation said drivers should expect the closings to continue throug]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lane-and-ramp-closings-on-the-roosevelt-bridge-start-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lane-and-ramp-closings-on-the-roosevelt-bridge-start-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Rhodeside Grill to close after three decades in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-time Arlington watering hole Rhodeside Grill will be closing its doors next week. The restaurant, bar and event venue at 1836 Wilson Blvd &mdash; around the halfway point between Rosslyn [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-rhodeside-grill-to-close-after-three-decades-in-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-rhodeside-grill-to-close-after-three-decades-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key senators and the families of the 67 dead in an&nbsp;airliner collision with an Army helicopter&nbsp;near the nation&rsquo;s capital are convinced that advanced aircraft locator systems recommended by experts for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/grieving-families-press-congress-on-aviation-safety-reforms-after-midair-collision/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/grieving-families-press-congress-on-aviation-safety-reforms-after-midair-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington man breaks ultramarathon record racing across the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br />
In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.Arlington man breaks ultramarathon record racing across the world<br />
Not many people run grueling ultramarathons and even fewer of them try to run seven of them in seven days on seven different continents. And only one of them, Michael Wardian, a 51-year-old from Arlington, Virginia, now holds the record for the fastest time accomplishing the feat.<br />
Wardian and dozens of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-breaks-ultramarathon-record-racing-across-the-world/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-breaks-ultramarathon-record-racing-across-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘innovation district’ in National Landing promotes business, defense partnerships]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &ldquo;innovation district&rdquo; seeking to promote public-private partnerships has launched in Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard. The National Innovation Quarter, or &ldquo;National IQ,&rdquo; promises &ldquo;to solve the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-innovation-district-in-national-landing-promotes-business-defense-partnerships/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-innovation-district-in-national-landing-promotes-business-defense-partnerships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington home sales drop 20% year-over-year, following nationwide decline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington home sales were down substantially last month, following trends throughout the D.C. area and across the nation. January typically is one of the softest months of the year in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-sales-drop-20-year-over-year-following-nationwide-decline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-sales-drop-20-year-over-year-following-nationwide-decline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Soccer Association opens new indoor training center in Penrose]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longstanding soccer organization in Arlington has opened a new indoor training facility and headquarters in the Penrose neighborhood. The Arlington Soccer Association&rsquo;s new 9,200-square-foot facility, called the Arlington Training [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-soccer-association-opens-new-indoor-training-center-in-penrose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-soccer-association-opens-new-indoor-training-center-in-penrose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Richard Edelin Crouch (1940-2025)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In loving memory of Richard Edelin Crouch, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 85.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-richard-edelin-crouch-1940-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-richard-edelin-crouch-1940-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown girls swim and dive team wins district, aims for state crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[With two of three postseason swimming-and-diving championship meets now complete, the perennial power Yorktown Patriots girls team has one title and a runner-up finish to its credit. Yorktown won the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-swim-and-dive-team-wins-district-aims-for-state-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-swim-and-dive-team-wins-district-aims-for-state-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening Soon: New Sports Bar in Virginia Square! Now Hiring!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new neighborhood sports bar is coming to Arlington, and it&rsquo;s bringing big screens, bold flavors, and plenty of opportunity with it. Wood &amp; Iron Gameday, a Virginia-born concept known [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/opening-soon-new-sports-bar-in-virginia-square-now-hiring/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/opening-soon-new-sports-bar-in-virginia-square-now-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill to support popular vote in presidential elections passes Virginia Senate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Senate has approved a bill seeking to base presidential election results on the national popular vote rather than the electoral vote. The Senate passed Sen. Adam Ebbin&rsquo;s (D-39) [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bill-to-support-popular-vote-in-presidential-elections-passes-virginia-senate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bill-to-support-popular-vote-in-presidential-elections-passes-virginia-senate/</guid></item></channel></rss>