<?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>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Police seeking man who robbed bank in Crystal City, fled scene on foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man robbed a bank in Crystal City this afternoon, fleeing the scene on foot with &ldquo;an undisclosed amount of cash,&rdquo; police say. The incident took place around 12:20 p.m. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-seeking-man-who-robbed-bank-in-crystal-city-fled-scene-on-foot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-seeking-man-who-robbed-bank-in-crystal-city-fled-scene-on-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s new economic development director arrives at ‘transformational moment’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite economic challenges, Arlington&rsquo;s new director of economic development believes the county is poised to enter a positive era. &ldquo;We are in a transformational moment,&rdquo; Anna Nissinen said during the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-economic-development-director-arrives-at-transformational-moment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-economic-development-director-arrives-at-transformational-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cafe from For Five Roasters opens inside Virginia Square bistro]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new spot for coffee and baked goods has opened up inside an upscale bistro in Virginia Square. For Five Cafe, a concept from the same team behind For Five [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cafe-from-for-five-roasters-opens-inside-virginia-square-bistro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cafe-from-for-five-roasters-opens-inside-virginia-square-bistro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police: Falls Church man blocked officers from dead body inside hotel room]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Falls Church man has been arrested after allegedly trying to prevent police from entering a hotel room containing the dead body of a 78-year-old woman. The Falls Church Police [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-falls-church-man-blocked-officers-from-dead-body-inside-hotel-room/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-falls-church-man-blocked-officers-from-dead-body-inside-hotel-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: The housing affordability conversation needs to change]]></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/ask-eli-the-housing-affordability-conversation-needs-to-change/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-the-housing-affordability-conversation-needs-to-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidates for Arlington treasurer can file for Democratic endorsement on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[It likely won&rsquo;t be needed, but the Arlington County Democratic Committee has finalized plans for a caucus to select the party&rsquo;s nominee for county treasurer. Democrats have set Friday as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/candidates-for-arlington-treasurer-can-file-for-democratic-endorsement-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/candidates-for-arlington-treasurer-can-file-for-democratic-endorsement-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GW Parkway crash critically injured six, including two construction workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious crash on GW Parkway injured two construction workers and left passengers trapped inside a flaming vehicle on Friday night, authorities say. One of the construction workers was taken [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gw-parkway-crash-critically-injured-six-including-two-construction-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gw-parkway-crash-critically-injured-six-including-two-construction-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board approves $2.6M for new sidewalks in Va. Square, other streetscape upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members approved over $3 million in funding for several infrastructure projects on Saturday. They approved $2.57 million in funding for four new &ldquo;Neighborhood Complete Streets&rdquo; projects, in addition [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-approves-26m-for-new-sidewalks-in-va-square-other-streetscape-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-approves-26m-for-new-sidewalks-in-va-square-other-streetscape-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens Rob Rideshare Driver &mdash; Four teenagers were taken into custody after allegedly assaulting and robbing a rideshare driver on S. Eads Street early Saturday. The driver was inside his [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grocery store, apartments approved at site of infamous Watergate parking garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington, Virginia, parking garage connected with President Richard Nixon&rsquo;s 1974 resignation is heading for redevelopment under a plan approved Saturday by the Arlington County Board.<br />
&ldquo;Mark Felt, second in command at the FBI, met Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward here in this parking garage to discuss the Watergate scandal,&rdquo; says a historical marker at the garage at 1401 Key Blvd. in Rosslyn. &ldquo;Felt provided Woodward information that exposed the Nixon administratio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-grocery-store-apartments-approved-at-site-of-infamous-watergate-parking-garage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-grocery-store-apartments-approved-at-site-of-infamous-watergate-parking-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Roger P. Morie (1953-2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In loving memory of Roger P. Morie, who passed away in 2026 at the age of 72.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-roger-p-morie-1953-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-roger-p-morie-1953-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas-powered leaf blowers will be banned in Arlington starting in 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s official: gas-powered leaf blowers are getting banned in Arlington. County Board members on Saturday adopted a 29-month phase-out period for gas-powered leaf blowers countywide, a timeframe officials said would [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gas-powered-leaf-blowers-will-be-banned-in-arlington-starting-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gas-powered-leaf-blowers-will-be-banned-in-arlington-starting-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VHC Health’s plans for S. Carlin Springs facility face questions from local residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Future neighbors of a planned behavioral-health and rehabilitation compound on S. Carlin Springs Road are pressing for more details about management and oversight. Representatives of VHC Health&nbsp;and Lifepoint Behavioral Health [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-healths-plans-for-s-carlin-springs-facility-face-questions-from-local-residents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-healths-plans-for-s-carlin-springs-facility-face-questions-from-local-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local musical comedy duo appears on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ after viral video]]></title><description><![CDATA[A musical comedy duo featuring an Arlington native appeared on &ldquo;The Kelly Clarkson Show&rdquo; last week to talk about a viral music video. Yorktown High School graduate Annie Nardolilli and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-musical-comedy-duo-appears-on-the-kelly-clarkson-show-after-viral-video/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-musical-comedy-duo-appears-on-the-kelly-clarkson-show-after-viral-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury living has landed in Old Town Alexandria]]></title><description><![CDATA[From rooftop views and stylish resident lounges to a private courtyard, fitness center, pet spa, and dedicated work-from-home spaces, The Aidan offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and connection. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/luxury-living-has-landed-in-old-town-alexandria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/luxury-living-has-landed-in-old-town-alexandria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayers Hardware closes in Westover with fond farewells from longtime customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayers Variety &amp; Hardware officially closed its doors yesterday (Sunday), but not before customers gave a fond sendoff to the 78-year-old Westover hardware store. The store was busy with shoppers [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ayers-hardware-closes-in-westover-with-fond-farewells-from-longtime-customers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ayers-hardware-closes-in-westover-with-fond-farewells-from-longtime-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s arch proposal raises traffic, pedestrian safety concerns for Arlington planning staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent project review by Arlington County planning staff flagged numerous practical concerns about plans to build a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Noting incomplete and sometimes inconsistent information [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/trumps-arch-proposal-raises-traffic-pedestrian-safety-concerns-for-arlington-planning-staff/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/trumps-arch-proposal-raises-traffic-pedestrian-safety-concerns-for-arlington-planning-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents press county leaders for answers on Columbia Pike police shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are asking for residents&rsquo; patience as authorities continue an investigation into a fatal police shooting on Columbia Pike in May. Board Chair Matt de Ferranti responded to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/residents-press-county-leaders-for-answers-on-columbia-pike-police-shooting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/residents-press-county-leaders-for-answers-on-columbia-pike-police-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County promises to improve ‘report-a-problem’ tool, criticized for poor user experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[County staff say work is ongoing to make the government&rsquo;s &ldquo;report-a-problem&rdquo; online portal more user-friendly and responsive. &ldquo;I hear your frustration,&rdquo; said Nicole Jackson, a business systems analyst for the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-promises-to-improve-report-a-problem-tool-criticized-for-poor-user-experience/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-promises-to-improve-report-a-problem-tool-criticized-for-poor-user-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deep Throat Garage to Be Razed &mdash; The Arlington County Board on Saturday unanimously approved two major redevelopments totaling more than 1,400 apartments. Monday Properties will build two 27-story towers [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reagan National targets summer rebound after rocky start to 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a challenging 2025 and an up and down start to 2026, airport officials are hopeful for sustained passenger strength at Reagan National Airport through autumn. &ldquo;We anticipate the [summer] [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-targets-summer-rebound-after-rocky-start-to-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/reagan-national-targets-summer-rebound-after-rocky-start-to-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington man sentenced to more than 18 years in jail for sexually exploiting minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington, Virginia, man was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison for coercion of a minor to engage in illegal sexual activity and attempting to destroy evidence on his computer by urinating on it during a nine-hour standoff.<br />
For two years, from 2023 to 2025, Stephen Chadwick Howell, 25, had sexually explicit conversations with at least three victims who were minors, according to a Department of Justice news release.<br />
He was sentenced for coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in il]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-sentenced-to-more-than-18-years-in-jail-for-sexually-exploiting-minors/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-sentenced-to-more-than-18-years-in-jail-for-sexually-exploiting-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm and flood watches issued for Arlington amid Heat Advisory and Code Red air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 2:15 p.m. &mdash; On top of everything else, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch was just issued for the region, through 9 p.m. Severe storms packing damaging winds are possible [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/storm-and-flood-watches-issued-for-arlington-amid-heat-advisory-and-code-red-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/storm-and-flood-watches-issued-for-arlington-amid-heat-advisory-and-code-red-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood Watch issued for Arlington amid Heat Advisory and Code Red air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch has been issued for Arlington, in effect Saturday afternoon and evening. Forecasters say very heavy rainfall is possible later today, potentially causing flash flooding. More from the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-amid-heat-advisory-and-code-red-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-amid-heat-advisory-and-code-red-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Serious crash shuts down southbound GW Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A serious crash has resulted in multiple hospitalizations and a partial closure of the GW Parkway. The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday on the southbound GW Parkway just south [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-serious-crash-shuts-down-southbound-gw-parkway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-serious-crash-shuts-down-southbound-gw-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big-picture planning for future of Central Library, Quincy Park sparks early debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are wrestling with the timing and potential scope of future changes to Central Library and adjacent Quincy Park. At a July 14 capital-spending work session, Board members [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/big-picture-planning-for-future-of-central-library-quincy-park-sparks-early-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/big-picture-planning-for-future-of-central-library-quincy-park-sparks-early-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local duo rings in new Arlington exhibit on immigrant experiences in Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening of a new exhibition on Virginia&rsquo;s immigrant experience included a concert by a duo that has lived it. Judith and Ingrid Morroy performed Sunday afternoon (July 12) at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-duo-rings-in-new-arlington-exhibit-on-immigrant-experiences-in-virginia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-duo-rings-in-new-arlington-exhibit-on-immigrant-experiences-in-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 1 in 3 crashes in Falls Church took place at one intersection last year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Falls Church intersections &mdash; one a major crossroads, the other somewhat less expected &mdash; accounted for a large portion of the city&rsquo;s collisions in 2025. Of 134 crashes recorded [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/almost-1-in-3-crashes-in-falls-church-took-place-at-one-intersection-last-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/almost-1-in-3-crashes-in-falls-church-took-place-at-one-intersection-last-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington vs. invasive plants: Commission seeks $1M per year for ongoing battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Park and Recreation Commission is seeking more funding to combat invasive species, arguing it will provide long-term cost savings. &ldquo;Invasives do not stop growing in lean budget years,&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-vs-invasive-plants-commission-seeks-1m-per-year-for-ongoing-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-vs-invasive-plants-commission-seeks-1m-per-year-for-ongoing-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best hair salon in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re after a sharp cut, a full color transformation or a low-maintenance refresh, Arlington is full of hairstylists ready to freshen up your look. Here are the nominees for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-hair-salon-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-hair-salon-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Momentum builds in Congress for dropping Robert E. Lee from Arlington House’s name]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s congressman is feeling more confident about the passage of legislation to drop Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee&rsquo;s name from the historic house at Arlington National Cemetery. Rep. Don Beyer [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/momentum-builds-in-congress-for-dropping-robert-e-lee-from-arlington-houses-name/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/momentum-builds-in-congress-for-dropping-robert-e-lee-from-arlington-houses-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: County encouraging people to stay inside amid ‘Code Purple’ air quality from wildfire smoke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air quality in Arlington and the D.C. area has reached &ldquo;very unhealthy&rdquo; levels amid the incursion of northern wildfire smoke. The thick, smoky haze is expected to remain in place [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-county-encouraging-people-to-stay-inside-amid-code-purple-air-quality-from-wildfire-smoke/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-county-encouraging-people-to-stay-inside-amid-code-purple-air-quality-from-wildfire-smoke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Arlington treasurer expects tax delinquency rate to remain low in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s new treasurer expects the county&rsquo;s numbers on tax delinquency to remain on par with last year&rsquo;s. Given the region&rsquo;s challenging current economic realities, &ldquo;it will be a great accomplishment [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-treasurer-expects-tax-delinquency-rate-to-remain-low-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-treasurer-expects-tax-delinquency-rate-to-remain-low-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More public comment requested on Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Park Service is requesting more public input on a plan to build a triumphal arch on the Virginia side of Memorial Bridge. Respondents have until Thursday, July 30 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-public-comment-requested-on-trumps-plan-for-a-triumphal-arch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-public-comment-requested-on-trumps-plan-for-a-triumphal-arch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutor Deposed by Congress &mdash; Arlington Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D) faced nearly five hours of questions from the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, behind closed doors, as part of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Code Red air quality alert prompts Arlington to move outdoor rec programs indoors Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wildfire smoke hanging over the region is expected to get worse on Friday, prompting Arlington to move or cancel all of its outdoor parks and recreation programming for the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-code-red-air-quality-alert-prompts-arlington-to-move-outdoor-rec-programs-indoors-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-code-red-air-quality-alert-prompts-arlington-to-move-outdoor-rec-programs-indoors-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former county prosecutor Stamos tapped for U.S. Attorney post]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theo Stamos, who served two four-year terms as Arlington&rsquo;s commonwealth&rsquo;s attorney before being defeated in a costly and contentious 2019 primary, has been tapped to lead the U.S. attorney&rsquo;s office [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-county-prosecutor-stamos-tapped-for-us-attorney-post/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-county-prosecutor-stamos-tapped-for-us-attorney-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The TPS Eschaton, Proceeding in Echelon]]></title><description><![CDATA[In our latest Supreme Court roundup, we discussed how the Supreme Court&rsquo;s decision in Mullin v. Doe was likely to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for every country that currently [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-tps-eschaton-proceeding-in-echelon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-tps-eschaton-proceeding-in-echelon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buried in unmarked grave, founder of Green Valley church receives headstone after 123 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen leaders from Green Valley&rsquo;s Mount Zion Baptist Church traveled to Pittsburgh last week to dedicate a gravestone honoring the congregation&rsquo;s first pastor. For the past 123 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/buried-in-unmarked-grave-founder-of-green-valley-church-receives-headstone-after-123-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/buried-in-unmarked-grave-founder-of-green-valley-church-receives-headstone-after-123-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board considers $10M upgrade to Kenmore Middle School fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are considering a contract to convert Kenmore Middle School&rsquo;s athletic fields from grass to synthetic turf, among other improvements. Set for approval as part of the Board&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-considers-10m-upgrade-to-kenmore-middle-school-fields/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-considers-10m-upgrade-to-kenmore-middle-school-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church named most ‘cat-loving’ city in Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is there anything Falls Church residents love as much as dogs? Cats, apparently. Just months after being named the most &ldquo;dog-loving&rdquo; city in Virginia, the Little City has ranked top [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-named-most-cat-loving-city-in-virginia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-named-most-cat-loving-city-in-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you, Arlington, for a great summer in roofing!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again, Arlington! It&rsquo;s me Drew here again from All Team Exteriors &ndash; your Arlington based company for roofing, windows, siding, gutters, and doors. I&rsquo;m reaching out today to say [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thank-you-arlington-for-a-great-summer-in-roofing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thank-you-arlington-for-a-great-summer-in-roofing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Guys in Courthouse closes for renovations, plans to reopen next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Five Guys in Courthouse has temporarily closed for a revamp of its interior. The burger spot at 2300 Wilson Blvd closed on July 6 and is expected to reopen [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-guys-in-courthouse-closes-for-renovations-plans-to-reopen-next-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-guys-in-courthouse-closes-for-renovations-plans-to-reopen-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creating memory points in new condos- the power of a good “Ta-Da!”]]></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/creating-memory-points-in-new-condos-the-power-of-a-good-ta-da/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/creating-memory-points-in-new-condos-the-power-of-a-good-ta-da/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Heat Advisory, Code Orange air quality alert issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s going to be hot, hazy and moderately unhealthy to be outside today (Thursday). The National Weather Service just issued a Heat Advisory, starting at 11 a.m. and remaining in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-heat-advisory-code-orange-air-quality-alert-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-heat-advisory-code-orange-air-quality-alert-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet-and-greet with TikTok-famous toucan coming to Pentagon City ice cream shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pentagon City ice cream shop is hosting a meet-and-greet this weekend with a local, internet-famous toucan. Chester, a 9-year-old toucan with nearly 850,000 followers on TikTok, will be posing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/meet-and-greet-with-tiktok-famous-toucan-coming-to-pentagon-city-ice-cream-shop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/meet-and-greet-with-tiktok-famous-toucan-coming-to-pentagon-city-ice-cream-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet-and-greet with Tik Tok-famous toucan coming to Pentagon City ice cream shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pentagon City ice cream shop is hosting a meet-and-greet this weekend with a local, internet-famous toucan. Chester, a 9-year-old toucan with nearly 850,000 followers on Tik Tok, will be [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/meet-and-greet-with-tik-tok-famous-toucan-coming-to-pentagon-city-ice-cream-shop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/meet-and-greet-with-tik-tok-famous-toucan-coming-to-pentagon-city-ice-cream-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyer backed attempt to end U.S. military aid to Israel, which split House Democrats]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) was a supporter of an amendment to slash U.S. military financing to Israel, which divided House Democrats yesterday (Wednesday). Prior to the 104-314 vote &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-backed-attempt-to-end-us-military-aid-to-israel-which-split-house-democrats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-backed-attempt-to-end-us-military-aid-to-israel-which-split-house-democrats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia crime declined across the board in 2025, new state data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reported crimes declined in all major categories between 2024 and 2025 in Virginia, with some rates reaching five-year lows. Paralleling similar decreases in Arlington, overall violent crime dropped by 6%, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-crime-declined-across-the-board-in-2025-new-state-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-crime-declined-across-the-board-in-2025-new-state-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iraqi Visit Grounds DCA &mdash; New details have emerged about Tuesday&rsquo;s ground stop at Reagan National, when security for Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi&rsquo;s visit halted flights for hours. &ldquo;Commercial [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington man who had standoff with FBI sentenced for sexually exploiting minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man who engaged in an armed standoff with the FBI in May 2025 has been sentenced to prison for sexually exploiting multiple minors. Stephen Chadwick Howell, 25, was [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-who-had-standoff-with-fbi-sentenced-for-sexually-exploiting-minors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-who-had-standoff-with-fbi-sentenced-for-sexually-exploiting-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington carjacking suspect arrested after chase, rollover crash in D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect accused of stealing a woman&rsquo;s car at gunpoint in Cherrydale was arrested yesterday evening (Tuesday) following a chase and rollover crash in D.C. The Prince George&rsquo;s County Police [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-carjacking-suspect-arrested-after-chase-rollover-crash-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-carjacking-suspect-arrested-after-chase-rollover-crash-in-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New apartment building at Red Lion Hotel site set to open next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction project at the former Red Lion Hotel on Arlington Blvd is moving forward as scheduled with plans to start leasing next summer. The 441-unit project at 1501 Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-apartment-building-at-red-lion-hotel-site-set-to-open-next-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-apartment-building-at-red-lion-hotel-site-set-to-open-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Focus: new day rates make Arlington’s Printmaking Studio more accessible than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artists looking for flexible access to professional printmaking equipment now have a new option in Arlington. Beginning July 1, The Studios at Arlington Arts introduced new day-rate access to its [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/art-focus-new-day-rates-make-arlingtons-printmaking-studio-more-accessible-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/art-focus-new-day-rates-make-arlingtons-printmaking-studio-more-accessible-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lululemon space in Clarendon listed as ‘available soon’ on leasing chart]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online leasing chart in Clarendon is raising some questions about the future of the neighborhood&rsquo;s Lululemon store. The retail bay at 2847 Clarendon Blvd, currently home to Lululemon, is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lululemon-space-in-clarendon-listed-as-available-soon-on-leasing-chart/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lululemon-space-in-clarendon-listed-as-available-soon-on-leasing-chart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: July 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-july-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-july-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington leaders wary of state-funded study on merging N. Va. bus networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local leaders have mixed reactions to a planned state-funded study on a potential consolidation of bus operations in Northern Virginia. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34) has called the current [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-leaders-wary-of-state-funded-study-on-merging-n-va-bus-networks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-leaders-wary-of-state-funded-study-on-merging-n-va-bus-networks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite reported in N. Va., but it’s not an outbreak, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outbreak of diarrhea-inducing parasites has been raising food safety concerns around the country, but health authorities say there&rsquo;s little cause for alarm in Virginia. Ten cases of cyclosporiasis were [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/explosive-diarrhea-parasite-reported-in-n-va-but-its-not-an-outbreak-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/explosive-diarrhea-parasite-reported-in-n-va-but-its-not-an-outbreak-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights grounded at DC-area airport due to security concerns for Iraqi leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch Video: Trump says countries called and protested his 20% Strait of Hormuz fee, reverses course<br />
Flights were halted at Ronald Reagan National Airport for several hours on Tuesday, leading to over 100 canceled flights and cascading delays, due to security measures meant to protect the Iraqi prime minister during his visit to Washington, D.C., during the war with Iran, sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.<br />
Commercial flights were postponed from taking off or landing at the D.C.-a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/flights-grounded-at-dc-area-airport-due-to-security-concerns-for-iraqi-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/flights-grounded-at-dc-area-airport-due-to-security-concerns-for-iraqi-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church looks toward overhaul of snow removal rules for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders later this month will take a look at regulations related to clearing snow on sidewalks adjacent to commercial properties. Like Arlington, Falls Church has ordinance requirements mandating [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-looks-toward-overhaul-of-snow-removal-rules-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-looks-toward-overhaul-of-snow-removal-rules-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[CoStar Taps New CFO &mdash; Arlington-based CoStar Group announced that CFO Christian Lown is leaving after two years, to be replaced July 31 by Robin Rossmann, a seven-year company veteran [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote on potential gas-powered leaf blower ban scheduled for this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are approaching a decision this weekend on whether to ban gas-powered leaf blowers in Arlington. They appear all but certain to vote in favor of the ban, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vote-on-potential-gas-powered-leaf-blower-ban-scheduled-for-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vote-on-potential-gas-powered-leaf-blower-ban-scheduled-for-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Arlington ranks as America’s fittest ‘city’ for a ninth straight year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has once again been named America&rsquo;s fittest &ldquo;city,&rdquo; extending its streak to nine years in a row. The county &mdash; which the ranking counts as a city &mdash; finished [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-ranks-as-americas-fittest-city-for-a-ninth-straight-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-ranks-as-americas-fittest-city-for-a-ninth-straight-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Big delays at DCA amid “VIP” ground stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flight diversions and delays of several hours are being reported at Reagan National Airport amid an ongoing ground stop. The ground stop has been in effect since around 11 a.m. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-big-delays-at-dca-amid-vip-ground-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-big-delays-at-dca-amid-vip-ground-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Police investigating armed carjacking in Cherrydale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are on scene of an armed carjacking in a residential portion of the Cherrydale neighborhood. It happened around 1 p.m. near the intersection of 18th Street N. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-police-investigating-armed-carjacking-in-cherrydale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-police-investigating-armed-carjacking-in-cherrydale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready for another bout of triple digit heat over the next couple of days. A Heat Advisory was just issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area, from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-heat-advisory-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-heat-advisory-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New event venue opens at former rooftop restaurant space in Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private event venue with rooftop views is preparing to open at a longtime restaurant and bar space in Courthouse. The Willow opened earlier this month at 2424 Wilson Blvd, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-event-venue-opens-at-former-rooftop-restaurant-space-in-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-event-venue-opens-at-former-rooftop-restaurant-space-in-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move the farm, not the food: check out Arlington’s local farm]]></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/move-the-farm-not-the-food-check-out-arlingtons-local-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/move-the-farm-not-the-food-check-out-arlingtons-local-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For 9th year in row, Arlington ranked as America’s fittest city, while DC repeats as No. 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the ninth consecutive year, Arlington, Virginia, has been ranked as America&rsquo;s fittest city, according to the 2026 American Fitness Index, released Tuesday by the American College of Sports Medicine.Related storiesToo legit to quit being fit: Arlington, DC again top list of nation&rsquo;s fittest cities	The aortic rupture that likely killed Lindsey Graham can be &lsquo;a disaster brewing inside their chest&rsquo;	How this Alexandria fitness studio uses AI technology in workouts<br />
D.C. has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/for-9th-year-in-row-arlington-ranked-as-americas-fittest-city-while-dc-repeats-as-no-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/for-9th-year-in-row-arlington-ranked-as-americas-fittest-city-while-dc-repeats-as-no-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At $1.1M, average Falls Church home price tops Mid-Atlantic region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church may be the Little City, but it posted big real estate numbers during the first half of the year. At $1,125,435, the locality&rsquo;s average home-sales price from January [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/at-11m-average-falls-church-home-price-tops-mid-atlantic-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/at-11m-average-falls-church-home-price-tops-mid-atlantic-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks commission wants Virginia Highlands Park upgrades to stay on schedule]]></title><description><![CDATA[County leaders are being urged to not forget about Virginia Highlands Park when planning facilities upgrades. &ldquo;The community would like that to happen on schedule,&rdquo; Park and Recreation Commission chair [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/parks-commission-wants-virginia-highlands-park-upgrades-to-stay-on-schedule/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/parks-commission-wants-virginia-highlands-park-upgrades-to-stay-on-schedule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington home sales, prices trended up in first half of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington home sales and prices trended higher year-over-year during the first six months of 2026, according to new data. A total of 1,169 residential properties went to closing between Jan. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-sales-prices-trended-up-in-first-half-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-sales-prices-trended-up-in-first-half-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boutique Owner&rsquo;s Second Act &mdash; Paula Frishman spent nearly three decades in nonprofit and higher-education leadership before opening The Golden Fox Boutique at The Crossing Clarendon in 2023, curating home [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 4,000 without power along Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Power is starting to be restored to nearly 4,500 Dominion customers in Arlington after a large outage along Columbia Pike. The widespread outage was first reported between 5-6 p.m. in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-than-4000-without-power-along-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-than-4000-without-power-along-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water valve leak in North Arlington impacts 100 customers, detours traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews are working to repair a 15-inch water valve leak in the Rock Spring neighborhood that has impacted around 100 customers. A traffic detour is currently in place around the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/water-valve-leak-in-north-arlington-impacts-100-customers-detours-traffic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/water-valve-leak-in-north-arlington-impacts-100-customers-detours-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballston Holiday Inn project seeks a later start to redevelopment plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed redevelopment project at the Ballston Holiday Inn is requesting an extension on an impending construction deadline. County Board members are expected to approve a request to extend the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-holiday-inn-project-seeks-a-later-start-to-redevelopment-plans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-holiday-inn-project-seeks-a-later-start-to-redevelopment-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In a regional first, low-income Arlington Transit riders can now get half off through Metro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low-income Arlington Transit riders can now get half off their bus fares through Metro Lift, a regional discount program. ART began accepting Metro Lift on all of its routes on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/in-a-regional-first-low-income-arlington-transit-riders-can-now-get-half-off-through-metro/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/in-a-regional-first-low-income-arlington-transit-riders-can-now-get-half-off-through-metro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayers Hardware, closing after 78 years, looks back on decades of community support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a beloved Westover hardware store are reflecting on a 78-year legacy of community investment and support as they prepare to close their doors. Over the decades, Ayers [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ayers-hardware-closing-after-78-years-looks-back-on-decades-of-community-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ayers-hardware-closing-after-78-years-looks-back-on-decades-of-community-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with beating victim with combination lock in Courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 57-year-old Arlington man is facing a felony charge after police say he beat someone he knows with a combination lock Sunday afternoon. The alleged incident happened in a residential [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-beating-victim-with-combination-lock-in-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-beating-victim-with-combination-lock-in-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Fridays at the Fountain’ concert series returns to Crystal City this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of free outdoor concerts from D.C.-area artists is returning to Crystal City beginning this Friday. &ldquo;Fridays at the Fountain&rdquo; will kick off at 6 p.m. with a performance [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fridays-at-the-fountain-concert-series-returns-to-crystal-city-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fridays-at-the-fountain-concert-series-returns-to-crystal-city-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ocasio-Cortez, Buttigieg top Arlington Democrats’ early presidential straw poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent straw poll from the Arlington County Democratic Committee offered an early glimpse into the local party&rsquo;s leanings in the 2028 presidential race, along with local races. U.S. Rep. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ocasio-cortez-buttigieg-top-arlington-democrats-early-presidential-straw-poll/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ocasio-cortez-buttigieg-top-arlington-democrats-early-presidential-straw-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Commission backs 607-unit conversion project at Pentagon City office buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Planning Commission has unanimously supported a plan to convert two vacant, 1980s-era office buildings in Pentagon City into a major residential project. The 8-0 vote on July 6 paves [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planning-commission-backs-607-unit-conversion-project-at-pentagon-city-office-buildings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planning-commission-backs-607-unit-conversion-project-at-pentagon-city-office-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church wins $30M in regional funds to upgrade Annandale Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transportation improvements on the Annandale Road corridor will be able to move forward in Falls Church, thanks to $30 million in newly approved regional funding. The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-wins-30m-in-regional-funds-to-upgrade-annandale-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-wins-30m-in-regional-funds-to-upgrade-annandale-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Special Election Set &mdash; Circuit Court Chief Judge Judith Wheat on Friday set the special election for county treasurer to run concurrently with the Nov. 3 general election. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrat announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen, as its sign remains covered by a tarp, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen, as its sign remains covered by a tarp, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)A Democratic senator on Saturday alleged that whistleblowers have detailed several problems stemming from rushed or improper reconstruction of the Kennedy Center, adding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrat-announces-whistleblower-allegations-of-construction-problems-at-kennedy-center/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrat-announces-whistleblower-allegations-of-construction-problems-at-kennedy-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decades before current governance debates, Arlington almost got key change in 1970]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the goals of those seeking to revamp Arlington&rsquo;s governance structure is an end to holding at least one County Board election every year. Had it not been for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/decades-before-current-governance-debates-arlington-almost-got-key-change-in-1970/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/decades-before-current-governance-debates-arlington-almost-got-key-change-in-1970/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Arlington cemetery seeks wider pathway for carts moving caskets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those headed to their final resting places at a historic North Arlington church graveyard may benefit from a change in the size of a new pathway. Walker Chapel United Methodist [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/north-arlington-cemetery-seeks-wider-pathway-for-carts-moving-caskets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/north-arlington-cemetery-seeks-wider-pathway-for-carts-moving-caskets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sauna and cold plunge seeks to open this winter on Wilson Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Finnish-style sauna and cold plunge is seeking to open in the Bluemont neighborhood this winter. Sauna Jungle, previously known as Arlington Sauna, has filed a building permit at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-sauna-and-cold-plunge-seeks-to-open-this-winter-on-wilson-blvd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-sauna-and-cold-plunge-seeks-to-open-this-winter-on-wilson-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington will receive $83M in regional funding for transportation projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite receiving most of what it wanted, Arlington came up short in winning regional funding for some key transportation projects. Three of the county&rsquo;s 13 submissions for the Northern Virginia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-will-receive-83m-in-regional-funding-for-transportation-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-will-receive-83m-in-regional-funding-for-transportation-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best wineries near Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington itself isn&rsquo;t exactly wine country, but some of Virginia&rsquo;s most celebrated vineyards are just a short drive west &mdash; close enough for a scenic trip and a pleasant afternoon [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-wineries-near-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-wineries-near-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair of 27-story residential towers in Rosslyn gets nod from Planning Commission]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to replace two vacant office buildings in Rosslyn with about 830 residential units and retail has the support of the Arlington Planning Commission. Planning Commission members on July [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pair-of-27-story-residential-towers-in-rosslyn-gets-nod-from-planning-commission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pair-of-27-story-residential-towers-in-rosslyn-gets-nod-from-planning-commission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarendon Alliance’s new executive director begins ‘listening tour’ of neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clarendon Alliance&rsquo;s new executive director plans to spend the coming months learning about the neighborhood. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m on a listening tour,&rdquo; Galin Brooks told ARLnow. &ldquo;I want to understand what [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-alliances-new-executive-director-begins-listening-tour-of-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-alliances-new-executive-director-begins-listening-tour-of-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you put compostable food containers in the green bin? It’s a bit complicated.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Can &ldquo;compostable&rdquo; products like forks and plates go in Arlington&rsquo;s green organics bin? As with local recycling do&rsquo;s and don&rsquo;ts, the answer is a bit complicated. Compostable paper food containers [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/can-you-put-compostable-food-containers-in-the-green-bin-its-a-bit-complicated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/can-you-put-compostable-food-containers-in-the-green-bin-its-a-bit-complicated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remembering Larry Wright&nbsp;&mdash; &ldquo;The Arlington County Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Firefighter Larry Wright, who died on July 9, 2026, following a medical emergency.&rdquo; Wright [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarendon redevelopment project expected to finish demolition next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A redevelopment project replacing a Clarendon office tower with an eight-story multifamily building is moving toward its next phase. Developer Carr Properties is still on track to deliver over 300 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-redevelopment-project-expected-to-finish-demolition-next-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-redevelopment-project-expected-to-finish-demolition-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia climbs back to No. 3 in CNBC’s top states for business rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia has climbed a spot in CNBC&rsquo;s annual ranking of the best states for business, a year after federal job cuts helped knock it out of the No. 1 position. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-climbs-back-to-no-3-in-cnbcs-top-states-for-business-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-climbs-back-to-no-3-in-cnbcs-top-states-for-business-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ember restaurant opening soon in Pentagon City, with dry-aged meats and ‘secret lounge’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-end restaurant and bar with dry-aged meats, an extensive wine list and a series of curated rooms for dining and relaxing is preparing to open in Pentagon City. Ember [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ember-restaurant-opening-soon-in-pentagon-city-with-dry-aged-meats-and-secret-lounge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ember-restaurant-opening-soon-in-pentagon-city-with-dry-aged-meats-and-secret-lounge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Grazie Nonna’ Italian restaurant plans mid-2027 opening in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incoming Italian restaurant in Ballston has posted signage and is moving forward with plans to open in about a year. Grazie Nonna, a full-service restaurant inspired by the home [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/grazie-nonna-italian-restaurant-plans-mid-2027-opening-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/grazie-nonna-italian-restaurant-plans-mid-2027-opening-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is my child ready for kindergarten? What a Children’s House Montessori School graduate looks like]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every June, Children&rsquo;s House Montessori School (CHMS) preschool graduates experience the important milestone of their first ever graduation to kindergarten. It is a moment worth celebrating, and for some parents, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/is-my-child-ready-for-kindergarten-what-a-childrens-house-montessori-school-graduate-looks-like/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/is-my-child-ready-for-kindergarten-what-a-childrens-house-montessori-school-graduate-looks-like/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch in DC wins early approval from a key federal agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President&nbsp;Donald Trump&rsquo;s&nbsp;plans to build a&nbsp;skyline-altering arch&nbsp;in the nation&rsquo;s capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission. The National Capital Planning Commission voted to approve preliminary [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-trumps-plan-for-a-triumphal-arch-in-dc-wins-early-approval-from-a-key-federal-agency/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-trumps-plan-for-a-triumphal-arch-in-dc-wins-early-approval-from-a-key-federal-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump’s plan for a triumphal arch in Memorial Circle is getting another review]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; President&nbsp;Donald Trump&rsquo;s&nbsp;plans to build a&nbsp;skyline-altering arch&nbsp;is getting another review from the federal commission whose approval he needs, but the agency&rsquo;s staff says the project should be revised [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/trumps-plan-for-a-triumphal-arch-in-memorial-circle-is-getting-another-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/trumps-plan-for-a-triumphal-arch-in-memorial-circle-is-getting-another-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 2:35 p.m. &mdash; A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was just issued, on top of the earlier Flood Watch. The storm watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Storms later [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County &mdash; and much of the D.C. area &mdash; is again under a Flood Watch today (Thursday). The watch takes effect at 2 p.m. and will remain in effect [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates want $10M in stabilization funds to reopen Lee Community Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates for the shuttered Lee Community Center are making a last-minute bid to include renovation funding in the county&rsquo;s updated capital improvement plan. Jean Henceroth, president of the Leeway Overlee [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocates-want-10m-in-stabilization-funds-to-reopen-lee-community-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocates-want-10m-in-stabilization-funds-to-reopen-lee-community-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning kicks off for special election to replace Arlington County treasurer]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those planning on running for county treasurer, the county&rsquo;s elections staff is ready to assist in completing the special-election paperwork. &ldquo;If anyone is interested in running, come see us,&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planning-kicks-off-for-special-election-to-replace-arlington-county-treasurer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planning-kicks-off-for-special-election-to-replace-arlington-county-treasurer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sexual Battery in Pentagon City &mdash; A teenage girl was inside a business in the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street around 11 a.m. Tuesday when a man approached her [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherrydale Library supporters seek accessibility upgrades to safeguard branch’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having saved the Cherrydale Library from closing, advocates now want the county government to address the building&rsquo;s accessibility issues. Making upgrades to reach Americans with Disabilities Act standards &ldquo;will allow [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cherrydale-library-supporters-seek-accessibility-upgrades-to-safeguard-branchs-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cherrydale-library-supporters-seek-accessibility-upgrades-to-safeguard-branchs-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With promised Crystal City library on pause, advocate calls for upgrades to Aurora Hills branch]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a promised community library for Crystal City on the sidelines for now, one library advocate has floated an alternate proposal. Speaking at the July 7 public hearing on the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/with-promised-crystal-city-library-on-pause-advocate-calls-for-upgrades-to-aurora-hills-branch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/with-promised-crystal-city-library-on-pause-advocate-calls-for-upgrades-to-aurora-hills-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunkin’ closes on Columbia Pike, leaving a void at gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convenience store on Columbia Pike has been left with a donut hole &mdash; and not the good kind. Dunkin&rsquo; has cleared out of its longtime location at 3100 Columbia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dunkin-closes-on-columbia-pike-leaving-a-void-at-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dunkin-closes-on-columbia-pike-leaving-a-void-at-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: building Arlington’s talent pipeline with InternshipsVA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s business community benefits from proximity to top universities and a strong pipeline of emerging talent. A state-backed initiative is now making it easier for local employers to tap that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-building-arlingtons-talent-pipeline-with-internshipsva/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-building-arlingtons-talent-pipeline-with-internshipsva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Santa Rosa Taqueria plans to open at former Seamore’s spot in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A D.C.-based taqueria and margarita bar is planning to move into the former home of Seamore&rsquo;s in Clarendon. The Crossing Clarendon&rsquo;s website lists Santa Rosa Taqueria as coming to 2815 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/santa-rosa-taqueria-plans-to-open-at-former-seamores-spot-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/santa-rosa-taqueria-plans-to-open-at-former-seamores-spot-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Firm Drills Into Md. &mdash; Arlington-based Dandelion Energy is scouting a Rockville site for a field office as new state incentives fuel demand for its residential geothermal systems in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: July 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-july-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-july-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superintendent Durán to serve at least four more years at APS]]></title><description><![CDATA[School Board members have voted to extend Superintendent Francisco Dur&aacute;n&rsquo;s contract by four years, to June 30, 2030. &ldquo;Thank you for your trust, your partnership and your steadfast commitment to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/superintendent-durn-to-serve-at-least-four-more-years-at-aps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/superintendent-durn-to-serve-at-least-four-more-years-at-aps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redesign of lanes on S. Four Mile Run Drive seeks to reduce speeding, add parking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today (Wednesday) is the last day to submit feedback on a proposed revamp of a stretch of S. Four Mile Run Drive. The concept design, which county staff have been [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/redesign-of-lanes-on-s-four-mile-run-drive-seeks-to-reduce-speeding-add-parking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/redesign-of-lanes-on-s-four-mile-run-drive-seeks-to-reduce-speeding-add-parking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New School Board chair pledges to focus on academics and fiscal stewardship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s new School Board chair is promising to work toward increasing academic outcomes and fiscal responsibility. School Board members unanimously selected Miranda Turner as Board chair for 2026-27, succeeding Bethany [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-school-board-chair-pledges-to-focus-on-academics-and-fiscal-stewardship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-school-board-chair-pledges-to-focus-on-academics-and-fiscal-stewardship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New driver-assist, self-driving tech promising, but complete safety data still years out, Va. group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many new vehicles come equipped with advanced safety features that can steer, accelerate and brake with limited driver input. Robotaxis are also making inroads.<br />
But according to the Arlington, Virginia-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, while the technology is helping prevent crashes, there are still questions about how it affects driver behavior and how safe it is compared to human drivers.<br />
Institute president David Harkey said one of the most effective safety features is automatic e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-driver-assist-self-driving-tech-promising-but-complete-safety-data-still-years-out-va-group-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-driver-assist-self-driving-tech-promising-but-complete-safety-data-still-years-out-va-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series of Arlington pellet attacks damage windows, send person to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington police are investigating a series of attacks with a BB gun or pellet gun in recent days. Two of the incidents damaged windows, and another sent a victim to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/series-of-arlington-pellet-attacks-damage-windows-send-person-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/series-of-arlington-pellet-attacks-damage-windows-send-person-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Encore Stage &amp; Studio traces its roots to an imaginative summer show 60 years 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/encore-stage-amp-studio-traces-its-roots-to-an-imaginative-summer-show-60-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/encore-stage-amp-studio-traces-its-roots-to-an-imaginative-summer-show-60-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballston bagel battle begins with opening of Call Your Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first of three incoming bagel spots officially opened in Ballston today (Tuesday) with bright colors and big crowds. Call Your Mother welcomed its first patrons at 4000 Wilson Blvd [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-bagel-battle-begins-with-opening-of-call-your-mother/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballston-bagel-battle-begins-with-opening-of-call-your-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s top prosecutor plans to back assault weapons ban, despite pending lawsuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite pending legal challenges at the state and local level, Arlington prosecutors still consider Virginia&rsquo;s new assault weapons ban the law of the land. &ldquo;Yes, we plan to prosecute cases [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-top-prosecutor-plans-to-back-assault-weapons-ban-despite-pending-lawsuits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-top-prosecutor-plans-to-back-assault-weapons-ban-despite-pending-lawsuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes to condo lending requirements and the implications]]></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/major-changes-to-condo-lending-requirements-and-the-implications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/major-changes-to-condo-lending-requirements-and-the-implications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Courthouse hotel sold to become 180-unit multifamily building]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hotel in Courthouse has been sold for conversion into multifamily units, the latest in a series of adaptive reuse projects around the county. Arlington Court Suites, a Clarion Collection [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/courthouse-hotel-sold-to-become-180-unit-multifamily-building/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/courthouse-hotel-sold-to-become-180-unit-multifamily-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats plan straw polls for primaries, 2028 presidential race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Democratic Committee is planning to conduct straw polls as part of its Saturday, July 11 summer picnic. One of them will be for the 2028 presidential race. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-plan-straw-polls-for-primaries-2028-presidential-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-plan-straw-polls-for-primaries-2028-presidential-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ballot measure to raise Arlington sales tax from 6% to 7% considered for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington leaders are laying the groundwork for a 2027 referendum asking voters to increase the local sales tax from 6% to 7%. &ldquo;Arlington is very seriously considering it,&rdquo; County Board [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballot-measure-to-raise-arlington-sales-tax-from-6-to-7-considered-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ballot-measure-to-raise-arlington-sales-tax-from-6-to-7-considered-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballston Firm Acquired &mdash; McLean-based CrossCountry Consulting has acquired Dupont Circle Solutions, a Salesforce-focused consulting firm headquartered at 4075 Wilson Blvd in Ballston. Terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2015, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington plans to phase out partnership supporting toddlers with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Dokurno&rsquo;s youngest daughter didn&rsquo;t adapt well to a paid daycare at a Northern Virginia church.Related storiesInspired by her son, this Northern Va. mom became an enhanced autism teacher	Arlington high school nurse named Virginia&rsquo;s &lsquo;Nurse of the Year&rsquo;	&lsquo;Really thrilled&rsquo;: Arlington reverses course on proposed cut of special education program<br />
She wasn&rsquo;t speaking and didn&rsquo;t have any friends, and he later found out the teachers would largely l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-plans-to-phase-out-partnership-supporting-toddlers-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-plans-to-phase-out-partnership-supporting-toddlers-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington hardware store to close its doors after 78 years in business]]></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 hardware store to close its doors after 78 years in business<br />
It&rsquo;s the end of an era in Arlington, Virginia. After 78 years in business, Ayers Variety and Hardware in Westover Village is closing its doors for good at the end of this month.<br />
&ldquo;Our lease is expiring. My brother and I are aging out, and our children don&rsquo;t want it,&rdquo; Kristy P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-hardware-store-to-close-its-doors-after-78-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-hardware-store-to-close-its-doors-after-78-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House committee to compel testimony from Arlington’s top prosecutor in ongoing dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[House Republicans are compelling Arlington&rsquo;s top prosecutor to testify next week in a pair of ongoing disputes over politically charged topics. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is requiring [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/house-committee-to-compel-testimony-from-arlingtons-top-prosecutor-in-ongoing-dispute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/house-committee-to-compel-testimony-from-arlingtons-top-prosecutor-in-ongoing-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington man accused of sexual offenses involving teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man has been arrested over alleged sexual offenses involving a teenager, and police are seeking additional possible victims. Jeremy Mishler, 42, was arrested today (Monday) on charges of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-accused-of-sexual-offenses-involving-teenager/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-accused-of-sexual-offenses-involving-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church marks nation’s 250th with community reading at Revolutionary War-era church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church residents marked the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday in a building that dates back to the time of the American Revolution. A packed crowd participated in a community reading of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-marks-nations-250th-with-community-reading-at-revolutionary-war-era-church/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-marks-nations-250th-with-community-reading-at-revolutionary-war-era-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprouts grocery store sets September opening date on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new grocery store at a Langston Blvd shopping center has set an opening date in September. Sprouts Farmers Market plans to hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 25 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sprouts-grocery-store-sets-september-opening-date-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sprouts-grocery-store-sets-september-opening-date-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro 29 Diner ends evening hours, but dinner menu remains available]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was the end of an era Sunday (July 5), as Metro 29 Diner concluded 31 years of dinner service. The Langston Blvd landmark is keeping breakfast and lunch service [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/metro-29-diner-ends-evening-hours-but-dinner-menu-remains-available/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/metro-29-diner-ends-evening-hours-but-dinner-menu-remains-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed ‘rent registry’ for Arlington apartment costs fails to win support]]></title><description><![CDATA[A county advisory panel proved disinclined to push for a mandatory local &ldquo;rent registry&rdquo; giving the public more transparency when it comes to rising apartment costs. The proposal, floated in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-rent-registry-for-arlington-apartment-costs-fails-to-win-support/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-rent-registry-for-arlington-apartment-costs-fails-to-win-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County jobless rate appears to be stabilizing below 3% despite cuts to federal workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s jobless rate dropped to 2.8% in May, with the number of residents counted as jobless standing at its lowest rate since March 2025 despite the impact of federal budget [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-jobless-rate-appears-to-be-stabilizing-below-3-despite-cuts-to-federal-workforce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-jobless-rate-appears-to-be-stabilizing-below-3-despite-cuts-to-federal-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington residents brave record-breaking heat to celebrate nation’s 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of hometown-style events marked Arlington&rsquo;s celebration of the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday on July 4. They went on despite some of the hottest temperatures in recent years descending on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-residents-brave-record-breaking-heat-to-celebrate-nations-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-residents-brave-record-breaking-heat-to-celebrate-nations-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fireworks Cap the 250th &mdash; The supersized version of the annual Independence Day fireworks lit up the sky over the National Mall on Saturday night, capping the D.C. celebration of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Sunday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and the immediate D.C. area through early Monday. Forecasters say there are concerns about strong thunderstorms developing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-sunday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-sunday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued due to storm concerns Sunday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch has been issued for Arlington and the immediate D.C. area through early Monday. Forecasters say there are concerns about thunderstorms developing later today and producing torrential rainfall, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-issued-due-to-storm-concerns-sunday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-issued-due-to-storm-concerns-sunday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch continues through early Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update on 7/6/26: Another Flood Watch has been issued, through midnight Tuesday. From the National Weather Service: Flood Watch issued July 6 at 4:09AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-continues-through-early-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-continues-through-early-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Ayers Variety and Hardware, a Westover fixture since 1948, is closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayers Variety and Hardware, the Westover shop generations of Arlingtonians have relied on for the one screw, seed packet or odd gadget they couldn&rsquo;t find anywhere else, is closing. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-ayers-variety-and-hardware-a-westover-fixture-since-1948-is-closing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-ayers-variety-and-hardware-a-westover-fixture-since-1948-is-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued amid dangerous heat, expected poor air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s going to be stormy, sweltering Fourth of July in Arlington and the D.C. area. Amid an ongoing heat wave, strong storms are expected to form later today, potentially packing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-amid-dangerous-heat-expected-poor-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-amid-dangerous-heat-expected-poor-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could an Arlington aerial gondola solve Northern Virginia’s traffic woes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last five years, Arlington, Virginia, firefighter Danny Wang has traveled to places such as Medellin, Colombia, and was struck by the way gondolas were incorporated into public transit infrastructure.<br />
Wang has lived in Northern Virginia for over three decades and remembers the vision for the streetcar along Columbia Pike. He often thinks about ways he can improve the community he grew up in. Public transit is an area he reflects on often.<br />
In a 40-page report, titled &ldquo;Arlington&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/could-an-arlington-aerial-gondola-solve-northern-virginias-traffic-woes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/could-an-arlington-aerial-gondola-solve-northern-virginias-traffic-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supersized July 4 fireworks could foul Arlington’s air and frighten pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supersized July 4 fireworks display planned over the National Mall for America&rsquo;s 250th should be spectacular, but it could also be worse than ever for pets and people with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/supersized-july-4-fireworks-could-foul-arlingtons-air-and-frighten-pets/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/supersized-july-4-fireworks-could-foul-arlingtons-air-and-frighten-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court roundup – TPS is ending, birthright citizenship forever]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court tends to hand down its most controversial and political decisions at the end of June, and this year&rsquo;s batch did not disappoint. In this brief advertorial, we&rsquo;ll [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/supreme-court-roundup-tps-is-ending-birthright-citizenship-forever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/supreme-court-roundup-tps-is-ending-birthright-citizenship-forever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiery 8th District primary forum sparks candidate boycott over heckling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) took fire from his own party&rsquo;s challengers at a candidate forum this week &mdash; an event combustible enough that one rival is now boycotting the next [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fiery-8th-district-primary-forum-sparks-candidate-boycott-over-heckling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fiery-8th-district-primary-forum-sparks-candidate-boycott-over-heckling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Sports Commission proposes Dutch-inspired community walk for 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoting health and building community are the dual themes of a potential 2027 event suggested by the county&rsquo;s Sports Commission. Commission members reacted favorably at their most recent meeting to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-sports-commission-proposes-dutch-inspired-community-walk-for-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-sports-commission-proposes-dutch-inspired-community-walk-for-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revolutionary-themed novel by local author out in time for nation’s birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just in time for the nation&rsquo;s 250th-birthday bash, Arlington author John Hilton is out with a Revolutionary-era work of historical fiction. &ldquo;The target audience would be anyone who likes to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/revolutionary-themed-novel-by-local-author-out-in-time-for-nations-birthday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/revolutionary-themed-novel-by-local-author-out-in-time-for-nations-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Historical Society launches commemorative newspaper to mark nation’s 250th birthday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Historical Society is marking the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday with a commemorative keepsake highlighting tales of the county&rsquo;s past. The 32-page, tabloid-sized Arlington VA250 History Chronicle also marks this [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-historical-society-launches-commemorative-newspaper-to-mark-nations-250th-birthday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-historical-society-launches-commemorative-newspaper-to-mark-nations-250th-birthday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking about your next career move? Explore graduate programs near D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance Your Career. Explore Graduate Programs Near D.C. Are you looking to make a real impact in government or public service? Advanced education can be the key, and it&rsquo;s closer [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thinking-about-your-next-career-move-explore-graduate-programs-near-dc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/thinking-about-your-next-career-move-explore-graduate-programs-near-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeVita’s call for Arlington version of Kennedy Center is jeered by his competitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to support of the arts in Arlington, one candidate is thinking big. To his competitors in next month&rsquo;s Democratic primary, however, it is too big. Democratic County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/devitas-call-for-arlington-version-of-kennedy-center-is-jeered-by-his-competitors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/devitas-call-for-arlington-version-of-kennedy-center-is-jeered-by-his-competitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s New Luxury Condo Market:  Elevated and Expanding]]></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/arlingtons-new-luxury-condo-market-elevated-and-expanding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-luxury-condo-market-elevated-and-expanding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Arlington County treasurer announces retirement, setting stage for special election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carla de la Pava, who has served as Arlington treasurer for nearly 12 years, announced Wednesday night (July 1) she would be retiring by mid-month. Her departure is likely to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-arlington-county-treasurer-announces-retirement-setting-stage-for-special-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-arlington-county-treasurer-announces-retirement-setting-stage-for-special-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington apartment rents are up nearly 40% from Covid-era lows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite year-over-year declines, Arlington&rsquo;s median apartment rent is now up 16% from the immediate pre-Covid era and almost 37% from its pandemic low, according to new data. The median apartment [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-apartment-rents-are-up-nearly-40-from-covid-era-lows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-apartment-rents-are-up-nearly-40-from-covid-era-lows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington NAACP urged to stay involved in potential county governance overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington NAACP is being urged to stay engaged as proposals to revamp Arlington&rsquo;s governance further percolate over the coming year. &ldquo;Everyone has ideas,&rdquo; County Board member Julius &ldquo;JD&rdquo; Spain, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-naacp-urged-to-stay-involved-in-potential-county-governance-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-naacp-urged-to-stay-involved-in-potential-county-governance-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potomac Towers Could Triple &mdash; &ldquo;Newly filed plans reveal that owner Caruthers Properties wants to add three new towers to the existing Arlington apartment complex, which sits on about seven [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic-safety advocates hail new Va. law targeting ‘super-speeders’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic-safety proponents on Tuesday (June 30) hailed a new Virginia law they believe will provide another tool to address reckless &ldquo;super-speeders&rdquo; on Virginia roadways. Legislation adopted by the General Assembly [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/traffic-safety-advocates-hail-new-va-law-targeting-super-speeders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/traffic-safety-advocates-hail-new-va-law-targeting-super-speeders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia’s $3.9 million investment powers National Innovation Quarter launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new state grant will help the fledgling National Innovation Quarter (&ldquo;National IQ&rdquo;) with recruitment of regional, national and possibly international companies while nurturing startups in fast-growing industries. The $3.9 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-39-million-investment-powers-national-innovation-quarter-launch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-39-million-investment-powers-national-innovation-quarter-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Thursday and Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its official: Arlington and the D.C. area will be under Extreme Heat Warnings over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service just upgraded the earlier watch to a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-extreme-heat-warning-issued-for-thursday-and-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-extreme-heat-warning-issued-for-thursday-and-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its official: Arlington and the D.C. area will be under Extreme Heat Warnings over the next couple of days. The National Weather Service just upgraded the earlier watch to a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-extreme-heat-warning-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-extreme-heat-warning-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington House materials targeting Robert E. Lee likely not returning, Beyer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s congressman isn&rsquo;t expecting the Trump administration&rsquo;s National Park Service to return to Arlington House educational materials that cast Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee&rsquo;s role in history in a critical [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-house-materials-targeting-robert-e-lee-likely-not-returning-beyer-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-house-materials-targeting-robert-e-lee-likely-not-returning-beyer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizLaunch surpasses goals amid challenges for Arlington Small Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s small business community is strong and resilient. However, local businesses continue to face challenges from economic uncertainty, drops in consumer confidence, losses in access to capital, and disruptions from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bizlaunch-surpasses-goals-amid-challenges-for-arlington-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bizlaunch-surpasses-goals-amid-challenges-for-arlington-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paris Baguette bakery and cafe now open in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris Baguette is now serving pastries, sandwiches and coffee in Clarendon. The French-inspired bakery and cafe recently opened in the Hartford building at 3101 Wilson Blvd, near the Clarendon Metro [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paris-baguette-bakery-and-cafe-now-open-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/paris-baguette-bakery-and-cafe-now-open-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: July 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-july-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-july-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Woman dies in Lorcom Lane crash after apparent medical emergency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has died after her vehicle veered off Lorcom Lane and struck a parked car in a driveway. Mauricia Flores De Andrade, 61, of Burke, was alone in the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-woman-dies-in-lorcom-lane-crash-after-apparent-medical-emergency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-woman-dies-in-lorcom-lane-crash-after-apparent-medical-emergency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s school-zone speed cameras won’t take the summer off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers who speed through five Arlington school zones this summer can still expect a $100 ticket. The county&rsquo;s PhotoSPEED speed cameras at those locations will stay on through Arlington Public [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-school-zone-speed-cameras-wont-take-the-summer-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-school-zone-speed-cameras-wont-take-the-summer-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; Federal law enforcement authorities are preparing for one of Washington, D.C.&rsquo;s, largest and most complex security operations as the nation&rsquo;s capital gears up to celebrate&nbsp;the 250th anniversary&nbsp;of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/america-250-celebrations-bring-extraordinary-security-challenge-to-washington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/america-250-celebrations-bring-extraordinary-security-challenge-to-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Late Fourth &mdash; D.C.&rsquo;s July 4 fireworks keep slipping later, in part because President Trump is slated to give a 45-minute speech on the National Mall starting around 9:50 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Overnight NORAD exercise will bring low-flying aircraft and loud noises through Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[More low-flying aircraft and loud noises are coming to the D.C. area &mdash; this time overnight. NORAD will conduct an air-defense exercise over the National Capital Region between midnight and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-overnight-norad-exercise-will-bring-low-flying-aircraft-and-loud-noises-through-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-overnight-norad-exercise-will-bring-low-flying-aircraft-and-loud-noises-through-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 30, 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-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[RICHMOND, Va. (AP) &mdash; Five years after becoming&nbsp;the first Southern state&nbsp;to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-to-allow-recreational-marijuana-to-be-sold-in-retail-stores-beginning-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-to-allow-recreational-marijuana-to-be-sold-in-retail-stores-beginning-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jobs picture remains unsettled, but not everyone sees doom and gloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 18 months after the Trump Administration began downsizing the federal workforce, the impact locally remains open to interpretation and conflicting data. And not all analysts are downcast. &ldquo;I try [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jobs-picture-remains-unsettled-but-not-everyone-sees-doom-and-gloom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jobs-picture-remains-unsettled-but-not-everyone-sees-doom-and-gloom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Office-to-apartment conversion underway in Virginia Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction is starting on the conversion of a vacant Virginia Square office building into 94 apartments &mdash; a project now named Renley. Gilbane Development announced the start of work on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/office-to-apartment-conversion-underway-in-virginia-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/office-to-apartment-conversion-underway-in-virginia-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned 9/11 education center near the Pentagon gets a boost from the state budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-planned 9/11 education center near the Pentagon is getting a boost from Virginia&rsquo;s new state budget. The Pentagon Memorial Fund said the two-year spending plan &mdash; approved by the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planned-911-education-center-near-the-pentagon-gets-a-boost-from-the-state-budget/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planned-911-education-center-near-the-pentagon-gets-a-boost-from-the-state-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duke’s Burgers opening Wednesday at Crystal City’s Water Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The award-winning burgers from D.C. gastropub Duke&rsquo;s Grocery are coming to Arlington this week. Duke&rsquo;s Burgers, a fast-casual spinoff of the East London-inspired restaurant, opens this Wednesday (July 1) at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dukes-burgers-opening-wednesday-at-crystal-citys-water-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dukes-burgers-opening-wednesday-at-crystal-citys-water-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot take: condo fees are financially savvy]]></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/hot-take-condo-fees-are-financially-savvy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/hot-take-condo-fees-are-financially-savvy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington, CommonWealth One credit unions merge this week, creating $1B institution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The merger of Arlington Community Federal Credit Union and CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union goes into effect Wednesday (July 1), with members of both financial institutions set to see changes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-commonwealth-one-credit-unions-merge-this-week-creating-1b-institution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-commonwealth-one-credit-unions-merge-this-week-creating-1b-institution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory, Extreme Heat Watch issued for later this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hottest stretch of the year is almost here. A heatwave with temperatures near and into the triple digits kicks off Wednesday and it has already prompted a Heat Advisory [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-heat-advisory-extreme-heat-watch-issued-for-later-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-heat-advisory-extreme-heat-watch-issued-for-later-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible townhouse designs unveiled for Seven Corners project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Design plans for a future townhouse community along Wilson Blvd at the border of Arlington and Fairfax counties near Seven Corners may be taking shape. During a June 24 Fairfax [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/possible-townhouse-designs-unveiled-for-seven-corners-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/possible-townhouse-designs-unveiled-for-seven-corners-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doubling in size: Penrose Square expansion set to move forward with $4.27M county funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county government is readying for major expansion of Penrose Square, with funding to start flowing in about three years &mdash; an effort bringing accolades from several Columbia Pike organizations. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doubling-in-size-penrose-square-expansion-set-to-move-forward-with-427m-county-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doubling-in-size-penrose-square-expansion-set-to-move-forward-with-427m-county-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[July 4 Road Closures &mdash; ACPD and other agencies will close multiple roads on Saturday to handle crowds for the Independence Day fireworks on the National Mall, expected around 11 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 29, 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-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From paid leave to gun legislation, here’s what changes in Virginia on July 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1,100 bills have come out of the latest General Assembly session, and many take effect on July 1. As Democrats gained a trifecta with the election of Gov. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-paid-leave-to-gun-legislation-heres-what-changes-in-virginia-on-july-1/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-paid-leave-to-gun-legislation-heres-what-changes-in-virginia-on-july-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington County Board says White House UFC event ‘exploited’ efforts to honor 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Board says a UFC fight at the White House that featured two of the County&rsquo;s uniformed police officers &ldquo;exploited good faith efforts to honor the 25th anniversary [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-board-says-white-house-ufc-event-exploited-efforts-to-honor-911/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-board-says-white-house-ufc-event-exploited-efforts-to-honor-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s top spots for Independence Day fireworks and celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s no need to cross the Potomac River &mdash; Arlington will provide plenty of options for those seeking to view the supersized Independence Day fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-top-spots-for-independence-day-fireworks-and-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-top-spots-for-independence-day-fireworks-and-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield HS celebrates two coaches named district and regional ‘Coach of the Year’]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a big deal any time a head coach of a high-school sports team is chosen as Coach of the Year. But two different head coaches from the same school [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-hs-celebrates-two-coaches-named-district-and-regional-coach-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-hs-celebrates-two-coaches-named-district-and-regional-coach-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call Your Mother bagel shop opening next week in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brightly colored storefront with bagels, deli classics and a devoted regional following is about to open its doors in Ballston. Call Your Mother, the &ldquo;Jew-ish&rdquo; carbs and coffee spot [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/call-your-mother-bagel-shop-opening-next-week-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/call-your-mother-bagel-shop-opening-next-week-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special train for America’s 250th anniversary to roll through Arlington on Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A commemorative train themed for America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary will roll through Arlington tomorrow. Railroad operator CSX will run the special train from Alexandria to D.C. on Tuesday, June 30. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/special-train-for-americas-250th-anniversary-to-roll-through-arlington-on-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/special-train-for-americas-250th-anniversary-to-roll-through-arlington-on-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County still lacks a plan for former Lee Community Center, could delay action until 2036]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Lee Community Center on Langston Blvd could remain on ice for up to a decade while county officials decide what to do with it. County Manager Mark Schwartz&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-still-lacks-a-plan-for-former-lee-community-center-could-delay-action-until-2036/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-still-lacks-a-plan-for-former-lee-community-center-could-delay-action-until-2036/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No funding for new Columbia Pike library included in 10-year spending proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s proposed 10-year capital improvement plan (CIP) includes no funding for planning or building new library facilities near Columbia Pike, despite the desires of some in the area. Still,&nbsp;County Manager [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-funding-for-new-columbia-pike-library-included-in-10-year-spending-proposal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/no-funding-for-new-columbia-pike-library-included-in-10-year-spending-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[More on Window-Smashing Spree &mdash; About 35 cars have had their windows smashed across three incidents in roughly a week in Arlington Mill, mostly near 7th Road S. and S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch has been issued for Arlington and much of the immediate D.C. area. While much of the day has been dry &mdash; if humid &mdash; forecasters say heavy [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Flood Watch issued for Arlington, D.C. and parts of N. Va.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update on 6/28/26 &mdash; Another Flood Watch has been issued and is in effect through 2 p.m. Sunday, covering D.C., Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax County. It comes as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-dc-and-parts-of-n-va/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-dc-and-parts-of-n-va/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 26, 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-jun-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preschoolers bond with seniors in intergenerational painting class at Lubber Run]]></title><description><![CDATA[An age gap of a half-century or more didn&rsquo;t dim enthusiasm during a special art program at a recent Arlington preschool program. The intergenerational program, held June 15, brought together [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/preschoolers-bond-with-seniors-in-intergenerational-painting-class-at-lubber-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/preschoolers-bond-with-seniors-in-intergenerational-painting-class-at-lubber-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church student’s plea for sidewalks wins ‘If I Were Mayor’ essay contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Falls Church middle school student won a region-wide &ldquo;If I Were Mayor&rdquo; essay competition through a plea for sidewalk improvements. Willa Thom, representing Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, was [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-students-plea-for-sidewalks-wins-if-i-were-mayor-essay-contest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-students-plea-for-sidewalks-wins-if-i-were-mayor-essay-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Angie upscale bistro soft opening today in Virginia Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[An upscale American French bistro is hosting its first dinner guests today (Friday) in Virginia Square. Balloon arches up, patio seating is in place and workers were bustling around The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-angie-upscale-bistro-soft-opening-today-in-virginia-square/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-angie-upscale-bistro-soft-opening-today-in-virginia-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best cooking classes in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you want to master fresh pasta, finally conquer a sourdough loaf or just spend a fun evening at the stove, Arlington has no shortage of places to sharpen your [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-cooking-classes-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-cooking-classes-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: Woman seriously injured while brunching in Ballston after rock thrown from high rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a falling rock while she was dining outside in Ballston earlier this month. The unusual incident happened just before [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/exclusive-woman-seriously-injured-while-brunching-in-ballston-after-rock-thrown-from-high-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/exclusive-woman-seriously-injured-while-brunching-in-ballston-after-rock-thrown-from-high-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarendon post office restricts overnight hours due to pee, poop and fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clarendon post office has restricted after-hours access to its lobby, citing issues with people relieving themselves and otherwise causing problems at the location. The U.S. Postal Service is in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-post-office-restricts-overnight-hours-due-to-pee-poop-and-fires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-post-office-restricts-overnight-hours-due-to-pee-poop-and-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarendon post office restricts overnight hours due to pee and poop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clarendon post office has restricted after-hours access to its lobby, citing issues with people relieving themselves and otherwise causing problems at the location. The U.S. Postal Service is in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-post-office-restricts-overnight-hours-due-to-pee-and-poop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/clarendon-post-office-restricts-overnight-hours-due-to-pee-and-poop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church affordable housing proposal advances, after much debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders this week took a major step forward on a key affordable housing proposal, but ongoing divisions may imperil getting to the finish line. Council members voted 6-1 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-affordable-housing-proposal-advances-after-much-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-affordable-housing-proposal-advances-after-much-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Day Camp&rsquo;s Growth Spurt &mdash; Camp Sarraka has more than quadrupled enrollment in three years, from 40 to 50 campers a week at its 2023 launch to about 210 this [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 25, 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-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 923 17th Street South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designer kitchen, quartz countertops, soaking tub, pool and gym/bonus room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-923-17th-street-south/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-923-17th-street-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Il Radicchio reopening in Clarendon, replacing Mazaro]]></title><description><![CDATA[Il Radicchio, the longtime Italian restaurant, is coming back to life in Clarendon. The family-owned restaurant, which closed on June 1 after more than three decades at 1801 Clarendon Blvd, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-il-radicchio-reopening-in-clarendon-replacing-mazaro/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-il-radicchio-reopening-in-clarendon-replacing-mazaro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyer calls Trump administration’s approach to AI ‘haphazard’ after advanced models pulled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is faulting the Trump administration&rsquo;s abrupt move to cut off access to two of Anthropic&rsquo;s most advanced AI models, calling the federal government&rsquo;s approach to the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-calls-trump-administrations-approach-to-ai-haphazard-after-advanced-models-pulled/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-calls-trump-administrations-approach-to-ai-haphazard-after-advanced-models-pulled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletes from local high schools chosen to spring all-state teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players from multiple sports for Arlington teams received public and private all-state honors for their performances during the 2026 spring high school season. Leading the way were the three Bishop [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/athletes-from-local-high-schools-chosen-to-spring-all-state-teams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/athletes-from-local-high-schools-chosen-to-spring-all-state-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Sweet District opens in Rosslyn with gourmet chocolate and baked goods]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local chocolatier and baker have teamed up to open a new sweet shop in Rosslyn. The Sweet District officially opened yesterday (Wednesday) at the Upside on Moore food hall [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-sweet-district-opens-in-rosslyn-with-gourmet-chocolate-and-baked-goods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-sweet-district-opens-in-rosslyn-with-gourmet-chocolate-and-baked-goods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A 5-star coworking experience in Clarendon – up to 2 months free]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Carr Workplaces Clarendon, discover why we&rsquo;re a&nbsp;5-star rated coworking destination&nbsp;on Google. Newly renovated private offices are paired seamlessly with concierge-level service and wellness amenities Located in one of Arlington&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-5-star-coworking-experience-in-clarendon-up-to-2-months-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-5-star-coworking-experience-in-clarendon-up-to-2-months-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free outdoor movies coming to GMU, Columbia Pike starting this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A summer of free outdoor movies is kicking off in Arlington, with screenings planned at George Mason University and along Columbia Pike. GMU will get the season rolling with a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-outdoor-movies-coming-to-gmu-columbia-pike-starting-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-outdoor-movies-coming-to-gmu-columbia-pike-starting-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luxury living has arrived in Old Town Alexandria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury living has arrived in Old Town Alexandria. Welcome to The Aidan, a brand-new condo community designed for those who want to stay connected to everything they love. Enjoy rooftop [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/luxury-living-has-arrived-in-old-town-alexandria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/luxury-living-has-arrived-in-old-town-alexandria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What $1,500 monthly rent gets you in Arlington: A tight squeeze or roommates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those with $1,500 to spend monthly on apartment rent in Arlington can expect either a tight squeeze or, more likely, finding roommates to share the burden. A new national survey [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-1500-monthly-rent-gets-you-in-arlington-a-tight-squeeze-or-roommates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-1500-monthly-rent-gets-you-in-arlington-a-tight-squeeze-or-roommates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidates vow less bureaucracy, more business support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incumbent County Board chair and four candidates seeking to oust him each say the county government needs less bureaucracy and more creativity in supporting the business and development communities. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-vow-less-bureaucracy-more-business-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-vow-less-bureaucracy-more-business-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal cuts could imperil progress on homelessness, Arlington leaders warn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington leaders fear that federal cuts could threaten local and region-wide efforts that have helped prevent homelessness from ballooning in challenging economic times. Arlington typically receives about $4.2 million in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/federal-cuts-could-imperil-progress-on-homelessness-arlington-leaders-warn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/federal-cuts-could-imperil-progress-on-homelessness-arlington-leaders-warn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flyover Showcase Today &mdash; Following last night&rsquo;s flyovers, eight military aircraft are set to fly in formation over the National Mall today, including the B-52 Stratofortress, F-15 Eagle, F/A-18 Super [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Moudkaii Cagee El (1962-2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In loving memory of Moudkaii Cagee EL, who passed away in 2026 at the age of 64.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-moudkaii-cagee-el-1962-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-moudkaii-cagee-el-1962-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 24, 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-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s new delivery robots prompt mix of curiosity, annoyance from locals]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new fleet of robots delivering food in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor is turning heads and sparking some community debate. Since they began carrying their first Uber Eats orders last week, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-delivery-robots-prompt-mix-of-curiosity-annoyance-from-locals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-delivery-robots-prompt-mix-of-curiosity-annoyance-from-locals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marymount hosting free fireworks viewing with food on Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fireworks viewing party with free food and drinks is taking place at Marymount University this Independence Day. The event is free and requires no registration, taking place from 7:30-10:30 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/marymount-hosting-free-fireworks-viewing-with-food-on-fourth-of-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/marymount-hosting-free-fireworks-viewing-with-food-on-fourth-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concepts for new park in Crystal City focus on pedestrians and green space]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County is seeking feedback on plans for a new park near the forthcoming east entrance to the Crystal City Metro station. Design concepts for Metro Market Square focus mostly [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/concepts-for-new-park-in-crystal-city-focus-on-pedestrians-and-green-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/concepts-for-new-park-in-crystal-city-focus-on-pedestrians-and-green-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s 2700 art space celebrates new public art with free meet-the-artist events]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer, Arlington residents and visitors are invited to experience the creative energy of the 2700 Art Space through two community celebrations honoring newly completed public artworks by artists&nbsp;MasPaz&nbsp;and Adam [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-2700-art-space-celebrates-new-public-art-with-free-meet-the-artist-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-2700-art-space-celebrates-new-public-art-with-free-meet-the-artist-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cafe and wine bar plans to open in Shirlington later this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coffee shop, roastery and wine bar is preparing to open in Shirlington by the end of the year. Signage for The Roasted Vine is up at 4150 Campbell [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cafe-and-wine-bar-plans-to-open-in-shirlington-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cafe-and-wine-bar-plans-to-open-in-shirlington-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: June 24, 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-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-june-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 77, dies after house fire near East Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 77-year-old woman who was critically injured in a house fire near East Falls Church earlier this month has died. Deborah Boyd, who lived in the home, died of the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/woman-77-dies-after-house-fire-near-east-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/woman-77-dies-after-house-fire-near-east-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Another car-window spree in South Arlington, armed man arrested at apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone smashed the windows of 14 vehicles in the Arlington Mill neighborhood early Tuesday &mdash; the second such spree in the area in recent days. Officers found the damaged vehicles [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-another-car-window-spree-in-south-arlington-armed-man-arrested-at-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-another-car-window-spree-in-south-arlington-armed-man-arrested-at-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington GOP to oppose abortion access, other Virginia ballot measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Republicans have voted to oppose three state constitutional amendments in November, focusing most efforts on fighting a measure to codify abortion access. After some debate and a voice vote [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-gop-to-oppose-abortion-access-other-virginia-ballot-measures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-gop-to-oppose-abortion-access-other-virginia-ballot-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Border Czar Badge Mystery &mdash; Arlington police helped return a Culpeper County deputy sheriff&rsquo;s badge issued to White House border czar Tom Homan after a woman said she found it [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 23, 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-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1001 N. Vermont Street, Unit 804]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy a rooftop pool, garage parking and walking distance to Ballston Metro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1001-n-vermont-street-unit-804/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1001-n-vermont-street-unit-804/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local firefighter has a transportation idea: aerial cable cars over Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlingtonians who have long dreamed of soaring between locations by way of an aerial gondola system appear to have a new champion. A firefighter and lifelong Arlington resident, Danny Wang, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-firefighter-has-a-transportation-idea-aerial-cable-cars-over-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-firefighter-has-a-transportation-idea-aerial-cable-cars-over-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weeks of military flyovers planned for America’s 250th, starting Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington residents can expect more military flyovers &mdash; and more noise &mdash; in the coming weeks as the nation marks its 250th birthday. The U.S. military notified D.C. that it [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weeks-of-military-flyovers-planned-for-americas-250th-starting-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weeks-of-military-flyovers-planned-for-americas-250th-starting-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Takumi Japanese restaurant moves toward opening in Pentagon City]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Japanese restaurant with a wide menu of sushi options, hot dishes and small plates is planning to open soon in&nbsp;Pentagon City. Signage for Takumi, a bistro and bar [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/takumi-japanese-restaurant-moves-toward-opening-in-pentagon-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/takumi-japanese-restaurant-moves-toward-opening-in-pentagon-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synetic Theater kicks off summer camp with scholarships available!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Synetic has recently received a $10,000 award from the George Preston Marshall Fund to provide scholarships to our summer programs, both our summer camps and the Teen Conservatory. We are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/synetic-theater-kicks-off-summer-camp-with-scholarships-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/synetic-theater-kicks-off-summer-camp-with-scholarships-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Year-round golf training center opens for tours in high-rise near Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[An indoor golf training center is hosting open houses this week as it prepares to open near Ballston. The Golf Yards, a 24/7 &ldquo;golf performance club&rdquo; located in Three Ballston [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/year-round-golf-training-center-opens-for-tours-in-high-rise-near-ballston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/year-round-golf-training-center-opens-for-tours-in-high-rise-near-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The housing market will slow down for the next six months]]></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-housing-market-will-slow-down-for-the-next-six-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-housing-market-will-slow-down-for-the-next-six-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine car windows smashed in Forest Glen, vehicle parts stolen from Tesla dealership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver&rsquo;s-side windows of nine vehicles were smashed in the Forest Glen neighborhood early Sunday morning, police say. Officers found the damaged vehicles in the 700 block of S. Florida [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nine-car-windows-smashed-in-forest-glen-vehicle-parts-stolen-from-tesla-dealership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nine-car-windows-smashed-in-forest-glen-vehicle-parts-stolen-from-tesla-dealership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime report: Nine car windows smashed in Forest Glen, vehicle parts stolen from Tesla dealership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver&rsquo;s-side windows of nine vehicles were smashed in the Forest Glen neighborhood early Sunday morning, police say. Officers found the damaged vehicles in the 700 block of S. Florida [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crime-report-nine-car-windows-smashed-in-forest-glen-vehicle-parts-stolen-from-tesla-dealership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crime-report-nine-car-windows-smashed-in-forest-glen-vehicle-parts-stolen-from-tesla-dealership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved communications with families a key goal of APS for new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[County school leaders gave the 2025-26 school year a mix of positive grades with a few incompletes, including the need for improved communication with families. &ldquo;There are some wonderful accomplishments,&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/improved-communications-with-families-a-key-goal-of-aps-for-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/improved-communications-with-families-a-key-goal-of-aps-for-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Yorktown math teacher honored at ‘Whiz Mountain Day’ celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wilmer &ldquo;Whiz&rdquo; Mountain was a teacher and mentor to more than 3,000 students during a three-decade career in the math department at Yorktown High School. For that achievement, and for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/legendary-yorktown-math-teacher-honored-at-whiz-mountain-day-celebration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/legendary-yorktown-math-teacher-honored-at-whiz-mountain-day-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Pick Draws Criticism &mdash; Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has drawn criticism from conservative outlets for appointing Kellen MacBeth, founder and president of the advocacy group Equality Arlington, to Virginia&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 22, 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-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1600 N Oak Street #1410]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belvedere's largest 3-bedroom floor plan with direct Monument views]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1600-n-oak-street-1410/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1600-n-oak-street-1410/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia legislators propose new tax on data centers’ power usage to break budget deadlock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic leaders in the Virginia General Assembly reached an agreement on a state budget with a compromise on taxing data centers. The proposed budget agreement, announced last Friday evening, kept [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-legislators-propose-new-tax-on-data-centers-power-usage-to-break-budget-deadlock/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginia-legislators-propose-new-tax-on-data-centers-power-usage-to-break-budget-deadlock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Push to make work trucks, cargo vans as safe as personal vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which has a 30-year history of conducting crash tests to make sedans, minivans and SUVs safer is now testing cargo vans and work trucks that many people drive on the job.<br />
In 2023, 6,535 people were killed in crashes involving heavy-or medium-duty trucks or light vans, accounting for 16% of all roadway fatalities, according to the Arlington, Virginia-based insurance group. David Kidd, vice president of vehicle research for IIHS, said gaps in the U.S. ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/push-to-make-work-trucks-cargo-vans-as-safe-as-personal-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/push-to-make-work-trucks-cargo-vans-as-safe-as-personal-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Juneteenth festival at Wakefield brings calls for a ‘more just future’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local Juneteenth celebration drew calls to honor the past while working toward a better tomorrow. The three-hour community festival &mdash; now in its third year and cosponsored by Challenging [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/juneteenth-festival-at-wakefield-brings-calls-for-a-more-just-future/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/juneteenth-festival-at-wakefield-brings-calls-for-a-more-just-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The entire D.C. area, including Arlington and Falls Church, is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight (Monday). The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Forecasters say strong storms are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scoop N Scootery attracting big crowds in Clarendon just weeks after opening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clarendon&rsquo;s newest ice cream parlor is off to a roaring start, attracting throngs of customers from throughout the region just weeks after opening. Beginning with a grand opening on June [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scoop-n-scootery-attracting-big-crowds-in-clarendon-just-weeks-after-opening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/scoop-n-scootery-attracting-big-crowds-in-clarendon-just-weeks-after-opening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Arlington swim teams all win season-opening meets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opening week of the summer season resulted in victories for all four of Arlington&rsquo;s Northern Virginia Swimming League teams on Saturday morning. The last time all four won in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/four-arlington-swim-teams-all-win-season-opening-meets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/four-arlington-swim-teams-all-win-season-opening-meets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks and rec seeks to make more drinking fountains operate year-round]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington officials are working to modernize outdoor drinking fountains in county parks, but acknowledge the effort will take time. It could be into the 2030s before all fountains are converted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/parks-and-rec-seeks-to-make-more-drinking-fountains-operate-year-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/parks-and-rec-seeks-to-make-more-drinking-fountains-operate-year-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s response to 2019 flash floods still under review by auditor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s internal auditor is continuing to review the county&rsquo;s response to flash floods in 2019 and resulting efforts to improve stormwater infrastructure. This is one of several audits that auditor [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-response-to-2019-flash-floods-still-under-review-by-auditor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-response-to-2019-flash-floods-still-under-review-by-auditor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board approves $142M cost estimate for pricier TJ Middle School expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[School Board members have increased spending estimates for renovations to Thomas Jefferson Middle School, seeking to strike a balance between different proposals. Board members voted 5-0 on June 18 to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-approves-142m-cost-estimate-for-pricier-tj-middle-school-expansion/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-approves-142m-cost-estimate-for-pricier-tj-middle-school-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington residents remain less satisfied with county services than pre-pandemic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlingtonians&rsquo; views of the county government performance and overall quality of life have not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, a new survey confirms. While improving from the last resident-satisfaction survey conducted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-residents-remain-less-satisfied-with-county-services-than-pre-pandemic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-residents-remain-less-satisfied-with-county-services-than-pre-pandemic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian Killed on Parkway &mdash; An adult man died after being struck by a vehicle around 4 a.m. Saturday on the northbound George Washington Memorial Parkway near Columbia Island, U.S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington native discusses her weeks spent in the jungles of Panama for Netflix survival show ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The final episodes of the newest season of Netflix&rsquo;s survival show franchise &ldquo;Outlast&rdquo; premiered last week, and while the show&rsquo;s sole Virginia native didn&rsquo;t take home any prize money, she emerged as a breakout star.	More storiesVirginia giraffe calves, missing since 2025, found safe	Why the owner of bustling Prince George&rsquo;s Co. restaurant is seeking clarity about its entertainment license	Heat and forgetfulness can make epinephrine ineffective when you need it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-native-discusses-her-weeks-spent-in-the-jungles-of-panama-for-netflix-survival-show/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-native-discusses-her-weeks-spent-in-the-jungles-of-panama-for-netflix-survival-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 19, 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-jun-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 986 N. Powhatan Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cardinal, Swanson, Yorktown school pyramid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-986-n-powhatan-street/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-986-n-powhatan-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing yacht rescues kayaker thrown into Potomac during unexpected storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of good Samaritans rescued a kayaker knocked into the Potomac River without a life vest during a sudden thunderstorm last week. The kayaker, an older man who has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/passing-yacht-rescues-kayaker-thrown-into-potomac-during-unexpected-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/passing-yacht-rescues-kayaker-thrown-into-potomac-during-unexpected-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown softball, lacrosse teams end seasons in state tournaments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaching state tournaments this spring season was something familiar for one Yorktown High School team, but a new experience for a second. Getting there marked a first for the girls [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-softball-lacrosse-teams-end-seasons-in-state-tournaments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-softball-lacrosse-teams-end-seasons-in-state-tournaments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best sandwich shop in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Italian subs stacked with imported cold cuts to slow-roasted turkey and beef cuts at local delis, Arlington has sandwiches for every palate. Here are the nominees for &ldquo;Best Sandwich [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-sandwich-shop-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-sandwich-shop-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Task force on Arlington governance changes faces delays, may not meet until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[It could now be 2027 before any community task force is empaneled to consider structural changes to county governance. A timetable put in place last December suggested that a task [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/task-force-on-arlington-governance-changes-faces-delays-may-not-meet-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/task-force-on-arlington-governance-changes-faces-delays-may-not-meet-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church eyes fewer voting sites, but would need permission from Richmond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church could consolidate all Election Day voting in a single location, if the General Assembly supports doing so next year. The city currently is divided into three voting wards, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-eyes-fewer-voting-sites-but-would-need-permission-from-richmond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-eyes-fewer-voting-sites-but-would-need-permission-from-richmond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s hotel occupancy rate, revenue increase slightly year-over-year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recent trends in Arlington&rsquo;s hotel-occupancy and room rates are pointing modestly upward after a downturn in 2025. For the first four months of 2026, the county&rsquo;s hotel-occupancy rate was up [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-hotel-occupancy-rate-revenue-increase-slightly-year-over-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-hotel-occupancy-rate-revenue-increase-slightly-year-over-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Car Windows Smashed &mdash; Police found 12 vehicles with their driver&rsquo;s-side windows broken across several South Arlington blocks, including near 10th Street S. and S. Columbus Street, in a series [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 18, 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-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board rejects historic status at Melwood site, allowing affordable housing to proceed]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of buildup, County Board members have rejected a request to provide historic status to portions of a site approved for an affordable housing project. In a 4-0 vote [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-rejects-historic-status-at-melwood-site-allowing-affordable-housing-to-proceed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-rejects-historic-status-at-melwood-site-allowing-affordable-housing-to-proceed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Better Sports Club awards banquet celebrates Arlington students, coaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 70th annual Better Sports Club of Arlington awards banquet honored high school student-athletes, along with their coaches and boosters, for successes during the 2025-26 school year. More than 30 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/better-sports-club-awards-banquet-celebrates-arlington-students-coaches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/better-sports-club-awards-banquet-celebrates-arlington-students-coaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner of shuttered Days Inn gets three more years to redevelop or sell]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County Board has provided a three-year extension to redevelopment plans for a shuttered Days Inn hotel on Arlington Blvd. In a 5-0 vote last night (Wednesday), County Board members [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/owner-of-shuttered-days-inn-gets-three-more-years-to-redevelop-or-sell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/owner-of-shuttered-days-inn-gets-three-more-years-to-redevelop-or-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Altitude wine bar opens in Crystal City with listening lounge, air travel-inspired decor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new wine bar with a menu inspired by Northern Italy and decor hearkening back to the golden age of air travel has opened in Crystal City. With an on-site [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/altitude-wine-bar-opens-in-crystal-city-with-listening-lounge-air-travel-inspired-decor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/altitude-wine-bar-opens-in-crystal-city-with-listening-lounge-air-travel-inspired-decor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condominiums in Arlington Today: Understanding a 20 Year Evolution]]></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/condominiums-in-arlington-today-understanding-a-20-year-evolution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/condominiums-in-arlington-today-understanding-a-20-year-evolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington GOP considers stance on abortion, same-sex marriage, voting rights referendums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Republicans are deciding on whether to take a position on upcoming referendums&nbsp;connected to several controversial topics. The local party is expected to decide on Monday, June 22 whether to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-gop-considers-stance-on-abortion-same-sex-marriage-voting-rights-referendums/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-gop-considers-stance-on-abortion-same-sex-marriage-voting-rights-referendums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: Do you want the Trump arch to be built?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration&rsquo;s plan for a 250-foot &ldquo;triumphal arch&rdquo; near Memorial Bridge keeps advancing &mdash; even as opposition across Northern Virginia keeps growing. Pitched as a monument to the nation&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-do-you-want-the-trump-arch-to-be-built/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-do-you-want-the-trump-arch-to-be-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicles worth up to $3K could become exempt from Falls Church car tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[More owners of low-valued vehicles could receive a full exemption from car taxes in Falls Church. Vehicles assessed at $1,500 or less are currently exempt from the city&rsquo;s car tax [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vehicles-worth-up-to-3k-could-become-exempt-from-falls-church-car-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vehicles-worth-up-to-3k-could-become-exempt-from-falls-church-car-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[County, School Board Fields Set &mdash; Audrey Clement and David Sisson were the only independents to qualify for the Nov. 3 County Board ballot, and will join the winner of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 17, 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-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington homeowners to receive $30 rebates after months of ‘suboptimal’ trash collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite an increase in annual trash-collection costs, Arlington&rsquo;s single-family homeowners will end up paying less over the coming year. Customers will receive a one-time, $30-per-household rebate, County Manager Mark Schwartz [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-homeowners-to-receive-30-rebates-after-months-of-suboptimal-trash-collection/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-homeowners-to-receive-30-rebates-after-months-of-suboptimal-trash-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lego thieves pocketed $36K reselling collectible minifigures on eBay, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three suspects are accused of conspiring to steal minifigures from numerous Lego sets across the D.C. area, making a tidy profit reselling them online. Collectible minifigures from fandoms such as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lego-thieves-pocketed-36k-reselling-collectible-minifigures-on-ebay-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lego-thieves-pocketed-36k-reselling-collectible-minifigures-on-ebay-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Officers were at White House UFC fight after invite to 9/11 first responders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday&rsquo;s UFC cage match at the White House featured a military band, flyovers, notable spectators, bloody bouts, fireworks &mdash; and a pair of uniformed Arlington County police officers. The officers [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-officers-were-at-white-house-ufc-fight-after-invite-to-911-first-responders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-officers-were-at-white-house-ufc-fight-after-invite-to-911-first-responders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: Arlington startup turns invasive fish into opportunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer in Arlington means packed farmers markets, community events and plenty of dogs enjoying the outdoors alongside their owners. For Chippin, a pet food company scaling the use of sustainable [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-arlington-startup-turns-invasive-fish-into-opportunity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-arlington-startup-turns-invasive-fish-into-opportunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital One bank closing on Langston Blvd today]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Capital One branch on Langston Blvd is closing today (Wednesday). The bank at 4700 Langston Blvd will permanently close its doors at 5 p.m., according to notices posted at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/capital-one-bank-closing-on-langston-blvd-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/capital-one-bank-closing-on-langston-blvd-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital One bank closing on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Capital One branch on Langston Blvd is closing today (Wednesday). The bank at 4700 Langston Blvd will permanently close its doors at 5 p.m., according to notices posted at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/capital-one-bank-closing-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/capital-one-bank-closing-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: June 17, 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-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-june-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-driving robots start delivering Uber Eats orders in Arlington today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Arlington customers ordering on Uber Eats can now get their food delivered with futuristic flair &mdash; and no delivery driver. Self-driving delivery robots, which began exploring the sidewalks of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/self-driving-robots-start-delivering-uber-eats-orders-in-arlington-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/self-driving-robots-start-delivering-uber-eats-orders-in-arlington-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DOJ challenges Virginia laws restricting officer face coverings, ICE agreements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration&rsquo;s Justice Department is challenging several state laws passed by Virginia Democrats targeting the work of federal immigration enforcement officers. The complaint, filed in the Eastern District of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doj-challenges-virginia-laws-restricting-officer-face-coverings-ice-agreements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/doj-challenges-virginia-laws-restricting-officer-face-coverings-ice-agreements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington seeks $46M in state funds for intersection upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members have authorized the submission of three transportation improvement projects worth a combined $46 million for possible state funding. The three proposals will now vie in the next [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-seeks-46m-in-state-funds-for-intersection-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-seeks-46m-in-state-funds-for-intersection-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington-Backed Gun Bills Signed &mdash; Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed four bills closing loopholes that allowed domestic abusers to keep firearms, including the &ldquo;boyfriend loophole&rdquo; covering unmarried partners. The laws, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 16, 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-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July Fourth events will keep Reagan National flights grounded most of the day, airports authority says]]></title><description><![CDATA[No planes will take off or land at Reagan National Airport on July 4 after noon, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Tuesday.<br />
No flights are scheduled during that time, and terminal services will be limited until flights resume July 5, the authority said in a passenger advisory.<br />
In addition, flight operations will be suspended for several hours in the early afternoon of July 3.<br />
The airports authority advised travelers to monitor the status of their flights during events, including Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/july-fourth-events-will-keep-reagan-national-flights-grounded-most-of-the-day-airports-authority-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/july-fourth-events-will-keep-reagan-national-flights-grounded-most-of-the-day-airports-authority-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[July 4 events will keep Reagan National flights grounded most of the day, airports authority says]]></title><description><![CDATA[No planes will take off or land at Reagan National Airport on July 4 after noon, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said Tuesday.<br />
No flights are scheduled during that time, and terminal services will be limited until flights resume July 5, the authority said in a passenger advisory.<br />
In addition, flight operations will be suspended for several hours in the early afternoon of July 3.<br />
The airports authority advised travelers to monitor the status of their flights during events, including Ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/july-4-events-will-keep-reagan-national-flights-grounded-most-of-the-day-airports-authority-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/july-4-events-will-keep-reagan-national-flights-grounded-most-of-the-day-airports-authority-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Fourth of July celebrations will close DCA runways, may cause flight delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The runways at Reagan National Airport will be closed for much of July 3 and 4 to accommodate celebrations in D.C. Ambitious plans for a record-breaking fireworks display, coupled with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-fourth-of-july-celebrations-will-close-dca-runways-may-cause-flight-delays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-fourth-of-july-celebrations-will-close-dca-runways-may-cause-flight-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Community High School graduates celebrate diverse paths to success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ranging in age from 16 to 46, those in the graduating Class of 2026 at Arlington Community High School proved there was no single path to educational success. &ldquo;Every road [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-community-high-school-graduates-celebrate-diverse-paths-to-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-community-high-school-graduates-celebrate-diverse-paths-to-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbors already arguing over operating hours at new Walter Reed pickleball complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just weeks after Arlington&rsquo;s new outdoor pickleball complex at Walter Reed Community Center opened for play, a battle over operating hours is underway. With some pickleball supporters circulating a petition [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/neighbors-already-arguing-over-operating-hours-at-new-walter-reed-pickleball-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/neighbors-already-arguing-over-operating-hours-at-new-walter-reed-pickleball-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New coffee shop, Rita’s Italian Ice plan to open in Cherrydale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rita&rsquo;s Italian Ice and a new cafe concept with in-house coffee roasting are in the works at two vacant storefronts in Cherrydale. The dessert spot and the coffee shop, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-coffee-shop-ritas-italian-ice-plan-to-open-in-cherrydale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-coffee-shop-ritas-italian-ice-plan-to-open-in-cherrydale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking to advance your Career? Explore graduate programs near D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advance Your Career. Explore Graduate Programs Near D.C. Are you looking to make a real impact in government or public service? Advanced education can be the key, and it&rsquo;s closer [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/looking-to-advance-your-career-explore-graduate-programs-near-dc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/looking-to-advance-your-career-explore-graduate-programs-near-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates seek more upgrades to Arlington’s Native American history exhibits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some local parks boosters say they are eager to work with county officials to upgrade an exhibit on Arlington&rsquo;s Native American history. Representatives of Friends of Gulf Branch Nature Center [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocates-seek-more-upgrades-to-arlingtons-native-american-history-exhibits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocates-seek-more-upgrades-to-arlingtons-native-american-history-exhibits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Arlington condo buildings to watch DC Fireworks]]></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/best-arlington-condo-buildings-to-watch-dc-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/best-arlington-condo-buildings-to-watch-dc-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents around S. Carlin Springs Road press for faster safety progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors are pressing county leaders to deliver tangible safety improvements to S. Carlin Springs Road by the time students return to school in August. &ldquo;This is an immediate emergency &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/residents-around-s-carlin-springs-road-press-for-faster-safety-progress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/residents-around-s-carlin-springs-road-press-for-faster-safety-progress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: State lawmakers urge Park Service to reject Trump’s arch near Memorial Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Northern Virginia state lawmakers is urging the National Park Service to reject President Trump&rsquo;s planned 250-foot &ldquo;triumphal arch&rdquo; near Arlington National Cemetery and Memorial Bridge. In a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-state-lawmakers-urge-park-service-to-reject-trumps-arch-near-memorial-bridge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-state-lawmakers-urge-park-service-to-reject-trumps-arch-near-memorial-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giacobbe re-elected to a second term as Civic Federation president]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of familiar faces and new names will serve in Arlington County Civic Federation leadership for 2026-27. Federation delegates on June 9 reelected Nicholas Giacobbe (Aurora Highlands) for a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/giacobbe-re-elected-to-a-second-term-as-civic-federation-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/giacobbe-re-elected-to-a-second-term-as-civic-federation-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 16, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spatula Attack &mdash; An Arlington man, 27, is charged with malicious wounding after police say he struck a woman with a spatula during a verbal dispute on the 1800 block [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-16-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-16-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 15, 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-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown girls soccer team falls just short of state crown, closing stellar season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yorktown Patriots reached the championship games of three post-season girls high-school soccer tournaments this spring, earning a 19-2-1 record. The most recent match was the Virginia High School League&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-soccer-team-falls-just-short-of-state-crown-closing-stellar-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-girls-soccer-team-falls-just-short-of-state-crown-closing-stellar-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates debate phase-out period for gas leaf blowers as County Board schedules vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members have voted to consider a transition period of between 18 and 36 months to potentially phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. On a 5-0 vote, Board members advertised [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocates-debate-phase-out-period-for-gas-leaf-blowers-as-county-board-schedules-vote/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advocates-debate-phase-out-period-for-gas-leaf-blowers-as-county-board-schedules-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased traffic enforcement drove 43% uptick in Arlington DUI arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 43% uptick in arrests for intoxicated driving across Arlington last year likely was due, at least in part, to increased enforcement efforts. &ldquo;Our midnight [shift] folks really focused on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/increased-traffic-enforcement-drove-43-uptick-in-arlington-dui-arrests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/increased-traffic-enforcement-drove-43-uptick-in-arlington-dui-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vacant Ballston retail bay showcases work of Marymount fashion students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vacant storefront at the Ballston Quarter has turned into a public showroom for the work of Marymount University art students this summer. Several mannequins in the window of the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vacant-ballston-retail-bay-showcases-work-of-marymount-fashion-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vacant-ballston-retail-bay-showcases-work-of-marymount-fashion-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS graduation ceremonies celebrate achievements of 1,900 seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of Arlington Public Schools&rsquo; class of 2026 wrapped up their high-school lives last week with a sense of gratitude and fulfillment. &ldquo;We are proud of what we&rsquo;ve accomplished and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-graduation-ceremonies-celebrate-achievements-of-1900-seniors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-graduation-ceremonies-celebrate-achievements-of-1900-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for home additions shifts amid tough Arlington housing market]]></title><description><![CDATA[In lieu of moving, some homeowners in Northern Virginia appear to be opting for larger home addition projects amid a challenging housing market. Some local construction firms have reported seeing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/demand-for-home-additions-shifts-amid-tough-arlington-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/demand-for-home-additions-shifts-amid-tough-arlington-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A day inside a Children’s House Montessori School toddler classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions from families before enrolling at Children&rsquo;s House Montessori School (CHMS) is: &ldquo;What does the day actually look like?&rdquo; The answer begins the moment a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-day-inside-a-childrens-house-montessori-school-toddler-classroom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-day-inside-a-childrens-house-montessori-school-toddler-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meth distributor busted with help from ACPD, sentenced to 11 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drug distributor has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for providing large amounts of methamphetamine to dealers in jurisdictions including Arlington. Darrell Carter, of Philadelphia, was sentenced last [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/meth-distributor-busted-with-help-from-acpd-sentenced-to-11-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/meth-distributor-busted-with-help-from-acpd-sentenced-to-11-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington first responders honored at annual Public Safety Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington Chamber of Commerce saluted those who respond in times of crisis at the annual Public Safety Awards last week. Personnel from the Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-first-responders-honored-at-annual-public-safety-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-first-responders-honored-at-annual-public-safety-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church officials weigh order of operations for major affordable housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Which should come first for the Virginia Village redevelopment in Falls Church: Selecting a development partner, or considering zoning changes? City leaders are facing a &ldquo;chicken-and-egg&rdquo;-type challenge as they tackle [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-officials-weigh-order-of-operations-for-major-affordable-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-officials-weigh-order-of-operations-for-major-affordable-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer Targets Trump Arch &mdash; Rep. Don Beyer (D) is cosponsoring a bill to block President Trump&rsquo;s proposed 250-foot &ldquo;Triumphal Arch&rdquo; between Arlington National Cemetery and the Memorial Bridge. &ldquo;Everyone [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-15-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-15-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 person in critical condition after house fire in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A house fire in Arlington, Virginia, left one person in critical condition on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Courtesy Arlington County Fire Department)A house fire in Arlington, Virginia, left one person in critical condition on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Courtesy Arlington County Fire Department)One person is in critical condition after a house fire in Arlington, Virginia, on Sunday evening.<br />
Fire officials said they were called to the 6000 block of 25th Road North at 5:20 p.m. for a reported house fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/1-person-in-critical-condition-after-house-fire-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/1-person-in-critical-condition-after-house-fire-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: One critically hurt during house fire near East Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person suffered life-threatening injuries after being rescued from a house fire in the East Falls Church area Sunday evening. The fire broke out around 5 p.m. on the 6000 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-one-critically-hurt-during-house-fire-near-east-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-one-critically-hurt-during-house-fire-near-east-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Sunday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington, Falls Church and the entire D.C. area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch tonight (Sunday). The watch is in effect from now until 11 p.m. Large hail, damaging wind [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-sunday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-sunday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington schools partner with Transfinder to launch bus tracking app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington families are getting a new way to track their kids&rsquo; school bus trips, as the Northern Virginia school district announced plans to work with the bus routing app Transfinder.<br />
The company&rsquo;s parent app, called Stopfinder, uses GPS technology to track the buses. Parents receive an invitation from the school district and then download the app. Anyone who downloads the app and tries to use it without an invitation won&rsquo;t be able to.<br />
During a committee meeting in November, Arl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-schools-partner-with-transfinder-to-launch-bus-tracking-app/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-schools-partner-with-transfinder-to-launch-bus-tracking-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 12, 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-jun-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prolific food and business reporter Katie Taranto leaving ARLnow after two years]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two years of connecting with local businesses, exploring Arlington&rsquo;s wide-ranging food scene and satisfying residents&rsquo; questions and curiosity, reporter Katie Taranto is leaving ARLnow. Taranto, who is departing to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/prolific-food-and-business-reporter-katie-taranto-leaving-arlnow-after-two-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/prolific-food-and-business-reporter-katie-taranto-leaving-arlnow-after-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Ferranti touts resiliency efforts, defends tax hike in ‘State of the County’ remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti used his annual &ldquo;State of the County&rdquo; remarks to argue that Arlington is taking the right steps to address major economic challenges. He pointed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/de-ferranti-touts-resiliency-efforts-defends-tax-hike-in-state-of-the-county-remarks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/de-ferranti-touts-resiliency-efforts-defends-tax-hike-in-state-of-the-county-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culpepper Garden supporters double down on nonprofit’s goals after difficult year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culpepper Garden boosters put a difficult year in the rearview mirror and looked to the future at the organization&rsquo;s &ldquo;BBQ &amp; Blooms&rdquo; summer fundraiser. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re raising the bar and we&rsquo;re [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/culpepper-garden-supporters-double-down-on-nonprofits-goals-after-difficult-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/culpepper-garden-supporters-double-down-on-nonprofits-goals-after-difficult-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chelsea Market &amp; Deli now open on Langston Blvd, replacing Bob &amp; Edith&rsquo;s]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington deli has opened its second location, bringing New York-inspired fare and East Asian cuisine to the former Bob &amp; Edith&rsquo;s Diner&nbsp;on Langston Blvd. Chelsea Market &amp; Deli is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chelsea-market-amp-deli-now-open-on-langston-blvd-replacing-bob-amp-edithrsquos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chelsea-market-amp-deli-now-open-on-langston-blvd-replacing-bob-amp-edithrsquos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup: Where to watch games in Arlington and Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports bars in Arlington and Falls Church crowded with soccer fans yesterday (Thursday) as the 2026 FIFA World Cup began with victories for Mexico and South Korea. From watch parties [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fifa-world-cup-where-to-watch-games-in-arlington-and-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fifa-world-cup-where-to-watch-games-in-arlington-and-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best pet boarding in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re leaving for a weekend getaway or just looking to give your pet some company, Arlington has no shortage of boarding options for your furry friend. Here are the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-pet-boarding-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-pet-boarding-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USCIS adjudication freezes melted by federal judge – for now]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the months of November and December 2025, the Trump Administration took four related actions: (1) they froze all adjudication of applications for nationals subject to a related travel ban, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/uscis-adjudication-freezes-melted-by-federal-judge-for-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/uscis-adjudication-freezes-melted-by-federal-judge-for-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local transit and housing advocate enters County Board race as independent]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Sisson has become the second independent to qualify for the County Board election in November. Sisson &mdash; a member of the county&rsquo;s Transit Advisory Committee and executive vice chair [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-transit-and-housing-advocate-enters-county-board-race-as-independent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-transit-and-housing-advocate-enters-county-board-race-as-independent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New ‘land and sea’ restaurant opens next week at Crystal City hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant promising &ldquo;elevated American coastal cuisine&rdquo; opens next week at the Westin hotel in Crystal City. Stillwater &amp; Stone, a new &ldquo;land and sea&rdquo;-inspired restaurant and bar, will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-land-and-sea-restaurant-opens-next-week-at-crystal-city-hotel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-land-and-sea-restaurant-opens-next-week-at-crystal-city-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington home sales and prices rose in strong May report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington real estate market saw a combination of more sales and higher average prices in May &mdash; pushing the sold dollar volume up by 21% year over year. A [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-sales-and-prices-rose-in-strong-may-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-sales-and-prices-rose-in-strong-may-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temporary Uses Eyed for PenPlace &mdash; Amazon is in early talks on temporary uses for the vacant 11-acre PenPlace block, where the next phase of HQ2, including the landmark Helix, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another Heat Advisory issued for Arlington and D.C. area on Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington and the D.C. area will again be under a Heat Advisory on Friday. Heat index values up to 107 are expected Friday afternoon, creating hazardous conditions for anyone working [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-heat-advisory-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area-on-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-heat-advisory-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area-on-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Hundreds still without power Friday morning following storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 11:15 a.m. &mdash; Nearly 650 homes and businesses are without power in Arlington after last night&rsquo;s storms, including Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts in Courthouse, which is hoping to reopen [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/update-hundreds-still-without-power-friday-morning-following-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/update-hundreds-still-without-power-friday-morning-following-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Several thousand without power in Arlington after storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The severe storms that blew through less than an hour ago have knocked out power for thousands in and around Arlington. Some 3,640 homes and businesses are without power in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/several-thousand-without-power-in-arlington-after-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/several-thousand-without-power-in-arlington-after-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 11, 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-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area. A line of storms packing damaging wind gusts is quickly approaching from the west. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More flyovers planned this weekend after a dozen helicopters flew over Arlington today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect more low-flying military aircraft over the next few days. A number of flyovers are planned through Sunday, June 14, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary and President Donald [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-flyovers-planned-this-weekend-after-a-dozen-helicopters-flew-over-arlington-today/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-flyovers-planned-this-weekend-after-a-dozen-helicopters-flew-over-arlington-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 1600 N Oak Street #1119]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rare 3-bedroom floor plan with over 2,000 square feet and Potomac River Views]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1600-n-oak-street-1119/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-1600-n-oak-street-1119/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phishing attack put VHC Health patients’ medical records, personal information at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A data breach at a vendor for VHC Health may have jeopardized sensitive information including patients&rsquo; Social Security numbers, medical diagnoses and account numbers. VHC Health mailed out notices of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/phishing-attack-put-vhc-health-patients-medical-records-personal-information-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/phishing-attack-put-vhc-health-patients-medical-records-personal-information-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekend rail work at Crystal City Metro finishes two weeks early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction work has wrapped up early at the Crystal City Metro station, shaving two weeks off of the original schedule of weekend closures. The era of shuttle buses operating on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weekend-rail-work-at-crystal-city-metro-finishes-two-weeks-early/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weekend-rail-work-at-crystal-city-metro-finishes-two-weeks-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns this weekend, bringing live tunes to new location]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns Saturday, bringing a lineup of soulful tunes, artisan vendors and local bites amid the start of summer. Preparing for its 29th year, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-blues-festival-returns-this-weekend-bringing-live-tunes-to-new-location/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-blues-festival-returns-this-weekend-bringing-live-tunes-to-new-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Hazmat, medical crews dispatched as Pentagon goes on lockdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical crews and hazmat teams were dispatched to the Pentagon this morning for a reported hazardous materials incident. Initial reports reference &ldquo;a positive anthrax system alert&rdquo; around 9 a.m., along [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-hazmat-medical-crews-dispatched-as-pentagon-goes-on-lockdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-hazmat-medical-crews-dispatched-as-pentagon-goes-on-lockdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of the Pentagon under shelter-in-place over ‘hazardous materials incident,’ officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[toggle audio on and offchange volumedownload audioWTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green reports on the incident at the Pentagon<br />
Part of the Pentagon is under a shelter-in-place as hazmat teams investigate an &ldquo;air quality issue&rdquo; detected Thursday, the chief Pentagon spokesman told WTOP.<br />
The Pentagon Force Protection Agency&rsquo;s hazmat team is leading the response to the &ldquo;hazardous materials incident&rdquo; with the help Arlington County Fire and EMS&rsquo; hazardous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/part-of-the-pentagon-under-shelter-in-place-over-hazardous-materials-incident-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/part-of-the-pentagon-under-shelter-in-place-over-hazardous-materials-incident-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of the Pentagon under shelter-in-place over detected ‘air quality issue’]]></title><description><![CDATA[toggle audio on and offchange volumedownload audioWTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green reports on the incident at the Pentagon<br />
Part of the Pentagon is under a shelter-in-place after an &ldquo;air quality issue&rdquo; was detected Thursday, the chief Pentagon spokesman told WTOP.<br />
In a social media post, Arlington County Fire and EMS said the department&rsquo;s hazardous materials team is working alongside the Pentagon Force Protection Agency&rsquo;s hazmat team on a &ldquo;hazardous ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/part-of-the-pentagon-under-shelter-in-place-over-detected-air-quality-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/part-of-the-pentagon-under-shelter-in-place-over-detected-air-quality-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued for Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[As if it wasn&rsquo;t humid enough already, Thursday will be even more sweltering as temperatures rise this afternoon. A Heat Advisory has been issued for Arlington. That means hazardous conditions [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-heat-advisory-issued-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-heat-advisory-issued-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New parking ticket portal launches in Arlington, with permit changes coming soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new payment and processing system for Arlington parking tickets launched yesterday (Wednesday). The new site is intended to make it easier for motorists to resolve citations. Users can enter [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-parking-ticket-portal-launches-in-arlington-with-permit-changes-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-parking-ticket-portal-launches-in-arlington-with-permit-changes-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump’s triumphal arch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch&nbsp;that&nbsp;President Donald Trump wants built near Memorial Bridge could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/administration-plans-intensive-year-round-construction-schedule-for-trumps-triumphal-arch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/administration-plans-intensive-year-round-construction-schedule-for-trumps-triumphal-arch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Virginia law going into effect on July 1 will seal the criminal records of many people convicted of low-level offenses. The commonwealth&rsquo;s &ldquo;Clean Slate&rdquo; law is expected to automatically [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/many-virginians-criminal-convictions-about-to-be-sealed-under-clean-slate-law/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/many-virginians-criminal-convictions-about-to-be-sealed-under-clean-slate-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four Courts Braces for Crowds &mdash; Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts is preparing for World Cup crowds after being voted America&rsquo;s best soccer bar by the Men in Blazers podcast. Staff are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 10, 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-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: N. Glebe Road blocked due to death investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A portion of N. Glebe Road is closed near Chain Bridge due to a death investigation. Initial reports suggest that someone jumped or fell from a bridge along the GW [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-n-glebe-road-blocked-due-to-death-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-n-glebe-road-blocked-due-to-death-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Business Focus: Organized by Katie: Bringing real-life order to Arlington homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a business often begins with recognizing a need, and for professional organizer Kathryn &ldquo;Katie&rdquo; Kersavage, that need was closer than she realized. Kersavage officially launched Organized by Katie in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-business-focus-organized-by-katie-bringing-real-life-order-to-arlington-homes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-business-focus-organized-by-katie-bringing-real-life-order-to-arlington-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board vote on Melwood site’s historic status set for next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are approaching a vote on whether to provide a historic designation at the Melwood property, where they previously approved&nbsp;an affordable housing project. A final vote on the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-vote-on-melwood-sites-historic-status-set-for-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-vote-on-melwood-sites-historic-status-set-for-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open house on changes to three parks near Va. Square happening next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County staff are seeking another round of feedback on a master plan for Maury Park, Herselle Milliken Park and Gum Ball Park. An open house scheduled for next Tuesday, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/open-house-on-changes-to-three-parks-near-va-square-happening-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/open-house-on-changes-to-three-parks-near-va-square-happening-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compass Coffee on Langston Blvd makes progress on Caffè Nero ownership transition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compass Coffee&rsquo;s ownership transition process is continuing to move forward, months after the U.K.-based coffeehouse chain Caff&egrave; Nero purchased the struggling D.C.-area brand. On Monday, Caff&egrave; Nero applied for a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/compass-coffee-on-langston-blvd-makes-progress-on-caff-nero-ownership-transition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/compass-coffee-on-langston-blvd-makes-progress-on-caff-nero-ownership-transition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Ways to Maximize Space on Your Small Arlington Lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is your home starting to feel a little too cozy? Summer is often the time when many Arlington homeowners start to notice their homes feeling cramped, whether you have school-aged [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/6-ways-to-maximize-space-on-your-small-arlington-lot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/6-ways-to-maximize-space-on-your-small-arlington-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primark to replace Fashion Q at Pentagon City mall this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[A changeup in clothing retailers is coming to the Pentagon City mall. The fast fashion retailer Primark is coming to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1100 S. Hayes Street), [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/primark-to-replace-fashion-q-at-pentagon-city-mall-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/primark-to-replace-fashion-q-at-pentagon-city-mall-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: June 10, 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-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-june-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moped riders off-roading in Falls Church park dodge enforcement efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church officials say it&rsquo;s time to double down on off-roading moped riders who are reportedly zooming around some of the city&rsquo;s parks and sidewalks. At the June 8 City [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/moped-riders-off-roading-in-falls-church-park-dodge-enforcement-efforts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/moped-riders-off-roading-in-falls-church-park-dodge-enforcement-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington libraries digitize 3,000 newspaper photos from ’80s-’90s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington library system has opened a new window on the county&rsquo;s history during the 1980s-90s. The library&rsquo;s Charlie Clark Center for Local History has digitized approximately 3,000 photos from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-libraries-digitize-3000-newspaper-photos-from-80s-90s/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-libraries-digitize-3000-newspaper-photos-from-80s-90s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Glencarlyn Days’ celebrate neighborhood’s community with patriotic theme]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glencarlyn residents used the weekend to celebrate their community, get an early start on the nation&rsquo;s 250th birthday and express concerns about ongoing issues. The two-day Glencarlyn Neighborhood Days event [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/glencarlyn-days-celebrate-neighborhoods-community-with-patriotic-theme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/glencarlyn-days-celebrate-neighborhoods-community-with-patriotic-theme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local is Nurse of the Year &mdash; Wakefield High School public health nurse Heather Williams has been named Virginia&rsquo;s Nurse of the Year by the state Department of Health, honored [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup rush expected at DC-area bars including Arlington soccer staple]]></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.World Cup rush expected at D.C.-area bars, including Arlington soccer staple<br />
Ireland&rsquo;s Four Courts in Arlington is gearing up for a World Cup surge with preparations underway to handle packed crowds and an around-the-clock soccer atmosphere.<br />
Bars across the D.C. region are expecting a busy stretch as fans gather to support their home countries, but at Four Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/world-cup-rush-expected-at-dc-area-bars-including-arlington-soccer-staple/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/world-cup-rush-expected-at-dc-area-bars-including-arlington-soccer-staple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 9, 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-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 29 N Bedford Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[NO HOA! Charming and beautifully updated brick duplex in North Arlington!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-29-n-bedford-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-29-n-bedford-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown senior wins state discus title, catches in softball final in one busy day]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was close, but Yorktown High School multiple-sport student-athlete Kaiya Ovando made it with a bit of time to spare. With many anxiously following her progress, Ovando successfully participated in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-senior-wins-state-discus-title-catches-in-softball-final-in-one-busy-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-senior-wins-state-discus-title-catches-in-softball-final-in-one-busy-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two arrested for allegedly dumping gas, motor oil into Arlington storm drain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after reportedly dumping &ldquo;substantial quantities&rdquo; of motor oil and gasoline into Arlington&rsquo;s stormwater system. Ahmad Adawi, of Fairfax, and Suhib Derbas, of Alexandria, are accused [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-arrested-for-allegedly-dumping-gas-motor-oil-into-arlington-storm-drain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/two-arrested-for-allegedly-dumping-gas-motor-oil-into-arlington-storm-drain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspects arrested after allegedly dumping gas, motor oil into Arlington storm drain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after reportedly dumping &ldquo;substantial quantities&rdquo; of motor oil and gasoline into Arlington&rsquo;s stormwater system. Ahmad Adawi, of Fairfax, and Suhib Derbas, of Alexandria, are accused [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/suspects-arrested-after-allegedly-dumping-gas-motor-oil-into-arlington-storm-drain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/suspects-arrested-after-allegedly-dumping-gas-motor-oil-into-arlington-storm-drain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington police search for driver of SUV who struck woman in deadly hit-and-run]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manufacturer photo of a Honda CR-V used in the fatal hit-and-run crash in Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Courtesy Arlington County Police Department)A manufacturer photo of a Honda CR-V used in the fatal hit-and-run crash in Arlington, Virginia, on Monday, June 8, 2026. (Courtesy Arlington County Police Department)A woman is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Arlington, Virginia, early Monday morning, according to police.<br />
Arlington police said they got a call just after 1:20 a.m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-search-for-driver-of-suv-who-struck-woman-in-deadly-hit-and-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-search-for-driver-of-suv-who-struck-woman-in-deadly-hit-and-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water tower near Dominion Hills to be replaced with bigger but ‘less visible’ tank]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 75-year-old water tank serving the Dominion Hills and Boulevard Manor neighborhoods is on track for a replacement &mdash; eventually. The 200,000-gallon Willston tank is &ldquo;inadequate to meet the needs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/water-tower-near-dominion-hills-to-be-replaced-with-bigger-but-less-visible-tank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/water-tower-near-dominion-hills-to-be-replaced-with-bigger-but-less-visible-tank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local author of acclaimed WWII book speaking at Clarendon Barnes &amp; Noble this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The author of a critically acclaimed book about the harrowing experiences of World War II soldiers and Holocaust survivors&nbsp;is hosting a talk&nbsp;and book signing in Clarendon this weekend. Arlington resident [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-author-of-acclaimed-wwii-book-speaking-at-clarendon-barnes-amp-noble-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-author-of-acclaimed-wwii-book-speaking-at-clarendon-barnes-amp-noble-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sip-and-stroll pilot event debuts in Falls Church this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church is introducing a pilot sip-and-stroll program this weekend in partnership with several local businesses downtown. From 5-10 p.m. this Saturday, Little City Sips will allow residents to partake [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-sip-and-stroll-pilot-event-debuts-in-falls-church-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-sip-and-stroll-pilot-event-debuts-in-falls-church-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACFD investigating vehicle fire at Crystal City parking garage entrance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pickup truck became engulfed in flames at the entrance to a Crystal City parking garage early Tuesday, prompting a large fire department response. The intense vehicle fire broke out [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acfd-investigating-vehicle-fire-at-crystal-city-parking-garage-entrance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acfd-investigating-vehicle-fire-at-crystal-city-parking-garage-entrance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History for Sale: 5501 3rd Street South, Glencarlyn]]></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/history-for-sale-5501-3rd-street-south-glencarlyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/history-for-sale-5501-3rd-street-south-glencarlyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan for 394-unit project near Courthouse advances to County Board this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are about to consider replacing an aging office building in the Courthouse area with a new 19-story residential building. The project, called Alexan Courthouse, is expected to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plan-for-394-unit-project-near-courthouse-advances-to-county-board-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/plan-for-394-unit-project-near-courthouse-advances-to-county-board-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes to sidewalks, lanes beginning soon on Wilson Blvd near Va. Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[County officials are preparing for the final phase of a nearly 20-year effort to improve conditions for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists along Wilson Blvd. &ldquo;The goal is to start in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/changes-to-sidewalks-lanes-beginning-soon-on-wilson-blvd-near-va-square/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/changes-to-sidewalks-lanes-beginning-soon-on-wilson-blvd-near-va-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing panel may seek more transparency on rent increases in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Arlington&rsquo;s advisory panels is considering a push to require local landlords to make their rent increases public annually. The legislative subcommittee of the county government&rsquo;s Housing Commission has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/housing-panel-may-seek-more-transparency-on-rent-increases-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/housing-panel-may-seek-more-transparency-on-rent-increases-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 9, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complete Streets Hearing &mdash; The Neighborhood Complete Streets Commission will hold a funding hearing Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. on four proposed upgrades: Shirlington Road between S. Glebe Road [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-9-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-9-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington high school nurse named Virginia’s ‘Nurse of the Year’]]></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.Va. school nurse who helped respond to rise in student overdoses earns state award<br />
As Heather Williams takes nursing students on tours through the halls of Wakefield High School, she makes a point of showing them red boxes mounted on the walls.<br />
They contain naloxone, which has increasingly become available in D.C.-area schools. She also explains the Arlington school d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-high-school-nurse-named-virginias-nurse-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-high-school-nurse-named-virginias-nurse-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 8, 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-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major upgrades complete on a busy stretch of GW Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A four-year, $167 million rehabilitation project along the northern end of George Washington Memorial Parkway is now complete.<br />
The project brought years of lane closures and traffic shifts between the Beltway and Spout Run, along one of the region&rsquo;s busiest commuter routes.	Related storiesVirginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows	Prince William Co. officials celebrate $81M Minnieville-Parkway interchange groundbreaking	Maryland transportation officials hold firm o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/major-upgrades-complete-on-a-busy-stretch-of-gw-parkway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/major-upgrades-complete-on-a-busy-stretch-of-gw-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington-based BASH Boxing says it’s closing all studios later this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington-based boxing studio is closing all three of its Northern Virginia studios this month, per an email to customers. BASH Boxing will be closing its locations in Ballston, Rosslyn [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-based-bash-boxing-says-its-closing-all-studios-later-this-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-based-bash-boxing-says-its-closing-all-studios-later-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As vote on gas-powered leaf blower ban approaches, phase-in period remains uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members are approaching an initial vote on potentially prohibiting gas-powered leaf-blowers, but it&rsquo;s still unclear when such a ban would go into effect. The Board is slated to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/as-vote-on-gas-powered-leaf-blower-ban-approaches-phase-in-period-remains-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/as-vote-on-gas-powered-leaf-blower-ban-approaches-phase-in-period-remains-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD investigating armed robbery at Langston Blvd jewelry store]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of five men, at least two of whom were brandishing guns, robbed a jewelry store along Langston Blvd late last week. The robbery happened around 2 p.m. Friday [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-investigating-armed-robbery-at-langston-blvd-jewelry-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-investigating-armed-robbery-at-langston-blvd-jewelry-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington track-and-field teams shine at state, wrapping up spring competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington high-school track-and-field teams included one event winner, one runner-up and other top-10 finishers&nbsp;at the season-ending Class 6 girls and boys state meets. The winner was Yorktown Patriots&rsquo; senior discus [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-track-and-field-teams-shine-at-state-wrapping-up-spring-competition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-track-and-field-teams-shine-at-state-wrapping-up-spring-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro CEO knocks N. Va. leaders for inconsistency in bus fares, enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inconsistent policies on bus fares and enforcement are creating confusion among riders and challenges for transit in Northern Virginia, Metro&rsquo;s top official says. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority CEO Randy [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/metro-ceo-knocks-n-va-leaders-for-inconsistency-in-bus-fares-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/metro-ceo-knocks-n-va-leaders-for-inconsistency-in-bus-fares-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Ferranti’s challengers rip tax levels, allege excessive spending by County Board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democrats challenging incumbent Matt de Ferranti are criticizing the County Board for what they see as putting government spending ahead of tax relief. Echoing a theme long trumpeted by Republican [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/de-ferrantis-challengers-rip-tax-levels-allege-excessive-spending-by-county-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/de-ferrantis-challengers-rip-tax-levels-allege-excessive-spending-by-county-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMU panelists call for revising zoning policies to help build more housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relatively modest changes to Northern Virginia zoning requirements could be a key step to delivering on more housing stock, panelists suggested last week. Members of a panel convened by George [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gmu-panelists-call-for-revising-zoning-policies-to-help-build-more-housing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/gmu-panelists-call-for-revising-zoning-policies-to-help-build-more-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington jobless rate drops below 3%, but fewer residents are employed than a year ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s unemployment rate dropped below 3% in April for the first time since last June, with the lowest number of residents counted as jobless in a year. With 146,680 county [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-jobless-rate-drops-below-3-but-fewer-residents-are-employed-than-a-year-ago/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-jobless-rate-drops-below-3-but-fewer-residents-are-employed-than-a-year-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Police trying to find driver who fled after fatally striking woman on Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash early Monday morning on Columbia Pike. The crash happened around 1:20 a.m. in the westbound lanes of the Pike at S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-police-trying-to-find-driver-who-fled-after-fatally-striking-woman-on-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-police-trying-to-find-driver-who-fled-after-fatally-striking-woman-on-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 8, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weigh In on the Arch &mdash; The National Park Service is taking public comment through June 15 on the effects of President Trump&rsquo;s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch at Memorial Circle, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-8-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-8-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia’s Arlington County records first drop in crime since 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s Arlington County saw its first overall decline in crime in 2025, marking the region&rsquo;s first decrease since 2018.More storiesLast-minute lawsuit looks to halt UFC White House event	Herndon man on the run accused of kidnapping, car theft before police chase across DC region	NPS wants public comments on Trump&rsquo;s proposed Triumphal Arch<br />
The findings stemmed from the Arlington County Police Department annual report that was published last week.<br />
Authorities found that the o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-arlington-county-records-first-drop-in-crime-since-2018/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-arlington-county-records-first-drop-in-crime-since-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 5, 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-jun-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jun-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s 2001 bicentennial offered a chance to review the past, look to the future]]></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/arlingtons-2001-bicentennial-offered-a-chance-to-review-the-past-look-to-the-future/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-2001-bicentennial-offered-a-chance-to-review-the-past-look-to-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown gets plenty of shots but only one goal in region soccer final]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last four times the Yorktown Patriots competed in the 6D North Regional girls soccer championship game, the squad came away with the title. But not in 2026. This spring, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-gets-plenty-of-shots-but-only-one-goal-in-region-soccer-final/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-gets-plenty-of-shots-but-only-one-goal-in-region-soccer-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church to re-create historical reading of Declaration of Independence on July 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[This July 4, Falls Church residents will have the chance to hear the Declaration of Independence read out from the same spot it was proclaimed nearly 250 years before. Tradition [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-to-re-create-historical-reading-of-declaration-of-independence-on-july-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-to-re-create-historical-reading-of-declaration-of-independence-on-july-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free trivia nights, dance lessons and more coming to GMU this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new season of free events at George Mason University is coming to Virginia Square starting next week. This year&rsquo;s lineup of weekly programming &mdash; featuring trivia nights, K-pop dance [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-trivia-nights-dance-lessons-and-more-coming-to-gmu-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-trivia-nights-dance-lessons-and-more-coming-to-gmu-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Wheel thieves steal phone from woman during early morning confrontation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman had her phone and her car&rsquo;s tires and rims stolen by a trio of thieves who also stole from and damaged several other vehicles. That&rsquo;s according to the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-wheel-thieves-steal-phone-from-woman-during-early-morning-confrontation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-wheel-thieves-steal-phone-from-woman-during-early-morning-confrontation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown boys head to state lacrosse tournament after strong season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yorktown Patriots have continued as heavy hitters in postseason boys lacrosse action this spring. With the campaign-ending state tournament still to come, the high-school team already has won a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-boys-head-to-state-lacrosse-tournament-after-strong-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-boys-head-to-state-lacrosse-tournament-after-strong-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best family physician in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington has no shortage of trusted family physicians who see the whole picture &mdash; faithfully tracking the health of their patients and supporting them through all of life&rsquo;s medical ups [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-family-physician-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-family-physician-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aurora Hills library celebrates 100th anniversary, tracing its history in community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community leaders and neighborhood residents celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Aurora Hills branch library on Saturday. Megan Wianecki, manager of the branch library, said the day&rsquo;s events were not [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aurora-hills-library-celebrates-100th-anniversary-tracing-its-history-in-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aurora-hills-library-celebrates-100th-anniversary-tracing-its-history-in-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidates support creating at least some district-based seats]]></title><description><![CDATA[All three Democratic candidates for County Board say they support at least some district-based representation on the governing body. While the five seats on the Board are all currently at-large, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-support-creating-at-least-some-district-based-seats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-support-creating-at-least-some-district-based-seats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board members debate scope, strategy of TJ Middle School upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant divisions appear to remain among School Board members on the scope of a planned renovation and addition to Thomas Jefferson Middle School. Three design concepts &mdash; with costs of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-members-debate-scope-strategy-of-tj-middle-school-upgrades/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-members-debate-scope-strategy-of-tj-middle-school-upgrades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for June 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Americana Sign Seeks New Home &mdash; The National Landing Business Improvement District is working with Arlington County to relocate the neon sign that marked the Americana Hotel, the mid-century Crystal [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-june-5-2026/</guid></item><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></channel></rss>