<?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>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 4, 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-sep-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-sep-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 4,000 still without power in Arlington after severe ’25-year’ storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Arlington residents remain without power this afternoon (Friday) after a storm swept through the county last night, pummeling trees and power lines. Almost 4,000 Dominion Energy customers remained [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/almost-4000-still-without-power-in-arlington-after-severe-25-year-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/almost-4000-still-without-power-in-arlington-after-severe-25-year-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD opens investigation into ICE allegedly injuring man on Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington police have opened an investigation into an immigration arrest on Columbia Pike that reportedly left a man with serious injuries. Detectives met with the man, Jos&eacute; Mej&iacute;a Hernandez, last [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-opens-investigation-into-ice-allegedly-injuring-man-on-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-opens-investigation-into-ice-allegedly-injuring-man-on-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and the D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready for more storms. While thousands of people are still without power in Arlington and Falls Church, another round of stormy and potentially damaging weather is on the way. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-another-severe-thunderstorm-watch-has-been-issued-for-arlington-and-the-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-another-severe-thunderstorm-watch-has-been-issued-for-arlington-and-the-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental group honors Del. Lopez for work on ‘forever chemicals’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Virginia League of Conservation Voters saluted Del. Alfonso Lopez this week for his legislative work on water quality this year. Lopez (D-3) was honored alongside Sen. Richard Stuart, a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/environmental-group-honors-del-lopez-for-work-on-forever-chemicals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/environmental-group-honors-del-lopez-for-work-on-forever-chemicals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bargain hunters expected to fill I-66 garage tomorrow for monthly flea market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roughly 1,500 shoppers are expected at the I-66 parking garage tomorrow (Saturday) for Arlington&rsquo;s monthly flea market. More than 150 vendors will set up across multiple levels of the covered [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bargain-hunters-expected-to-fill-i-66-garage-tomorrow-for-monthly-flea-market/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bargain-hunters-expected-to-fill-i-66-garage-tomorrow-for-monthly-flea-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best new restaurant in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Help identify the top culinary newcomer in Arlington by sharing your thoughts on the county's best new restaurant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-new-restaurant-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-new-restaurant-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Could a Different Form of Government Mean for Arlington?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What could a different form of local government mean for Arlington and the people who live here? Arlington is growing and evolving, and soon, the County will begin an internal [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-could-a-different-form-of-government-mean-for-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/what-could-a-different-form-of-government-mean-for-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant sculptures made from canned goods coming to Pentagon City mall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six sculptures made from thousands of canned goods are about to go up at the Pentagon City mall. Next Friday, Sept. 11, a half dozen architecture firms with a can-do [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/giant-sculptures-made-from-canned-goods-coming-to-pentagon-city-mall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/giant-sculptures-made-from-canned-goods-coming-to-pentagon-city-mall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor Day brings facility closures to Arlington and Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many local government facilities in Arlington and Falls Church will be closed on Monday in honor of Labor Day. In Arlington, closures include all Arlington Public Library branches, the Cultural [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/labor-day-brings-facility-closures-to-arlington-and-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/labor-day-brings-facility-closures-to-arlington-and-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington NAACP prepares for leadership elections, banquet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington NAACP has begun laying the groundwork for leadership elections for 2027-28. &ldquo;We welcome anyone and everyone who would like to serve,&rdquo; incumbent president Rev. DeLishia Davis said at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-naacp-prepares-for-leadership-elections-banquet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-naacp-prepares-for-leadership-elections-banquet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for September 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darknet Pill Sellers Charged &mdash; Two Florida brothers face federal charges of conspiracy to distribute nitazenes, synthetic opioids that can be more potent than fentanyl. Court records allege they sold [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Widespread power outages still reported, hours after severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 6 p.m. &mdash; The outages are now down to 2,407 Dominion customers, with estimated restoration times potentially stretching to or through midnight. An Arlington County spokesman described Thursday [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-widespread-power-outages-still-reported-hours-after-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-widespread-power-outages-still-reported-hours-after-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Widespread power outages still reported, hours after severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 9:30 a.m. &mdash; In what might be the most widespread and long duration power outage event in Arlington since the 2012 derecho, Dominion is reporting that 10,872 homes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-widespread-power-outages-still-reported-hours-after-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-widespread-power-outages-still-reported-hours-after-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Widespread power outages reported after severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 9:30 a.m. &mdash; In what might be the most widespread and long duration power outage event in Arlington since the 2012 derecho, Dominion is reporting that 10,872 homes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-widespread-power-outages-reported-after-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-widespread-power-outages-reported-after-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning issued, widespread power outages reported after severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 20,000 homes and businesses are without power in Arlington and a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the area in the wake of a late night severe storm. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-flash-flood-warning-issued-widespread-power-outages-reported-after-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-flash-flood-warning-issued-widespread-power-outages-reported-after-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning issued, power outages reported amid severe storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and other neighboring jurisdictions. Flooding has been reported in parts of the area amid the severe storm that is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-flash-flood-warning-issued-power-outages-reported-amid-severe-storm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-flash-flood-warning-issued-power-outages-reported-amid-severe-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Arlington and parts of D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 11:25 p.m. &mdash; Arlington is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. From NWS: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11:20 P.M. TO 11:45 P.M. EDT THURSDAY. The National [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/update-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-arlington-and-parts-of-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/update-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-arlington-and-parts-of-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 3, 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-sep-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-sep-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Excavation for Trump’s arch at Memorial Circle to begin within two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excavation work is set to start over the next two weeks at Memorial Circle, where the Trump administration plans to build a towering, gilded arch between the Lincoln Memorial and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-excavation-for-trumps-arch-at-memorial-circle-to-begin-within-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-excavation-for-trumps-arch-at-memorial-circle-to-begin-within-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2604 N Nelson Street Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Address: 2604 N Nelson St, Arlington, VA, 22207 Neighborhood: Riverwood Type: 5 BR, 5 BA, single family Open House: Saturday, September 12, 11:00AM-1:00PM; Sunday, September 13, 1:00PM-3:00PM Listed: $2,195,000 ***Showings [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2604-n-nelson-street-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2604-n-nelson-street-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 1946 fell short of expectations]]></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-100th-anniversary-celebrations-in-1946-fell-short-of-expectations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-100th-anniversary-celebrations-in-1946-fell-short-of-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington to intervene in Dominion-NextEra merger, citing rising electric bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington is becoming a formal party to Virginia&rsquo;s review of the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. The County Board voted at a special meeting yesterday [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-to-intervene-in-dominion-nextera-merger-citing-rising-electric-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-to-intervene-in-dominion-nextera-merger-citing-rising-electric-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser concert supporting AWLA coming to Falls Church next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[A music festival for local nonprofits is returning next month to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. The Reason to Rock Music Festival is happening at Solace Outpost in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fundraiser-concert-supporting-awla-coming-to-falls-church-next-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fundraiser-concert-supporting-awla-coming-to-falls-church-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the Boating Lifestyle in Annapolis This Fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t just visit the Chesapeake Bay Explore, unwind, and create memories on the water. Imagine a Saturday morning on the water. Coffee on the dock as Annapolis wakes up. Cruising [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/discover-the-boating-lifestyle-in-annapolis-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/discover-the-boating-lifestyle-in-annapolis-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Il Radicchio plans soft opening in Clarendon tomorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a relocation and a hiatus lasting a couple months, Il Radicchio is preparing to host a soft opening at its new spot tomorrow (Friday). The longtime Italian restaurant will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/il-radicchio-plans-soft-opening-in-clarendon-tomorrow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/il-radicchio-plans-soft-opening-in-clarendon-tomorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Forms with Tiny Changes, No Grace Period – Intentional Chaos]]></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/new-forms-with-tiny-changes-no-grace-period-intentional-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-forms-with-tiny-changes-no-grace-period-intentional-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s jobless rate stabilizes, despite a shrinking workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s employment picture appears to be stabilizing after a tumultuous 18 months, during which the county lost thousands of jobs. With 147,695 county residents employed in the county&rsquo;s civilian workforce [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-jobless-rate-stabilizes-despite-a-shrinking-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-jobless-rate-stabilizes-despite-a-shrinking-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Man charged after assault on Columbia Pike left victim seriously hurt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man is being held without bond after an assault along Columbia Pike that left another man with serious injuries. A patrol officer was flagged down around 10 p.m. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-man-charged-after-assault-on-columbia-pike-left-victim-seriously-hurt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-man-charged-after-assault-on-columbia-pike-left-victim-seriously-hurt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church begins rewriting rules for clearing snow from sidewalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church City Council members appear to be closing in on simplified guidelines for shoveling sidewalks after winter storms. City officials&nbsp;authorized a Sept. 14 public hearing on a proposal to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-begins-rewriting-rules-for-clearing-snow-from-sidewalks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-begins-rewriting-rules-for-clearing-snow-from-sidewalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for September 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency Landing at DCA &mdash; &ldquo;A Coast Guard jet carrying Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and other top DHS officials made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon outside Washington, D.C., after [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 2, 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-sep-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-sep-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warn of fake bank calls, bogus toll texts and other common scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[A caller says your bank account has been hacked and the money needs to be moved somewhere safe immediately. Arlington County police say it&rsquo;s one of the scams they hear [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-warn-of-fake-bank-calls-bogus-toll-texts-and-other-common-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-warn-of-fake-bank-calls-bogus-toll-texts-and-other-common-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal crash on S. Glebe Road, other recent collisions under Vision Zero review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff from several Arlington County departments are in the process of reviewing last month&rsquo;s fatal crash on S. Glebe Road. In compliance with the county&rsquo;s Vision Zero Action Plan, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fatal-crash-on-s-glebe-road-other-recent-collisions-under-vision-zero-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fatal-crash-on-s-glebe-road-other-recent-collisions-under-vision-zero-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: D.C. woman charged in carjacking near Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A D.C. woman has been arrested and charged with carjacking after a woman&rsquo;s car was stolen in Colonial Village on Monday. Leah Elaine Johnson, 26, is being held without bond [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-dc-woman-charged-in-carjacking-near-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-dc-woman-charged-in-carjacking-near-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More ‘stumbling stone’ installations to honor dozens enslaved in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markers honoring dozens more people once enslaved in Arlington are slated to be installed by the end of the year. The Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington project has been in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-stumbling-stone-installations-to-honor-dozens-enslaved-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-stumbling-stone-installations-to-honor-dozens-enslaved-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Business Focus: The Wandering Shelf]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Tessa Cannon, books are more than stories. They&rsquo;re a way to build community. As the owner of The Wandering Shelf, an independent mobile bookstore that launched in Arlington in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-business-focus-the-wandering-shelf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/small-business-focus-the-wandering-shelf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noble Fox restaurant and bar opens in Rosslyn with views of Potomac]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant and cocktail bar with a terrace overlooking the Potomac River has opened in Rosslyn. Noble Fox Bar &amp; Terrace is open for business on the fourth floor [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/noble-fox-restaurant-and-bar-opens-in-rosslyn-with-views-of-potomac/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/noble-fox-restaurant-and-bar-opens-in-rosslyn-with-views-of-potomac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: September 2, 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-september-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-september-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury duty questionnaires are headed to 35,000 Arlington and Falls Church mailboxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 35,000 Arlington and Falls Church residents will find a postcard in their mailbox this month asking whether they can serve on a jury next year. The Arlington Circuit Court [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jury-duty-questionnaires-are-headed-to-35000-arlington-and-falls-church-mailboxes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jury-duty-questionnaires-are-headed-to-35000-arlington-and-falls-church-mailboxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s 9/11 memorial 5K returns this weekend, bringing road closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A memorial 5K marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, is taking place this weekend. The annual Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff, &amp; ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-911-memorial-5k-returns-this-weekend-bringing-road-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-911-memorial-5k-returns-this-weekend-bringing-road-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS students’ testing scores improve in four of five categories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools students recorded increases in four of five broad academic categories in the Virginia Department of Education&rsquo;s 2025-26 Standards of Learning exams (SOLs). The school system reported overall [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-students-testing-scores-improve-in-four-of-five-categories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-students-testing-scores-improve-in-four-of-five-categories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for September 2, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tracking Flock Cameras &mdash; &ldquo;In Arlington, one woman has now made it her mission to document where those cameras are located and raise concerns about how the technology is being [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-2-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-2-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 1, 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-sep-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-sep-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant and bar ‘legend’ Bobby Lee dies, bringing final end to Mister Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobby Lee, the entrepreneur behind Mister Days who helped shape the D.C. area&rsquo;s food and drink scene over decades of business ventures, has died. Lee, 87, passed away over the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restaurant-and-bar-legend-bobby-lee-dies-bringing-final-end-to-mister-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restaurant-and-bar-legend-bobby-lee-dies-bringing-final-end-to-mister-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown and Wakefield football teams show potential despite first-game losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite opening-game losses, the Wakefield Warriors and Yorktown Patriots had bright spots to expand on as the 2026 high-school football season kicked off. Playing at home on Friday night (Aug. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-and-wakefield-football-teams-show-potential-despite-first-game-losses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-and-wakefield-football-teams-show-potential-despite-first-game-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Woman carjacked near Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police are investigating the second reported carjacking of the summer. A woman was carjacked on 19th Street N. in the Colonial Village neighborhood just before 5 p.m. last [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-woman-carjacked-near-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-woman-carjacked-near-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libertarian takes on Rep. Beyer, pledging to cut government waste, support civil liberties]]></title><description><![CDATA[A congressional candidate with the backing of the Libertarian Party of Northern Virginia is challenging U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) on the November ballot. Shelly Arnoldi&nbsp;understands the uphill battle for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/libertarian-takes-on-rep-beyer-pledging-to-cut-government-waste-support-civil-liberties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/libertarian-takes-on-rep-beyer-pledging-to-cut-government-waste-support-civil-liberties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: The summer market felt slow. Was it?]]></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-summer-market-felt-slow-was-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-the-summer-market-felt-slow-was-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cellphones and laptops are now allowed inside Arlington courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Courthouse has begun allowing visitors to carry cellphones, laptops and other electronics inside, lifting a longstanding ban on the devices. The change went into effect on July [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cellphones-and-laptops-are-now-allowed-inside-arlington-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/cellphones-and-laptops-are-now-allowed-inside-arlington-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington rents decrease slightly year-over-year, following nationwide trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington apartment rents declined year-over-year in August but are up 3.5% since the start of 2026, according to new data. The median rental price for an apartment countywide was $2,460 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-rents-decrease-slightly-year-over-year-following-nationwide-trends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-rents-decrease-slightly-year-over-year-following-nationwide-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington employment drops 4.5%, tying with D.C. for nation’s biggest decrease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Total employment in Arlington decreased by 4.5% during the first year of the second Trump administration, tying with D.C. for the biggest drop nationwide. The decline was part of a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-employment-drops-45-tying-with-dc-for-nations-biggest-decrease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-employment-drops-45-tying-with-dc-for-nations-biggest-decrease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for September 1, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peeping Suspect Arrested &mdash; Police arrested a 37-year-old Arlington man on a peeping charge Sunday afternoon after a woman in the 2500 block of Washington Boulevard reported someone peering into [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-1-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-september-1-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 31, 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-aug-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: William F. Sullivan]]></title><description><![CDATA[In loving memory of William F Sullivan, who passed away in 2026 at the age of 87.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-william-f-sullivan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/obituary-william-f-sullivan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington native is crowned Miss USA, the first mother to win pageant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A native of Arlington made history at this year&rsquo;s Miss USA pageant, becoming the first married woman and mother to win the title. Justus Kelley, senior philanthropic advisor at St. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-native-is-crowned-miss-usa-the-first-mother-to-win-pageant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-native-is-crowned-miss-usa-the-first-mother-to-win-pageant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five displaced after fire in basement of Green Valley home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A significant fire in the basement of a large home in Green Valley left five residents searching for a place to stay. The fire was reported just after 11 p.m. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-displaced-after-fire-in-basement-of-green-valley-home/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/five-displaced-after-fire-in-basement-of-green-valley-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xi’an Famous Foods opens to big crowds in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new restaurant featuring cuisine from central China has been off to a successful start in Clarendon. Xi&rsquo;an Famous Foods has been attracting big crowds since it opened earlier this [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/xian-famous-foods-opens-to-big-crowds-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/xian-famous-foods-opens-to-big-crowds-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[W-L defeats rival O’Connell in football season opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Washington-Liberty Generals defeated the Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights for the second straight season in an all-Arlington high-school football showdown. Visiting W-L won the Aug. 28 non-conference contest, 35-21, in the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-defeats-rival-oconnell-in-football-season-opener/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/w-l-defeats-rival-oconnell-in-football-season-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town hall on voting rights and safety happening next month in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A town hall on Arlington voters&rsquo; rights and responsibilities in the upcoming election is taking place next month. A &ldquo;voter safety community town hall,&rdquo; hosted by Arlington&rsquo;s Commonwealth&rsquo;s Attorney&rsquo;s Office [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/town-hall-on-voting-rights-and-safety-happening-next-month-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/town-hall-on-voting-rights-and-safety-happening-next-month-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Opening Today: LadyBug Academy launches Spanish Immersion program in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Bilingual Beginning in Arlington LadyBug Academy&rsquo;s Spanish Immersion Program is now open and enrolling! Arlington families have a new opportunity to give their children an early start in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/grand-opening-today-ladybug-academy-launches-spanish-immersion-program-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/grand-opening-today-ladybug-academy-launches-spanish-immersion-program-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Community High School moves into permanent home at HQ2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Community High School celebrated its arrival at a new, permanent location in Pentagon City on Friday. Hundreds turned out for the celebration at 1450 S. Eads Street, a more [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-community-high-school-moves-into-permanent-home-at-hq2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-community-high-school-moves-into-permanent-home-at-hq2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AFAC seeks more county funding amid growing demand for food distribution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visits to distribution sites at the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) have continued to grow, driving pleas for more county support. During the safety-net organization&rsquo;s 2026 fiscal year, visits to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/afac-seeks-more-county-funding-amid-growing-demand-for-food-distribution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/afac-seeks-more-county-funding-amid-growing-demand-for-food-distribution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As students head back to school today, APS is 99% fully staffed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today (Monday) is the first day of class at Arlington Public Schools, and the school system is just over 99% staffed up to welcome its 27,000 students. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re looking forward [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/as-students-head-back-to-school-today-aps-is-99-fully-staffed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/as-students-head-back-to-school-today-aps-is-99-fully-staffed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 31, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Day of School &mdash; Arlington Public Schools students head back to class today. Changes this year include an iPad pilot program at six elementary schools, the new Grace Hopper [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline]]></title><description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON (AP) &mdash; A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump&rsquo;s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-park-service-backs-trumps-arch-despite-its-impact-on-washingtons-sightline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-park-service-backs-trumps-arch-despite-its-impact-on-washingtons-sightline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 28, 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-aug-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who admitted to Ballston shooting in 2025 is arrested on murder charge in D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who pleaded guilty to a shooting at a Ballston apartment building in 2025 was arrested late last month in a D.C. homicide. Malachi Rawlings, 23, faces a charge [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-who-admitted-to-ballston-shooting-in-2025-is-arrested-on-murder-charge-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-who-admitted-to-ballston-shooting-in-2025-is-arrested-on-murder-charge-in-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All local candidates will take part in Civic Federation debates next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 11 candidates running for local office in Arlington have agreed to appear at the Arlington County Civic Federation&rsquo;s annual candidate forum. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sep. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-local-candidates-will-take-part-in-civic-federation-debates-next-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-local-candidates-will-take-part-in-civic-federation-debates-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man allegedly injured by ICE in Arlington seeks ACPD investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who says he was badly injured during an immigration arrest on Columbia Pike is demanding a criminal investigation. Protesters gathered outside the Arlington County Justice Center this morning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-allegedly-injured-by-ice-in-arlington-seeks-acpd-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-allegedly-injured-by-ice-in-arlington-seeks-acpd-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best mechanic in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell us which local auto repair shop keeps your vehicle running safely and reliably on Arlington roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-mechanic-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-mechanic-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wakefield football team seeks turnaround under new head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the team&rsquo;s third new head coach in five seasons, Brian Slay has set realistic expectations for the Wakefield Warriors in the upcoming&nbsp;high-school football campaign. Slay inherits a squad that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-football-team-seeks-turnaround-under-new-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wakefield-football-team-seeks-turnaround-under-new-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N. Va. leaders discuss importance of limiting red tape for businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Removing overly burdensome business regulations was one theme of a recent gathering of Northern Virginia leaders. &ldquo;We need to not get in the way,&rdquo; County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/n-va-leaders-discuss-importance-of-limiting-red-tape-for-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/n-va-leaders-discuss-importance-of-limiting-red-tape-for-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders fast-track possible water tower replacement near Dominion Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dominion Hills and Boulevard Manor residents may get an upgrade to their water tower sooner rather than later. Fairfax County supervisors have agreed to fast-track consideration of a new water [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/leaders-fast-track-possible-water-tower-replacement-near-dominion-hills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/leaders-fast-track-possible-water-tower-replacement-near-dominion-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 28, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eads Street Burglary Arrest &mdash; A man was arrested after allegedly assaulting people in a residential building lobby in the 1900 block of S. Eads Street early Wednesday, then forcing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 27, 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-aug-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controllers raised Marine One radio problems a week before DCA close call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air traffic controllers and the pilots of President Donald Trump&rsquo;s helicopter met to discuss radio problems one week before a jet was allowed to take off from Reagan National Airport [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/controllers-raised-marine-one-radio-problems-a-week-before-dca-close-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/controllers-raised-marine-one-radio-problems-a-week-before-dca-close-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginians can now present ID using Apple Wallet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new option for presenting ID is available for Virginians with iPhones. To prove their identity, Virginia residents can now upload their driver&rsquo;s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginians-can-now-present-id-using-apple-wallet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginians-can-now-present-id-using-apple-wallet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[O’Connell coaches are optimistic about upcoming football season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victories have been few and sometimes far between in recent seasons for the Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights&rsquo; varsity football team. The private-school squad hopes to change those results during the 2026 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-coaches-are-optimistic-about-upcoming-football-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/oconnell-coaches-are-optimistic-about-upcoming-football-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Trouble Roasters aiming to open next month in Cherrydale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new cafe with in-house coffee roasting and imaginative decor is getting ready to open in Cherrydale next month. Good Trouble Roasters is approaching the final stages of construction at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/good-trouble-roasters-aiming-to-open-next-month-in-cherrydale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/good-trouble-roasters-aiming-to-open-next-month-in-cherrydale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dolly Parton and her theme park touched the life of an ARLnow reporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary Jo Jaynes, a classified-ad sales representative at the Northern Virginia Sun newspaper, was adamant she&rsquo;d come in on her day off to answer the phones on a Saturday morning [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-dolly-parton-and-her-theme-park-touched-the-life-of-an-arlnow-reporter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-dolly-parton-and-her-theme-park-touched-the-life-of-an-arlnow-reporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You already manage enough. Your cleaning service should be easy.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents have enough to manage. Your cleaning company shouldn&rsquo;t be one more thing. WellNest was built by a busy Falls Church family for busy Northern Virginia families. We understand the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/you-already-manage-enough-your-cleaning-service-should-be-easy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/you-already-manage-enough-your-cleaning-service-should-be-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders consider new tax on commercial property]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church City Council members have begun cautious discussions about a possible new tax on commercial and industrial property owners. Under state law, the city has the ability to levy [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-consider-new-tax-on-commercial-property/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-consider-new-tax-on-commercial-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Impacts of N. Va.’s data center boom could reach Arlington, leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proliferation of data centers in Northern Virginia could end up affecting even urbanized communities like Arlington, officials said at a recent forum. &ldquo;We are all connected,&rdquo; County Board Chair [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/impacts-of-n-vas-data-center-boom-could-reach-arlington-leaders-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/impacts-of-n-vas-data-center-boom-could-reach-arlington-leaders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say e-motorcycles aren’t appropriate for teens as school starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County police have a message for parents shopping for their kids&rsquo; back-to-school wheels: e-motorcycles aren&rsquo;t for teenagers. The devices can reach speeds of up to 65 mph and are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-say-e-motorcycles-arent-appropriate-for-teens-as-school-starts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-say-e-motorcycles-arent-appropriate-for-teens-as-school-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia Lands Meta Millions &mdash; &ldquo;Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 26, 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-aug-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZIP code in Westover area climbs to the top of Arlington’s wealth rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[A ZIP code on the western end of Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of wealth in the entire D.C. area, by one metric. The 22205 ZIP code, home [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/zip-code-in-westover-area-climbs-to-the-top-of-arlingtons-wealth-rankings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/zip-code-in-westover-area-climbs-to-the-top-of-arlingtons-wealth-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s new ‘microtransit’ program has provided 1,500 rides since April]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new transit program serving parts of Arlington with limited bus access has largely been connecting riders to Ballston and East Falls Church, data shows. Arlington&rsquo;s &ldquo;microtransit&rdquo; pilot initiative has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-microtransit-program-has-provided-1500-rides-since-april/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-new-microtransit-program-has-provided-1500-rides-since-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incoming Advance Arlington chair seeks new ways to connect with residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 chair of Advance Arlington wants to maintain some of the organization&rsquo;s traditional elements while adding new ways to connect with the community. Tony Weaver described his plans as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/incoming-advance-arlington-chair-seeks-new-ways-to-connect-with-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/incoming-advance-arlington-chair-seeks-new-ways-to-connect-with-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Movie Nights at the 2700 Art Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[This fall, Arlington Arts is turning 2700 Art Space into an outdoor movie destination with a free film series celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month. Free Movie Nights at 2700 Art [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-movie-nights-at-the-2700-art-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-movie-nights-at-the-2700-art-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Il Radicchio completes first orders at new Clarendon location]]></title><description><![CDATA[Il Radicchio has been making progress on reopening at its new location in Clarendon. The family-owned Italian restaurant is in the process of relocating from its longtime location at 1801 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/il-radicchio-completes-first-orders-at-new-clarendon-location/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/il-radicchio-completes-first-orders-at-new-clarendon-location/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: August 26, 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-august-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-august-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Arlington-based startup provides helpers for everyday tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new startup based in Arlington seeks to make it easier to hire help for common household chores. Hago connects Northern Virginia residents with &ldquo;helpers&rdquo; who are paid to handle [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-based-startup-provides-helpers-for-everyday-tasks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-based-startup-provides-helpers-for-everyday-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after shot fired through windshield of car on Columbia Pike]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man is facing a charge after police say he accidentally fired a gun through the windshield of a car he was riding in on Columbia Pike. It happened [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-after-shot-fired-through-windshield-of-car-on-columbia-pike/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-after-shot-fired-through-windshield-of-car-on-columbia-pike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington announces location of 10 new speed cameras in school zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten new speed cameras will be watching Arlington school zones when classes resume next week, bringing the county&rsquo;s total to 35. Arlington released the full list of PhotoSPEED locations today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-announces-location-of-10-new-speed-cameras-in-school-zones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-announces-location-of-10-new-speed-cameras-in-school-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 26, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cybercab Spotted in Rosslyn &mdash; D.C. reporter Martin Austermuhle said he spotted a Tesla Cybercab, the automaker&rsquo;s purpose-built robotaxi, in Rosslyn yesterday morning. There was someone in the driver&rsquo;s seat, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-26-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-26-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 25, 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-aug-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 3233 4th Street North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern luxury in timeless craftsman style]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-3233-4th-street-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-3233-4th-street-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New pizzeria with jumbo slice and Italian food opens in Cherrydale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pizzeria with eye-popping portions and a wide menu of pasta and subs has opened along Langston Blvd. Tatiana Pizza is in the process of soft opening at 3610 Langston [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-pizzeria-with-jumbo-slice-and-italian-food-opens-in-cherrydale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-pizzeria-with-jumbo-slice-and-italian-food-opens-in-cherrydale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church taps Prince William parks and rec director for next city manager]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falls Church City Council has settled on its next city manager. Seth Hendler-Voss, the director of parks and recreation in Prince William County, will succeed Wyatt Shields as the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-taps-prince-william-parks-and-rec-director-for-next-city-manager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-taps-prince-william-parks-and-rec-director-for-next-city-manager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Critically missing Arlington teenager found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 7:10 p.m. &mdash; The missing girl has been safely located, according to Virginia State Police. Earlier: Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl last seen in the Long [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-critically-missing-arlington-teenager-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-critically-missing-arlington-teenager-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington police seeking critically missing teenager]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are searching for a 15-year-old girl last seen in the Long Branch Creek neighborhood last week. Maryam Al-Hadj was last seen on the 1400 block of 28th Street S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-seeking-critically-missing-teenager/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-seeking-critically-missing-teenager/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting your home in a trust: a guide for Virginia homeowners]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many Virginia homeowners, the family home is more than an asset. It&rsquo;s where children grew up, memories were made, and decades of life unfolded. Placing your home in a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/putting-your-home-in-a-trust-a-guide-for-virginia-homeowners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/putting-your-home-in-a-trust-a-guide-for-virginia-homeowners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike &amp; Music Fest returns to Columbia Pike pie shop next month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live blues and rock music is coming to Columbia Pike next month, courtesy of Acme Pie Co. The Bike &amp; Music Fest will return to 2406 Columbia Pike on Saturday, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bike-amp-music-fest-returns-to-columbia-pike-pie-shop-next-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bike-amp-music-fest-returns-to-columbia-pike-pie-shop-next-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: The condo insurance market is finally turning a corner]]></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-condo-insurance-market-is-finally-turning-a-corner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-the-condo-insurance-market-is-finally-turning-a-corner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with choking robbery victim with bag strap near police HQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing felony charges after an Arlington County police officer allegedly came upon him choking a robbery victim in Courthouse early yesterday morning (Monday). The attack happened at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-choking-robbery-victim-with-bag-strap-near-police-hq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-choking-robbery-victim-with-bag-strap-near-police-hq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board considers three new categories for excused absences]]></title><description><![CDATA[School Board members are expected to expand options for excused absences in the upcoming school year. To comply with changes to state law, three new categories may be added to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-considers-three-new-categories-for-excused-absences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-considers-three-new-categories-for-excused-absences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer housing market was lukewarm in Arlington and Northern Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s tepid real estate market has been emblematic of Northern Virginia and the commonwealth as a whole this summer. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re seeing a market where inventory is growing in some segments [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-housing-market-was-lukewarm-in-arlington-and-northern-virginia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-housing-market-was-lukewarm-in-arlington-and-northern-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 25, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[More on Man Injured by ICE&nbsp;&mdash; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s difficult; he&rsquo;s got a traumatic brain injury, so it&rsquo;s difficult to communicate,&rdquo; attorney Carlos Jurado said of Jose Mejia Hernandez, who says agents [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-25-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-25-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 24, 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-aug-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fights caught on camera after spilling outside of Arlington bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic cameras captured a pair of fights that spilled outside of Arlington bars over the weekend. The first happened at Ricky&rsquo;s Pub and Grill at 237 N. Glebe Road, in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fights-caught-on-camera-after-spilling-outside-of-arlington-bars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fights-caught-on-camera-after-spilling-outside-of-arlington-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another person was struck by a car at a Wilson Blvd intersection over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in less than a week, a person was struck and injured at an intersection along Wilson Blvd in Bluemont. The latest happened Sunday afternoon at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-person-was-struck-by-a-car-at-a-wilson-blvd-intersection-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-person-was-struck-by-a-car-at-a-wilson-blvd-intersection-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another cyclist was struck by a driver at a Wilson Blvd intersection over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in less than a week, a cyclist was struck and injured at an intersection along Wilson Blvd in Bluemont. The latest happened Sunday afternoon at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-cyclist-was-struck-by-a-driver-at-a-wilson-blvd-intersection-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-cyclist-was-struck-by-a-driver-at-a-wilson-blvd-intersection-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyer blasts Trump trade war with Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) says President Trump&rsquo;s trade war with Canada is doing damage that may take years to undo &mdash; if it can be undone at all. Trump threatened [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-blasts-trump-trade-war-with-canada/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/beyer-blasts-trump-trade-war-with-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating after woman found dead near Rosslyn Metro entrance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was found dead outside of the entrance to the Rosslyn Metro station Sunday afternoon, prompting a death investigation. So far, the death is not believed to be suspicious [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-investigating-after-woman-found-dead-near-rosslyn-metro-entrance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-investigating-after-woman-found-dead-near-rosslyn-metro-entrance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Police investigating after woman found dead near Rosslyn Metro entrance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman was found dead outside of the entrance to the Rosslyn Metro station Sunday afternoon, prompting a death investigation. So far, the death is not believed to be suspicious [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-police-investigating-after-woman-found-dead-near-rosslyn-metro-entrance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-police-investigating-after-woman-found-dead-near-rosslyn-metro-entrance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solace Outpost brewpub taking over El Rey taqueria in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A taqueria and margarita bar has closed its doors in Ballston, with plans to reopen next month as a brewpub. Solace Outpost is taking over the El Rey space at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solace-outpost-brewpub-taking-over-el-rey-taqueria-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solace-outpost-brewpub-taking-over-el-rey-taqueria-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New in the ARLnow app: a real-time scanner feed and a daily audio briefing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ARLnow app just picked up two big new features, starting with a real-time feed of local public safety incidents. The other is a daily audio briefing &mdash; a 4-5 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-in-the-arlnow-app-a-real-time-scanner-feed-and-a-daily-audio-briefing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-in-the-arlnow-app-a-real-time-scanner-feed-and-a-daily-audio-briefing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s spotted lanternflies may reach a turning point in 2028 or 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington residents should expect a couple more seasons of spotted lanternfly infestations before the invasive species&rsquo; numbers start to decline. Birds, bats and perhaps even a specialized type of wasp [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-spotted-lanternflies-may-reach-a-turning-point-in-2028-or-2029/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-spotted-lanternflies-may-reach-a-turning-point-in-2028-or-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent candidate challenges Rep. Beyer, targeting ‘frustrated’ voters]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) on Nov. 3 knows the odds are stacked against him, but thinks he can break through with voters. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m running to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/independent-candidate-challenges-rep-beyer-targeting-frustrated-voters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/independent-candidate-challenges-rep-beyer-targeting-frustrated-voters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church advocates want affordable housing project to focus on lowest incomes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A key Falls Church civic group wants the Virginia Village affordable housing project to focus at least partly on low-income residents. Citizens for a Better City (CBC) is calling for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-advocates-want-affordable-housing-project-to-focus-on-lowest-incomes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-advocates-want-affordable-housing-project-to-focus-on-lowest-incomes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locker Room Charges Restored &mdash; The Court of Appeals of Virginia has reinstated indictments against registered sex offender Richard Cox, accused of exposing himself in Arlington Public Schools locker rooms [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Firefighters battle apartment blaze in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in a large apartment building in Ballston on Sunday night. Initial reports suggest that a fire spread after breaking out in the kitchen of a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-firefighters-battle-apartment-blaze-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-firefighters-battle-apartment-blaze-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Firefighters battling apartment blaze in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are on scene of a two-alarm fire in a large apartment building in Ballston. Initial reports suggest that a fire spread after breaking out in the kitchen of a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-firefighters-battling-apartment-blaze-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-firefighters-battling-apartment-blaze-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 21, 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-aug-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 130 years, Arlington neighborhood bids farewell to episcopal church]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a place where the community could go to worship, have fellowship and serve. But after more than 130 years, St. John&rsquo;s Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia, is set to close at the end of August.Related storiesFrom taekwondo champion to AIDS activist: DC&rsquo;s Bishop Rainey Cheeks dies at 74	Arlington grad secures spot on US Para Hockey World Cup field hockey team	&lsquo;A beautiful art form&rsquo;: DC-area resident shares her love of cigars with others<br />
The historic congregation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-130-years-arlington-neighborhood-bids-farewell-to-episcopal-church/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-130-years-arlington-neighborhood-bids-farewell-to-episcopal-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After doping scandal, N. Va. triathlete passing through Arlington on 2,000-mile charity run]]></title><description><![CDATA[After spending almost a decade in Colorado chasing a dream, a triathlete is making the 2,000-mile journey home to Northern Virginia on foot. Collin Chartier, a Fairfax native and 2017 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-doping-scandal-n-va-triathlete-passing-through-arlington-on-2000-mile-charity-run/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-doping-scandal-n-va-triathlete-passing-through-arlington-on-2000-mile-charity-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Chamber Ensemble celebrates 20 years of concerts and community in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Arlington-based National Chamber Ensemble prepares to mark its 20th anniversary, the organization&rsquo;s artistic director sees a healthy future for classical music. The organization &ldquo;has become a sustained Arlington-based [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-chamber-ensemble-celebrates-20-years-of-concerts-and-community-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-chamber-ensemble-celebrates-20-years-of-concerts-and-community-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington-based National Chamber Ensemble celebrates 20 years of concerts and community]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Arlington-based National Chamber Ensemble prepares to mark its 20th anniversary, the organization&rsquo;s artistic director sees a healthy future for classical music. The organization &ldquo;has become a sustained Arlington-based [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-based-national-chamber-ensemble-celebrates-20-years-of-concerts-and-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-based-national-chamber-ensemble-celebrates-20-years-of-concerts-and-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church faces slippery path to cracking down on businesses’ unplowed sidewalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church officials plan to concentrate outreach efforts on commercial and retail corridors in their efforts to maintain snow-free sidewalks this coming winter. However, city leaders will have to wait [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-faces-slippery-path-to-cracking-down-on-businesses-unplowed-sidewalks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-faces-slippery-path-to-cracking-down-on-businesses-unplowed-sidewalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing Grants Program changes help preserve support for Arlingtonians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having a stable place to live can make a huge difference when it comes to a person&rsquo;s health, finances, and overall well-being. That&rsquo;s why Arlington County is making updates to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/housing-grants-program-changes-help-preserve-support-for-arlingtonians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/housing-grants-program-changes-help-preserve-support-for-arlingtonians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best orthodontist in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are seeking your input on the top orthodontic practices serving patients throughout Arlington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-orthodontist-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-orthodontist-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant Week begins today in Falls Church and next week in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two separate restaurant weeks are arriving in Arlington, Falls Church and elsewhere in the D.C. area, offering discounts on three-course meals and more. In Arlington, 15 restaurants are participating in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restaurant-week-begins-today-in-falls-church-and-next-week-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/restaurant-week-begins-today-in-falls-church-and-next-week-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Youth Football Club honors top players as new season arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coming off a successful season last fall, the Arlington Youth Football Club is looking forward to more good things in the upcoming 2026 campaign as competition begins next month. Practice [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-youth-football-club-honors-top-players-as-new-season-arrives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-youth-football-club-honors-top-players-as-new-season-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Episcopal church in Glencarlyn closing after 130 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A church that has been part of the Glencarlyn neighborhood for more than 130 years is about to close its doors. St. John&rsquo;s Episcopal Church will hold its last regular [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/historic-episcopal-church-in-glencarlyn-closing-after-130-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/historic-episcopal-church-in-glencarlyn-closing-after-130-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 21, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Climbs Wealth Rankings &mdash; Arlington had six ZIP codes among the region&rsquo;s 25 wealthiest, tying D.C. for the most, according to new Business Journals rankings. Arlington&rsquo;s 22205 (Westover, Broyhill [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 20, 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-aug-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corso Italian closes indefinitely after flooding in Shirlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Shirlington Italian restaurant is shutting its doors for repairs after flooding earlier this month. Corso Italian will be closed at 4024 Campbell Avenue for an uncertain period of time [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/corso-italian-closes-indefinitely-after-flooding-in-shirlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/corso-italian-closes-indefinitely-after-flooding-in-shirlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man retrieves goats from animal control, finishes journey to D.C. and hits the road]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a cross-country journey and a recent brush with animal control, a man who arrived in Arlington with three goats finally made it to D.C. However, he didn&rsquo;t stay for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-retrieves-goats-from-animal-control-finishes-journey-to-dc-and-hits-the-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-retrieves-goats-from-animal-control-finishes-journey-to-dc-and-hits-the-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Tornado and severe thunderstorm watches issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Tornado Watch have been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area. The tornado watch was issued around 3 p.m., about [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-tornado-and-severe-thunderstorm-watches-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-tornado-and-severe-thunderstorm-watches-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Little City Sips’ returns to Falls Church this weekend, building on past success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church will be hosting another sip-and-stroll program this weekend, looking to build on the success of a concept that debuted in June. The city&rsquo;s second Little City Sips event [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/little-city-sips-returns-to-falls-church-this-weekend-building-on-past-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/little-city-sips-returns-to-falls-church-this-weekend-building-on-past-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington-Liberty will rely on strong offense as it battles for Liberty District crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[With some key football players returning and others stepping up to replace graduates, the Washington-Liberty Generals are optimistic about having a fourth straight winning season. The high school team is [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-liberty-will-rely-on-strong-offense-as-it-battles-for-liberty-district-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-liberty-will-rely-on-strong-offense-as-it-battles-for-liberty-district-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Clarendon appears to have closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[While one all-you-can-eat sushi spot just opened on Columbia Pike, a similar restaurant further north in Arlington appears to have closed. Sakaki Izakaya, a Clarendon restaurant selling Japanese street food, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-in-clarendon-appears-to-have-closed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-in-clarendon-appears-to-have-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandatory Electronic Filing of Immigration Forms: A Bad Idea Whose Time Has Come]]></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/mandatory-electronic-filing-of-immigration-forms-a-bad-idea-whose-time-has-come/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/mandatory-electronic-filing-of-immigration-forms-a-bad-idea-whose-time-has-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bike shop plans 56-mile ride of every Falls Church street this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church covers just 2.1 square miles, but some local cyclists are about to ride 56 miles without leaving the city limits. Bikenetic Full Service Bike Shop&nbsp;is hosting an event [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bike-shop-plans-56-mile-ride-of-every-falls-church-street-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bike-shop-plans-56-mile-ride-of-every-falls-church-street-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Central Library entrance closes for $2.3M project to prevent flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[One entrance to Central Library has temporarily closed, kicking off several months of renovations to stop water from getting into the building and its parking garage. The public entrance to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-central-library-entrance-closes-for-23m-project-to-prevent-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/one-central-library-entrance-closes-for-23m-project-to-prevent-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board members conflicted over proposal for shorter elementary school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staff proposal to remove a net of two days of instruction for Arlington elementary schoolers brought noncommittal comments from School Board members. The proposal would rearrange instructional time in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-members-conflicted-over-proposal-for-shorter-elementary-school-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-members-conflicted-over-proposal-for-shorter-elementary-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 20, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Built for Hangouts &mdash; Yuri and Michelle Sagatov tore down a ranch house they bought for $870,000 in 2019 and built a $2.8 million, 7,000-square-foot home with four connected [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-20-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-20-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 19, 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-aug-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New president of Arlington teachers union seeks collaboration with APS leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new president of the Arlington Education Association (AEA) says she hopes for a cooperative relationship with school leaders over the coming year. &ldquo;The strongest districts are built on collaboration, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-president-of-arlington-teachers-union-seeks-collaboration-with-aps-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-president-of-arlington-teachers-union-seeks-collaboration-with-aps-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New indoor golf training center enjoying success after opening near Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A membership-only, indoor golfing facility meant for avid golfers looking to improve is now open in a high-rise near Ballston. The Golf Yards opened earlier this month in Three Ballston [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-indoor-golf-training-center-enjoying-success-after-opening-near-ballston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-indoor-golf-training-center-enjoying-success-after-opening-near-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opens in Penrose Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new all-you-can-eat spot for sushi, sashimi and nigiri is open in Penrose Square. MoMoGoGo opened its doors at 2501 9th Road S. this past weekend, serving rolls in an [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-opens-in-penrose-square/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-all-you-can-eat-sushi-restaurant-opens-in-penrose-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: August 19, 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-august-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-august-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Dog Day brings pet-friendly merch to Rosslyn next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pop-up book sale, live music and an event honoring furry friends are all coming to the Rosslyn Farmers Market over the next week. A book sale by Turning the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-dog-day-brings-pet-friendly-merch-to-rosslyn-next-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/national-dog-day-brings-pet-friendly-merch-to-rosslyn-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: How an Arlington startup is rethinking parental leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many employers, parental leave begins and ends with a policy. But while a policy may outline how much time an employee can take away from work, it often does [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-how-an-arlington-startup-is-rethinking-parental-leave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-how-an-arlington-startup-is-rethinking-parental-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Suspicious package in office building shuts down road in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 12:20 p.m. &mdash; Units are now clearing the scene and the road is reopening after this morning&rsquo;s suspicious package incident. Earlier: A busy road in Ballston is blocked [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-suspicious-package-in-office-building-shuts-down-road-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-suspicious-package-in-office-building-shuts-down-road-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Suspicious package in office building shuts down road in Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A busy road in Ballston is blocked by emergency activity due to a reported suspicious package. N. Randolph Street is closed between Wilson Blvd and 9th Street N. due to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-suspicious-package-in-office-building-shuts-down-road-in-ballston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-suspicious-package-in-office-building-shuts-down-road-in-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man allegedly injured by ICE agents in Arlington prompts outcry from officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s account of being badly injured in an encounter with immigration agents in Arlington has prompted condemnation from local elected officials and Arlington&rsquo;s congressman. U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-allegedly-injured-by-ice-agents-in-arlington-prompts-outcry-from-officials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-allegedly-injured-by-ice-agents-in-arlington-prompts-outcry-from-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE agents reportedly injure man in Arlington, prompting outcry from officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man&rsquo;s account of being badly injured in an encounter with immigration agents in Arlington has prompted condemnation from local elected officials and Arlington&rsquo;s congressman. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), Commonwealth&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ice-agents-reportedly-injure-man-in-arlington-prompting-outcry-from-officials/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ice-agents-reportedly-injure-man-in-arlington-prompting-outcry-from-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington elementary schoolers could get fewer than 180 days of class this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A late start to the school year and other logistical challenges could result in Arlington elementary schoolers getting fewer than 180 days of instruction this year. School Board members are [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-elementary-schoolers-could-get-fewer-than-180-days-of-class-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-elementary-schoolers-could-get-fewer-than-180-days-of-class-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 19, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drive Sober Patrols Start &mdash; ACPD&rsquo;s Labor Day &ldquo;Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over&rdquo; campaign starts today, with saturation patrols targeting impaired drivers through Sept. 7. Drunk drivers were involved [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-19-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-19-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 18, 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-aug-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advanced Towing sues Arlington County, seeking to increase the cost of getting towed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local towing company has filed a lawsuit arguing that getting towed in Arlington should cost more. Advanced Towing has been pursuing litigation against Arlington County in circuit court for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advanced-towing-sues-arlington-county-seeking-to-increase-the-cost-of-getting-towed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/advanced-towing-sues-arlington-county-seeking-to-increase-the-cost-of-getting-towed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify woman struck and killed in S. Glebe Road crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim of a fatal crash on S. Glebe Road over the weekend has been identified as a 48-year-old Arlington resident. The Arlington County Police Department has identified Katherine Krueger [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-identify-woman-struck-and-killed-in-s-glebe-road-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/police-identify-woman-struck-and-killed-in-s-glebe-road-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington man, 51, arrested after gunfire at Gunston Middle School basketball court]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington man has been arrested after a dispute at the Gunston Middle School basketball court erupted into gunfire last month. Adrian Dwight Taylor, 51, has been charged with nine [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-51-arrested-after-gunfire-at-gunston-middle-school-basketball-court/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-man-51-arrested-after-gunfire-at-gunston-middle-school-basketball-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: Community support after condo fire, a personal connection]]></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-community-support-after-condo-fire-a-personal-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-community-support-after-condo-fire-a-personal-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free ice cream coming to Ballston tomorrow in new ‘pop-up park’ series]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new series of outdoor events in Ballston is offering free scoops of Van Leeuwen ice cream tomorrow (Wednesday). &ldquo;Honeycomb&rdquo; ice cream made with caramel candy will be available in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-ice-cream-coming-to-ballston-tomorrow-in-new-pop-up-park-series/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/free-ice-cream-coming-to-ballston-tomorrow-in-new-pop-up-park-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience a new standard of living at The Aidan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thoughtfully designed residences, resort-style amenities, and an unbeatable Old Town Alexandria location create a lifestyle centered around convenience, connection, and comfort. Whether you&rsquo;re enjoying rooftop sunsets, working remotely from resident-only [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/experience-a-new-standard-of-living-at-the-aidan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/experience-a-new-standard-of-living-at-the-aidan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Redesign of Drew Park includes more play equipment, fruit trees and a bathroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed redesign of Green Valley&rsquo;s Drew Park expands on natural elements and things to do, while also attending to some visitors&rsquo; more urgent needs. The draft final design for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/redesign-of-drew-park-includes-more-play-equipment-fruit-trees-and-a-bathroom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/redesign-of-drew-park-includes-more-play-equipment-fruit-trees-and-a-bathroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed historic marker highlights 150 years of history at Reeves Farmhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new historical marker honoring the Reeves Farmhouse property is up for consideration this week at the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB). The vote, slated for Wednesday, comes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-historic-marker-highlights-150-years-of-history-at-reeves-farmhouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-historic-marker-highlights-150-years-of-history-at-reeves-farmhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commission seeks more funding to treat mold, despite Arlington landlords’ objections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s Tenant-Landlord Commission is seeking more state support in treating and testing for mold, despite protests from some industry representatives. The commission is recommending legislative approval of a statewide mold-remediation [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/commission-seeks-more-funding-to-treat-mold-despite-arlington-landlords-objections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/commission-seeks-more-funding-to-treat-mold-despite-arlington-landlords-objections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 18, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treasurer Race Field Set at Two &mdash; The Aug. 14 filing deadline passed with Democrat Kim Rucker and independent Aasim Rawoot as the lone candidates for the Nov. 3 special [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-18-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-18-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 17, 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-aug-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOW: Bicyclist struck and injured in Bluemont]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man on a bike was injured in a crash along Wilson Blvd in the Bluemont neighborhood this afternoon. The incident happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection with [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-bicyclist-struck-and-injured-in-bluemont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/now-bicyclist-struck-and-injured-in-bluemont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Fight breaks out, replica weapon leads to arrest at Arlington County Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police responded to the Arlington County Fair on Friday and Saturday for separate incidents involving teens. The first happened Friday night when a teen suspect allegedly flashed what appeared to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-fight-breaks-out-replica-weapon-leads-to-arrest-at-arlington-county-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-fight-breaks-out-replica-weapon-leads-to-arrest-at-arlington-county-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marymount students move in this week, bringing possible traffic delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students are arriving at Marymount University this week for their fall semester, potentially resulting in some traffic delays near the main campus. Move-in began yesterday (Sunday) and will continue through [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/marymount-students-move-in-this-week-bringing-possible-traffic-delays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/marymount-students-move-in-this-week-bringing-possible-traffic-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cupcake and ice cream shop opening soon in Falls Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new spot for cupcakes, ice cream and other sweet treats is preparing to open in Falls Church. Lil&rsquo; Cakes &amp; Creamery, a local chain, is hoping to open at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cupcake-and-ice-cream-shop-opening-soon-in-falls-church/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-cupcake-and-ice-cream-shop-opening-soon-in-falls-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Wizards help ‘tip off’ upcoming school year at APS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local students got in the back-to-school spirit last week with some help from the Washington Wizards. Featuring appearances by Wizards mascot G-Wiz, the Wizards Dancers and DJ Chalant, the &ldquo;Back-to-School [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-wizards-help-tip-off-upcoming-school-year-at-aps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/washington-wizards-help-tip-off-upcoming-school-year-at-aps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climate action panel criticizes skewed demographics in recent survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of an Arlington advisory panel are expressing concerns that feedback on the county&rsquo;s proposed Climate Action Plan doesn&rsquo;t fully represent the broader community. Jason Schwartz, representing the Housing Commission [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/climate-action-panel-criticizes-skewed-demographics-in-recent-survey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/climate-action-panel-criticizes-skewed-demographics-in-recent-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS seeks to train more special ed teachers through new GMU partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington school leaders are getting creative about recruiting and retaining special education teachers. Arlington Public Schools has embarked on a partnership with George Mason University&rsquo;s Project Patriots initiative, giving current [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-seeks-to-train-more-special-ed-teachers-through-new-gmu-partnership/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-seeks-to-train-more-special-ed-teachers-through-new-gmu-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 17, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Businesses Aid Colombia &mdash; Inca Social and Dov &amp; Company have been collecting donations for victims of the Aug. 10 earthquake in Colombia, which killed more than 270 people. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-17-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-17-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Two pedestrians fatally struck by drivers Sunday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two pedestrians, a man and a woman, were killed in separate crashes on a stormy Sunday night. The first happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Carlin Springs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-two-pedestrians-fatally-struck-by-drivers-sunday-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-two-pedestrians-fatally-struck-by-drivers-sunday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Investigations underway after pedestrians struck on Glebe Road, Carlin Springs Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was killed and another person critically injured after two separate pedestrian struck incidents on a stormy Sunday night. The first happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-investigations-underway-after-pedestrians-struck-on-glebe-road-carlin-springs-road/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-investigations-underway-after-pedestrians-struck-on-glebe-road-carlin-springs-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Storm, flood watches issued for Arlington and parts of D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch have been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area. The storm watch was issued just before 4:45 p.m. and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-storm-flood-watches-issued-for-arlington-and-parts-of-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-storm-flood-watches-issued-for-arlington-and-parts-of-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington and parts of D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area. The watch was issued just before 4:45 p.m. and is set to remain [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-parts-of-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-parts-of-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 14, 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-aug-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian advocates raise concerns about VHC Health proposal on S. Carlin Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s Pedestrian Advisory Committee is voicing concerns about a proposal for a new behavioral health complex on S. Carlin Springs Road. Some of the concerns are related to the site [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pedestrian-advocates-raise-concerns-about-vhc-health-proposal-on-s-carlin-springs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pedestrian-advocates-raise-concerns-about-vhc-health-proposal-on-s-carlin-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental advocates recruit new ‘EcoAmbassadors’ to serve Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington environmental organization is recruiting a new class of &ldquo;EcoAmbassadors&rdquo; to lead grassroots efforts and build community coalitions. The initiative is a joint effort of EcoAction Arlington and Virginia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/environmental-advocates-recruit-new-ecoambassadors-to-serve-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/environmental-advocates-recruit-new-ecoambassadors-to-serve-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Afghan restaurant brings kabobs and homemade baked goods to Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Afghan restaurant serving family recipes for kabobs, flavorful meat and baked goods opened on Langston Blvd earlier this year. Amu Kitchen offers western Afghan cuisine with Mediterranean influences [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-afghan-restaurant-brings-kabobs-and-homemade-baked-goods-to-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-afghan-restaurant-brings-kabobs-and-homemade-baked-goods-to-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS science teacher selected as Albert Einstein fellow at Library of Congress]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington educator was honored by county school leaders this week after being selected to participate in a prestigious federal fellowship program. Daniel Bernhardt, who teaches science at Swanson Middle [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-science-teacher-selected-as-albert-einstein-fellow-at-library-of-congress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-science-teacher-selected-as-albert-einstein-fellow-at-library-of-congress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best Chinese restaurant in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[From dim sum and soup dumplings to noodles and hot pot, Arlington&rsquo;s Chinese restaurants offer a vast range of flavors from numerous regions and traditions. Here are the nominees for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-chinese-restaurant-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-chinese-restaurant-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your next customer is reading this right now, so here’s how to reach them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, Arlingtonians open ARLnow to catch what&rsquo;s happening in their neighborhood. The new restaurant. The road closure. The house that just hit the market. One question: are they finding [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/your-next-customer-is-reading-this-right-now-so-heres-how-to-reach-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/your-next-customer-is-reading-this-right-now-so-heres-how-to-reach-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County report: Arlington is more diverse, but real incomes have slipped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington is more diverse and far more digitally connected than it was five years ago. Adjusted for inflation, its typical household is also earning less. That&rsquo;s the picture from a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-report-arlington-is-more-diverse-but-real-incomes-have-slipped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-report-arlington-is-more-diverse-but-real-incomes-have-slipped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Larger gun-free zones around polling places arrive in Arlington without a hitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[The primaries earlier this month took place with a new Virginia law in effect: a wider radius around polling places where it&rsquo;s illegal to carry a gun. The expansion of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/larger-gun-free-zones-around-polling-places-arrive-in-arlington-without-a-hitch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/larger-gun-free-zones-around-polling-places-arrive-in-arlington-without-a-hitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freshman golfers help Yorktown squad win invitational tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Led by the individual champion and three other golfers placing in the top 10, the Yorktown Patriots won the recent Don Roth Warhawk Invitational tournament. Yorktown comfortably won the one-day, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/freshman-golfers-help-yorktown-squad-win-invitational-tournament/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/freshman-golfers-help-yorktown-squad-win-invitational-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 14, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Woman Charged With Murder &mdash; An Arlington woman, 18, is among four additional suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy during an alleged robbery attempt in [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-14-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-14-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 13, 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-aug-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 2609 N Nottingham Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazing Location and Price!]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2609-n-nottingham-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-2609-n-nottingham-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennedy Center board votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The battle over the Kennedy Center&rsquo;s future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump&rsquo;s allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kennedy-center-board-votes-to-restore-trumps-name-and-close-for-2-years-challenging-a-judges-order/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kennedy-center-board-votes-to-restore-trumps-name-and-close-for-2-years-challenging-a-judges-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington police auditor to report directly to County Board after lengthy closed-door meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Board approved a new contract for the county&rsquo;s independent policing auditor following almost three hours of closed-door conversation this week. Little public discussion came before or after [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-auditor-to-report-directly-to-county-board-after-lengthy-closed-door-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-police-auditor-to-report-directly-to-county-board-after-lengthy-closed-door-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington officials finalize voting calendar for fall elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The voting schedule for the Nov. 3 general election is set in Arlington. Early voting will begin on Friday, Sept. 19 at the Ellen M. Bozman Government Center, and will [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-officials-finalize-voting-calendar-for-fall-elections/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-officials-finalize-voting-calendar-for-fall-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with DUI after crash and fire in Crystal City parking garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vehicle caught fire after a crash in a Crystal City apartment parking garage last night, leading to DUI charges against the driver. It happened shortly before 8:45 p.m. Wednesday [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-dui-after-crash-and-fire-in-crystal-city-parking-garage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-charged-with-dui-after-crash-and-fire-in-crystal-city-parking-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids to learn business skills running their own booths at Arlington County Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Booths run by some of Arlington&rsquo;s youngest entrepreneurs will be setting up at the Arlington County Fair this weekend, selling crafts, food and more. Kids Markets will be hosting two [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kids-to-learn-business-skills-running-their-own-booths-at-arlington-county-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/kids-to-learn-business-skills-running-their-own-booths-at-arlington-county-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorktown varsity football team looking to defend district crown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Yorktown Patriots are hungry for the 2026 high-school football season to bring more of the same, if not better, under second-year head coach Alec Hicks. Under Hicks in 2025, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-varsity-football-team-looking-to-defend-district-crown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/yorktown-varsity-football-team-looking-to-defend-district-crown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siranli Dental opens new office in Clarendon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siranli Dental is excited to announce its newest dental office location in Clarendon-Courthouse. Led by nationally acclaimed, board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Samantha Siranli, the new location offers the highest-quality general and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/siranli-dental-opens-new-office-in-clarendon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/siranli-dental-opens-new-office-in-clarendon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New apartment building next to Ballston Harris Teeter to open in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A development project next to the Ballston Harris Teeter has been growing up fast. The first apartments in the 197-unit building at 600 N. Glebe Road are expected to become [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-apartment-building-next-to-ballston-harris-teeter-to-open-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-apartment-building-next-to-ballston-harris-teeter-to-open-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DUI driver who killed W-L graduate in 2024 crash is released from jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver responsible for a DUI crash that killed an Arlington 19-year-old has been released from jail after less than two years behind bars. Brooks Bare, who pleaded guilty to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dui-driver-who-killed-w-l-graduate-in-2024-crash-is-released-from-jail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dui-driver-who-killed-w-l-graduate-in-2024-crash-is-released-from-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church history panel may again seek to change the city’s flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falls Church Historical Commission is hoping to create buzz around the concept of a new city flag. Commission members last year recommended that city leaders consider a change to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-history-panel-may-again-seek-to-change-the-citys-flag/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-history-panel-may-again-seek-to-change-the-citys-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 13, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[MarginEdge Lands $80 Million &mdash; &ldquo;Arlington-based restaurant software firm MarginEdge Co. has closed an $80 million Series D funding round to expand its AI product development and staff up.&rdquo; The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-13-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-13-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 12, 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-aug-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report alleges history of antisemitism with limited consequences at Yorktown HS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state investigation alleged repeated antisemitic incidents at Yorktown High School with limited response from the administration, according to a national outlet. The Free Press reported on a 39-page summary [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/report-alleges-history-of-antisemitism-with-limited-consequences-at-yorktown-hs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/report-alleges-history-of-antisemitism-with-limited-consequences-at-yorktown-hs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VHC Health gets record-breaking $17.5M donation, supporting new cancer center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $17.5 million donation to VHC Health, the largest philanthropic gift in the organization&rsquo;s history, is supporting a new cancer center expected to open in 2028. VHC Health is renaming [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-health-gets-record-breaking-175m-donation-supporting-new-cancer-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/vhc-health-gets-record-breaking-175m-donation-supporting-new-cancer-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seki Sushi opens in Crystal City with extensive sushi roll menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new sushi restaurant has opened in Crystal City, offering a wide menu of sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes. Seki Sushi serves nigiri, sashimi and sushi rolls such as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/seki-sushi-opens-in-crystal-city-with-extensive-sushi-roll-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/seki-sushi-opens-in-crystal-city-with-extensive-sushi-roll-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sun &amp; Honey Grazing brings people together through food in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Maripili O&rsquo;Connell launched Sun &amp; Honey Grazing in spring 2026, she set out to do more than create beautiful charcuterie boards. Her goal was to make it easier for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sun-amp-honey-grazing-brings-people-together-through-food-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sun-amp-honey-grazing-brings-people-together-through-food-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Firefighters battle blaze in condo tower near Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth floor blaze in a condo tower near Ballston drew a large fire department response early Wednesday afternoon. The fire was reported around 12:15 p.m. at the Hyde Park [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-firefighters-battle-blaze-in-condo-tower-near-ballston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-firefighters-battle-blaze-in-condo-tower-near-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Firefighters battling blaze in condo tower near Ballston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large fire department response is on scene at a condo tower near Ballston due to a blaze on the sixth floor. The fire was reported around 12:15 p.m. at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-firefighters-battling-blaze-in-condo-tower-near-ballston/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-firefighters-battling-blaze-in-condo-tower-near-ballston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Arlington neighborhoods lose power after tree falls across lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several northern Arlington neighborhoods lost power late Wednesday morning after a tree fell. The tree fell across power and other utility lines shortly before 11 a.m., on Little Falls Road [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/north-arlington-neighborhoods-lose-power-after-tree-falls-across-lines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/north-arlington-neighborhoods-lose-power-after-tree-falls-across-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington County Fair starts today with opening ceremony, outdoor fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Fair opens today (Wednesday), kicking off five days of fun with a ceremony honoring the event&rsquo;s 50th anniversary. The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-fair-starts-today-with-opening-ceremony-outdoor-fun/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-fair-starts-today-with-opening-ceremony-outdoor-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: August 12, 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-august-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-august-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stoplight installed near new Career Center on S. Walter Reed Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of S. Walter Reed Drive and 9th Street S. as part of a package of infrastructure upgrades. The stoplight, located [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-stoplight-installed-near-new-career-center-on-s-walter-reed-drive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-stoplight-installed-near-new-career-center-on-s-walter-reed-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Arlington apartments are getting smaller, bucking nationwide trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington apartment rents remain among the most expensive in the nation, but the units themselves are on the smaller end, according to new data. The average unit in apartment buildings [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-apartments-are-getting-smaller-bucking-nationwide-trends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-arlington-apartments-are-getting-smaller-bucking-nationwide-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington home prices approached record highs in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[This past month was one of the priciest on record for Arlington&rsquo;s housing market. The average sales price of all homes that went to closing countywide last month was $1,012,720, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-prices-approached-record-highs-in-july/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-home-prices-approached-record-highs-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 12, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assault Reported on the Pike &mdash; A malicious wounding incident was reported four days after the alleged Aug. 5 attack, on the 4900 block of Columbia Pike. The suspect followed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-12-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-12-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car flips on Columbia Pike, closing lanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several lanes of Columbia Pike were blocked tonight after a crash that led to a car flipping on its roof. The crash happened around 8 p.m. on the Pike near [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/car-flips-on-columbia-pike-closing-lanes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/car-flips-on-columbia-pike-closing-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 11, 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-aug-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the ARLnow Daily Update podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s no secret that Arlingtonians lead busy lives. Between all that fitness and education, plus navigating careers, raising families and living an on-the-go lifestyle, many Arlington residents don&rsquo;t have a [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/introducing-the-arlnow-daily-update-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/introducing-the-arlnow-daily-update-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In 1969, the ‘silent majority’ propelled Arlington GOP to rare political landslide]]></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/in-1969-the-silent-majority-propelled-arlington-gop-to-rare-political-landslide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/in-1969-the-silent-majority-propelled-arlington-gop-to-rare-political-landslide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders begin vetting affordable housing proposals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falls Church committee tasked with evaluating affordable housing proposals for Virginia Village got down to business last week. The seven-member Virginia Village Proposals Evaluation Committee met Aug. 6, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-begin-vetting-affordable-housing-proposals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-leaders-begin-vetting-affordable-housing-proposals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost Dog Cafe’s rescue foundation celebrates 25 years of helping homeless pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mainstay Arlington restaurant is celebrating 25 years operating its dog and cat rescue shelter. Lost Dog Cafe, the Westover-based pizza and sandwich spot, has helped more than 50,000 dogs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lost-dog-cafes-rescue-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-helping-homeless-pets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lost-dog-cafes-rescue-foundation-celebrates-25-years-of-helping-homeless-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More speed cameras coming to Arlington in upcoming school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional speed cameras will be keeping an eye on Arlington school zones during the upcoming school year, although the locations have yet to be announced. A list of the new [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-speed-cameras-coming-to-arlington-in-upcoming-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-speed-cameras-coming-to-arlington-in-upcoming-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More speed cameras coming to Arlington for upcoming school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional speed cameras will be keeping an eye on Arlington school zones during the upcoming school year, although the locations have yet to be announced. A list of the new [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-speed-cameras-coming-to-arlington-for-upcoming-school-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-speed-cameras-coming-to-arlington-for-upcoming-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A blue-ribbon history: The Arlington County Fair turns 50!]]></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/a-blue-ribbon-history-the-arlington-county-fair-turns-50/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-blue-ribbon-history-the-arlington-county-fair-turns-50/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After goats are seized, traveler soldiers on in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who arrived in Arlington with three goats remains in the county despite having lost his livestock. The traveler known as Jacob Holiday has encamped in a median on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-goats-are-seized-traveler-soldiers-on-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-goats-are-seized-traveler-soldiers-on-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS apologizes for tuition errors in Arlington Community Learning catalog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The print catalog for the fall Arlington Community Learning program lists the wrong price for several classes, school officials have confirmed. The errors impact prices for county seniors and non-residents, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-apologizes-for-tuition-errors-in-arlington-community-learning-catalog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-apologizes-for-tuition-errors-in-arlington-community-learning-catalog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats hit the phones for tight Texas Senate race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats traveled deep in the heart of Texas, by telephone, adding their efforts to the contentious U.S. Senate race there. A dozen volunteers on Aug. 6 spent 90 minutes [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-hit-the-phones-for-tight-texas-senate-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-hit-the-phones-for-tight-texas-senate-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 11, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grand Prix to Halt DCA Flights &mdash; &ldquo;FAA says it expects to temporarily pause flight operations at DCA from 10:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Aug. 23 to support the Grand [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-11-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-11-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington grad secures spot on US Para Hockey World Cup field hockey team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aidan Smith has spent years as a member of the Nova Cool Cats, skating on the same ice the Washington Capitals use to practice in Arlington, Virginia.<br />
The ice hockey team brings people with disabilities of all ages together, helping to teach teamwork and communication skills. But a coach from another team told Smith that USA Field Hockey was organizing a team for the Para Hockey World Cup and asked whether he&rsquo;d be interested in trying out.<br />
So he spent two weekends playing field hockey to s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-grad-secures-spot-on-us-para-hockey-world-cup-field-hockey-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-grad-secures-spot-on-us-para-hockey-world-cup-field-hockey-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 10, 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-aug-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Man held in attempted Ballston bank robbery dies at county jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who had been held at the Arlington County jail for nearly a year on an attempted robbery charge died today (Monday) after an apparent medical emergency in his [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-held-in-attempted-ballston-bank-robbery-dies-at-county-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-held-in-attempted-ballston-bank-robbery-dies-at-county-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 3512 N Pocomoke Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxury cul-de-sac home with heated pool in sought-after Minor Hill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-3512-n-pocomoke-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-3512-n-pocomoke-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Power outages, downed trees reported as storms roll through Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 5:30 p.m. &mdash; Wilson Blvd is expected to remain closed for an extended period of time near between N. Larrimore Street and N. Manchester Street, near Bluemont Park, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/update-power-outages-downed-trees-reported-as-storms-roll-through-arlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/update-power-outages-downed-trees-reported-as-storms-roll-through-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Arlington County Fair launched as a community project 50 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington County Fair, which returns for its 50th installment later this week, began life in 1977 as a grassroots community effort. &ldquo;Our fair is unique &mdash; it will reflect [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-the-arlington-county-fair-launched-as-a-community-project-50-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/how-the-arlington-county-fair-launched-as-a-community-project-50-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glebe Elementary PTA receives national honors for work supporting diverse families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Glebe Elementary School parent-teacher association has received national recognition for its efforts to combat food insecurity and improve multilingual communication. The school was named a National PTA School of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/glebe-elementary-pta-receives-national-honors-for-work-supporting-diverse-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/glebe-elementary-pta-receives-national-honors-for-work-supporting-diverse-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Thai street food spot serving up ‘fast, fresh’ bites on Langston Blvd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Thai restaurant specializing in basil fried rice and other street food-inspired dishes has been getting settled on Langston Blvd. Kaphrao Express opened at 5123 Langston Blvd in January, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-thai-street-food-spot-serving-up-fast-fresh-bites-on-langston-blvd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-thai-street-food-spot-serving-up-fast-fresh-bites-on-langston-blvd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 4:10 p.m. &mdash; A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for all of Arlington and D.C. Earlier: Arlington is again under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. The watch was [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime report: Shots fired in Green Valley, robbery arrest in Shirlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone fired gunshots outside a Green Valley apartment building early Saturday morning &mdash; and more than six hours passed before anyone called police. That&rsquo;s according to the latest Arlington County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crime-report-shots-fired-in-green-valley-robbery-arrest-in-shirlington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crime-report-shots-fired-in-green-valley-robbery-arrest-in-shirlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home of former Peruvian restaurant, gun store going up for auction in Lyon Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two retail bays are hitting the market in Lyon Park after their previous owner apparently fell on hard times. The former home of El Fuego Peruvian Kitchen and Nova Armory [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/home-of-former-peruvian-restaurant-gun-store-going-up-for-auction-in-lyon-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/home-of-former-peruvian-restaurant-gun-store-going-up-for-auction-in-lyon-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow expands hours for customer service and comment moderation]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re staying up later to serve our customers and our community. Starting this week, ARLnow is expanding our regular hours for advertiser customer service, Press Club customer service, and comment [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-expands-hours-for-customer-service-and-comment-moderation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-expands-hours-for-customer-service-and-comment-moderation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposal calls for more concentrated upgrades to Arlington bike corridors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new analysis calls for a more concentrated approach to upgrading Arlington&rsquo;s bicycling facilities. Reid Unison, a transportation service planner at Amtrak, analyzed bike usage data in Arlington as part [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposal-calls-for-more-concentrated-upgrades-to-arlington-bike-corridors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposal-calls-for-more-concentrated-upgrades-to-arlington-bike-corridors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All six Arlington swim teams earned winning records this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[All six Arlington teams emerged with winning records in this summer&rsquo;s Northern Virginia Swimming League and Colonial Swimming League competition. Of those, the two Colonial Swimming League squads won division [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-six-arlington-swim-teams-earned-winning-records-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/all-six-arlington-swim-teams-earned-winning-records-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats seek to support swing districts, keep local dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a contentious primary season behind them, county Democrats have settled on a strategy for the general election. Without taking local races for granted, the party plans to use its [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-seek-to-support-swing-districts-keep-local-dominance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-seek-to-support-swing-districts-keep-local-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 10, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pentagon 9/11 Reunion Planned &mdash; Engineer John Trujillo, who evacuated the Pentagon on 9/11 and helped rebuild it, is planning a three-day reunion starting Sept. 11. &ldquo;Most people don&rsquo;t know [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-10-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-10-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Man sentenced to 30 years for Pentagon City stabbing that killed wife, wounded baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who fatally stabbed his wife and seriously wounded their 1-year-old daughter in Pentagon City has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Leonardo Antonio Reyes was sentenced today [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-pentagon-city-stabbing-that-killed-wife-wounded-baby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-pentagon-city-stabbing-that-killed-wife-wounded-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church installs ‘stumbling stones’ honoring people enslaved in Bluemont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two individuals who were once enslaved in the Bluemont neighborhood were honored during an Aug. 2 ceremony at St. Ann Catholic Church. The ceremony honored Henry Speaks and Lidia, whose [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/church-installs-stumbling-stones-honoring-people-enslaved-in-bluemont/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/church-installs-stumbling-stones-honoring-people-enslaved-in-bluemont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer learning initiative supported almost 2,000 Arlington students]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online Summer Skills Boost Program&nbsp;attracted almost 2,000 Arlington students between second and eighth grade this year. Seeking to prevent learning loss and prepare for the 2026-27 school year, the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-learning-initiative-supported-almost-2000-arlington-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-learning-initiative-supported-almost-2000-arlington-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full schedule for Arlington County Fair features classic rock bands, magic shows and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lineup and events schedule for next week&rsquo;s Arlington County Fair are officially set. Yacht rock, electro-pop and classic rock bands will all feature in the free festival at the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/full-schedule-for-arlington-county-fair-features-classic-rock-bands-magic-shows-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/full-schedule-for-arlington-county-fair-features-classic-rock-bands-magic-shows-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent candidate running for Arlington treasurer for first time since 1991]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independent candidate with a background in local activism has entered the race for Arlington treasurer. Aasim Rawoot is a familiar face for those familiar with County Board meetings, where [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/independent-candidate-running-for-arlington-treasurer-for-first-time-since-1991/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/independent-candidate-running-for-arlington-treasurer-for-first-time-since-1991/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best nightlife spot in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Clarendon&rsquo;s high-energy nightlife scene to bars, concerts and comedy shows around the county, Arlington has no shortage of options to spend a fun night out. Here are the nominees [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-nightlife-spot-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-nightlife-spot-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitive travel or local 3v3 league? Arruda’s Basketball Club fall tryouts begin Aug. 10 (grades 1–10)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arruda&rsquo;s Basketball Club (ABC) is gearing up for its third fall season, and tryouts are happening in Arlington the weeks of August 10 and August 17. The fall season runs [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/competitive-travel-or-local-3v3-league-arrudas-basketball-club-fall-tryouts-begin-aug-10-grades-110/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/competitive-travel-or-local-3v3-league-arrudas-basketball-club-fall-tryouts-begin-aug-10-grades-110/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closures coming to GW Parkway starting next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A portion of GW Parkway is temporarily closing to northbound traffic, requiring detours starting next week. Between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123, the northbound lanes will be closed for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/road-closures-coming-to-gw-parkway-starting-next-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/road-closures-coming-to-gw-parkway-starting-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter injured in Country Club Hills fire released from hospital after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The firefighter hurt while battling a three-alarm house fire in Country Club Hills on Sunday is out of the hospital after surgery. The firefighter suffered a broken femur, had surgery [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/firefighter-injured-in-country-club-hills-fire-released-from-hospital-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/firefighter-injured-in-country-club-hills-fire-released-from-hospital-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington selects partner to research potential governance changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County has selected a contractor to provide research into change-of-government options, with a preliminary report expected in October. Denver-based National Civic League has been awarded a contract totaling $25,000, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-selects-partner-to-research-potential-governance-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-selects-partner-to-research-potential-governance-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 7, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer Presses FAA on DCA &mdash; &ldquo;In my meeting with the FAA yesterday we discussed disturbing reports of failed communications between helicopter and commercial airline traffic at DCA. I reiterated [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-7-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-7-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maryland man charged in Cherrydale carjacking that ended with crash in D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Maryland man has been charged with armed carjacking after a woman&rsquo;s SUV was stolen at gunpoint in Cherrydale last month. Tyler Abrahim Afsar, 23, of Hyattsville, Md., is also [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/maryland-man-charged-in-cherrydale-carjacking-that-ended-with-crash-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/maryland-man-charged-in-cherrydale-carjacking-that-ended-with-crash-in-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 6, 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-aug-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Special Weather Statement issued for strong storms heading toward Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[A line of strong storms with gusty winds and frequent lightning will soon be arriving in Arlington. The storms have prompted a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-special-weather-statement-issued-for-strong-storms-heading-toward-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-special-weather-statement-issued-for-strong-storms-heading-toward-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High school football kicks off in Arlington later this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[High school football in Northern Virginia is set for kickoff later this month. Arlington&rsquo;s Bishop O&rsquo;Connell Knights, Wakefield Warriors, Washington-Liberty Generals and Yorktown Patriots open their 10-game regular-season campaigns, which [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/high-school-football-kicks-off-in-arlington-later-this-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/high-school-football-kicks-off-in-arlington-later-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Arlington dance director found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder and director of a children&rsquo;s dance program in Arlington, missing since Sunday, has been found dead in the Potomac River. Susannah Keefe, 52, was located in the river [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/missing-arlington-dance-director-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/missing-arlington-dance-director-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats endorse treasurer candidate and bond referendums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats supported Kim Rucker&rsquo;s bid for county treasurer and five county bond referendums in a vote&nbsp;yesterday (Wednesday). Voice votes were taken at the monthly Democratic meeting, and in both [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-endorse-treasurer-candidate-and-bond-referendums/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-endorse-treasurer-candidate-and-bond-referendums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former W-L substitute teacher found guilty of sexual relations with a student]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former substitute teacher has been found guilty of engaging in a sexual relationship with a Washington-Liberty High School student. Timothy Thomas McGhee was found guilty of taking indecent liberties [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-w-l-substitute-teacher-found-guilty-of-sexual-relations-with-a-student/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-w-l-substitute-teacher-found-guilty-of-sexual-relations-with-a-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hello Kitty truck returning to Pentagon City with new mugs and totes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In one of the great constants of nature, a bright pink truck with a feline mascot is coming back to Pentagon City. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is returning to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/hello-kitty-truck-returning-to-pentagon-city-with-new-mugs-and-totes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/hello-kitty-truck-returning-to-pentagon-city-with-new-mugs-and-totes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The after-work ritual Arlington didn’t know it was missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a moment that happens every day at Wood &amp; Iron Gameday Restaurant and Bar that tells you everything you need to know about the place. A guest orders an [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-after-work-ritual-arlington-didnt-know-it-was-missing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-after-work-ritual-arlington-didnt-know-it-was-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon City post office restricts lobby hours due to ‘vagrancy and crime’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another Arlington post office has scaled back access to its lobby over concerns about crime and homelessness. The Pentagon City post office (1301 S. Fern Street) introduced new restrictions on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pentagon-city-post-office-restricts-lobby-hours-due-to-vagrancy-and-crime/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/pentagon-city-post-office-restricts-lobby-hours-due-to-vagrancy-and-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[D.C.’s higher tax rates on commercial property may benefit Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s commercial real estate market has many challenges, but one factor working in its favor may be D.C.&rsquo;s tax code. Taxes across the Potomac have come into the crosshairs of [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dcs-higher-tax-rates-on-commercial-property-may-benefit-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dcs-higher-tax-rates-on-commercial-property-may-benefit-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selfie-friendly mural with colorful local symbols completed in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new mural with local symbols and bright colors is complete and ready for Instagram in Rosslyn. Beneath an elevated walkway at 1101 Wilson Blvd, the 2,631-square-foot mural has been [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/selfie-friendly-mural-with-colorful-local-symbols-completed-in-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/selfie-friendly-mural-with-colorful-local-symbols-completed-in-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 6, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local Man Stops Sexual Assault &mdash; A man riding his electric unicycle home to Arlington after an early-morning viewing of the latest Spider-Man movie interrupted an apparent sexual assault at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-6-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-6-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 5, 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-aug-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA investigating why a plane was allowed to take off from DCA as Marine One approached]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump&rsquo;s helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon. The incident appears to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/faa-investigating-why-a-plane-was-allowed-to-take-off-from-dca-as-marine-one-approached/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/faa-investigating-why-a-plane-was-allowed-to-take-off-from-dca-as-marine-one-approached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington animal control seizes man’s goats, halting their cross-country journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just before they could complete an extensive journey across much of the country, a man and his goats ran into trouble with Arlington animal control. Animal control has taken custody [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-animal-control-seizes-mans-goats-halting-their-cross-country-journey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-animal-control-seizes-mans-goats-halting-their-cross-country-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s 9/11 memorial 5K returns next month, marking 25 years since attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual race in honor of first responders to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is returning next month, maintaining a longstanding tradition in Arlington. The Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-911-memorial-5k-returns-next-month-marking-25-years-since-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-911-memorial-5k-returns-next-month-marking-25-years-since-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sloppy Mama’s hosting ‘pickle party’ contest on Langston Blvd this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brining rights are on the line at an upcoming pickling contest at a Langston Blvd barbecue spot. Sloppy Mama&rsquo;s is hosting its second &ldquo;pickle party&rdquo; competition this Saturday from 2:30-4:30 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sloppy-mamas-hosting-pickle-party-contest-on-langston-blvd-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sloppy-mamas-hosting-pickle-party-contest-on-langston-blvd-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: August 5, 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-august-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-august-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia’s sales tax holiday returns this weekend, bringing back-to-school discounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shopping for back-to-school supplies and other items will be cheaper in Arlington during a statewide sales tax holiday this weekend. The three-day holiday, which lasts from Friday to Sunday, temporarily [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-sales-tax-holiday-returns-this-weekend-bringing-back-to-school-discounts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/virginias-sales-tax-holiday-returns-this-weekend-bringing-back-to-school-discounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizTalk: Kimley-Horn opens Rosslyn office, deepening Arlington connections]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of work on Arlington transportation, infrastructure and development projects, Kimley-Horn is establishing a permanent home closer to the clients, communities and places it serves. The national planning, engineering [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-kimley-horn-opens-rosslyn-office-deepening-arlington-connections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/biztalk-kimley-horn-opens-rosslyn-office-deepening-arlington-connections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Ferranti, Beyer pivot to general election after strong wins in primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats and Republicans will each gather tonight (Wednesday) to dissect last night&rsquo;s primary results and plot road maps to the Nov. 3 general election. The meetings follow local primaries [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/de-ferranti-beyer-pivot-to-general-election-after-strong-wins-in-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/de-ferranti-beyer-pivot-to-general-election-after-strong-wins-in-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Missing Middle’ developer builds new townhomes at site of Bluemont house explosion]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trio of townhomes is hitting the market at the site of a former duplex destroyed in a house explosion&nbsp;in December 2024. An open house for the townhomes will take [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/missing-middle-developer-builds-new-townhomes-at-site-of-bluemont-house-explosion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/missing-middle-developer-builds-new-townhomes-at-site-of-bluemont-house-explosion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed senior living facility on Langston Blvd earns mixed reviews at meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal for a senior living facility on Langston Blvd received mixed marks at a site plan review committee (SPRC) meeting last week. The project by Kensington Senior Living won [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-senior-living-facility-on-langston-blvd-earns-mixed-reviews-at-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/proposed-senior-living-facility-on-langston-blvd-earns-mixed-reviews-at-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 5, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ballston Office Conversion Scrapped &mdash; &ldquo;Jemal Real Estate Strategies recently bought 4100 N. Fairfax Drive&hellip; Arlington officials approved an application to convert the office building into 269 residential units and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-5-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-5-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Beyer, de Ferranti cruising to victory in primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) and County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti are cruising to victory in tonight&rsquo;s Democratic primaries, with returns showing both incumbents far ahead of their challengers. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-beyer-de-ferranti-cruising-to-victory-in-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-beyer-de-ferranti-cruising-to-victory-in-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Beyer, de Ferranti cruise to victory in primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) and County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti are cruising to victory in tonight&rsquo;s Democratic primaries, with returns showing both incumbents far ahead of their challengers. The [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-beyer-de-ferranti-cruise-to-victory-in-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-beyer-de-ferranti-cruise-to-victory-in-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 4, 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-aug-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEW: Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area Wednesday morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flood Watch will be going into effect early Wednesday amid a threat of heavy rainfall tomorrow morning. After a humid weekend that saw more than 3 inches of rain [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area-wednesday-morning/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-flood-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area-wednesday-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver sues Tesla over Crystal City crash, alleging dealership left car in ‘Insane’ mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington woman is alleging that a Tesla dealership&rsquo;s negligence was responsible for her crashing into a Crystal City storefront in September 2024. Alemzewd Lawgalet, 59, filed a federal lawsuit [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/driver-sues-tesla-over-crystal-city-crash-alleging-dealership-left-car-in-insane-mode/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/driver-sues-tesla-over-crystal-city-crash-alleging-dealership-left-car-in-insane-mode/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned VHC Health facility raises questions for county-owned site on S. Carlin Springs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a behavioral health facility on S. Carlin Springs Road are raising questions about the future of a nearby county-owned parcel. Forestry and Natural Resources Commission member Alex Sanders [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planned-vhc-health-facility-raises-questions-for-county-owned-site-on-s-carlin-springs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planned-vhc-health-facility-raises-questions-for-county-owned-site-on-s-carlin-springs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese restaurant Xi’an Famous Foods plans to open in Clarendon next week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chinese fast-casual restaurant featuring hand-ripped noodles and a unique blend of flavors&nbsp;is preparing to open in Clarendon next week. Xi&rsquo;an Famous Foods is aiming to host its grand opening [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chinese-restaurant-xian-famous-foods-plans-to-open-in-clarendon-next-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chinese-restaurant-xian-famous-foods-plans-to-open-in-clarendon-next-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ask Eli: Condo prices rebound, buyers maintain leverage in first half]]></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-condo-prices-rebound-buyers-maintain-leverage-in-first-half/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ask-eli-condo-prices-rebound-buyers-maintain-leverage-in-first-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fiery wreck on GW Parkway killed one driver, critically injured another]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver has died after crashing into another vehicle while driving the wrong way on GW Parkway early Sunday morning, police say. The two-vehicle crash took place shortly after 1 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fiery-wreck-on-gw-parkway-killed-one-driver-critically-injured-another/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/fiery-wreck-on-gw-parkway-killed-one-driver-critically-injured-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Anderson of Bronson Bierhall joins All Team Exteriors!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello again, Arlington! It&rsquo;s Drew here again, the founder of All Team Exteriors. If you&rsquo;re just now catching up, I&rsquo;ve been here telling my story as I work my butt [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jeff-anderson-of-bronson-bierhall-joins-all-team-exteriors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/jeff-anderson-of-bronson-bierhall-joins-all-team-exteriors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary voting in Arlington gets off to a slow start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voting in the Democratic and Republican primaries is underway in Arlington today (Tuesday). About 1.1% of voters had cast ballots in person as of 9 a.m., according to the Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/primary-voting-in-arlington-gets-off-to-a-slow-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/primary-voting-in-arlington-gets-off-to-a-slow-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosslyn-area affordable housing project spotlighted by N. Va. advocacy group]]></title><description><![CDATA[An affordable housing project that opened near Rosslyn late last year was highlighted in a recent presentation on model projects in Northern Virginia. The Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rosslyn-area-affordable-housing-project-spotlighted-by-n-va-advocacy-group/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rosslyn-area-affordable-housing-project-spotlighted-by-n-va-advocacy-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crime report: Gun stolen in Crystal City garage break-ins, indecent exposure arrest in Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men smashed the windows of four vehicles inside a Crystal City parking garage and made off with a gun, credit cards and a cellphone. That&rsquo;s according to the latest [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crime-report-gun-stolen-in-crystal-city-garage-break-ins-indecent-exposure-arrest-in-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/crime-report-gun-stolen-in-crystal-city-garage-break-ins-indecent-exposure-arrest-in-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 4, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Primary Day Is Here &mdash; Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Local Democrats will pick nominees for the 8th Congressional District and County Board, while Republicans choose [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-4-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-4-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 3, 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-aug-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-aug-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Sen. Janet Howell remembered as both power broker and trailblazer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Janet Howell, who represented portions of Arlington for two separate stints during a 32-year career in the Virginia Senate, is being remembered as a legislative titan who could work across [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/state-sen-janet-howell-remembered-as-both-power-broker-and-trailblazer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/state-sen-janet-howell-remembered-as-both-power-broker-and-trailblazer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Va. State Sen. Janet Howell, who represented Fairfax County, dies at 82]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Virginia State Sen. Janet Howell, who represented constituents in Fairfax and Arlington counties for more than 30 years, has died at age 82.<br />
Howell was the state senator representing District 32 from 1992 to 2024 and was chair of the state&rsquo;s Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee.<br />
Gov. Abigail Spanberger was one of several politicians in the commonwealth who took to social medial Sunday to share their memories of Howell, saying she was a warrior for education and a trailblazer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-va-state-sen-janet-howell-who-represented-fairfax-county-dies-at-82/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-va-state-sen-janet-howell-who-represented-fairfax-county-dies-at-82/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming APS school year will bring more iPad restrictions, new facilities and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A late Labor Day is giving Arlington Public Schools students until Aug. 31 to enjoy summer break, but changes are coming when the year begins. A new pilot program to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/upcoming-aps-school-year-will-bring-more-ipad-restrictions-new-facilities-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/upcoming-aps-school-year-will-bring-more-ipad-restrictions-new-facilities-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolan Uyghur opens in Crystal City, serving up kebabs and hand-pulled noodles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest location of a growing Uyghur restaurant chain has opened in Crystal City. Dolan Uyghur soft opened at 320 23rd Street S. about two weeks ago, marking the business&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dolan-uyghur-opens-in-crystal-city-serving-up-kebabs-and-hand-pulled-noodles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dolan-uyghur-opens-in-crystal-city-serving-up-kebabs-and-hand-pulled-noodles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defense contractor trades coworking space for its own office in Va. Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[A government contractor has graduated from a coworking space in Ballston to its own office down the street. Cynnovative, a former tenant of the Industrious at 4075 Wilson Blvd, has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/defense-contractor-trades-coworking-space-for-its-own-office-in-va-square/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/defense-contractor-trades-coworking-space-for-its-own-office-in-va-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing the ARLnow app for iPhone and Android]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a new algorithm-free way to keep up with Arlington news without opening our homepage or getting our email newsletter. The ARLnow app is now available for both iPhone and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/introducing-the-arlnow-app-for-iphone-and-android/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/introducing-the-arlnow-app-for-iphone-and-android/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New apartments at former Macy’s site in Ballston expect first move-ins next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction at the former Macy&rsquo;s in Ballston has been moving forward roughly on schedule, with a new apartment building expected to accept tenants next year. The 553-unit project at 685 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-apartments-at-former-macys-site-in-ballston-expect-first-move-ins-next-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-apartments-at-former-macys-site-in-ballston-expect-first-move-ins-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington LGBTQ+ committee debates potential role in Pride 2027 celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a Pride-themed block party was canceled for logistical reasons, an organizer is asking Arlington&rsquo;s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee for support next year. At a July 28 committee meeting, Equality Arlington [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-lgbtq-committee-debates-potential-role-in-pride-2027-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-lgbtq-committee-debates-potential-role-in-pride-2027-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church residents urge transparency about major affordable housing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several Falls Church residents and one Council member have urged city staff to exercise maximum transparency around a major affordable housing development. Several speakers on July 28 voiced concerns to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-residents-urge-transparency-about-major-affordable-housing-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-residents-urge-transparency-about-major-affordable-housing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A beautiful art form’: DC-area resident shares her love of cigars with others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mechelle Merkerson is the first Black female cigar educator in the D.C. area and the first Black female owner of a cigar education company.Related stories&lsquo;Franchise-altering pick&rsquo;: Wizards fans thrilled about selection of AJ Dybantsa	Post columnist &lsquo;had to fight back&rsquo; after being fired for Charlie Kirk social media post	A new nightlife option coming to Prince George&rsquo;s Co.<br />
But it all started with a single question she asked her father on her 23rd birthday: How do you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-beautiful-art-form-dc-area-resident-shares-her-love-of-cigars-with-others/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/a-beautiful-art-form-dc-area-resident-shares-her-love-of-cigars-with-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for August 3, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall at Pentagon Metro &mdash; &ldquo;A busy night for @ArlingtonVaFD. Now they are handling a person who apparently fell off the platform at the Pentagon Metro Station,&rdquo; Dave Statter posted [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-3-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-august-3-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DEVELOPING: Flood Flood Warning issued for Arlington and part of D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Arlington amid sustained heavy rainfall. The warning is in effect until 7:45 p.m. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen in at [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-flood-flood-warning-issued-for-arlington-and-part-of-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/developing-flood-flood-warning-issued-for-arlington-and-part-of-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREAKING: Mayday declared for injured firefighter amid three alarm blaze in Country Club Hills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters from Arlington and neighboring jurisdictions are battling a major house fire in the Country Club Hills neighborhood. The blaze was reported just after 1 p.m. amid heavy rain and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-mayday-declared-for-injured-firefighter-amid-three-alarm-blaze-in-country-club-hills/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/breaking-mayday-declared-for-injured-firefighter-amid-three-alarm-blaze-in-country-club-hills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Two badly hurt in fiery wreck on GW Parkway early Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people suffered critical injuries after a fiery two-vehicle crash on the GW Parkway early Sunday morning. The crash happened around 1 a.m. in Arlington County, reportedly near the Parkway&rsquo;s [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-two-badly-hurt-in-fiery-wreck-on-gw-parkway-early-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-two-badly-hurt-in-fiery-wreck-on-gw-parkway-early-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 31, 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-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New principal appointed at Yorktown High School for ‘confidential’ reasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorktown High School is getting a new principal after six and a half years. Bridget Loft, formerly the Swanson Middle School principal, will be taking the helm at Yorktown from [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-principal-appointed-at-yorktown-high-school-for-confidential-reasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-principal-appointed-at-yorktown-high-school-for-confidential-reasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS holds its first-ever summer graduation ceremony, awarding 39 diplomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, Arlington Public Schools has hosted a summer graduation ceremony honoring the achievements of 39 high school seniors. The students, representing all the county&rsquo;s public schools, completed [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-holds-its-first-ever-summer-graduation-ceremony-awarding-39-diplomas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-holds-its-first-ever-summer-graduation-ceremony-awarding-39-diplomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student musicians rock out at Arlington Mill concert for after-school programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington Mill concert featuring student musicians and other local bands raised funds for Aspire! Afterschool Learning last weekend. The Jackson Nine, a group of youth in Aspire&rsquo;s no-cost summer [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-musicians-rock-out-at-arlington-mill-concert-for-after-school-programs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/student-musicians-rock-out-at-arlington-mill-concert-for-after-school-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy the waning days of summer with these outdoor August events]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Arlington is entering the later days of the summer, a full schedule of outdoor events continues&nbsp;through August. Movie showings, live concerts and the Arlington County Fair are sure to [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/enjoy-the-waning-days-of-summer-with-these-outdoor-august-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/enjoy-the-waning-days-of-summer-with-these-outdoor-august-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Pike photographers still documenting an era of ‘transition’ after 20 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 20 years after its founding, the Columbia Pike Documentary Project has never run out of people, places and events to chronicle. &ldquo;The community is still in transition,&rdquo; Lloyd Wolf, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-photographers-still-documenting-an-era-of-transition-after-20-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/columbia-pike-photographers-still-documenting-an-era-of-transition-after-20-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best place to take an art class in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re in the mood for watercolors, pottery or a paint-and-sip night out, Arlington has no shortage of options to help residents explore their creative side. Here are the nominees [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-place-to-take-an-art-class-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-place-to-take-an-art-class-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nash &amp; Smashed plans to open at Buckingham Center in two weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Nashville-style fried chicken and smash burger chain is almost ready to open its latest location on N. Glebe Road. Nash &amp; Smashed, a rapidly growing D.C.-area chain, has had [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nash-amp-smashed-plans-to-open-at-buckingham-center-in-two-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nash-amp-smashed-plans-to-open-at-buckingham-center-in-two-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Distefano headlines Arlington Drafthouse schedule for second half of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Cinema &amp; Drafthouse&rsquo;s schedule for the next five months includes a stand-up comedian who has sold out Madison Square Garden. The movie theatre and comedy club on Columbia Pike [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chris-distefano-headlines-arlington-drafthouse-schedule-for-second-half-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/chris-distefano-headlines-arlington-drafthouse-schedule-for-second-half-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington plans to turn poop into consumer-grade fertilizer by 2031]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington County is just a few years out from realizing its dream of turning residents&rsquo; solid waste into natural gas and consumer-grade fertilizer. Arlington Re-Gen, a long-awaited upgrade to the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-plans-to-turn-poop-into-consumer-grade-fertilizer-by-2031/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-plans-to-turn-poop-into-consumer-grade-fertilizer-by-2031/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 31, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyer&rsquo;s Challengers, Party Changes&nbsp;&mdash; Four Democrats are challenging Rep. Don Beyer (D-Arlington) in Tuesday&rsquo;s primary. &ldquo;If the challengers can even come close to knocking Beyer off&hellip; this will still send [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-31-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-31-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Listing of the Day: 6100 – 22nd Road N]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buy this home and move to the top of the long list to join popularOverlee Pool]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-6100-22nd-road-n/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/listing-of-the-day-6100-22nd-road-n/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man and three goats arrive in Arlington after extensive journey by foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and his goats set up camp in Arlington last night, nearing the end of a long and somewhat peculiar sojourn across much of the country. By foot and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-and-three-goats-arrive-in-arlington-after-extensive-journey-by-foot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/man-and-three-goats-arrive-in-arlington-after-extensive-journey-by-foot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats poised to endorse Kim Rucker for treasurer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Democrats appear to have their nominee for the upcoming special election for treasurer, while Republicans are seeking to recruit a challenger. Kim Rucker, who became treasurer upon incumbent Carla [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-poised-to-endorse-kim-rucker-for-treasurer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-democrats-poised-to-endorse-kim-rucker-for-treasurer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From parenting to real estate, Arlington influencers plug into communities to find success]]></title><description><![CDATA[To build a social media following in Arlington, focus on community. That&rsquo;s one lesson that local influencers shared with ARLnow, discussing how they and other Arlington residents have cultivated Instagram [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-parenting-to-real-estate-arlington-influencers-plug-into-communities-to-find-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-parenting-to-real-estate-arlington-influencers-plug-into-communities-to-find-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington apartment rents may have peaked for 2026, analysts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The median cost of renting an apartment in Arlington has likely hit its high point for 2026 after increasing 3.5% since the start of the year. The county&rsquo;s $2,611 median [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-apartment-rents-may-have-peaked-for-2026-analysts-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-apartment-rents-may-have-peaked-for-2026-analysts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Solace Outpost brewpub eyes partnership with Ballston’s El Rey taqueria]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brewpub concept from a Sterling brewing company is pursuing a partnership with a Mexican restaurant in Ballston. Solace Outpost has applied for a license to sell alcohol at 4201 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solace-outpost-brewpub-eyes-partnership-with-ballstons-el-rey-taqueria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/solace-outpost-brewpub-eyes-partnership-with-ballstons-el-rey-taqueria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let’s explore Pierce, the newest luxury condominium in Arlington]]></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/lets-explore-pierce-the-newest-luxury-condominium-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/lets-explore-pierce-the-newest-luxury-condominium-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Number of unemployed Arlington residents is up 44% since Trump took office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unemployment in Arlington is stabilizing but remains greatly elevated compared to the end of 2024, according to new data. With 146,571 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 4,622 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-unemployed-arlington-residents-is-up-44-since-trump-took-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/number-of-unemployed-arlington-residents-is-up-44-since-trump-took-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidates wary of promising a new Columbia Pike library]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board candidates say economic uncertainties make it unlikely a new branch library for Columbia Pike is on the horizon. &ldquo;I would love to see a [new] library on Columbia [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-wary-of-promising-a-new-columbia-pike-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-wary-of-promising-a-new-columbia-pike-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Board considers ban on petting service dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Arlington School Board is considering a formal ban on petting dogs that are working as service animals. As part of a July 22 Policy Committee meeting, School Board members [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-considers-ban-on-petting-service-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/school-board-considers-ban-on-petting-service-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 30, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hand-Pulled Noodles Hit Clarendon &mdash; Xi&rsquo;an Famous Foods will open its first D.C.-area storefront (2800 Clarendon Blvd) on Friday, Aug. 7. The New York chain&rsquo;s 66-seat, quick-service location is one [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-30-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-30-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key issues in County Board primary include affordability, economic strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti says he is providing steady leadership in uncertain times, while primary challengers say he has much to answer for. Julie Farnam and James DeVita [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/key-issues-in-county-board-primary-include-affordability-economic-strategy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/key-issues-in-county-board-primary-include-affordability-economic-strategy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington’s ban on gas leaf blowers earns praise from Virginia environmentalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A statewide environmental advocacy group has praised Arlington&rsquo;s recent decision to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. The Quiet Clean Virginia Foundation sees the County Board&rsquo;s vote on July 18 as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-ban-on-gas-leaf-blowers-earns-praise-from-virginia-environmentalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlingtons-ban-on-gas-leaf-blowers-earns-praise-from-virginia-environmentalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unhoused man, 77, returning to Romania after local fundraiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[After decades of trying to return to Romania, the last four of which he spent homeless in Arlington, a 77-year-old man is finally going home. Ion Chilom arrived in the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/unhoused-man-77-returning-to-romania-after-local-fundraiser/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/unhoused-man-77-returning-to-romania-after-local-fundraiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Focus: Once a year, the sun completes Nancy Holt’s vision at Dark Star Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year, for just a few minutes, one of Arlington&rsquo;s most iconic works of public art comes to life exactly as its artist intended. On Saturday, Aug. 1, at approximately [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/art-focus-once-a-year-the-sun-completes-nancy-holts-vision-at-dark-star-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/art-focus-once-a-year-the-sun-completes-nancy-holts-vision-at-dark-star-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington County Fair returns for 50th year next month, debuting new activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Arlington County Fair is returning next month with its ever-popular assortment of carnival rides, treats and events, plus some new additions. The fair will take [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-fair-returns-for-50th-year-next-month-debuting-new-activities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-county-fair-returns-for-50th-year-next-month-debuting-new-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: July 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-july-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-july-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Series of burglaries hits at least six homes near Rosslyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries that took place in two neighborhoods near Rosslyn over the weekend. A male suspect is described as entering or trying [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/series-of-burglaries-hits-at-least-six-homes-near-rosslyn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/series-of-burglaries-hits-at-least-six-homes-near-rosslyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington Republicans push for strong turnout in U.S. Senate primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Republicans are being encouraged by party leadership to cast ballots in next Tuesday&rsquo;s U.S. Senate primary. While the campaign involving Republicans Bert Mizusawa, Kim Farington and David Williams has [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-republicans-push-for-strong-turnout-in-us-senate-primary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-republicans-push-for-strong-turnout-in-us-senate-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS developing new ‘academic integrity’ policy to address AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington Public Schools is developing a new policy to address the use of AI and other emerging technologies. The new &ldquo;academic integrity policy&rdquo; will contribute to &ldquo;a broader framework for [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-developing-new-academic-integrity-policy-to-address-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-developing-new-academic-integrity-policy-to-address-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 29, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[NTSB Chair Presses Congress &mdash; &ldquo;Every day that passes without implementation of all 50 NTSB recommendations represents a continued and unacceptable risk to public safety,&rdquo; NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-29-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-29-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rep. Beyer and challengers hit final sprint ahead of Democratic primary]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just one week to go until the primary, the four challengers to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) are trying to stand out from the crowd. Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rep-beyer-and-challengers-hit-final-sprint-ahead-of-democratic-primary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rep-beyer-and-challengers-hit-final-sprint-ahead-of-democratic-primary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update at 4:30 p.m. &mdash; A Tornado Watch was also just issued for Arlington and much of the area. From the National Weather Service: A tornado watch has been issued [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-tornado-watch-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/weather-alert-tornado-watch-severe-thunderstorm-watch-issued-for-arlington-and-dc-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former police officer arrested after Arlington auto fraud investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two suspects, one of them a former Prince George&rsquo;s County police officer, have been arrested following an Arlington auto fraud investigation. The investigation spanned over a year, the Arlington County [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-police-officer-arrested-after-arlington-auto-fraud-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/former-police-officer-arrested-after-arlington-auto-fraud-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bagel Uprising opens in Ballston with back-to-the-basics breakfast bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[A veteran-owned bagel shop with hearty breakfast options opened its second location today (Tuesday) in Ballston. Alexandria-based Bagel Uprising has opened its doors at 901 N. Glebe Road, on the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bagel-uprising-opens-in-ballston-with-back-to-the-basics-breakfast-bites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bagel-uprising-opens-in-ballston-with-back-to-the-basics-breakfast-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competition higher, price growth lower in first half housing market]]></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/competition-higher-price-growth-lower-in-first-half-housing-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/competition-higher-price-growth-lower-in-first-half-housing-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington bike race gets shoutout during Tour de France coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potential partnership between an Arlington bicycle race and one of the world&rsquo;s largest cycling event organizers received a shoutout during weekend coverage of the Tour de France. NBC sideline [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-bike-race-gets-shoutout-during-tour-de-france-coverage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-bike-race-gets-shoutout-during-tour-de-france-coverage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready for the next step in 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/ready-for-the-next-step-in-your-career-explore-graduate-programs-near-dc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ready-for-the-next-step-in-your-career-explore-graduate-programs-near-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WERA 96.7 poised to return with new programming after year-long hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local FM radio station is preparing to come back on the air following a lengthy break. WERA 96.7 has been seeking to resume broadcasting today (Tuesday) after going dark [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wera-967-poised-to-return-with-new-programming-after-year-long-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/wera-967-poised-to-return-with-new-programming-after-year-long-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falls Church ‘Civic Jam’ honors nation’s 250th with games and booths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grounds of Cherry Hill Park played host to Falls Church&rsquo;s first &ldquo;Civic Jam&rdquo; on Friday evening. The event, postponed from July 3 due to severe heat, featured civic engagement [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-civic-jam-honors-nations-250th-with-games-and-booths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/falls-church-civic-jam-honors-nations-250th-with-games-and-booths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: Should Arlington become a city?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington is a county, not a city &mdash; a technicality that surprises plenty of newcomers who assume a place this dense and urban must be one. Whether it should stay [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-should-arlington-become-a-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-should-arlington-become-a-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 28, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teens Charged in Mob Assault &mdash; Two teens were charged with malicious wounding by mob after a group riding e-scooters allegedly attacked someone on S. Joyce Street in Pentagon City [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-28-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-28-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern Virginia students build AI tool to help aspiring entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Arlington, Virginia, students has launched a website aimed at removing barriers for aspiring entrepreneurs.	Related storiesFairfax Co. students write book to help elementary kids learn about financial literacy	At Money Camp, Fairfax Co. students learn taxes, jobs and the real world	How AI is helping groups in conflict zones where they&rsquo;re seeking to bring peace<br />
The idea came from the trio&rsquo;s desire to enter the Build with Gemini XPRIZE contest, a Google competition that chal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/northern-virginia-students-build-ai-tool-to-help-aspiring-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/northern-virginia-students-build-ai-tool-to-help-aspiring-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTSB chair urges Congress to implement safety recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exactly six months after the National Transportation Safety Board issued recommendations following the 2025 midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, Chair Jennifer Homendy is calling for further action from Congress.Related storiesNew memorial dedicated in Alexandria to the victims of the Potomac River midair collision	&lsquo;No more see and avoid&rsquo;: Aviation expert says new flight rules near airports will make flying safer	Disaster on th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ntsb-chair-urges-congress-to-implement-safety-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/ntsb-chair-urges-congress-to-implement-safety-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Reagan National midair collision probe, NTSB chair urges Congress to act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exactly six months after the National Transportation Safety Board issued recommendations following the 2025 midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over Reagan National Airport, Chair Jennifer Homendy is calling for further action from Congress.Related storiesNew memorial dedicated in Alexandria to the victims of the Potomac River midair collision	&lsquo;No more see and avoid&rsquo;: Aviation expert says new flight rules near airports will mak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-reagan-national-midair-collision-probe-ntsb-chair-urges-congress-to-act-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-reagan-national-midair-collision-probe-ntsb-chair-urges-congress-to-act-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After Reagan National midair collision probe, NTSB chair urges Congress to act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six months conclusion of probe into deadly midair collision at Reagan National, NTSB chair preses Congress to implement recommendations<br />
Exactly six months after the National Transportation Safety Board issued recommendations following the 2025 midair collision of an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, Chair Jennifer Homendy is calling for further action from Congress.Related storiesNew memorial dedicated in Alexandria to the victims of the Potomac River midair]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-reagan-national-midair-collision-probe-ntsb-chair-urges-congress-to-act/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/after-reagan-national-midair-collision-probe-ntsb-chair-urges-congress-to-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Alfred Taylor, civic leader and chronicler of Green Valley’s history, dies at 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr., a local leader who chronicled the history of his beloved Green Valley community and served as a fatherly mentor to many in civic life, died [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dr-alfred-taylor-civic-leader-and-chronicler-of-green-valleys-history-dies-at-91/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/dr-alfred-taylor-civic-leader-and-chronicler-of-green-valleys-history-dies-at-91/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Shots fired after dispute at basketball game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunshots were fired over the weekend following a dispute at a basketball court in Long Branch Creek, police say. The Arlington County Police Department responded to a report of gunshots [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-shots-fired-after-dispute-at-basketball-game/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-shots-fired-after-dispute-at-basketball-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another hot summer brings good business to Arlington’s ice cream shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot days &mdash; but not too hot, ideally &mdash; mean steady business at Arlington&rsquo;s ice cream parlors. Store owners and employees told ARLnow that an unusually hot summer has been [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-hot-summer-brings-good-business-to-arlingtons-ice-cream-shops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/another-hot-summer-brings-good-business-to-arlingtons-ice-cream-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[APS to receive $2.9M more than expected in state funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia&rsquo;s new state budget will provide Arlington Public Schools with almost $3 million more than leaders were previously expecting. The school system anticipates receiving $127,439,284 in state funding for the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-to-receive-29m-more-than-expected-in-state-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/aps-to-receive-29m-more-than-expected-in-state-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Used book sale from D.C. nonprofit coming to Crystal City this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pop-up book sale with live music and deals at local businesses is happening in Crystal City this week. Stalls selling over 5,000 donated books, DVDs, CDs and vinyl records, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/used-book-sale-from-dc-nonprofit-coming-to-crystal-city-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/used-book-sale-from-dc-nonprofit-coming-to-crystal-city-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charging an electric vehicle could get pricier at Arlington County stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owners of electric vehicles may have to pay more for a charge at Arlington County facilities starting later this year. The County Board has directed staff to prepare an ordinance [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/charging-an-electric-vehicle-could-get-pricier-at-arlington-county-stations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/charging-an-electric-vehicle-could-get-pricier-at-arlington-county-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rosslyn-Ballston corridor needs a community center, County Board member says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vice chair of the Arlington County Board is seeking a new community center somewhere along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Vice-Chair Maureen Coffey noted at the Board&rsquo;s July 21 meeting that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rosslyn-ballston-corridor-needs-a-community-center-county-board-member-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/rosslyn-ballston-corridor-needs-a-community-center-county-board-member-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas Park seeks new neighborhood logo designed by residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Arlington&rsquo;s largest neighborhoods is seeking to update its look. The Douglas Park Civic Association has asked its residents to submit ideas for a new neighborhood logo by the [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/douglas-park-seeks-new-neighborhood-logo-designed-by-residents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/douglas-park-seeks-new-neighborhood-logo-designed-by-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 27, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspicious Truck Closes Street &mdash; &ldquo;N. Utah Street north of Ballston is back open after the earlier suspicious vehicle investigation, for a large rental truck parked on the bridge over [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-27-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-27-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JUST IN: Virginia may vote early in the 2028 presidential primary — on leap day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virginia voters may get a say in picking the next Democratic presidential nominee before most of the country does. The Democratic National Committee&rsquo;s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted today (Friday) [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-virginia-may-vote-early-in-the-2028-presidential-primary-on-leap-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-in-virginia-may-vote-early-in-the-2028-presidential-primary-on-leap-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More after-school opportunities coming to Drew Elementary in Green Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[Additional after-school opportunities will be available to youth in Green Valley at the start of this school year. The Center for Youth and Family Advocacy (CYFA) is expanding &ldquo;The Zone,&rdquo; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-after-school-opportunities-coming-to-drew-elementary-in-green-valley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/more-after-school-opportunities-coming-to-drew-elementary-in-green-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local photographer honored for chronicling eight years of youth theater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Encore Stage &amp; Studio last week paid tribute to local photographer Cindy Kane, who for most of the past decade has chronicled its youth-theater performances. Kane has proved &ldquo;very special [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-photographer-honored-for-chronicling-eight-years-of-youth-theater/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/local-photographer-honored-for-chronicling-eight-years-of-youth-theater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arlington has one of the best pie shops in the U.S., according to Newsweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Arlington pie store known for its buttery, hand-crafted treats is receiving national attention. Livin&rsquo; The Pie Life, known for its flaky crust and loyal community following at 2166 N. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-has-one-of-the-best-pie-shops-in-the-us-according-to-newsweek/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-has-one-of-the-best-pie-shops-in-the-us-according-to-newsweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ACPD: Scooter riders threw a rock at a car, then kicked it, after a driver honked]]></title><description><![CDATA[A honk at two people riding scooters in the road escalated into a thrown rock and a kicked car in south Arlington, according to Arlington County police. It happened around [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-scooter-riders-threw-a-rock-at-a-car-then-kicked-it-after-a-driver-honked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/acpd-scooter-riders-threw-a-rock-at-a-car-then-kicked-it-after-a-driver-honked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll: The best nail salon in Arlington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;re after a quick polish change or a leisurely spa pedicure, Arlington has no shortage of nail salons to help you sit back and unwind. Here are the nominees [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-nail-salon-in-arlington/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/poll-the-best-nail-salon-in-arlington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure of Ayers Hardware is latest sign of strain among Arlington’s small businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent closure of Ayers Variety &amp; Hardware&nbsp;was a stark reminder that nothing is forever, even businesses that have built generational relationships with customers. The shuttering of the store that [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/closure-of-ayers-hardware-is-latest-sign-of-strain-among-arlingtons-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/closure-of-ayers-hardware-is-latest-sign-of-strain-among-arlingtons-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New working group will study possible revisions to Affordable Housing Ordinance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following resistance in the General Assembly this year, a new working group has been appointed to study possible changes to Arlington&rsquo;s Affordable Housing Ordinance. County Board members on Tuesday chartered [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-working-group-will-study-possible-revisions-to-affordable-housing-ordinance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/new-working-group-will-study-possible-revisions-to-affordable-housing-ordinance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group studying possible revisions to Arlington’s Affordable Housing Ordinance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following resistance in the General Assembly this year, a new working group has been appointed to study possible changes to Arlington&rsquo;s Affordable Housing Ordinance. County Board members on Tuesday chartered [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/group-studying-possible-revisions-to-arlingtons-affordable-housing-ordinance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/group-studying-possible-revisions-to-arlingtons-affordable-housing-ordinance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Falls Church affordable housing project about to receive screening committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church leaders are about to hit the launch button on their most significant affordable-housing effort. City Council members on Monday, July 27 are slated to appoint a seven-member screening [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/major-falls-church-affordable-housing-project-about-to-receive-screening-committee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/major-falls-church-affordable-housing-project-about-to-receive-screening-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 24, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rosslyn Tower Sold &mdash; JBG Smith sold the 377-unit Central Place Residences to Boston-based Berkshire Residential Investments for $206.25 million. A covenant leaves open a future condo conversion, which would [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-24-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-24-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials face flak over dangerous dog cases in Arlington, point to strict guidelines]]></title><description><![CDATA[County officials are defending local processes for handling complaints of dangerous dogs, despite criticisms from Arlington residents who say they&rsquo;ve struggled to feel heard. Those responsible for handling such complaints [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/officials-face-flak-over-dangerous-dog-cases-in-arlington-point-to-strict-guidelines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/officials-face-flak-over-dangerous-dog-cases-in-arlington-point-to-strict-guidelines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning for future of Central Library, Lee Community Center moves up in county priorities]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members have directed staff to move more quickly in considering future uses of the Central Library and Lee Community Center parcels. In a change from the plan as [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planning-for-future-of-central-library-lee-community-center-moves-up-in-county-priorities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/planning-for-future-of-central-library-lee-community-center-moves-up-in-county-priorities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Middle proposal from Cunningham sparks blowup with ‘blindsided’ County Board members]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members went into their two-month summer break after 15 minutes of verbal fireworks over Missing Middle housing policies currently tied up in litigation. Three Board members &mdash; Maureen [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/missing-middle-proposal-from-cunningham-sparks-blowup-with-blindsided-county-board-members/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/missing-middle-proposal-from-cunningham-sparks-blowup-with-blindsided-county-board-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiki Thai pushes back Crystal City opening plans to summer 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crystal City residents will have to wait a little longer for the neighborhood&rsquo;s latest Thai restaurant. Tiki Thai was originally expected to open sometime this summer or fall at 244 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tiki-thai-pushes-back-crystal-city-opening-plans-to-summer-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/tiki-thai-pushes-back-crystal-city-opening-plans-to-summer-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 biggest estate planning mistakes we see in Virginia]]></title><description><![CDATA[No matter your age, having a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family. A properly prepared will ensures your wishes are carried [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-5-biggest-estate-planning-mistakes-we-see-in-virginia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/the-5-biggest-estate-planning-mistakes-we-see-in-virginia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidates debate the need for more neighborhood sidewalks]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board candidates have varied takes on how the local government should address gaps in neighborhood sidewalks. Although the local government has a plan to address missing sidewalk links, it [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-debate-the-need-for-more-neighborhood-sidewalks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-debate-the-need-for-more-neighborhood-sidewalks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Poll: Have you noticed forecasts are less accurate recently?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it feels like the weather forecast has been letting you down lately, a growing number of meteorologists say you may not be imagining it. They point to a quieter [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-have-you-noticed-forecasts-are-less-accurate-recently/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-poll-have-you-noticed-forecasts-are-less-accurate-recently/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To become a city, Arlington would have to wait until at least 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arlington&rsquo;s county attorney is warning leaders to think carefully about the pros and cons of any potential governance changes. Also, to become a city &mdash; an option sought by some [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/to-become-a-city-arlington-would-have-to-wait-until-at-least-2032/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/to-become-a-city-arlington-would-have-to-wait-until-at-least-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 23, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank Robbery Arrest &mdash; Police have charged a D.C. man, 36, after a bank robbery in the Crystal City area. The suspect handed a teller a note demanding cash on [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-23-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-23-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board gives strong support to 831-unit project at Rosslyn’s ‘Deep Throat’ garage]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large-scale redevelopment project at the site of a Rosslyn parking garage that featured in the Watergate scandal was approved with robust support from Arlington officials. The County Board unanimously [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-gives-strong-support-to-831-unit-project-at-rosslyns-deep-throat-garage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-gives-strong-support-to-831-unit-project-at-rosslyns-deep-throat-garage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board candidates pledge support for Barcroft and gymnastics after budget threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[All five candidates running for County Board say they will protect the Barcroft Sports &amp; Fitness Center and its gymnastics programming from elimination. Candidate James DeVita said that, if elected, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-pledge-support-for-barcroft-and-gymnastics-after-budget-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-candidates-pledge-support-for-barcroft-and-gymnastics-after-budget-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer-themed block party with live music coming to Clarendon this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free block party with food, discount beer and live music is taking over a portion of Clarendon this weekend. Clarendon Ballroom is hosting a &ldquo;Summer Jam Session&rdquo; from 2-9:30 [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-themed-block-party-with-live-music-coming-to-clarendon-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/summer-themed-block-party-with-live-music-coming-to-clarendon-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BizLaunch gears up for a busy fall with growth opportunities, entrepreneur stories and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[While summer is often a slower season for many businesses, BizLaunch has been hard at work supporting Arlington entrepreneurs and preparing an exciting lineup of fall programs. From business growth [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bizlaunch-gears-up-for-a-busy-fall-with-growth-opportunities-entrepreneur-stories-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/bizlaunch-gears-up-for-a-busy-fall-with-growth-opportunities-entrepreneur-stories-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepali coffee truck sets up shop at Langston Blvd gas station]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new coffee truck serving cafe classics and Nepali specialties has opened outside a gas station in Cherrydale. Located at 4019 Langston Blvd, Coffee Libations has been open for about [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nepali-coffee-truck-sets-up-shop-at-langston-blvd-gas-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/nepali-coffee-truck-sets-up-shop-at-langston-blvd-gas-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: July 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-july-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-july-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Board promises updates on S. Carlin Springs safety before school starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[County Board members say further steps to protect students along S. Carlin Springs Road will be in place before classes resume in late August. &ldquo;We want to be responsive &mdash; [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-promises-updates-on-s-carlin-springs-safety-before-school-starts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/county-board-promises-updates-on-s-carlin-springs-safety-before-school-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warner targets data centers’ energy usage, economic impacts of AI in new bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is pushing for more regulations on data centers as part of a new package of artificial intelligence bills introduced in Congress yesterday (Tuesday). The legislative agenda, [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-targets-data-centers-energy-usage-economic-impacts-of-ai-in-new-bills/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/sen-warner-targets-data-centers-energy-usage-economic-impacts-of-ai-in-new-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Democrats outnumber Republicans 15 to 1 in early Falls Church ballots, so far]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falls Church is staying true to its reputation as a Democratic bastion, based on voting trends leading into the Aug. 4 primary. Of the 346 ballots cast as of July [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrats-outnumber-republicans-15-to-1-in-early-falls-church-ballots-so-far/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/democrats-outnumber-republicans-15-to-1-in-early-falls-church-ballots-so-far/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Notes for July 22, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cart Robbery Foiled &mdash; An Arlington man, 71, was arrested after police say he filled a shopping cart at a business in the 2500 block of 9th Road S. and [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-22-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/morning-notes-for-july-22-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From overlooked to everywhere, ube is now one of the trendiest culinary flavors]]></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.Once overlooked, ube&rsquo;s popularity is booming<br />
A purple yam called ube is having a moment.<br />
When Toby Bantug first began selling ice cream with ube and other Filipino flavors at D.C.-area festivals in 1999, &ldquo;Nobody knew about it except for Filipinos, and kids were attracted to it because of its purple color,&rdquo; he said.Bantug continued selling ube-flavore]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-overlooked-to-everywhere-ube-is-now-one-of-the-trendiest-culinary-flavors-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-overlooked-to-everywhere-ube-is-now-one-of-the-trendiest-culinary-flavors-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From overlooked to everywhere, ube is now one of the trendiest culinary flavors]]></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.Once overlooked, ube&rsquo;s popularity is booming<br />
A purple yam called ube is having a moment.<br />
When Toby Bantug first began selling ice cream with ube and other Filipino flavors at D.C.-area festivals in 1999, &ldquo;Nobody knew about it except for Filipinos, and kids were attracted to it because of its purple color,&rdquo; he said.Related stories&lsquo;Why tear it do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-overlooked-to-everywhere-ube-is-now-one-of-the-trendiest-culinary-flavors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/from-overlooked-to-everywhere-ube-is-now-one-of-the-trendiest-culinary-flavors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 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-jul-21-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlnow-daily-debrief-for-jul-21-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Crystal City robbery suspect is arrested in D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested a suspect following a bank robbery in Crystal City yesterday (Tuesday). The suspect, Brian Frances, 36, is accused of robbing the Bank of America at 1425 S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-crystal-city-robbery-suspect-is-arrested-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-crystal-city-robbery-suspect-is-arrested-in-dc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATED: Crystal City robbery suspect arrested in D.C.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have arrested a suspect following a bank robbery in Crystal City yesterday (Tuesday). The suspect, Brian Frances, 36, is accused of robbing the Bank of America at 1425 S. [&hellip;]]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-crystal-city-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-dc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/updated-crystal-city-robbery-suspect-arrested-in-dc/</guid></item><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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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.D.C. has held the No. 2 spot since 2023 in the fitness rankings of America&rsquo;s 100 largest cities.<br />
&ldquo;The things that make places like Arlington, Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, Seattle, Denver the top five is accessibility&rdquo; to parks and trails where residents can exercise, said]]></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-2-2/</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-2-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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.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 em]]></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-2/</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-2/</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[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 parents frustrated about plan to end program for toddlers with disabilitiesWill Dokurno&rsquo;s youngest daughter didn&rsquo;t adapt well to a paid daycare at a Northern Virginia church.<br />
She wasn&rsquo;t speaking and didn&rsquo;t have any friends, and he later found out the teachers would largely leave her in a corner to play alone.<br />
Because of that speech de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/arlington-plans-to-phase-out-partnership-supporting-toddlers-with-disabilities-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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[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.Could an Arlington aerial gondola solve Northern Virginia&rsquo;s traffic woes?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 visi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/arlington/could-an-arlington-aerial-gondola-solve-northern-virginias-traffic-woes-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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.<br />
Born and raised in Arlington, Virginia, 26-year-old Sarah Awad was one of 16 contestants competing on &ldquo;Outlast: The Jungle.&rdquo;<br />
The show is structured much like other reality survival competitions. Contestants are dropped in the Panamanian jungl]]></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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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-2/</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></channel></rss>