Arlington News & Events

Listing of the Day: 4802 20th Pl N

by ARLnow.com
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:45:43 +0000

Rare North Arlington find lives like single-family w/ large yard & long driveway

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/listing-of-the-day-4802-20th-pl-n/

Local congressional races are ‘full steam ahead’ despite districting uncertainty

by Scott McCaffrey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:45:23 +0000

While questions around congressional redistricting will remain unresolved for months, campaigns for two seats that could represent Arlington are in full swing. For now, all eyes are on an April […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/arlington-congressional-races-are-full-steam-ahead-despite-districting-uncertainty/

UPDATED: Suspicious truck in Pentagon parking lot prompts investigation

by ARLnow.com
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:15:40 +0000

There was a large police presence along Army Navy Drive this afternoon due to a suspicious vehicle in a Pentagon parking lot. A lone U-Haul truck was parked along a […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/now-suspicious-truck-in-pentagon-parking-lot-prompts-investigation/

Affordable housing proposal off of Langston Blvd heads to County Board

by Scott McCaffrey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:45:08 +0000

Plans for a 249-unit affordable housing building off of Langston Blvd are up for County Board consideration this weekend. Planning Commission members voted 9-2 on Feb. 9 to support True […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/affordable-housing-proposal-off-of-langston-blvd-heads-to-county-board/

Lacoste apparel company opens location in Pentagon City mall

by Jared Serre
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:45:11 +0000

A French apparel brand perhaps best known for its iconic crocodile logo has opened a location in Pentagon City. Lacoste opened this week on the first floor of the Fashion […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/lacoste-apparel-company-opens-location-in-pentagon-city-mall/

Art and music animate retail space during three-weekend LOOK Pop-Up

by Sponsor
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:45:13 +0000

This column is sponsored by Arlington Arts/Arlington Cultural Affairs, a division of Arlington Economic Development. What can you do with a retail space in a prominent location between tenants? Activate […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/art-and-music-animate-retail-space-during-three-weekend-look-pop-up-aed1/

Yorktown girls win regional gymnastics championship, aim for state title

by Dave Facinoli
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:45:37 +0000

The Yorktown Patriots warmed up for the state gymnastics tournament with convincing victories at the Liberty District and 6D North Region championships. The Patriots won the district championship on Feb. […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/yorktown-girls-win-regional-gymnastics-championship-aim-for-state-title/

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: February 18, 2026

by Sponsor
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:45:33 +0000

Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose price have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-february-18-2026-arl1/

Next year’s budget, future parking rates to highlight County Board meeting

by Scott McCaffrey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:00:45 +0000

This weekend’s County Board meeting is expected to include a presentation on the county manager’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and several other notable items. Additional slated topics […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/next-years-budget-future-parking-rates-to-highlight-county-board-meeting/

Arlington officials certify Bennett-Parker’s victory, succeeding State Sen. Ebbin

by Scott McCaffrey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:15:51 +0000

Arlington election officials have formally certified Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker’s overwhelming victory in the race to succeed State Sen. Adam Ebbin. Across the entire district, the Bennett-Parker (D-39) won 83.4% of […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/arlington-officials-certify-bennett-parkers-victory-succeeding-state-sen-ebbin/

Falls Church to celebrate nation’s birthday on Memorial Day and before Fourth of July

by Scott McCaffrey
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:30:46 +0000

Special events on Memorial Day and the night before Independence Day will highlight Falls Church’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th birthday. City officials have been informed that the state government’s […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/falls-church-to-celebrate-nations-birthday-on-memorial-day-and-july-3/

Morning Notes for February 18, 2026

by ARLnow.com
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:30:06 +0000

Arlington’s 22205 Among ‘Hottest’ — “Anyone who’s thought about buying or selling a house in Northern Virginia knows the real estate market in our region is strong. But which areas are […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/18/morning-notes-for-february-18-2026/

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 17, 2026

by ARLnow.com
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:30:04 +0000

Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/17/debrief-2172026/

Months of spotty mail deliveries raise concerns for North Arlington residents

by Emily Leayman
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:45:14 +0000

Issues with mail delivery, sometimes involving important documents, have been plaguing one North Arlington ZIP code for months and have gotten worse this winter, residents say. In conversations with ARLnow, […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/17/months-of-spotty-mail-deliveries-raise-concerns-for-north-arlington-residents/

Virginia minimum wage on track to increase to $15 per hour by 2028

by Emily Leayman
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:45:39 +0000

Virginia’s minimum wage is on track to continue increasing over the next two years. Two companion bills — SB1 and HB1 — have passed both chambers and are expected to […]

https://www.arlnow.com/2026/02/17/virginia-minimum-wage-on-track-to-increase-to-15-per-hour-by-2028/