Arlington News & Events
Wakefield falls short, suffers third straight defeat in football action
by Dave FacinoliMon, 21 Oct 2024 22:15:03 +0000
The Wakefield Warriors fell to 2-6 overall with a 40-15 road loss to the Marshall Statesmen on Oct. 18. The third straight setback kept Wakefield winless in the Liberty District […]
Good Samaritans pull man from car in Ballston after apparent medical emergency
by ARLnow.comMon, 21 Oct 2024 20:45:35 +0000
An unresponsive driver was pulled from an SUV after a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Ballston. The crash happened shortly before 3:15 p.m. in front of the apartment building at […]
ACFD staffing shortages prompt Ballston area fire engine to go out of service
by Dan EgittoMon, 21 Oct 2024 19:45:30 +0000
A fire engine in the Ballston area was out of service last night due to understaffing at the Arlington County Fire Department. Engine 102 was ACFD’s busiest fire engine last […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/10/21/acfd-staffing-shortages-prompt-fire-engine-to-go-out-of-service/
County Board members staying mum until written Missing Middle ruling arrives
by Scott McCaffreyMon, 21 Oct 2024 18:30:48 +0000
Arlington’s elected leadership is not saying much about the future of the county’s Missing Middle policy — at least not from the dais. Pressed to make some comment on what […]
Columbia Pike McDonald’s reopens after remodel
by Katie TarantoMon, 21 Oct 2024 17:15:52 +0000
The McDonald’s at 3013 Columbia Pike is back in business after some renovations. The location was bustling with dozens of customers this morning (Monday) after closing for at least a […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/10/21/columbia-pike-mcdonalds-reopens-after-remodel/
APS’s chronic absenteeism dips year over year, but remains well above ultimate goal
by Scott McCaffreyMon, 21 Oct 2024 15:15:46 +0000
New figures show efforts to reduce absenteeism in Arlington public schools may be bearing fruit. When Arlington School Board members approved the system’s fiscal 2025 budget in the spring, they […]
County leaders say community activism helped to save native trees along GW Parkway
by Scott McCaffreyMon, 21 Oct 2024 13:45:36 +0000
Arlington leaders believe people-power helped sway National Park Service officials to re-evaluate plans for clearing more trees and vegetation adjacent to the George Washington Memorial Parkway in the county. The […]
County zoning tweak will help Fairlington residents with home-renovation projects
by Scott McCaffreyMon, 21 Oct 2024 13:00:30 +0000
The Arlington County Board has tidied up a section of the county’s zoning ordinance that caused the Fairlington neighborhood fits. County Board members on Saturday (Oct. 19) approved zoning amendments […]
Event spotlighting startups and tech happening in Crystal City tomorrow
by Dan EgittoMon, 21 Oct 2024 12:15:53 +0000
One day of D.C. Startup and Tech Week is taking place in Crystal City tomorrow (Tuesday). Kicking off at 10 a.m. at the National Landing Experience Center at 241 18th […]
Morning Notes for October 21, 2024
by ARLnow.comMon, 21 Oct 2024 11:30:40 +0000
Public Hearing Set for Deer-Culling Plan — Arlington County Board members voted 5-0 Saturday to advertise for a Nov. 16 public hearing zoning changes needed to bring professional sharpshooters to […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/10/21/morning-notes-for-october-21-2024/
Bishop O’Connell football team hangs close until halftime in league loss
by Dave FacinoliSun, 20 Oct 2024 12:20:54 +0000
Trailing 10-0 at halftime to an opponent with many bigger linemen, the Bishop O’Connell Knights were confident they were still in the game. In the second half, though, that size […]
Farmers market for Green Valley wins County Board authorization
by Scott McCaffreySat, 19 Oct 2024 18:00:57 +0000
Arlington County Board members today (Saturday) green-lighted the operation of a weekly farmers market in the Green Valley community that will start next year. The action, voted on as part […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/10/19/farmers-market-for-green-valley-wins-county-board-authorization/
Neighborhood Spotlight: Halloween in Arlington
by SponsorSat, 19 Oct 2024 16:00:45 +0000
The month of October is when the mornings start getting crisp, leaves begin to change and ghosts and skeletons come out. The best part of Halloween is that it brings […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/10/19/neighborhood-spotlight-halloween-in-arlington-mce1/
Requests for Halloween street closures proving a challenge for Falls Church
by Scott McCaffreySat, 19 Oct 2024 14:30:36 +0000
Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields and his staff currently are attempting to juggle requests from various organizations to close streets for Halloween-themed events. At least six have come in, […]
Arlington House salutes Marquis de Lafayette, 200 years after his triumphant visit
by Scott McCaffreySat, 19 Oct 2024 13:00:33 +0000
Casually work the name Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier into a conversation, and you’re likely to get blank stares from all but the most intense history buffs. But […]
