https://www.arlnow.com Local news, views and things to do in Arlington, Virginia Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:19:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.arlnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-arl-only-square-blue-32x32.png https://www.arlnow.com 32 32 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/arlington-sues-trump-administration-over-fears-of-federal-agents-at-voting-sites/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/arlington-sues-trump-administration-over-fears-of-federal-agents-at-voting-sites/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:45:39 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=428010 The Arlington County Board is suing the Trump administration over worries about potential interference at polling places during the midterm elections. The federal lawsuit filed yesterday (Tuesday) centers on recent […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/arlington-sues-trump-administration-over-fears-of-federal-agents-at-voting-sites/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/acpd-finalizing-release-of-police-shooting-footage-after-criticism-from-county-board/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/acpd-finalizing-release-of-police-shooting-footage-after-criticism-from-county-board/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:45:11 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427955 Arlington police expect to release footage of a fatal officer-involved shooting by Friday after sharp remarks from County Board members over the weekend. Police Chief Andy Penn on Tuesday (Oct. […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/acpd-finalizing-release-of-police-shooting-footage-after-criticism-from-county-board/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/these-11-arlington-and-falls-church-restaurants-ranked-among-top-50-in-n-va/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/these-11-arlington-and-falls-church-restaurants-ranked-among-top-50-in-n-va/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:58 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=428014 Arlington and Falls Church restaurants ranging from all-day breakfast to upscale Vietnamese cuisine earned spots in a new ranking of Northern Virginia establishments. Six restaurants in Arlington and five in […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/these-11-arlington-and-falls-church-restaurants-ranked-among-top-50-in-n-va/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/just-reduced-properties-in-arlington-october-21-2026-arl1/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427852 Each week, “Just Reduced” 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 […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/crystal-city-wine-shop-closing-next-week-after-14-years/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/crystal-city-wine-shop-closing-next-week-after-14-years/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:45:04 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=428004 After 14 years in business, the Crystal City Wine Shop is closing down at the end of the month. A sign in a storefront window indicates that Saturday, Oct. 31, […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/crystal-city-wine-shop-closing-next-week-after-14-years/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/meet-claudia-tordini-of-experiential-learning-lab-aed1/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/meet-claudia-tordini-of-experiential-learning-lab-aed1/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:45:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427406 Claudia Tordini’s journey to entrepreneurship began long before she opened her Arlington business. As a teenager growing up in Argentina, a summer job sparked an interest in the human side […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/meet-claudia-tordini-of-experiential-learning-lab-aed1/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/red-light-cameras-arrive-at-two-crash-prone-intersections-in-falls-church/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/red-light-cameras-arrive-at-two-crash-prone-intersections-in-falls-church/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:00:38 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427988 Red light cameras went live today (Wednesday) at two of the most hazardous intersections in Falls Church. A 30-day warning period has begun for violators at the intersections of E. […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/red-light-cameras-arrive-at-two-crash-prone-intersections-in-falls-church/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/police-recruitment-improving-in-arlington-amid-hefty-salary-increases/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/police-recruitment-improving-in-arlington-amid-hefty-salary-increases/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:15:59 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427620 Arlington police staffing remains lower than desired but is improving, Police Chief Andy Penn said at a recent meeting. “We’re still struggling with it,” Penn said of staff levels at […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/police-recruitment-improving-in-arlington-amid-hefty-salary-increases/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/wakefield-sports-roundup-cross-country-teams-run-strong-at-county-meets/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/wakefield-sports-roundup-cross-country-teams-run-strong-at-county-meets/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:30:04 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427756 The Wakefield Warriors girls and boys cross-country teams had solid finishes in the recent Arlington County varsity high-school meets. The girls placed second in the annual event at Bluemont Park […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/wakefield-sports-roundup-cross-country-teams-run-strong-at-county-meets/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/morning-notes-for-october-21-2026/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/morning-notes-for-october-21-2026/#respond Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:30:02 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427930 Critic Loves Ruthie’s Pancakes — Ruthie’s All-Day made Tom Sietsema’s list of five favorite D.C.-area breakfasts. “Craving pancakes? You want the golden buttermilk saucers at this family-friendly dining room in […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/21/morning-notes-for-october-21-2026/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/debrief-10202026/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427952 Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories ‘Microtransit’ program expands into South Arlington, reduces rates […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/does-every-will-have-to-go-through-probate-in-virginia-pji1-2/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:45:00 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427924 When a loved one passes away, families often face difficult decisions about funeral arrangements, finances, and the distribution of property. One common question is whether having a will automatically means […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/panel-silver-tsunami-requires-updated-policies-services-for-arlington-seniors/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/panel-silver-tsunami-requires-updated-policies-services-for-arlington-seniors/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:45:10 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427639 A rapidly expanding number of seniors in Arlington may place strain on local services and require a shift in how leaders approach community needs, panelists said at a recent forum. […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/panel-silver-tsunami-requires-updated-policies-services-for-arlington-seniors/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/falls-church-leaders-consider-different-tax-rates-for-land-and-buildings/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/falls-church-leaders-consider-different-tax-rates-for-land-and-buildings/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:45:22 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427686 Falls Church city leaders are beginning to mull the implications of splitting real-estate taxes into separate rates for land and improvements. That could fundamentally change tax bills for property owners […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/falls-church-leaders-consider-different-tax-rates-for-land-and-buildings/feed/ 0 https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/new-robot-server-begins-delivering-orders-at-big-buns-in-shirlington/ https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/new-robot-server-begins-delivering-orders-at-big-buns-in-shirlington/#respond Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:45:18 +0000 https://www.arlnow.com/?p=427909 There’s a new star in town in Shirlington and it’s ready to serve. An AI-guided robot has begun delivering customers’ orders at Big Buns at 4251 Campbell Avenue, and it’s […]]]> https://www.arlnow.com/2026/10/20/new-robot-server-begins-delivering-orders-at-big-buns-in-shirlington/feed/ 0