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‘Eat More Taco’ Mexican street food spot opens in Ballston | ARLnow.com A Mexican street food-inspired eatery with an all-halal menu began serving diners last week in Ballston. Eat More Taco opened earlier this month at 708 N. Glebe Road, adding another option for Latin-inspired...

'Eat More Taco' Mexican street food spot opens in Ballston

Popular Arlington-focused Facebook group comes back online after over a month | ARLnow.com Weeks after Facebook suspended a longstanding group where Arlingtonians shared memories of growing up in the county, the group has been restored. "I Grew Up in Arlington, VA" was back online as of yesterday...

Popular Arlington-focused Facebook group comes back online after over a month

Arlington ultramarathoner, 51, shatters world record in extreme globe-trotting race | ARLnow.com An extreme athlete from Arlington has broken the world record for the fastest time in a series of 50K races on all seven continents. Michael Wardian, 51, completed a seven-day string of back-to-back ultramarathons...

Arlington ultramarathoner, 51, shatters world record in extreme globe-trotting race

NOW: Procession of monks completes journey through Arlington | ARLnow.com The procession of monks walking for peace is on the move again today (Tuesday), leaving Arlington for their final destination in D.C. The Buddhist monks, who progressed through Arlington yesterday as...

NOW: Procession of monks completes journey through Arlington

Morning Notes for February 10, 2026 | ARLnow.com Special Election Today -- "A Special Election for Member, Senate of Virginia 39th District will be held on February 10, 2026 to fill the vacancy of Adam Ebbin. Only registered voters of Virginia Senate...

🗳 Special election today
🗳 Other Va. elections
😰 WaPo layoffs bigger than thought
🔫 Gun dealers blast bills

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 9, 2026 | ARLnow.com Good Monday 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 -- Feb 9,...

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 9, 2026

JUST IN: Police on scene of reported bank robbery in Ballston | ARLnow.com Arlington County police are investigating a bank robbery in Ballston. The robbery was reported around 3:30 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Bank at 1011 N. Stafford Street, near the Ballston Metro station. Initial...

JUST IN: Police on scene of reported bank robbery in Ballston

NOW: Procession of monks arrives in Arlington, bringing road closures and crowds | ARLnow.com A procession of Buddhist monks has been passing through Arlington this afternoon, drawing crowds of onlookers and rolling road closures. The monks, who are nearing the end of a 2,300-mile journey on foot...

NOW: Procession of monks arrives in Arlington, bringing road closures and crowds

Where to book a table for Valentine’s Day in Arlington and Falls Church | ARLnow.com With less than a week to go until Valentine's Day, reservations are filling up at many restaurants in Arlington and Falls Church. Below is a non-exhaustive list of establishments where tables are still...

Where to book a table for Valentine's Day in Arlington and Falls Church

Starbucks exits Pentagon City mall, closing two locations | ARLnow.com Starbucks no longer has a presence at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City after shuttering two kiosks. Starbucks spots in the mall's Macy's and food court have closed. The food court location is vacant,...

Starbucks exits Pentagon City mall, closing two locations

Suspects arrested in Buckingham stabbing, Green Valley break-ins | ARLnow.com An Arlington man is behind bars after police say he stabbed another man Saturday night in the Buckingham neighborhood. The stabbing happened on N. Thomas Street, shortly before 6:30 p.m. Police say the...

Suspects arrested in Buckingham stabbing, Green Valley break-ins

Beyer faces challenges on his age and possible redistricting shakeup in reelection bid | ARLnow.com U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is taking on challenges about his age and the possibility of a dramatically different constituency as he seeks reelection. Beyer, who turns 76 in June, addressed the age issue...

Beyer faces challenges on his age and possible redistricting shakeup in reelection bid

Yorktown boys fall in key basketball showdown as playoffs approach | ARLnow.com In a close, seesaw showdown for first place in the Liberty District, the Yorktown Patriots fell short to the host Marshall Statesmen in recent boys basketball action. Thanks to a 9-0 run, Marshall rallied...

Yorktown boys fall in key basketball showdown as playoffs approach

Vietnamese coffee shop coming to Lee Harrison Shopping Center | ARLnow.com A long-vacant storefront in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center will soon welcome its first tenant in over three years. Cup of Bliss, a Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop, has finalized a lease at 2439 N. Harrison...

Vietnamese coffee shop coming to Lee Harrison Shopping Center

Bluemont Park tennis courts close for renovations starting next week | ARLnow.com Construction on new tennis courts and upgraded facilities at Bluemont Park begins next week, kicking off an expected year-and-a-half of renovations. The tennis courts and parking lot will be fenced off...

Bluemont Park tennis courts close for renovations starting next week

APS superintendent defends snow day decisions, but acknowledges communication issues | ARLnow.com Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán stands behind decisions to keep classrooms shuttered for more than a week after last month's snowstorm, but acknowledges shortcomings in the school...

APS superintendent defends snow day decisions, but acknowledges communication issues

Morning Notes for February 9, 2026 | ARLnow.com Monks Arrive Today -- "On Feb 9 we will welcome the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiya as they near the end of their remarkable 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, which began in TX & concludes this week in D.C....

🙏 Monks arrive today
🗑️ Regular waste collection resumes
⚰️ Cemetery aims for reopening
🔍 Local murder mystery

Measles exposure reported at Reagan National Airport | ARLnow.com A pre-school age child with measles traveled through Reagan National Airport and on the a Yellow Line Metro train last week. That's according to an alert from the Virginia Dept. of Health. The child "is...

Measles exposure reported at Reagan National Airport

Press Release: Beyer To Run In Virginia’s 8th www.arlnow.com/press-releas...

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 6, 2026 | ARLnow.com Good Friday 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 -- Feb 6,...

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 6, 2026

Walk for Peace brings rolling road closures to Arlington on Monday | ARLnow.com The Walk for Peace route through Arlington has been revealed as police prepare for the Buddhist monks' arrival near the end of their 2,300-mile journey. The monks are expected to arrive in Arlington in...

Walk for Peace brings rolling road closures to Arlington on Monday

Press Release: Virginia Senate Passes Affordable Medicine Act with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support www.arlnow.com/press-releas...

Super Bowl LX in Arlington: 11 places to eat, drink and watch the game | ARLnow.com Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are home on the couch this weekend, but that's no reason to spurn the pomp and circumstance of arguably the biggest sporting event of the year: Super Bowl...

Super Bowl LX in Arlington: 11 places to eat, drink and watch the game

Proposed congressional maps in Virginia would split Arlington in two | ARLnow.com Newly proposed maps would split Arlington into two congressional districts as part of a statewide overhaul heavily favoring Virginia Democrats. The proposal would keep a southern portion of Arlington...

Proposed congressional maps in Virginia would split Arlington in two

Dispute between drivers ends with man down in middle of East Falls Church intersection | ARLnow.com A fender bender and subsequent dispute between drivers ended with one of them down and injured in the middle of a busy intersection at rush hour. The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the...

Dispute between drivers ends with man down in middle of East Falls Church intersection

Overlooked dog’s adoption story earns $100K for Falls Church animal rescue | ARLnow.com A Falls Church animal rescue center has received a $100,000 grant thanks to the story of an overlooked mother dog who got adopted. Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation was one of 10 national winners of the...

Overlooked dog's adoption story earns $100K for Falls Church animal rescue

Yorktown grad celebrates undefeated season with Indiana Hoosiers | ARLnow.com Grant Wilson's decision to transfer to the Indiana Hoosiers for the 2025 college football season turned out to be the right call. The 2020 Yorktown High School graduate was a red-shirt senior and third-string...

Yorktown grad celebrates undefeated season with Indiana Hoosiers

Poll: The best dentist in Arlington | ARLnow.com Arlington is home to numerous dental offices dedicated to making sure patients' smiles stay healthy and bright. Here are the nominees for "Best Dentist in Arlington" as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice...

Poll: The best dentist in Arlington