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Profs and Pints lecture series expanding into Crystal City bar this month | ARLnow.com A scholar-led lecture series based in D.C. is expanding into Arlington for the first time later this month. Profs and Pints, which launched in 2017 and has since expanded into several other metro areas,...

Profs and Pints lecture series expanding into Crystal City bar this month

02.02.2026 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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JUST IN: Schools will reopen on a two-hour delay Tuesday, APS says | ARLnow.com Arlington Public Schools will operate at a two-hour delay tomorrow (Tuesday), sending students back to school for the first time in more than a week. The delay will allow bus riders to arrive at their...

JUST IN: Schools will reopen on a two-hour delay Tuesday, APS says

02.02.2026 20:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Falls Church leaders plan potential large-scale redevelopment of townhome community | ARLnow.com Falls Church city officials have started talking with potential partners about what could be one of the largest housing projects in the city's history. In discussing possibilities with four nonprofit...

Falls Church leaders plan potential large-scale redevelopment of townhome community

02.02.2026 18:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Vehicle theft in Arlington View leads to arrests near Fairlington | ARLnow.com An alert officer nabbed two teen suspects in a stolen vehicle seen driving near Fairlington, according to police. The vehicle was reported stolen from the Arlington View neighborhood the night of Friday,...

Vehicle theft in Arlington View leads to arrests near Fairlington

02.02.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Restaurant week deals extended in Arlington and Falls Church after winter storm | ARLnow.com Fear not, foodies: two local restaurant weeks will stick around for a little while longer following some of the worst winter weather in years. Many participating locations in both the Metropolitan Washington...

Restaurant week deals extended in Arlington and Falls Church after winter storm

02.02.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yorktown boys maintain lead in Liberty District basketball action | ARLnow.com The Yorktown Patriots boys varsity squad (14-4, 7-1) routed the visiting Herndon Hornets, 74-33, on Jan. 30 for its fourth straight win. The Patriots remain tied for the Liberty District lead with the...

Yorktown boys maintain lead in Liberty District basketball action

02.02.2026 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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County staff seek clarity on how often sports leagues use the fields they reserve | ARLnow.com Arlington County parks officials plan to renew efforts to determine how often sports leagues actually end up using the fields that they reserve in advance. The initiative has been ongoing for nearly two...

County staff seek clarity on how often sports leagues use the fields they reserve

02.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning Poll: Need an escape from winter? | ARLnow.com After a frigid and snow covered past week and a half -- and yet another APS snow day -- you might be ready for a big warm-up. Bad news: we have at least another week of mostly freezing temperatures, according...

Morning Poll: Need an escape from winter?

02.02.2026 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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History festival in May to anchor Arlington’s 250th anniversary celebration | ARLnow.com Arlington is gearing up to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with a history festival and, potentially, a bell-ringing, outdoor movies and more. "It's a great opportunity" to bring history to the people,...

History festival in May to anchor Arlington's 250th anniversary celebration

02.02.2026 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning Notes for February 2, 2026 | ARLnow.com White House Slams Arlington -- "The Trump administration fired back at local Democratic leadership in a Washington, D.C., suburb, that had called on residents to dial 911 to report sightings of ICE and...

πŸ›οΈ White house slams Arlington
🏨 Temporary hotel proposal
❄️ Snow hauling continues
πŸš‘ Rescuers training at pond

02.02.2026 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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JUST IN: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says | ARLnow.com President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media follows...

JUST IN: Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says

02.02.2026 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
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BREAKING: Arlington Public Schools closed Monday, β€˜limited’ trash collection to resume | ARLnow.com After being closed all last week, Arlington Public Schools are set for at least one more snow day. APS announced around 4 p.m. Sunday that schools will be closed again on Monday. But relief may be in...

BREAKING: Arlington Public Schools closed Monday, 'limited' trash collection to resume

01.02.2026 21:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What to know about the partial government shutdown | ARLnow.com WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The partial government shutdown is vastly different from the record closure in the fall. That is mostly because this shutdown, which started Saturday, does not include the whole of...

What to know about the partial government shutdown

01.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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31.01.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 30, 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. πŸ•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Jan 30,...

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 30, 2026

31.01.2026 01:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Shovel ICE Out’ fundraiser digs Fairlington cars out of snow to support Minnesota | ARLnow.com A Fairlington resident from Minnesota has been providing snow shoveling services in exchange for donations supporting immigrants in the Twin Cities. Megan Moos Detweiler, a teacher and Fairlington resident...

'Shovel ICE Out' fundraiser digs Fairlington cars out of snow to support Minnesota

30.01.2026 20:55 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Yorktown grad named Offensive Player of the Year in Division III football conference | ARLnow.com For a season-long performance worthy of comeback-player-of-the-year honors, Arlington's Mason Cunningham was chosen as the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. The...

Yorktown grad named Offensive Player of the Year in Division III football conference

30.01.2026 19:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Garage Racing National Championships return to Crystal City next month | ARLnow.com The Garage Racing National Championships are returning to Crystal City for the 12th year this February. The unconventional bike racing event, which takes place in the garage under 201 12th Street S.,...

Garage Racing National Championships return to Crystal City next month

30.01.2026 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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O’Connell swim and dive teams win local Catholic championship meets | ARLnow.com In keeping with longstanding tradition, the Bishop O'Connell Knights are enjoying a strong winter season in girls and boys swimming and diving. In the busy high-school squad's past three meets, the girls...

O'Connell swim and dive teams win local Catholic championship meets

30.01.2026 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Poll: The best OBGYN in Arlington | ARLnow.com Arlington is home to numerous skilled OBGYNs who provide compassionate, comprehensive care to meet each patient's specific needs. Here are the nominees for β€œBest OBGYN in Arlington” as part of our...

Poll: The best OBGYN in Arlington

30.01.2026 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Huge pile of β€˜snowcrete’ fills street in Courthouse as cleanup efforts continue | ARLnow.com A small mountain of snow and ice has risen over one block of 14th Street N. in Courthouse as large-scale clearing efforts continue around Arlington. County crews have hauled over 2,500 truckloads of icy...

Huge pile of 'snowcrete' fills street in Courthouse as cleanup efforts continue

30.01.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Arlington apartment rents continued slight decline in January | ARLnow.com The cost of rent in Arlington appeared to continue a slight decline in January after decreasing in 2025. The median price of a two-bedroom apartment, $3,120, was down 0.6% month-over-month and 4.9% year-over-year...

Arlington apartment rents continued slight decline in January

30.01.2026 14:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Falls Church Council to consider $460M plan to increase Metro funding region-wide | ARLnow.com The Falls Church City Council is preparing to vote on a region-wide proposal to increase annual spending for Metro by $460 million every year. On Monday, Feb. 2, Council members are slated to discuss...

Falls Church Council to consider $460M plan to increase Metro funding region-wide

30.01.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning Notes for January 30, 2026 | ARLnow.com Senator Loves Arlington Outback -- "Sen. Jim Justice’s favorite place to eat steak in the DMV isn’t one of the many swanky restaurants scattered across Washington... It’s an unassuming Outback Steakhouse...

πŸ₯© Senator loves Arlington Outback
πŸ—οΈ New development proposal
πŸ—‘οΈ Trash collection update
✈️ Midair crash, one year later

30.01.2026 12:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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30.01.2026 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 29, 2026 | ARLnow.com Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let's take a look back at today's stories and a look forward to tomorrow's event calendar. πŸ•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today -- Jan...

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 29, 2026

30.01.2026 01:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision | ARLnow.com WASHINGTON (AP) β€” For some, it was the children’s luggage and small ice skates that became indelible memories of the night a passenger plane and a helicopter collided over the murky Potomac River....

Responders recall a mission of recovery and grief a year after the midair collision

29.01.2026 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Coalition involving Arlington’s top prosecutor pledges accountability if feds commit crimes | ARLnow.com A coalition of progressive prosecutors including Arlington's commonwealth's attorney is promising to share strategies and pursue accountability for any illegal actions by federal agents. Commonwealth's...

Coalition involving Arlington's top prosecutor pledges accountability if feds commit crimes

29.01.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New art space in Green Valley expected to open this spring | ARLnow.com A new art space next to Jennie Dean Park is almost complete and scheduled to open to the public this spring. Crews are currently putting the finishing touches on the 2700 Art Space project at 2700 S....

New art space in Green Valley expected to open this spring

29.01.2026 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scapegoat Beer Garden granted more time to plan opening in Crystal City | ARLnow.com A planned beer garden and Korean street food restaurant in Crystal City has received more time to address code and permitting issues as it continues working toward opening. County Board members have extended...

Scapegoat Beer Garden granted more time to plan opening in Crystal City

29.01.2026 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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