Virginia’s sales tax holiday returns this weekend, bringing back-to-school discounts | ARLnow.com

Shopping for back-to-school supplies and other items will be cheaper in Arlington during a statewide sales tax holiday this weekend. The three-day holiday, which lasts from Friday to Sunday, temporarily...

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De Ferranti, Beyer pivot to general election after strong wins in primary | ARLnow.com

Arlington Democrats and Republicans will each gather tonight (Wednesday) to dissect last night's primary results and plot road maps to the Nov. 3 general election. The meetings follow local primaries...

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‘Missing Middle’ developer builds new townhomes at site of Bluemont house explosion | ARLnow.com

A trio of townhomes is hitting the market at the site of a former duplex destroyed in a house explosion in December 2024. An open house for the townhomes will take place on Aug. 15 on the 800 block of...

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Proposed senior living facility on Langston Blvd earns mixed reviews at meeting | ARLnow.com

A proposal for a senior living facility on Langston Blvd received mixed marks at a site plan review committee (SPRC) meeting last week. The project by Kensington Senior Living won praise from some for...

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Morning Notes for August 5, 2026 | ARLnow.com

Ballston Office Conversion Scrapped — “Jemal Real Estate Strategies recently bought 4100 N. Fairfax Drive… Arlington officials approved an application to convert the office building into 269 residential...

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 4, 2026 | ARLnow.com

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 -- Aug 4,...

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BREAKING: Beyer, de Ferranti cruising to victory in primary | ARLnow.com

Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) and County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti are cruising to victory in tonight's Democratic primaries, with returns showing both incumbents far ahead of their challengers. The Associated...

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NEW: Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area Wednesday morning | ARLnow.com

A Flood Watch will be going into effect early Wednesday amid a threat of heavy rainfall tomorrow morning. After a humid weekend that saw more than 3 inches of rain fall on parts of Arlington, the area...

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Driver sues Tesla over Crystal City crash, alleging dealership left car in ‘Insane’ mode | ARLnow.com

An Arlington woman is alleging that a Tesla dealership's negligence was responsible for her crashing into a Crystal City storefront in September 2024. Alemzewd Lawgalet, 59, filed a federal lawsuit last...

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Planned VHC Health facility raises questions for county-owned site on S. Carlin Springs | ARLnow.com

Plans for a behavioral health facility on S. Carlin Springs Road are raising questions about the future of a nearby county-owned parcel. Forestry and Natural Resources Commission member Alex Sanders took...

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Chinese restaurant Xi’an Famous Foods plans to open in Clarendon next week | ARLnow.com

A Chinese fast-casual restaurant featuring hand-ripped noodles and a unique blend of flavors is preparing to open in Clarendon next week. Xi'an Famous Foods is aiming to host its grand opening on Saturday,...

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Fiery wreck on GW Parkway killed one driver, critically injured another | ARLnow.com

A driver has died after smashing into another vehicle while driving the wrong way on GW Parkway early Sunday morning, police say. The two-vehicle crash took place around 1:20 a.m. on Sunday near the First...

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Primary voting in Arlington gets off to a slow start | ARLnow.com

Voting in the Democratic and Republican primaries is underway in Arlington today (Tuesday). About 1.1% of voters had cast ballots in person as of 9 a.m., according to the Arlington Elections Office. In...

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Rosslyn-area affordable housing project spotlighted by N. Va. advocacy group | ARLnow.com

An affordable housing project that opened near Rosslyn late last year was highlighted in a recent presentation on model projects in Northern Virginia. The Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance...

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Crime report: Gun stolen in Crystal City garage break-ins, indecent exposure arrest in Rosslyn | ARLnow.com

Two men smashed the windows of four vehicles inside a Crystal City parking garage and made off with a gun, credit cards and a cellphone. That's according to the latest Arlington County Police Department...

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Morning Notes for August 4, 2026 | ARLnow.com

Primary Day Is Here — Polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. Local Democrats will pick nominees for the 8th Congressional District and County Board, while Republicans choose a U.S. Senate challenger....

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 3, 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 -- Aug 3,...

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State Sen. Janet Howell remembered as both power broker and trailblazer | ARLnow.com

Janet Howell, who represented portions of Arlington for two separate stints during a 32-year career in the Virginia Senate, is being remembered as a legislative titan who could work across the aisle while...

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Upcoming APS school year will bring more iPad restrictions, new facilities and more | ARLnow.com

A late Labor Day is giving Arlington Public Schools students until Aug. 31 to enjoy summer break, but changes are coming when the year begins. A new pilot program to curb iPad use is kicking off at some...

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Dolan Uyghur opens in Crystal City, serving up kebabs and hand-pulled noodles | ARLnow.com

The latest location of a growing Uyghur restaurant chain has opened in Crystal City. Dolan Uyghur soft opened at 320 23rd Street S. about two weeks ago, marking the business's fifth location -- including...

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Defense contractor trades coworking space for its own office in Va. Square | ARLnow.com

A government contractor has graduated from a coworking space in Ballston to its own office down the street. Cynnovative, a former tenant of the Industrious at 4075 Wilson Blvd, has moved two blocks away...

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Introducing the ARLnow app for iPhone and Android | ARLnow.com

There’s a new algorithm-free way to keep up with Arlington news without opening our homepage or getting our email newsletter. The ARLnow app is now available for both iPhone and Android. It’s free,...

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New apartments at former Macy’s site in Ballston expect first move-ins next year | ARLnow.com

Construction at the former Macy's in Ballston has been moving forward roughly on schedule, with a new apartment building expected to accept tenants next year. The 553-unit project at 685 N. Glebe Road...

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Arlington LGBTQ+ committee debates potential role in Pride 2027 celebration | ARLnow.com

After a Pride-themed block party was canceled for logistical reasons, an organizer is asking Arlington's LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee for support next year. At the July 28 committee meeting, Equality Arlington...

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Falls Church residents urge transparency about major affordable housing project | ARLnow.com

Several Falls Church residents and one Council member have urged city staff to exercise maximum transparency around a major affordable housing development. Several speakers on July 28 voiced concerns...

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Morning Notes for August 3, 2026 | ARLnow.com

Fall at Pentagon Metro — “A busy night for @ArlingtonVaFD. Now they are handling a person who apparently fell off the platform at the Pentagon Metro Station,” Dave Statter posted early Sunday. The...

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