Weekend News Roundup

Arlington Police Make Arrest in Abduction Case -- A Marine based at Fort Myer's Henderson Hall has been arrested and charged with abduction and robbery. Jorge "George" Torrez, 21, is accused of...

Route 50 Lane Closure Starts Monday

The left lane of westbound Route 50 between Courthouse Road and 10th Street (see graphic) will be closed until July. The closure, for a utility relocation project, is the first step of an effort...

Team USA Loses, Arlingtonians Mug For TV Camera

NBC4's Darcy Spencer reported live from an unnamed Arlington bar on Team USA's heartbreaking overtime loss against Canada. We learned that most people were really bummed, minus the one Canadian...

Where to Find Girl Scout Cookies This Weekend

If you still haven't gone out and bought your yearly ration of Girl Scout cookies, good news: there are plenty of sales planned around Arlington this weekend. You won't be able to buy Lemon Chalet...

Police Cruiser Hit By Suspected Drunk Driver

An Arlington police officer was sent to the hospital after his parked cruiser was struck by a suspected drunk driver. The officer was on a traffic detail on the 1700 block of N. Glebe Road at 2:00...

Arlington’s Tree Carnage, In Photos

Throughout Arlington, today's wicked winds claimed numerous trees, power lines and -- in at least two cases -- cars. Among areas where large trees were uprooted were N. Manchester Street at 9th...

Death Investigation in Roosevelt Island Parking Lot

U.S. Park Police have cordoned off the section of the Mt. Vernon Trail that runs through the Roosevelt Island parking lot due to a death investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the victim...

Dangerous Power Line Situation in Westover

We're hearing of a large tree and live power lines down on N. Harrison St. in the Westover section of Arlington, near the intersection with N. Washington St. Police and fire have the area blocked...

To Do This Weekend: Olympic Events

The Vancouver Olympics are coming to a close on Sunday, which, if you've been watching regularly, may feel like an old friend is going on two-year, extended vacation. But don't worry, there are...

Power Outage Update

High winds continue to whip across the region. As of 9:45 a.m., there were 863 Dominion customers in Arlington without...

Arlington GOP, Green Party, Unions Join Forces

A coalition of unlikely allies is pushing for a major change in the structure of Arlington's government. On Wednesday, the Arlington Republican Party voted to join the Green Party, the police union,...

The Mother of All Potholes in Ballston

It would swallow up a truck tire -- maybe even a small motorcycle -- if given a chance. This monster pothole, near Ballston Common Mall, is more than two feet deep, perhaps big enough to be...

Strong Winds Knocking Down Branches, Power Lines

Strong, gusty winds are knocking down tree branches large and small around Arlington. Broken branches have been falling on roadways and on power lines, keeping police and power company crews...

To Do Tonight: Wine Tasting in Shirlington

Support a local business and try some great wines tonight at the Curious Grape at 4056 Campbell Dr in Shirlington. The free tasting includes "a diverse lineup of red, white, and sparkling... from...

Clarendon To Hold St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Today the Clarendon Alliance announced that in lieu of this year's Mardi Gras parade, which was canceled due to snow, Clarendon will host a St. Patrick's Day parade. The parade is being held on...