Police, WMATA Investigating Possible Hit and Run By Metrobus

Police and WMATA are investigating an apparent hit and run accident that happened in Ballston this afternoon. The three occupants of the car that was hit and another witness told police that a...

Introducing Our New Daily Email Newsletter

For a while, we've been offering a readers an email newsletter called the ARLnow.com Afternoon Update. We buried the link to the sign-up page because, well, we weren't thrilled with the...

Bike Commuting in the Heat and Other Hot Weather Tips

On this, the 50th 90+ degree day of the year, you're probably already a pro at beating the heat. But just in case you need a refresher on hot weather best practices, here are a few resources that may...

Official: Arlington “Positioned Well” Despite Pentagon Cuts

Northern Virginia stands to lose $6 to $7 billion dollars through 2012 as a result of cuts in defense contracting announced yesterday, says George Mason University's Stephen Fuller. But Arlington's...

Sexual Battery in Lyon Park

Police have reported another case of a woman being groped while walking at night. At 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 4, police say a woman was walking down North 9th Street in Lyon Park when a man...

Morning Notes

Heat It Up -- Mother nature will attempt another run at triple digit temperatures today. The predicted high is 98 degrees. A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for the region. Mail...