Have Fun at Weekend Fundraisers

Want to have fun, learn something new, get some exercise, meet cool people and raise money for a good cause? If so, there are three great events to attend this weekend, starting tonight. (Is it...

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Without sponsors to help us pay the electric bill, how could we possibly turn on the computer to bring you the latest goings-on in Arlington? Advertisers make this site possible. Help us thank...

Groundbreaking Scheduled for Rosslyn Skyscraper

Originally approved by the county in 2007, the planned 35-story office tower at 1812 North Moore Street in Rosslyn is finally moving forward with construction. A groundbreaking ceremony has been...

Crime Report: Man Touches Teen Girl on Shoulder, Gets Tased

From this week's Arlington County crime report: ASSAULT AND BATTERY-ARREST 09/23/10, 2000 block of S. 27th Street. On September 23 at 6:30 pm, a man touched a teenage girl on her shoulder...

Watch Out for the Sinkhole on Columbia Pike

It's now surrounded by a small army of orange barrels, but this sinkhole on Columbia Pike at the intersection with South Wakefield Street claimed at least one car's muffler this...

Area Under a Flash Flood Warning

So far, we have not heard of any flooding in Arlington as a result of this morning's deluge. However, Arlington County just issued the following alert: THE DC AREA IS UNDER A FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

Coming Soon to Arlington: Mobile Pizza

An outfit called Flippin' Pizza, which just rolled out a pair of mobile pizzerias in Fairfax County, is applying for a mobile food vendor license in Arlington. Much like the DC Slices truck, which...

BREAKING NEWS — SUV Rollover Crash on I-395

An SUV rolled over several times on southbound I-395 near the ramp to Washington Boulevard. All lanes are currently blocked. At least two other cars are reported to be involved in the...

UPDATED: Two Injured By Turbulence on DCA Flight

A US Airways flight arriving at Reagan National Airport hit severe turbulence this morning, injuring at least two flight attendants. Flight 1223 from Providence, R.I. hit the turbulence as it was...

Morning Notes

Arlington Woman Hits Lotto -- An Arlington woman who won $1 million playing the Mega Millions game is expected to pick up her prize today. So far, the new millionaire's identity is unknown. More...

Get Ready For the Deluge

From Arlington Alert: FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FOR DC AREA FROM MIDNIGHT WED TO THUR UP TO 11PM. MONITOR FORECASTS. BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD WARNINGS BE ISSUED. POSSIBLE 1-2 INCHES OF...

Advanced Towing: Rip-off Artists? Or Fair Parking Enforcers?

Advanced Towing is either a hated predatory towing company or a very effective solution for ridding parking lots of illegally-parked vehicles, depending on your perspective. The company's drivers...

EXCLUSIVE: College Pro Painters Fined Following Electrical Accident

(Updated on 9/30) Citing "serious" violations of occupational safety laws, Virginia's Department of Labor and Industry has slapped Massachusetts-based College Pro Painters with a $14,875 fine for a...

Arlington’s Unemployment Rate Remains Low

Arlington's unemployment rate dipped 0.1 percent to 4.1 percent in August, easily maintaining the county's distinction of having the lowest unemployment rate in Virginia. By contrast, the...

Other County Board Actions Last Night

It was a long night for the county board, which didn't adjourn its recessed meeting until a few minutes after midnight. In addition to a controversial resolution regarding the Secure Communities...