VDOT Trucks Staging for Possible Freezing Rain Tonight

After last Wednesday's wintry weather caused a traffic disaster of truly epic proportions, VDOT is wasting no time warning drivers of the light freezing rain predicted tonight. "Another bout of...

Police Inspections of Food Trucks Continue in Arlington

It's like an initiation rite for new food trucks in Arlington. For several weeks, the newbies are subjected to a barrage of visits from police officers, who themselves are responding to complaints...

Arlington Tax Bill, Capitol Gun Ban on Life Support in Richmond

Arlington's top legislative priority is on life support in Virginia's House of Delegates. As expected, the renewal of a hotel tax surcharge that is responsible for generating Arlington's nearly $1...

Immigration Bill “Directly Targeted” at Arlington

Another Fairfax County Republican is taking a legislative swipe at Arlington. Del. Dave Albo has introduced a bill, HB 1421, that would prevent Virginia localities from restricting "the...

Brgr:Shack Opens in Ballston

Arlington's latest burger joint has opened for business. Brgr:Shack serves 100% natural grass fed beef burgers in a light-filled, modernist setting across from the Ballston Metro at 4215 Fairfax...

Clarendon-Courthouse Power Outage Blamed on Substation

Much of Clarendon and Courthouse was in the dark Saturday night, at the peak of dinner and drinking time. The 76-minute power outage forced restaurants like Fireworks in Courthouse to close for...

Morning Notes

Arlington Preschool Makes Headlines -- Claremont Elementary's Montessori preschool program is receiving lots of attention for its decision to suspend a three-year-old who has "difficulty making...