Ruffino’s Spaghetti House Hopes to Open Soon

Ruffino's Spaghetti House (4763 Lee Highway) may re-open in a week or two. The restaurant closed for renovations in September, and loyal customers have been asking when it's going to re-open...

Poll: What Would You Like to See Return to Clarendon-Courthouse?

Clarendon and Courthouse have changed -- a lot -- over the past couple of decades. The arrival of Metro in the late 1970s and early 1980s heralded the demise of many small mom-and-pop retailers...

List of Clarendon Streets Zoned Until the Wee Hours

Our blurb about extended zone parking hours in the Clarendon area has provoked quite a response. In fact, as of this writing it has received 337 comments and counting, an ARLnow.com record. For...

Is ARLnow.com Among ‘The Best Journalists on Twitter?’

Yes, go ahead and roll your eyes. It's yet another online popularity contest for local media-types. But, if you're so inclined, feel free to vote for ARLnow.com in TBD's #DCjournotweeps...

Moran Promotes Work of Arlington Free Clinic

Rep. Jim Moran dropped by the Arlington Free Clinic (2921 11th Street South) yesterday to help promote the clinic's mission of providing high-quality health care to low-income individuals. Moran...

Popular Chef Leaves Clarendon Whole Foods

Tuesday night cooking classes are on hold at the Clarendon Whole Foods (2700 Wilson Blvd) while the store looks for a new chef. Chef Michael Kiss, who has been profiled in local blogs and on local...

Morning Notes

Grand Opening for USAA Office in Pentagon City -- A new USAA branch has opened on Pentagon Row. The "financial center" -- in company parlance -- will hold its grand opening celebration from 10:00...