Pedestrian Struck on Quincy Street Dies

A 28-year-old Arlington woman who was struck by a pickup truck near Washington-Lee High School two weeks ago has succumbed to her injuries, according to police. Alison Beth Drucker, an...

WEATHER ALERT: Live Storm Updates

Stay here for live updates as storms make their way through our area tonight. 12:55 p.m. -- With the exception of some isolated storminess in North Arlington, it looks like we've been spared from...

Arlington Fire Department Warns of Apartment Grilling Danger

With prime grilling season approaching, the fire department is reminding apartment, condo, duplex and townhouse dwellers that open flame cooking on balconies is not only extremely dangerous, but a...

Vote: Crystal City 5K Photo Contest

It's hard to believe, but April is almost over. Along with the end of April comes the end of a great spring tradition -- Crystal City's 5K Friday races. The last race of the season will take place on...

Region Placed Under Tornado Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the region. Arlington is among the counties placed under the tornado watch until 8:00 p.m. Storms are approaching the area from the...

Sketches of New Courthouse Interchange Released

If you're used to seeing the ugly, dangerous Route 50/Courthouse Road interchange, get ready for a big change. VDOT has released some sketches of what the interchange will look like by...

The ‘Huffington Patch’ Seeks a Few Good Bloggers

Patch.com's two Arlington sites are seeking a few good bloggers, part of an initiative by parent AOL to recruit 4,000 to 8,000 unpaid local contributors in 800 communities nationwide. AOL, which...

Internal Changes for State Senate Campaigns

There have been two minor but noteworthy developments in the Democratic primary battle for Mary Margaret Whipple's state Senate seat. Liz Chadderdon, a consultant who had been working with Barbara...

Arlington, D.C. Get ‘F’ Grade For Smog

The American Lung Association has assigned Arlington and the District a failing grade for smog levels. In a report released this morning, the association said the Washington region has the 14th...

Morning Notes

Board Approves Higher Towing Fees -- It's going to cost you an additional $10 if your car gets towed in Arlington. The County Board last night voted 3-2 to increase the maximum towing fee from...