Candidate Essay: Kathy Gillette-Mallard

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

Candidate Essay: Del. Bob Brink

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

Candidate Essay: Janet Murphy

Last week we asked the three candidates for the 48th District Virginia House of Delegates seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov....

APS Students Trick-or-Treat at the White House

Over the weekend, 300 lucky Arlington elementary school students got a chance to trick-or-treat at an address that most kids could only dream of visiting some day: 1600 Pennsylvania...

Yorktown Students Make Anti-Drinking Music Video

Yorktown High School students found a creative way to remind their classmates to avoid drinking during Homecoming: they created an original song and a corresponding music video. " was produced...

Frozen Yogurt Store Coming to Rosslyn

It looks like Rosslyn is going to be getting a new frozen yogurt restaurant next to the former Ray's Hell Burger Too. A sign in the window of the shuttered Santis Shipping store (1715 Wilson Blvd)...

Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips for Kids and Adults

Last week, the county's WalkArlington program published a series of safety tips for trick-or-treaters, parents and drivers alike. For instance, drivers should anticipate children darting out...

Morning Poll: Fewer Books, More Downloads?

As Arlington Public Library contemplates its future, one question that's being raised is how to prioritize the library's budget in a digital age. With more and more library users using e-readers...

Morning Notes

Army Reservist Finishes First at MCM -- Army Reserve 1st Lt. Charles Ware was the fastest finisher at Sunday's Marine Corps Marathon. With an unofficial time of 2:19:16, Ware handily bested...

Crews Prepare for Possible October Snowfall

The "S" word has been on the lips of many in the metro area this week. That's right, much to the chagrin of many residents, there's a slight chance we'll get a rare October...

Candidate Essay: Patrick Forrest

This week we asked the two candidates for the 32nd District state Senate seat to write a sub-750 word essay on why the district’s residents should vote for them on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The campaign of...

Zombies to Invade Shirlington Tonight

(Updated at 1:58 p.m.) Don't be surprised if you see moaning, pale people shuffling down the streets of Shirlington tonight. In fact, maybe you just want to join them. The second annual Shirlington...

Tens of Thousands Prep for Marine Corps Marathon

Tens of thousands of runners hit the streets on Sunday for the 36th Marine Corps Marathon and MCM 10K.  Both events start at 8:00 a.m. on Route 110 and take runners through Northern Virginia and...

Absentee Voting Going on Now

In-person absentee voting for the election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, is going on now and runs through next Saturday, Nov. 5. Meanwhile, the deadline to request a mailed absentee ballot is fast...

Morning Poll: ‘Nightmare’ Orange Line Commute ‘Handled Well?’

Just before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, a man was struck by an outbound train at the Clarendon Metro station, throwing the evening commute into chaos. As rescuers worked to free the man from...