Pizzeria Eschews Groupon, Offers Own Half-Off Deal

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) These days when a restaurant runs a half-off deal, many people expect it to come in the form of a Groupon. But Pete's New Haven Apizza (3017 Clarendon Blvd) in Clarendon is...

Columbus Day Closures

Columbus Day is one week from today, and many government offices and services will be closed to mark the holiday. Closures for Monday, Oct. 10 include Arlington County courts, Virginia DMV offices,...

Arlington Marine Prepares for Marathon in Afghanistan

Some 30,000 runners will descend on Arlington on Oct. 30 for the 36th annual Marine Corps Marathon. On the same day, half a world away, Maj. Brian Mullery, an Arlington native and Marine plans...

Your Favorite Local Famous Person Spotting Stories

On Thursday afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama spent 30-40 minutes shopping at the Potomac Yard Target. Instantly, the shopping trip became national news. "Never has a Target dash caused such a...

New Apartment Building Coming to Ballston

The Goodyear tire store and service center in Ballston will likely be torn down at some point next year to make way for a new apartment building. The current one-story building is located at...

Library to Host Star Wars Costume Event

If you've ever wanted to look like your favorite Star Wars character, now's the time to learn how to do it. With Halloween just around the corner, Arlington Public Library is hosting a Star Wars...

Morning Notes

Furniture Store Opens in Shirlington -- Furniture store Hardwood Artisans opened in Shirlington Village on Saturday with a "first ever log cutting ceremony." Couple Goes (Nearly) Car-Free in...