Dems Sweep Arlington Races

(Updated at 2:05 a.m.) It was a joyous election night for local Democrats, who are claiming victory in all 14 races run in Arlington. Democrat Barbara Favola has won a decisive victory over...

Election Turnout Light, Officials Say

With about three more hours left to vote in today's general election, officials are predicting a low but slightly improved turnout. Arlington County Registrar Linda Lindberg says she's expecting a...

Cops, Delegate Shave for Childhood Cancer Research

Del. Patrick Hope (D) joined Arlington County Police Chief Doug Scott and about 20 ACPD officers at Pentagon City mall over the weekend for the third-annual Be Brave and Shave fundraiser for...

Police Looking For Footbridge Flasher

Arlington County Police are looking for a man who exposed himself to a teenage boy on a bike path near I-66 and the W&OD trail over the weekend. The crime happened around dusk on Sunday. The...

New Signs Discourage Smoking in County Parks

As part of its new "Smoke-Free Parks Initiative," Arlington County has placed 'no smoking' signs in more than a dozen county parks. But while many government signs convey a law -- a 'no littering'...

Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Bike Commute

A local bike commuter decided to spice up his ride to work by bringing along his favorite plastic robot boxing game. A YouTube video shows the anonymous cyclist riding down the Custis Trail...

Morning Poll: Lower Residential Speed Limits?

Two D.C. councilmembers are proposing that the speed limit on residential streets in the District be lowered from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour. The plan would make the streets safer for...

Morning Notes

Problems at PBS NewsHour -- The PBS NewsHour is facing serious challenges. The hour-long news program, which is produced at the WETA facilities in Shirlington, has been shedding staff and...