First Day of School for APS Students

Arlington public school students headed back to the classrooms today. From the scheduled 7:50 a.m. start at middle schools to the 9:24 a.m. start at the H-B Woodlawn secondary program, from...

Morning Poll: ‘Terrible Traffic Tuesday’ Takes its Toll

The Tuesday after Labor Day in Washington is traditionally known as 'Terrible Traffic Tuesday.' The monicker, which comes from AAA Mid-Atlantic, refers to the sudden, jolting return to heavy...

ACPD Ramps Up Traffic Enforcement for New School Year

With Arlington Public Schools back in session next week, the police department is reminding drivers to obey traffic laws, especially when kids are walking to and from school. To help hammer home...

Morning Notes

Arlington Sends Surprise $2.2 Million Bill to Falls Church -- Arlington is billing the City of Falls Church an extra $2.2 million for its use of the Arlington County jail, the Falls Church...

Homeless Children Arrive at School Well-Supplied

Thanks to generous donations, the 62 homeless youth served by Doorways for Women and Families were able to go back to school today with supply-filled backpacks. The backpacks contained lunch bags,...

Morning Notes

Back to School -- The nearly 21,000 students enrolled in Arlington Public Schools are returning to class today. Watch out for school buses on the roads this morning. Arlington Parents Like...

APS Students Returning to More Relocatable Classrooms

Arlington Public Schools will be opening next week with at least 600 more students than a year ago and 14 new relocatable classrooms to accommodate the burgeoning student body. Relocatable...

Virginia Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

Virginia's back-to-school sales tax holiday is in effect this weekend. Starting today, there will be no sales tax on: School supplies selling for $20 or less per item Clothes and shoes...