5K Race Will Benefit Injured Turtles

A race through Arlington this Saturday, May 19, not only gives competitors a chance to show off their speed, but also helps injured wildlife. The 2nd Annual Turtle Trot 5K takes runners along the...

Registration Open for Youth Australian Footy Program

A little bit of Australia is coming to town. A youth Australian rules football program is about to begin its 7th year in Arlington. Registration is now open for Saturday Morning Footy, which kicks...

Dogs and Humans Welcome at Fundraising Walk

The pitter patter of many little feet will be filling the air on Saturday, during the Animal Welfare League of Arlington's 17th Annual Walk for the Animals. AWLA considers this one of its most...

‘Family Fun Day’ to be Held at Bluemont Park

The whole family can enjoy the outdoors on Saturday, during "Family Fun Day" at Bluemont Park. The Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation is joining up with PBS Kids to provide the event....

Bluemont Residents to Vote on Bocce Court Request

Bluemont residents will vote tonight on a petition (below) that calls for the county parks department to build and pay for a Petanque-Bocce court in the neighborhood. The vote will take place at...

Morning Notes

New Long-Haul Flights Coming to DCA -- Three new long-haul flights to western cities are being added at Reagan National Airport. A new United flight to San Francisco will start in May, and...

Bluemont Wienermobile Sighting, Explained

(Updated at 12:20 p.m.) Wondering what the famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was doing at the entrance to Bluemont Park on Tuesday? So were we. Luckily, the team of "hotdoggers" who are driving the...

Morning Notes

Wienermobile Spotted in Arlington -- The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was spotted yesterday afternoon at the entrance to Bluemont Park (above). No word yet on what it was doing there. Vornado Hurt...

‘Fast Feet for Food 5K’ to Be Held Tomorrow

Up to 250 runners will participate in the Fast Feet for Foot 5K tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. in Bluemont Park. The race is held by D.C. Capital Striders to benefit D.C. Central Kitchen. Participant are...

Mystery Event Revealed, Will Take Place in Ashburn

(Updated at 4:30 p.m.) The formal announcement of a "big" new annual Labor Day event along the W&OD Trail took place in Arlington's Bluemont Park this morning. Few details about the event were...

‘Big’ Annual Event to Be Revealed Next Week

A new annual community event will be launching later this year in Arlington. Organizers have released a few tantalizing tidbits about the event, but most details will remain a mystery until a formal...

Bluemont Playground Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Arlington County parks department will be celebrating the opening of its new Bluemont Park playground with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday. The playground, at 601 N. Manchester Street,...

AWLA To Hold 16th Annual Walk for the Animals

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is gearing up for its 16th annual Walk for the Animals. The dog-centric fundraiser will be held this Saturday, May 14th, at Bluemont Park (329 N. Manchester...

Health Dept. Investigating Possible Norovirus Outbreak

Arlington County's health department is investigating a possible Norovirus outbreak at an assisted living facility. The county issued a short statement to ARLnow.com last night confirming they're...

Have Fun at Weekend Fundraisers

Want to have fun, learn something new, get some exercise, meet cool people and raise money for a good cause? If so, there are three great events to attend this weekend, starting tonight. (Is it...