Morning Notes

30th Anniversary of Air Florida Crash -- Thirty years ago today Air Florida Flight 90 took off from Reagan National Airport, slammed into the 14th Street Bridge and plunged into the icy Potomac...

Flu Season is Here, But So Are Vaccines

With temperatures in the 60s this week, it may seem too early to worry about fighting off sickness this winter. Already, though, illnesses are popping up around the area. That should be the perfect...

Arlington May Deregulate Local Massage Businesses

Arlington may be getting out of the business of licensing massage practitioners in the county. The County Board is expected to vote in October on a request to advertise an ordinance change that...

County Board to Consider Lower Restaurant Fees

On Saturday the County Board will vote on a measure that would dramatically reduce the license fees paid by restaurants and food trucks. In September, the Board voted to hike the license fee from...

Volunteer Opp: Marketing for Anti-Underage Drinking Campaign

Arlington's Community Health Protection Bureau is looking for a volunteer with marketing or communications experience "to partner with a community-based coalition working to address underage binge...

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...

Ballston, Pentagon City Mall Food Courts Cited For Pests

The Ballston and Pentagon City mall food courts are great places to eat, if you're a rat or a cockroach. A review of health violations by the Washington Examiner revealed that every food court...