Arlington police have arrested a man suspected of firing a gun at four locations across North Arlington late Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Eric Schaefer, 39, of Arlington, is charged with three counts of reckless handling of a firearm and three counts of discharging a firearm in a public place, according to an ACPD press release. He is being held without bond.
Former Arlington resident Stephen Miller is President Donald Trump’s pick for White House chief of staff, and Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) says the news is cause for tears.
Beyer learned of Miller’s promotion during a live interview on BBC Newsnight today (Friday). Asked what it meant, he replied, “It means I’m going to go cry for the next half hour.”
Located on the winding streets of the welcoming Westmont neighborhood, this adorable, affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath duplex is blocks from restaurants, groceries, shops, and nightlife of the vibrant Columbia Pike corridor. Original 1930s parquet wood floors extend from the living and dining areas to the two bedrooms upstairs, served by a renovated hall bath. The hugging kitchen offers granite tops, stainless appliances, and a door to the driveway for bringing in packages.
The main level bedroom with full updated bathroom can be used a a family room, and the lower level rec room with egress window is ideal for an office, gym, or play area. The laundry and storage are also on this level. Close before the holidays and join the neighbors in festive holiday decorating and celebrating.
A $10,000 grant will help a local nonprofit bring new healthcare resources to Northern Virginia residents with cognitive impairments.
The Arlington County Medical Society Foundation recently presented The Arc of Northern Virginia with its 2026 KSP Donation, named in honor of Kelly and Stephen Park.
Signature Theatre Education and Washington-Liberty High School’s theater program will stage the musical “Come From Away” next month, with a blanket and coat drive at every performance.
The show tells the true story of a small Newfoundland town whose residents welcomed thousands of stranded travelers after the 9/11 attacks. It’s described as an uplifting, funny and moving look at compassion in the wake of tragedy. The production is appropriate for all ages and runs about 80 minutes. It is directed by Danny Issa and David Zobell.
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but Santa Claus is about to arrive in Pentagon City.
Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick is flying into Fashion Centre at Pentagon City starting next weekend.
Are you concerned about your memory? Or a family member's?
Memory screening is the first step in evaluating cognitive problems. It's easy and quick to be screened. The is a series of questions that evaluates short term memory, visual-spatial skills, attention, language fluency, and abstract reasoning. The visit will last about 2 hrs and includes a debriefing with a physician.
During autumn, when baseball is a more casual sport at the local level, Arlington hosts what has become a popular youth tournament celebrating a local legend.
On the second weekend of October, the 10th Coach Sam Fox Fall Classic tourney, hosted by Arlington Travel Baseball, featured 48 teams from the 9-under to 14-under age levels.
Takeout and delivery options are a cornerstone of Arlington’s restaurant industry, offering a low-effort solution for a busy weeknight or a relaxing evening at home.
Here are the nominees for Best Restaurant for Takeout/Delivery in Arlington as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite restaurant? Write it in!
Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Voting for Best Lunch Spot in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Urgent Care in Arlington. The full results are now official:
A total of 384 votes were cast, and Immediate Care by PMA Health squeaked into victory — a changeup from 2024, when readers picked Agile Providers for No. 1.
See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.
County Democrats are aiming to use their 2026 success as a springboard to 2027 and the all-important 2028 presidential election.
“The work we did is still incomplete,” newly re-elected County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said at the Nov. 4 monthly meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee.
A federal judge late last night (Thursday) blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on its 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle for 14 days.
The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent projects in his vision to remake Washington.
Construction work on two upgraded fields adjacent to Kenmore Middle School is expected to begin within the next few weeks.
The project will convert the existing natural-turf fields into synthetic turf and redesign the field space to accommodate a variety of sporting uses. New lighting, seating, walkways and landscaping are part of the project, as is improved access along 2nd Street S.
When I moved back to Northern Virginia, I ran into something a lot of grown men recognize: making guy friends takes more effort than it used to. My old social circle had scattered, and I wanted a few people nearby to grab a drink with, get outside, and hang out with regularly.
I had an idea that small groups and consistent plans could make that easier, so I started bringing a few guys together right here in Arlington. Those first members helped turn a small experiment into Choros, a local community and app built specifically around helping guys form a solid crew.
