A vandalism incident at Wakefield High School caused damage to school property ahead of tonight’s homecoming football game, authorities say.
A sidewalk, rock and sign at the school were all spray-painted sometime last night or early this morning, according to a preliminary incident report from the Arlington County Police Department.
County Board members last week honored major milestones for a South Arlington church and North Arlington civic association.
Board members on Sept. 22 saluted Green Valley’s Mount Zion Baptist Church, which this year is marking its 160th anniversary.
Five live bands. Inflatable obstacle courses and carnival games. Face painting and balloon artists. Adoptable puppies. Great local food. Live jazz at The Italian Store. And an Oktoberfest celebration and beer garden at Westover Market that keeps the party going until 9 PM.
Westover Day is back, and this year the celebration is taking over the neighborhood. On Saturday, October 3, the festivities kick off at Cardinal Elementary from 2–6 PM before spreading through Westover, with live music and specials at The Italian Store from 4:30–6:30 PM and an Oktoberfest celebration at Westover Market from 5–9 PM.
More than 1,000 people joined us last year, but this year we’re thinking bigger: more music, more activities, more local organizations and, for the first time, a celebration that stretches across Westover. The idea is simple—bring the kids, bring your neighbors, spend the afternoon at Cardinal, and then make your way through Westover as the celebration continues into the evening.
Westover Day began in 2022 as a grassroots effort to bring Arlington’s Westover neighborhood together — to put in one place the local businesses, community organizations, schools and residents who give this corner of Arlington its distinct character. Each year, the event has grown a little larger as more neighbors, makers and community groups have gotten involved. This year marks the biggest expansion yet.
For the first time, the celebration won’t be contained to Cardinal Elementary. It will extend throughout Westover itself, creating an afternoon and evening that flows through the neighborhood’s streets and storefronts.
The main festival runs from 2–6 PM at Cardinal Elementary, and there’s something genuinely for everyone. Three live bands will perform at Cardinal throughout the afternoon, headlined by Westover Knights. Kids can tackle inflatable obstacle courses, try their hand at carnival games, enjoy complimentary snacks while supplies last, or get their faces painted. Balloon artists will be on hand, and Lost Dog & Stray Cat Animal Rescue will be bringing adoptable puppies — so come prepared to fall in love.
Dozens of local organizations and makers will have tables set up, offering a real opportunity to discover groups and small businesses you might not have encountered before. Food comes courtesy of Big Boy Biscuits and Seaside Oyster Company, two local favorites that need little introduction.
As the afternoon continues, the party moves up the street. From 4:30–6:30 PM, The Italian Store will host live jazz by The Legacy Jazz Combo + a special guest (!), refreshments and Westover Day specials. Then from 5–9 PM, Westover Market and its beer garden take the baton — featuring a performance by Fast Eddie and the Slowpokes, a New Realm Brewery tasting and tap takeover, and Oktoberfest food specials.
What makes Westover Day worth paying attention to isn’t any single activity — it’s what happens in between. Neighbors run into each other. Kids find their classmates. Someone discovers a local nonprofit they didn’t know existed. A family stumbles across a small business that becomes a new regular stop. These are the quiet, compounding effects of a community that takes the time to care.
Westover Day is also looking for volunteers to help with setup, breakdown and activity management throughout the day. It’s a particularly great opportunity for high school students looking to earn community service hours. If you’d like to get involved, you can sign up here.
Westover Day comes to you courtesy of the four Westover-area civic associations, including Westover Village, Tara-Leeway Heights, Highland Park-Overlee Knolls, and Leeway Overlee.
A spot for fried chicken and other Southern-style food and drink has closed after 11 years in the Rosslyn area.
Tupelo Honey permanently closed at 1616 N. Troy Street on Monday as its lease expired, according to a storefront notice.
Sundays@6:00pm is an Evening Worship service that provides space for reflection accompanied by beautiful sings and enchanting piano music. Immerse yourself in the experience with incense, candle lighting, and silent contemplation. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is located at 4000 Lorcom Lane. Wherever you are in your faith, wherever you are in your life, there is a place for you here. Learn more about St. Andrew’s by following its Facebook page, Instagram, and link to its website.
Police are searching for a man who pulled a knife on a store employee in Courthouse before escaping into the Metro.
The robbery happened yesterday morning (Thursday) around 7:30 a.m. at a business — the CVS, according to initial reports — on the 2100 block of 15th Street N., near the Courthouse Metro entrance.
Although vaccines stand as one of modern medicine’s greatest achievements, preventable illnesses are resurfacing as declining immunization rates intersect with political polarization and media misinformation. In the 2026 Dolan Lecture, distinguished infectious disease specialist and global health strategist Dr. Bruce Gellin examines the history, current trends, and complex policy dynamics surrounding US and global vaccine programs. While science provides the empirical foundation, public trust and political forces ultimately determine whether life-saving tools reach the population—proving that vaccines do not save lives until vaccination actually occurs. Designed specifically for medical professionals, this presentation offers essential insights into navigating today's fragmented media landscape, overcoming vaccine skepticism, and translating evidence into effective public health practice.
Reception immediate following in the hospital atrium. No charge for the public.
The D.C. area is home to numerous breweries that offer unique craft brews found in bars and stores throughout Arlington.
Here are the nominees for “Best Brewery Near Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite brewery? Write it in!
Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Voting for Best Place to Hike Near 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 Ramen Spot in Arlington. The results are now official:
Arlington’s annual celebration of Latin American culture is set to take over Arlington Mill Community Center tomorrow (Saturday) evening.
The free Festival Latinoamericano runs from 5-9 p.m. outdoors and 5-8 p.m. inside the community center at 909 S. Dinwiddie Street, along Columbia Pike. The event, organized by the county’s parks department, coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15.
Arlington’s civilian workforce continued to shrink in August, with the county posting its lowest employment figures in over four years.
The 145,818 Arlington residents counted as employed in August was the lowest number since 144,681 in February 2022, when the region and nation were still contending with the economic impacts of the pandemic.
Median Arlington rental costs moved slightly higher year-over-year in September, but stayed below all-time highs set in 2025, according to new data.
The overall median apartment rent countywide stood at $2,610 in September, up 0.2% from a year before, based on data reported Sept. 29 by Apartment List.
The Arlington County Republican Committee has endorsed independent School Board candidate James “Vell” Rives IV.
Rives is facing incumbent Democrat Bethany Zecher Sutton in the Nov. 3 election. This is the second time Rives will carry the GOP endorsement after he secured it in 2025, as well.
A Bison Celebration is part of the Smithsonian Institution’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The Bison Celebration will be a full day event that brings together organizations, scholars, scientists and filmmakers to celebrate the past, present, and future of North America’s largest land mammal. Through captivating films and thought-provoking panel discussions, the museum will explore the bison’s vital role in restoring grassland ecosystems and its deep spiritual connection to Tribal nations.
