Another week is in the books, and it’s now 11 days and counting until Election Day.
The days are getting shorter and the weather turning cooler this weekend. Enjoy the late afternoon daylight and the warmth while you can!
Here are the most-read stories of the past week on ARLnow:
- Large Police Presence North of Ballston Due to Drug Investigation
- The Spirits of ’76 Is Closing in Clarendon
- ‘Bachelorette’ Contestant from Arlington Gets Rose on First Night (Oct. 14)
- Arlington County’s Website Is Still Down
- APS Presents Return to School Plan Based on Student Need
- Student Petition to Lighten Homework Load Grabs Attention of APS
- ACPD Investigating Shooting in Arlington Mill Neighborhood
- APS Distance Learning Closed Due to Network Problems
- Vigilant Locals Help Nab Lost Dog
- Postal Inspector Seen Checking Mailboxes Amid Ongoing Complaints About Local Post Office (Oct. 15)
- TitleMax Closes on Lee Highway, Future of Building in Question
- APS Likely to Add Four New Holidays Next School Year
- Arlington Question Stumps Jeopardy Contestants
- Condo Board Objects to Decorative Cemetery for ‘Hate’ and ‘Racism’
Feel free to discuss any of those articles, or anything else for that matter — within reason — in the comments. Have a nice weekend!
Recent Stories

Art House 7‘s spring session will begin on April 10th! We’re offering classes, workshops, and open studios in a wide range of art mediums for all ages, from 4 year olds to adults. We cater to different skill levels in ceramics, embroidery, drawing, and of course, painting – including watercolor, oil, and acrylics. Our Spring 2023 offerings include a Portfolio Development class for high schoolers who are considering a career in the fine arts. This class provides an opportunity to create and develop a strong portfolio for college applications.
We also have some excellent classes for younger students. The “Art and the Pre-K Reader” class is designed for 4-5 year olds, and we offer “Arts and Crafts” classes taught by teens for 2nd-4th and 3rd-5th grade students.
To view our complete class schedule, Spring workshops, open studios, and 3-week classes, please visit our website. Join us this spring to learn, create, and explore with us!

The March NAACP Arlington Branch General Membership Meeting
The March NAACP Arlington Branch General Membership Meeting is focused on Public Safety & Justice. We will hear from Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, Chief Public Defender Brad Haywood, Chief of Police Andy Penn, and Deputy Chief Wayne Vincent. We encourage you to come to this community conversation prepared with questions for our speakers. Registration Required www.arlingtonnaacp.com
Guest Speakers
Singin’ in the Rain
The “Greatest Movie Musical of All Time” is faithfully and lovingly adapted for the stage by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping
5 Tips for Buying Your Dream Home – A Free…
Are you planning to move in the next 12 months but feeling overwhelmed by the current real estate market’s low inventory and high mortgage rates? Join us for a short seminar where we’ll provide 5 tips to help you find