It has been a slow week readership-wise on ARLnow, but we still had plenty to write about.
The big news of the week, of course, is Whitlow’s closing. The long-time Clarendon watering hole will be throwing one last bash on Saturday before locking the doors. We hope they are able to find a new location soon — Arlington is a better place with a place like Whitlow’s than without.
With that bit of editorializing, here are the most-read articles of the past week:
- Whitlow’s Is Being Auctioned Off, Piece by Piece
- Someone Is Deflating SUV Tires in North Arlington
- Whitlow’s Is Closing Next Week and Throwing Itself a Going-Away Party
- Video: Car Fire Blocks Part of Columbia Pike
- Ballston Church Set for Demolition Auctioning Off Everything from Bibles to an Organ
- Pike Businesses Leaving Due to Parking Challenges at County-Financed Garage
- Making Room: The Clock Starts Now to Preserve Affordable Housing in Ballston
- Commonwealth’s Attorney: Organized Carjackings Require Organized Response
- Steadfast Supply in Ballston Closing This Week
- ACPD Investigating Car-Buying Fraud
Feel free to discuss those stories or anything else of local interest in the comments. Have a nice weekend, Arlington!
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The Optimist Club of Arlington is holding its 77th annual Christmas tree sale!
This year, the tree sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus (5115 Little Falls Road). The lot opens for sales on November 24th. The Optimist Club is selling small and large trees ranging from tabletop size to 10 foot tall trees! Wreaths, garland, tree stands, and White House Christmas ornaments will also be for sale.
100% of all proceeds go towards helping Arlington County youth.
For more information, please visit the Arlington Optimists website at https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.org/.
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