There’s a new algorithm-free way to keep up with Arlington news without opening our homepage or getting our email newsletter.
The ARLnow app is now available for both iPhone and Android. It’s free, there’s no account to create, and you can download it right now.
Free — no account required.
Built in-house by ARLnow, the app puts our local reporting into a fast, distraction-free reader — good for a two-minute catch-up in line at the grocery store or a longer sit-down with the day’s coverage.
Plus there are customizable, real-time news alerts so you don’t miss a headline on topics that interest you.
What you can do:
- Read the latest Arlington news in a clean, uncluttered feed
- Browse by section — public safety, restaurants, development, county government, schools and sports
- Get push alerts for breaking news, severe weather and the specific topics you choose
- Check the local forecast and see severe-weather alerts
- Set the font size and toggle between dark and light mode
- Listen to articles read aloud, hands-free
- Daily audio news summaries (coming soon)
- Save stories to read later
- Send us a news tip, with a photo, right from the app
Prefer email? Our free Afternoon Update newsletter is still the most complete daily rundown of Arlington headlines outside of our homepage and app. And if you want to support the reporting that fills the app, there’s the ARLnow Press Club.
Download it, kick the tires and let us know what you think — we’re already working on the next update.
