Author: Dan Egitto

Dan Egitto is an editor and reporter at ARLnow. Originally from Central Florida, he graduated from Duke University and previously reported at the Palatka Daily News in Florida and the Vallejo Times-Herald in California. Dan joined ARLnow in January 2024.

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‘No Kings’ marches coming to Arlington neighborhoods, Memorial Bridge tomorrow

By Dan Egitto
Crowd of protesters outdoors, many wearing hats, with a large American flag waving above them and handmade signs visible in the foreground and background.
Protesters at a rally in Memorial Circle earlier this month (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Several get-out-the-vote rallies and marches will be taking place in Arlington tomorrow (Saturday).

Crowds are expected near Memorial Circle and in several residential neighborhoods in the morning. They’re among more than 2,000 events planned across the country as organizers from the “No Kings” movement encourage voter turnout in the midterms.

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Around Town

Yume Sushi in East Falls Church ranked one of the best restaurants in N. Va.

By Dan Egitto
A plate at Yume Sushi (photo by Michael Butcher, courtesy of Northern Virginia Magazine)

A popular sushi restaurant in East Falls Church has ranked among the top 10 best places to eat in Northern Virginia.

Yume Sushi (2121 N. Westmoreland Street) claimed the No. 8 spot in Northern Virginia Magazine’s latest ranking of the best restaurants in the region.

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Missing Middle arguments head to the Virginia Supreme Court this month

By Dan Egitto
A Missing Middle-style duplex on N. Troy Street in May 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

One piece of litigation over Arlington’s Missing Middle zoning ordinance is reaching the final leg of its journey, although the larger legal fight is far from over.

The Virginia Supreme Court has been reviewing a ruling from the Court of Appeals that allowed Arlington County to resume issuing permits under the Expanded Housing Options (EHO) in mid-2025 — a decision that has let developers continue building up to six-unit buildings in previously single-family-only neighborhoods. The high court is scheduled to hear arguments in that case on Oct. 28, which will inform a final ruling.

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ACPD: Suspects stabbed employee, threw rocks at Ballston business

By Dan Egitto
Arlington police car (file photo)

A pair of suspects were arrested last night (Wednesday) after reportedly throwing rocks at a business in Ballston and attacking an employee who confronted them.

The suspects, aged 20 and 19, were seen throwing rocks shortly before 8:10 p.m., according to a preliminary incident report from the Arlington County Police Department.

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One Falls Church restaurant makes new Washington Post ranking, but none from Arlington

By Dan Egitto
Restaurant storefront in a mall corridor with wooden paneling, red display window showcasing blue-and-white porcelain, and hanging lanterns overhead. A few small stools sit outside the entrance.
Truong Tien at the Eden Center (via Eden Center/Instagram)

Restaurants in Arlington may have to do some work to win the favor of The Washington Post’s new food critic.

Elazar Sontag, who moved to D.C. to replace longtime critic Tom Sietsema in late 2025, dined at 189 restaurants to compile a new ranking of the 40 best restaurants in the D.C. area. Not a single Arlington restaurant made his list — although in Falls Church, the Eden Center’s Truong Tien made a strong showing to rank as No. 10.

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Arlington has uninstalled its Flock cameras, but some private ones may remain

By Dan Egitto
A Flock Safety camera in Ballston in 2024 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

All Flock cameras on public property in Arlington have been removed, but that doesn’t mean the technology is gone entirely, county staff say.

All county-leased Flock Safety technology had been removed as of last week, in compliance with a County Board vote last month, county spokesperson Ryan Hudson told ARLnow. This included 41 cameras in total: 26 Falcon license plate readers and 15 Condor pan-tilt-zoom cameras.

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Egyptian restaurant King of Koshary closes for renovations

By Dan Egitto
Front of a blue storefront reading 'KING OF KOSHARY' in large yellow letters above glass doors; Egyptian-themed banners in the windows.
King of Koshary on Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A well-reviewed Egyptian restaurant on Wilson Blvd has closed for now, with plans to reopen next month.

King of Koshary announced that it would be temporarily shutting its doors in a Facebook post last month. According to the restaurant’s website, it is closed for renovations and intends to reopen on Nov. 20.

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Metro closures affect Rosslyn, Courthouse, Arlington National Cemetery this weekend

By Dan Egitto
Rosslyn Metro station (file photo)

Metro closures on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines will significantly impact some trips in Arlington this weekend.

The stations servicing Rosslyn, Courthouse and Arlington National Cemetery will all be closed on Saturday and Sunday for scheduled maintenance. Some shuttle services will be available.

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APS closed, Metro on weekend schedule for Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday

By Dan Egitto
Train leaving the Ballston Metro station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day are on Monday, bringing changes to some local services but not others.

Arlington Public Schools students have off, and it is a professional learning day for staff. Additionally, in Falls Church, the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, City Hall and all government offices will be closed.

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Events

Free Halloween costumes available in Arlington this weekend

By Dan Egitto
Halloween festivities in Arlington in a past year (courtesy Dept. of Parks and Recreation)

Gently used Halloween costumes will be available for free in Arlington at a pair of events this weekend.

Arlington Mill Community Center and the new 2700 Art Space in Green Valley are both hosting costume swap events at the following times:

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Diwali festival coming to Ballston with music and pop-up market

By Dan Egitto
Ballston Quarter shopping center entrance with glass atrium and lush tropical plants in the foreground.
Ballston Quarter (courtesy of the Ballston BID)

A celebration of Diwali featuring art, dancing and a pop-up market is coming to Ballston Quarter next week.

The free event, Festival of Lights: Diwali Celebration, will take place at the mall for the first time from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16, featuring henna artists, a traditional dance performance and a community art activity.

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