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

Published October 13, 2026 at 3:45PM | Updated October 13, 2026 at 4:05PM

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

Published October 13, 2026 at 1:45PM

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

Published October 13, 2026 at 10:00AM

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

Published October 9, 2026 at 2:45PM | Updated October 9, 2026 at 3:40PM

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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Free Halloween costumes available in Arlington this weekend

By Dan Egitto

Published October 9, 2026 at 10:00AM

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

Published October 8, 2026 at 11:45AM | Updated October 8, 2026 at 12:19PM

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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T-Mobile on Columbia Pike closes for good

By Dan Egitto

Published October 8, 2026 at 9:15AM

The T-Mobile store at 3211 Columbia Pike (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A T-Mobile store on Columbia Pike has permanently closed.

Crews were seen clearing out the retailer at 3211 Columbia Pike earlier this week, and signs posted in the windows indicate that it won’t be reopening.

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County apologizes after anti-immigrant retweet from Arlington Alert

By Dan Egitto

Published October 7, 2026 at 3:45PM

The Bozman Government Center at 2100 Clarendon Blvd on Sept. 6, 2024 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Arlington County is reviewing its social media controls and protocols following a politically charged retweet from the Arlington Alert system.

Arlington Alert, a county-operated page providing notifications on weather events, local traffic and other time-sensitive incidents, reposted a tweet earlier this week that targeted immigrants in the United Kingdom using disparaging terms.

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‘No Kings’ protesters plan rallies for early voting in Arlington

By Dan Egitto

Published October 7, 2026 at 2:45PM

A protest in Memorial Circle earlier this month (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Several groups known for their protests against President Donald Trump are hosting get-out-the-vote rallies in Arlington next week.

Organizers in the “No Kings” movement are planning a nationwide day of voter participation on Saturday, Oct. 17.

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Waffle Zone coming to former restaurant and bar space on Columbia Pike

By Dan Egitto

Published October 7, 2026 at 11:45AM

Waffle Zone signage at 2900 Columbia Pike (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A new breakfast and lunch spot is coming to Columbia Pike, taking over a space where several bars have come and gone in recent years.

Signage for an eatery called “Waffle Zone” is up at 2900 Columbia Pike, in the former home of Pike Cornerstone, Rebellion on the Pike and BrickHaus.

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Army Ten-Miler race returns to Arlington this weekend, bringing road closures

By Dan Egitto

Published October 7, 2026 at 10:00AM

Runners in the 2017 Army Ten-Miler (via John Sonderman/Flickr)

The Army Ten-Miler is returning for its 42nd year this weekend, resulting in road closures throughout the morning and early afternoon.

The race, which regularly brings tens of thousands of contestants from around the world, will begin on Sunday at 7:50 a.m.

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Man who was hospitalized after ICE arrest in Arlington files excessive force claim

By Dan Egitto

Published October 6, 2026 at 3:45PM

Jose Mejia Hernandez speaks at a press conference (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A man who says he suffered serious injuries during an immigration arrest on Columbia Pike has filed a federal claim alleging excessive force and seeking damages.

Jose Mejia Hernandez filed against the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement today (Tuesday), seeking $35 million in damages for the incident in which he claims he was shot with a Taser and hit by a federal officer’s motor vehicle while fleeing ICE.