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Beyer picks up another challenger, an Arlington resident, in Democratic primary

Published January 5, 2026 at 3:15PM

Daniel Gray (photo courtesy of candidate)

Another Democratic challenger is seeking to unseat longtime Rep. Don Beyer in this year’s election.

Daniel Gray, an Arlington resident and energy and sustainability program manager, announced yesterday (Sunday) that he is seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination for Virginia’s 8th Congressional district.

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Relocated Domino’s opening ‘soon’ in Falls Church

By Jared Serre

Published January 5, 2026 at 1:45PM

The forthcoming Domino's Pizza location in Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Domino’s Pizza is getting ready to open in a new spot in Falls Church, about a mile and a half away from the chain’s current location in the city.

“Coming soon” signage has appeared outside 438 S. Washington Street, where Domino’s plans to relocate from its current store at 1106 W. Broad Street.

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Mussel Bar & Grille in Ballston closes, reportedly for renovations

By Jared Serre

Published December 29, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated December 29, 2025 at 3:20PM

Mussel Bar & Grille in Ballston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A Ballston seafood restaurant shuttered last week, at least temporarily, and will reportedly undergo some interior changes.

Mussel Bar & Grille announced on social media and in a storefront message that it has closed for renovations at 800 N. Glebe Road.

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New taco spot ‘Eat More Taco’ to replace Grill Kabob in Ballston

By Jared Serre

Published December 26, 2025 at 1:45PM

Eat More Taco restaurant in Ballston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A Ballston storefront will welcome a new dining tenant after a short vacancy.

A new restaurant called “Eat More Taco” is coming to 708 N. Glebe Road, replacing Grill Kabob after the latter’s closure in November.

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Looser restrictions on liquor sales could return for debate in Richmond

By Jared Serre

Published December 23, 2025 at 3:45PM

Liquor at Ireland's Four Courts just before reopening (staff photo)

Changes to a law restricting liquor sales at Virginia restaurants are still on the mind of at least one state legislator representing Arlington.

As Del. Patrick Hope (D-1) prepares for the General Assembly in 2026, he told ARLnow that he is “open to revisiting” a law that mandates that no more than 55% of a restaurant’s sales can come from liquor or mixed drinks.

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Meal delivery company to begin operating in Arlington and Falls Church next week

By Jared Serre

Published December 23, 2025 at 1:45PM

A Feast & Fettle truck (via Feast & Fettle/Facebook)

A rapidly expanding brand offering prepared meal deliveries is launching in Arlington and Falls Church in the new year.

Feast & Fettle will begin working with customers in and around Arlington starting on Jan. 3, selling a rotating list of entrees, plus sides and options for kids.

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Bystander struck in Ballston road rage incident gets fundraiser to cover medical bills

By Jared Serre

Published December 23, 2025 at 11:45AM

Southbound lanes of N. Glebe Road closed after two pedestrians struck in alleged road rage incident (staff photo)

Friends and family of a pedestrian badly injured in an apparent road rage incident in Ballston are seeking help covering steep medical bills.

As of this morning (Tuesday), a GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $15,000 to support Nick Battista. The personal trainer at the Onelife Fitness in Ballston Quarter was struck by a driver while he crossed the street near the intersection of N. Wakefield Street and N. Glebe Street last Thursday.

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Lottery ticket worth $50K sold at BJ’s in Falls Church

By Jared Serre

Published December 22, 2025 at 1:45PM | Updated December 22, 2025 at 4:00PM

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A lottery ticket from a Falls Church wholesale store was worth $50,000 in a Powerball drawing over the weekend.

BJ’s Wholesale Club (6607 Wilson Blvd) sold the ticket, which was one of five $50,000 winners statewide. The winner beat roughly 1 in 900,000 odds to successfully match four numbers plus the Powerball.

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Kilwins chocolate and ice cream shop opens in Clarendon

By Jared Serre

Published December 22, 2025 at 11:45AM

Kilwins in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A long-awaited confectionery shop in Clarendon has opened just in time for the Christmas season.

Kilwins, located on the ground floor of The Hartford Building at 3101 Wilson Blvd, opened for business on Friday. Joining other locations in D.C. and Alexandria, it offers an array of chocolates, ice cream and other classic treats.

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Crystal City Restaurant sold to adult entertainment chain after 62 years in business

By Jared Serre

Published December 19, 2025 at 1:30PM

Crystal City Restaurant (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

An institution in the D.C. area adult entertainment scene is changing hands to a regional chain.

Crystal City Restaurant and Gentlemen’s Club (422 23rd Street S.) has been sold to Paper Moon, which operates other gentlemen’s clubs in Richmond, Northern Virginia and D.C. It’s only the second time the family-owned business has transferred ownership in its 62-year history.

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Cover bands of Elvis, Nirvana and more coming to State Theatre in Falls Church

By Jared Serre

Published December 18, 2025 at 1:45PM

The State Theatre (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A full slate of classic cover bands from Elvis to ABBA is coming to Falls Church between now and the new year, with more to come in 2026.

State Theatre (220 N. Washington Street) will host more than a dozen tribute acts between now and the end of March, according to the current schedule.

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Ireland’s Four Courts listed among America’s top 10 soccer bars

By Jared Serre

Published December 18, 2025 at 11:45AM | Updated December 18, 2025 at 4:33PM

People gather to watch sports at Ireland's Four Courts (via Ireland's Four Courts/ Facebook)

A popular watering hole in Courthouse is in the running in a competition to crown the nation’s best soccer bar.

Ireland’s Four Courts was among 10 bars nationwide to receive the most nominations in the online contest, organized by the soccer media company Men in Blazers. Voting is currently underway to name a champion, though no end date has been announced.