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.
The ARLnow app now has our community events calendar built in, along with a cleaner look and a better way to send us news tips — the result of two updates that rolled out over the past couple of weeks.
The app is free to use, with no account required.
Business is going well enough at a new Afghan restaurant on Columbia Pike that the owner just might skip the grand opening.
Helal Habibi, who hosted a soft opening for Ziafat in August, told ARLnow that he has been off to a successful start at 3400 Columbia Pike, serving up an array of kebabs and other traditional dishes, including a breakfast menu, with an emphasis on hospitality.
The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic has joined an international calendar of racing events for 2027, adding an expanded route that extends into Arlington.
The men’s Pro/1 Capitol Cup has been approved as a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Category 1.2 race, placing it alongside events like the Philly Cycling Classic and the Tour of the Gila, organizers announced yesterday.
A new kind of audio drama from a local studio has arrived just in time for spooky season — and it’s accessible only through a phone call.
“Misfortune,” a new series from 34-year-old Arlington resident Amadi Grey, recently released its first episode. The hook: a group of high schoolers in upstate New York go out to dinner, but a mystery ensues when one of them turns up dead the next day.
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.
The owner of a Westover taqueria is calling for more community support during tough times for local businesses.
Sarah White, the owner of Westover Taco, recently wrote on Facebook that she has yet to recover from a summer slump and even hit a record low in sales amid pressures from inflation and rising prices.
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.
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 6, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny weather with a high of around 70 degrees and a gentle south wind blowing at 5 to 9 mph. Wednesday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to about 54 degrees and a southwest wind near 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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A new sushi restaurant featuring flavors partly inspired by Korean cuisine is planning to open soon in Falls Church.
Ian Sushi is currently hiring employees and completing work on a space at 112 S. West Street, in the Modera apartment complex. The restaurant’s website advertises flame-seared sushi and house-made sauces, with a wide menu of dishes named after movies.
Update 10/7: The &pizza has closed for electrical repairs, a spokesperson told ARLnow. It is expected to reopen soon.
The &pizza in Ballston has closed, at least for the time being.
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 5, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny weather with a high near 65 degrees and a gentle north wind at 6 mph, which will die down to calm in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be clear, with temperatures dropping to around 43 degrees and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.
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