An article published by The Sun, the U.S. counterpart to the UK newspaper, has been substantially changed after a reader pointed out that it plagiarized reporting by ARLnow.
The Feb. 25 article, “Time to say goodbye to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant after chain confirms final day of business for 15-year-old outlet,” started with a nearly line-for-line copy — with some minor wording changes — of ARLnow’s “Buffalo Wild Wings closes in Crystal City after 15 years,” published Feb. 23.
One of the fiercest advocates for action and advocacy after last month’s mass sewage spill has a long background in fighting for the Potomac River.
Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks was one of the first at the scene of the burst Potomac Interceptor pipe in Montgomery County on Jan. 19.
North Arlington residents say their mail service is finally improving after months of spotty deliveries.
Following ARLnow’s reporting on the issue and advocacy from U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D), residents in the 22207 ZIP code say they’ve now gotten some, but not all, of their missing mail in batches.
Arlington apartment rents continue to be down slightly from this time last year, although they’re up slightly from February, according to one survey.
Zumper’s monthly rent index, released yesterday (Wednesday), reported the county’s median apartment-rental asking rate as $2,380 for one-bedroom units and $3,170 for two bedrooms in February. Those rates are down 4.4% and 5.4%, respectively, from February 2025.
Police are looking for one or two suspects who have been robbing local businesses while armed.
The robberies happened around 8 p.m. the past two days, each by a 20-something year-old man wearing dark clothing and a face mask. On both nights, a man brandished a gun and demanded cash at a pair of nearby businesses.
Arlington’s never-ending campaign cycle saw both Democrats and Republicans gearing up for battle over the past few weeks.
The Arlington County Democratic Committee is “focused on winning, doing everything we can to ensure Democrats win,” party chair Paul Ruiz said at Democrats’ monthly meeting on Feb. 4.
The Arlington County Board has voted to advertise a 2-cent increase to the real estate tax rate, slightly higher than the rate proposed in this year’s budget draft.
If enacted in its entirety, the jump would increase the county’s tax rate to $1.053 per $100 assessed valuation, adding a further tax burden on homeowners already facing higher assessment values.
VHC Health has a new training center for staff following a sizeable donation from a local couple.
The 2,200-square-foot Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry Simulation Center, made possible through a $3 million gift from Evans and Dewberry, aims to mirror real-world clinic environments, hospital officials said on Feb. 12:
Hot Startup Opening Arlington ‘HQ2’ — “Clarksburg autonomous vehicle system developer Forterra has expanded to a new office in Arlington’s Courthouse neighborhood following an infusion of hundreds of millions in investor capital over the past few months. The more than 21,000-square-foot office at 1515 N. Courthouse Road… [will] eventually scale up to serve 300 workers by the end of the year in roles relating to government relations, product development and engineering.” [WBJ]
Flyover This Afternoon — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 1PM.”
McAuliffe May Make Rep. Run — “Multiple sources are saying that former VA First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe is considering a run for the new VA07 (assuming the redistricting amendment passes, of course).” [Blue Virginia/X, Brandon Jarvis/X]
Va. Primaries Delayed — “Virginia voters will need to wait another roughly two months before they can cast ballots for the state’s primaries, according to the Virginia Board of Elections. This year’s primaries will not occur on June 16, but rather on Aug. 4, after state legislators passed House Bill 29, which was signed into law on Feb. 20, officials said.” [WJLA]
ACFD K-9 B-Day — “Happy 2nd Birthday, K9 Joker! Arlington’s accelerant detection K9 and partner to DFM Josh Runion, Joker helps investigators determine fire origin and cause across the region.” [ACFD/X]
Changes to Fairfax Casino Bill — “A bill to make Fairfax County eligible for a casino is advancing through the Virginia House of Delegates after undergoing some significant changes from the version passed by the state Senate earlier this month.” [FFXnow]
A Long, Cold Winter — “This is DC’s most severe winter so far since 2009-2010 Each of D.C.’s winter months have been colder than normal and snow and ice have been on the ground for long stretches. Taking everything together, the Midwest Regional Climate Center’s Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index ranks this winter so far right on the borderline between severe and extreme.” [CWG/X]
More Snow Increasingly Likely — “Guess we need to talk about it! We get to near 60 in most spots on Saturday, but colder air works in and BOTH the GFS (left) and the Euro (right) show a good chance for snow on Monday. It’s not a huge storm, but could be impactful Monday night into Tuesday.” [Doug Kammerer/FB, CWG/X]
It’s Thursday — Rain is likely, roughly between 10am and 4pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of about 45°F, along with a gentle 3-6 mph northeasterly breeze. For Thursday night, anticipate partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 32°F. [NWS]
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A trapped driver was pulled from a flipped car and taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon near the East Falls Church Metro station.
First responders were dispatched around 3:15 p.m. for a report of crash involving one person stuck inside an overturned vehicle, at the intersection of Washington Blvd and N. Sycamore Street.
Supporters of Arlington youth gymnastics turned out last night (Tuesday) to press county leaders on planned cuts to local programs.
A $1.7 billion budget proposal from County Manager Mark Schwartz calls for shuttering the Arlington Aerials and Arlington Tigers, along with community gymnastics programs, at Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center. The programs, operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation, do not recoup costs through user fees, Schwartz and staff have said.
Reagan National Airport recorded its lowest annual passenger count in three years in 2025, even as Dulles International Airport set an all-time record.
Just under 24.9 million passengers traveled through DCA last year, down 5.3% from 26.3 million in 2024, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) reported yesterday (Tuesday) — confirming preliminary numbers released last month.
