With flea and tick season approaching, Arlington is home to numerous veterinarians committed to keeping the community’s pets healthy and happy.
From longtime neighborhood clinics to certified hospitals, here are the nominees for “Best Veterinarian in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite vet? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Pediatrician Serving Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Arlington’s trusted pediatricians offer professional, compassionate care for children all the way from those first checkups on newborns to teenage sports physicals.
Whether you’re dealing with flickering lights, upgrading your electrical panel or installing new fixtures and outlets, there’s no substitute for a knowledgeable electrician.
Arlington Public Schools buses (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
The grumblings from Northern Virginia public school parents are getting louder.
Last week, the discontent broke out into the open, when 106.7 The Fan host Danny Rouhier went on a rant that ended up going viral on social media and prompting some news coverage. His message: kids are getting too many days off of school.
Danny is sick and tried of Fairfax County Schools consistenly having days off school. pic.twitter.com/pba4ZT1Zba
Arlington and Fairfax schools have added more student holidays in recent years.
Starting with the 2021-2022, Arlington Public Schools added several religious holidays to its calendar, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Diwali and Eid al-Fitr. This year Eid al-Adha was added, after a divided school board decided against a last-minute addition to the calendar last year.
Both Arlington and Fairfax, meanwhile, added next Tuesday — special election day for the state redistricting amendment — as an off day and APS is off today (Monday) for a grade prep day. (Over the past month, APS has been off March 13, 20, 30-31 and April 1-3, 10, and 13.)
FCPS has even more off days on its calendar than APS and the Fairfax school board has been considering removing some federal holidays next year to strike a better balance. From an April 8 FFXnow article:
As the current school year enters its final stretch, the Fairfax County School Board is considering tweaking the calendar for the next year in response to mounting complaints about disruptions to class schedules.
At the board’s meeting tomorrow (Thursday), members led by governance committee chair Melanie Meren will propose nixing Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Veterans Day as official student holidays and limiting the number of scheduled early release days to four per year.
“Partial school weeks function as an informal ‘childcare tax’ that falls hardest on our hourly-wage and most vulnerable households,” said Meren, whose committee has been discussing a new calendar policy. “My goal is to adjust the 2026-27 calendar to increase the number of five-day school weeks.”
If the motions are approved, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which will fall on Oct. 12 this year, and Veterans Day — observed annually on Nov. 11 — would become standard instructional days for both students and staff going forward. Fairfax County Public Schools would implement a curriculum to teach students about the groups that the occasions are intended to recognize.
After an April 9 vote, only Veterans Day will be eliminated as a school holiday, FFXnow reported today.
While Arlington has fewer off days than FCPS, some parents are nonetheless feeling the burden of frequently having to find childcare for myriad off days and early release days.
Do you think APS should also consider removing some off days next year? Weigh in below.
Whether dealing with a dripping faucet or a full-blown pipe emergency, many homeowners eventually find themselves either leaning on a trusted plumber or wishing they had one.
Arlington residents preparing for home improvements this spring have no shortage of exterior painters to choose from.
Professionals known for their thoughtful preparation, clean workmanship and consistent results can transform the look of a home and protect its exterior for years to come.
Here are the nominees for “Best Exterior Painter Serving Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite painting service? Write it in!
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Voting for Best Cleaning Service is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
The arrival of spring brings flowers, sunshine, warm weather and — for some — spring cleaning.
For Arlingtonians looking for some help getting their homes sparkling clean this season or any time of year, a wide range of services can tackle everything from routine maintenance to thorough deep cleans.
Here are the nominees for “Best Cleaning Service in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite service? Write it in!
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Voting for Best Home Renovation Firm is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Whether you’re planning a kitchen remodel, adding a new bathroom, or tackling a whole-house renovation, finding a reliable and skilled contractor is crucial to bringing your vision to life.
With spring just around the corner, Arlington’s beloved running events are returning to the calendar.
Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or a casual 5K participant, the county hosts a variety of races that showcase scenic routes, strong community spirit and causes worth running for.
Here are the nominees for “Best Race for Runners in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite event? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Orthopaedist is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Arlington’s orthopaedists provide expert care for bones, joints, ligaments and muscles, offering both surgical and non-surgical solutions to all manner of issues.
Arlington’s dermatologists are known for their diagnostic expertise, effective treatment plans and dedication to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, radiant skin.
