We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Matt de Ferranti, who is running for County Board.


We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Audrey Clement, who is running for County Board.


We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Bethany Zecher Sutton, who is running for School Board.


We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from James “Vell” Rives IV, who is running for School Board.


As the days get cooler and darker, Arlington’s indoor attractions offer lots of ways to keep having fun through the gloomier parts of the year.

Here are the nominees for “Best Indoor Activity in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite indoor activity? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Voting for Best Burger Spot in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Brewery Near Arlington. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Port City Brewing Company — 273 votes
  2. 🥈 Crooked Run Brewery Taproom — 193 votes
  3. 🥉 Aslin Beer Company — 150 votes
  4. Solace Brewing — 142 votes
  5. Audacious Aleworks — 85 votes

With a total of 1,078 votes cast, Port City Brewing Company remained in the No. 1 spot it held in 2024. The award-winning Alexandria brewery sells both seasonal and year-round options for IPAs, pilsners, lagers and more.

See every ARLnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.


We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Timothy Sharman, who is running for House of Representatives 8th District.


We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Don Beyer, who is running for House of Representatives 8th District.


We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 3 General Election to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.

Below is the unedited response from Shelly Arnoldi, who is running for House of Representatives 8th District.


Whether you’re after a burger with toppings like juicy tomatoes and lettuce or a simple patty with cheese, Arlington has no shortage of spots to satisfy any craving.

Here are the nominees for “Best Burger Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite place? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Voting for Best Brewery Near Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Place to Hike Near Arlington. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Theodore Roosevelt Island — 183 votes
  2. 🥈 Potomac Heritage Trail — 95 votes
  3. 🥉 Donaldson Run Trail — 78 votes
  4. W&OD Trail — 54 votes
  5. Windy Run Trail — 38 votes

With a total of 601 votes cast, Theodore Roosevelt Island came out on top again — the same as our last vote in 2024. While technically in D.C., the island just east of Rosslyn offers a quiet escape into the woods, with views of the Potomac and a memorial to its namesake president.

See every ARLnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.


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