Opinion

Poll: Favorite local nonprofit in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Arlington’s nonprofits contribute invaluable services to the community across a variety of different social causes.

Here are the nominees for “Favorite Local Nonprofit in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite organization? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Pizza Place in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Coffee Shop in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Cafecito
  2. Detour Coffee
  3. Northside Social 

Carlos “DC” De Castro Pretelt: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor
Carlos De Castro Pretelt (via campaign website)

We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 4 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 Carlos “DC” De Castro Pretelt, who is running for County Board.

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Jeramy Olmack: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor
County Board candidate Jeramy Olmack (courtesy of Jeramy Olmack)

We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 4 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 Jeramy L. Olmack, who is running for County Board.

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Bob Cambridge: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor
Republican County Board nominee Bob Cambridge (courtesy Bob Cambridge)

We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 4 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 Bob Cambridge, who is running for County Board.

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James ‘Vell’ Rives IV: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor
School Board candidate James "Vell" Rives (courtesy of James "Vell' Rives)

We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 4 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.

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Adele McClure: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor
Del. Adele McClure (courtesy of Adele McClure)

We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 4 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 Adele McClure, who is running for House of Delegates – 2nd District as a Democrat.

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Patrick Hope: Why you should vote for me

By Opinion Contributor
Del. Patrick Hope (D-1) (via campaign website)

We recently invited the candidates running for local office in the Nov. 4 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 Del. Patrick Hope, who is running for House of Delegates – 1st District as a Democrat.

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Poll: The best pizza place in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice for lunch or ordering delivery for your next get-together, Arlington’s vast number of pizzerias are ready to serve you.

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

Did we miss your favorite pizzeria? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Coffee Shop in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Mortgage Lender in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Monument Home Loans
  2. Navy Federal Credit Union
  3. Arlington Community Credit Union

Poll: The best coffee shop in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Whether it’s a morning coffee run or an afternoon pick-me-up, Arlington’s coffee shops are ready to make your specialty iced latte, cold brew or hot cup of joe.

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

Did we miss your favorite cafe? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Mortgage Lender in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Japanese Restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Yume Sushi
  2. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ 
  3. Boru Ramen & Sushi 

Poll: The best mortgage lender in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

In search of a trustworthy, reliable mortgage service to help finance your home? Arlington has plenty of lenders to choose from.

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

Did we miss your favorite lender or organization? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Japanese Restaurant in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Hardware Store in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Ayers Variety and Hardware
  2. Cherrydale Hardware
  3. Twins Ace Hardware

Poll: When do you put out your Halloween decorations?

By ARLnow.com
Halloween decorations along N. Jackson Street in October 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s now officially fall, and Halloween decorations are just starting to proliferate across Arlington.

While the Halloween displays in stores may start in August, pumpkins and other decor typically don’t start appearing in yards, front entrances and balconies until well into September.

But there is wide variance in when those Halloween decorations go up. Some people might get started early in September, while others wait until just before the big day in late October.

What’s the most common time to put out the spooky decorations in Arlington? Let’s find out.

Poll: Should the number of flights at DCA be reduced?

By ARLnow.com
An airplane takes off from Reagan National Airport (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Maybe it seemed like a good idea at the time.

In 2023, amid debate about a bill adding 28 daily flights and easing restrictions on long distance flights at Reagan National Airport, ARLnow ran an unscientific poll asking readers what they thought.

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