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.


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.


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.


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.


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

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 

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

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.


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.


Arlington is home to some must-try spots for Japanese cuisine with delicious options for ramen, sushi and more.

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

Did we miss your favorite restaurant? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Hardware Store 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 New Restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Andy’s Pizza
  2. La Posada
  3. Bar Colline

A selection of trusty stores in Arlington carry goods to meet a variety of hardware and home improvement needs.

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

Did we miss your favorite store? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best New 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 HVAC Company in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Chandler’s Plumbing and Heating Co.
  2. Arlington Heating & Air Conditioning
  3. B.L. James & Son

For much of August and September so far, the weather has been great.

With the exception of a couple of rainy days, we’ve been enjoying dry weather with comfortable temperatures for nearly a month.

The biggest downside of this streak of nice weather is a worsening drought in the region.

Another potential downside, at least in the eyes of some? Decreased productivity.

This late August/early September weather pattern is familiar to many who’ve lived in the area for awhile, and we often associate it with the lazy last days of pre-Labor Day summer.

But with the good times extending into mid-September, there may be some out there who have yet to shake off summer vacation mode and kick into the usual higher fall gear. And why not — maybe staying in summer mode helps some delay the full onset of seasonal affective disorder.

Admittedly, this is a highly vibes-based theory, and probably doesn’t apply to many. But there’s also some research behind why one might be less productive when rainy days are few and far between.

Does any of this describe you? Are you not getting as much done — at home, at work, or both — as usual, perhaps as a result of the temptation to be outside and active instead? Or are you unaffected by the sunny September bliss outside and staying as productive as usual? Let’s find out.


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