Opinion

Poll: The best new restaurant in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Dozens of new restaurants have landed in Arlington over the past few months, adding to the county’s diverse dining scene. New offerings this year range from French-American and Nepalese cuisine to sushi and Italian subs.

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

Did we miss your favorite new restaurant? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

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

  1. Ballston Children’s Center
  2. Trinity Presbyterian Preschool
  3. Little Beginnings Child Development

Poll: Are you buying a Powerball ticket for tonight’s $1.4 billion jackpot?

By ARLnow.com and The Associated Press
Roslyn Jefferson makes her lottery ticket selections on a self-serve terminal inside a gas station ahead of Saturday's Powerball drawing offering of $1 billion, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Summer is ending but lottery fever is heating up.

The Powerball jackpot is now well above the $1 billion mark, with another drawing set for tonight.

From the Associated Press:

An estimated $1.4 billion lottery jackpot will be up for grabs Wednesday night thanks to dozens of drawings without a big winner.

The massive Powerball prize is the sixth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot. It’s a result of 40 consecutive drawings stretching over the summer without anyone matching all of the game’s six numbers.

No one has won the grand prize since May 31, and the 41st drawing on Wednesday will be just one fewer than the record set last year.

All of that losing stems from Powerball’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million, though lottery officials note that the odds are far better for the game’s many smaller prizes. There are three drawings each week.

The $1.4 billion jackpot is for a winner who opts to receive 30 payments over 29 years through an annuity. Winners almost always choose the game’s cash option, which for this drawing would be an estimated $634.3 million.

Powerball tickets cost $2, and the game is offered in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

ARLnow has conducted (unscientific) polls for previous billion-dollar plus jackpots, finding…

Today we’re simply wondering whether you’ve bought or are planning to buy a ticket for tonight’s big drawing.

Poll: The best HVAC company in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Fall is regarded as one of the ideal seasons to schedule HVAC maintenance, and there are plenty of service providers in and around Arlington to choose from as temperatures start to cool.

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

Did we miss your favorite provider? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Preschool 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 Venue for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Potomac Overlook Regional Park
  2. MedStar Capitals Iceplex
  3. The Little Gym

Poll: The best preschool in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Families in Arlington have plenty of options when it comes to selecting a preschool or daycare provider, with programs designed to nurture and teach little ones.

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

Did we miss your favorite preschool? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Kid’s Birthday Party Venue 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 Live Music Venue in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Westover Market Beer Garden
  2. The Renegade
  3. Lubber Run Amphitheater

Poll: The best kid’s birthday party venue in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

In search of the perfect birthday party spot for your teen or little one? Arcades, bowling lanes and spacious recreational parks are just some of what Arlington has to offer.

Here are the nominees for “Best Venue for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite venue? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Live Music Venue 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 Seafood Restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Quarterdeck
  2. The Salt Line
  3. Seamore’s 

Poll: It’s mid-August. How checked out are you?

By ARLnow.com
"Summer time" flag in the Old Glebe neighborhood (staff photo)

With a week and a half to go before the start of school in Arlington, we’re decidedly in the waning days of summer.

Nights are cooler. Pre-season football is on TV. Fall plans are being made. And office parking lots have plenty of open spaces thanks to people getting their final beach vacations in.

In all, the mid-August vibes are strong and that leads to another thing: a general pre-Labor Day malaise.

As the dog days drag on, an August inertia sets in for some, making it ever more excruciating to wake up in the morning and put in a full day’s work. A lucky few may have the flexibility to unilaterally slash their working hours and output, while the rest of us just have to muddle through.

How prevalent is this late summer lethargy in Arlington? Let’s find out.

Poll: The best live music venue in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Restaurants, bars and outdoor venues across Arlington offer a diverse lineup of live music performances to catch throughout the year.

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

Did we miss your favorite venue? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Seafood 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 Favorite Theater Company in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Synetic Theater
  2. Signature Theatre
  3. Encore Stage & Studio

Poll: The best seafood restaurant in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

From raw bar oysters to crab cakes, there are some great places in Arlington to enjoy seafood this summer.

Here are the nominees for “Best Seafood 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 Favorite Theater Company 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 Steakhouse in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Guerra Steakhouse
  2. Medium Rare
  3. Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Poll: Favorite theater company in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Several theater companies call Arlington home, entertaining and inspiring the community with performances year-round.

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

Did we miss your favorite group? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Steakhouse 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 Things to do With Kids Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Parks and playgrounds
  2. Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
  3. Spraygrounds

Poll: The best steakhouse in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

A selection of top-rated steakhouses in Arlington are known for their satisfying meals and quality prime cuts.

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

Did we miss your favorite place? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Things to do with Kids 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 Barbecue Restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Sloppy Mama’s BBQ
  2. Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company
  3. Texas Jack’s Barbecue

Poll: The best things to do with kids in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Arlington has plenty of great kid-friendly activities, from sightseeing in the great outdoors to crafting and attending story time at local libraries.

Here are the nominees for “Best Things to do with Kids in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite activity? Write it in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Barbecue Restaurant in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.

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

  1. Bronson Bierhall 
  2. Cowboy Cafe
  3. Galaxy Hut

Poll: The best barbecue restaurant in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Arlington has some popular spots for classic barbecue, offering smoky specialties like pulled pork and brisket with satisfying sides.

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

Did we miss your favorite place? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for the Best Bar in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Place for Wings in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. First Down Sports Bar & Grill
  2. Bonchon
  3. bb.q Chicken
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