Arlington County police are looking for a man who fired a gunshot in the Arlington View neighborhood Saturday night.
The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Dec. 27, on the 1700 block of 14th Road S., according to the latest ACPD crime report. That’s near Army Navy Country Club and Hoffman-Boston Elementary — and across I-395 from Pentagon City.
A Ballston seafood restaurant shuttered last week, at least temporarily, and will reportedly undergo some interior changes.
Mussel Bar & Grille announced on social media and in a storefront message that it has closed for renovations at 800 N. Glebe Road.
Synetic has recently received a $10,000 award from the George Preston Marshall Fund to provide scholarships to our summer programs, both our summer camps and the Teen Conservatory. We are thrilled to provide need-based scholarships for physical theater education to students who cannot otherwise afford to attend camps.
If you wish to apply for a scholarship, click below!
Synetic Theater’s award-winning physical theater company brings its signature blend of movement, storytelling, and creativity to young artists ages 7-13 in ten one-week, fun-filled, repeatable sessions. No previous experience is required—just curiosity, energy, and a willingness to leap into the fun.
At Synetic, every child is a storyteller. Through dance, pantomime, stage movement, ensemble games, and world-building activities, campers learn to express themselves using their bodies, voices, and imaginations. Synetic’s experienced teaching artists guide students through an immersive process that builds confidence, collaboration skills, and creative problem-solving—all while having a blast.
Each session ends with a showcase where campers proudly share their original work with family and friends.
We hope you join us for camp this summer! For further scholarship, registration, or general information, please email [email protected] directly.
The closure of a nearly 200-year-old book wholesaler will impact how soon new materials turn up on the shelves at Falls Church’s Mary Riley Styles Public Library.
Like many library systems nationally, the Falls Church library dealt with Baker & Taylor for many of its materials purchases. But the North Carolina-based company, founded in 1828, is wrapping up operations after announcing earlier in the year that its planned acquisition by another firm would not materialize.
Grant Siebert didn’t realize at the time that learning to play center in youth flag football would pave the way for significant achievements as a high-school senior.
The Washington-Liberty Generals’ captain recently was chosen to the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 first-team on offense as the lone center. He is the first W-L offensive lineman chosen first-team all-state at any position in Josh Shapiro’s 19 seasons as the Generals’ head coach.
🫶✨ Calling all Swifties! ✨🫶
Get ready for a night celebrating every era as The Fearless Eras, DC’s only all-Taylor Swift cover band, takes over The Renegade in Arlington for more than 3 hours of Taylor’s biggest hits and fan-favorite deep cuts.
Do Falls Church’s new trio of HAWK pedestrian signals have minds of their own?
The signals went live in late spring along Broad Street, and on rare but multiple occasions, ARLnow staff have observed them turn on without any pedestrians nearby seeking their activation.
School Board members have tasked Superintendent Francisco Durán and staff to come back in the spring with options for renovations to two aging middle schools.
Whether there will be enough money in the future to fund major upgrades to Thomas Jefferson and Swanson middle schools remains an open question, but Board members said they are committed to finding ways to make improvements.
Where to Party on NYE — “Ready to bid farewell to 2025 and welcome in a sparkly, fresh 2026? Raise a glass and dance your heart out into the wee hours at these kid-free blow-out parties.” [Arlington Magazine]
Where to Dine on NYE — “Ring in 2026 with one of Northern Virginia’s exceptional New Year’s Eve dining experiences. From seafood and steak to rich, celebratory dishes, there’s no shortage of unforgettable menus to make your night sparkle.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Monday — Showers are likely before 10am, followed by cloudy conditions that will gradually clear up. Temperatures will peak at 58°F around 11am, but will then drop to around 41°F. Expect windy conditions, with southwest winds of 17-22 mph becoming 24-29 mph from the west in the afternoon, and gusts of up to 47 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation. Tonight, partly cloudy skies and a low of 27°F can be anticipated, accompanied by a breezy west wind of 22-24 mph and gusts as high as 48 mph. [NWS]
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Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and most of the D.C. area.
The advisory will be in effect for most of the day Monday, with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Arlington County police are investigating gunfire near Courthouse.
The shots rang out around 12:40 p.m. Saturday in the area of 13th Street N. and N. Taft Street, across from the Taft Towers condo complex in the Radnor/Fort Myer Heights neighborhood.
