The Arlington Historical Society has launched a new initiative designed to capture present-day voices for future study and understanding.
In preparation for pilot projects — including discussions with those involved in development in the Shirlington area as well as the Crystal City Underground — co-chairs Sean Denniston and Marty Suydam recently completed a five-week training session on oral histories courtesy of the Office of Historic Alexandria.
Construction on a new art space next to Jennie Dean Park is entering its final stages as the county plans for a public debut next year.
Work on the recreation area at 2700 S. Nelson Street — between the Arlington Food Assistance Center warehouse and the Cultural Affairs building in Green Valley — is expected to wrap up next month, county spokesperson Alyson Jordan Tomaszewski told ARLnow.
LadyBug Academy Arlington Opening Announcement
LadyBug Academy will officially open its newest location, LadyBug Academy Arlington, on June 1st, 2026, at 1915 N Uhle Street, Arlington, VA. (Ladybug Academy)
An Open House for the community is scheduled for May 30th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Families and community members will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet staff, and learn more about the programs offered at the new location. (Ladybug Academy)
The event will include family activities such as a bubble party, face painting, balloon twisting, and a petting zoo.
LadyBug Academy provides early childhood education programs focused on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children. The school’s curriculum emphasizes language, literacy, math, science, social development, and hands-on learning experiences led by experienced educators. (Ladybug Academy)
The Arlington location will offer priority enrollment to Arlington County employees.
For more information about the Open House, please contact [email protected] or visit LadyBug Academy.
Quite a few well-known comics are coming to the Arlington Drafthouse through mid-2026, including two former “Saturday Night Live” cast members and other TV stars.
Joining former SNL performers Kevin Nealon and Tim Meadows on the lineup are David Koechner (who played Todd Packer on “The Office”), “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” actress Caroline Rhea,”Last Comic Standing” winner Alonzo Bodden and other top talent.
Whether you’re planning drinks for a Thanksgiving meal or selecting a holiday gift for the beer or wine lover in your life, Arlington has plenty of options for picking out the perfect splash of cheer.
Here are the nominees for “Best Wine/Beer Shop in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
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Voting for Best Thai 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 Family Dinner Spot in Arlington. The results are now official:
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Yesterday, Arlington County Board member Maureen Coffey sparked a debate on Bluesky.
“Among my most important and treasured duties as a board member is making sure everyone knows: a) they can submit names for our snow plows and b) we are having more fun than our neighbors in Alexandria,” Coffey wrote on the social network, while linking to our article about Arlington’s snowplow naming contest.
Members of the county government’s Transportation Commission agree it’s time for taxi drivers to get a pay raise.
The body on Nov. 20 unanimously supported a staff recommendation to raise fares. The proposal will be heard by County Board members on Dec. 13.
Regional airport leaders are budgeting for a moderate rebound in passenger numbers after a decline in 2025.
The calendar year 2026 budget for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) anticipates about 12.8 million enplanements next year, up from a projected 12.6 million in 2025 but down from the record 13.1 million enplanements in 2024.
Rosslyn Panera Closing — “Office workers in Rosslyn are about to lose one of their go-to lunch spots. Panera Bread at 1700 N. Moore St. is closing its doors at 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 after more than a dozen years in the location, the Washington Business Journal has learned. A Panera spokesperson confirmed the store’s closing, adding that no additional store closures are planned ‘at this time.'” [WBJ]
Arlington Man on Jeopardy! — “Jeopardy host just introduced a contestant who is a ‘stay at home dog dad from Arlington, Virginia.'” [Daniella Diaz/X, The Jeopardy! Fan, LinkedIn]
Holiday Bread Options — “Pick up spiced, seasoned and fruited holiday loaves, plus classic baguettes, boules, challah and other leavened goodies from these Northern Virginia bakeries.” [Arlington Magazine]
Right-to-Work Repeal Bill — “Virginia state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Woodbridge, has filed legislation to repeal the state’s longstanding right-to-work law — something Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, also a Democrat, has said she does not support.” [WBJ, Virginia Scope]
Beyer Censure Reform Bill — “The Beyer bill would require a 60% majority to censure a House member, per text obtained by @axios
GOP Rep. Don Bacon co-leading. “We believe this is a sensible reform that would fix a broken process and raise the level of sanity in the House,” they wrote to colleagues.” [Andrew Solender/X]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of 56°F. The wind will shift to the south, blowing at around 5 mph. Friday evening will bring rainfall, with temperatures around 49°F and the wind turning north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with potential accumulation between a quarter and half an inch. [NWS]
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Nov 20, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Rain is expected mostly after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 56°F. The calm wind will later shift to the south, blowing at around 5 mph, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Friday night will experience more rainfall, with temperatures around 49°F and a calm wind turning north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with potential accumulation between a quarter and half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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