ARLnow - Arlington and Falls Church, Va. local news

Just Listed in Arlington

Published October 12, 2018 at 6:00AM

Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.”

Sellers did their part this week to keep Arlington’s real estate market humming along by listing 69 homes. But buyers continued their mediocre trend of ratifying only 53 contracts, very similar to the last three weeks. In previous years, we would typically see 60 to 65 ratified contracts a week in the peak of the Fall market.

News

County Board Contenders Split on How Much Cash to Send to Affordable Housing Loan Fund

By Alex Koma

Published October 11, 2018 at 4:45PM

There isn’t much daylight between the two contenders for County Board this fall on affordable housing issues in Arlington, but the pair is offering different answers on one key matter: how much money the county should chip in to encourage affordable development.

Independent incumbent John Vihstadt and Democratic challenger Matt de Ferranti have both stressed the importance of preserving affordable homes in Arlington as part of their respective campaigns, and both did so once more in responses to a questionnaire from the advocates at the Alliance for Housing Solutions, released yesterday (Wednesday).

A post from Schar School

Thinking about your next career move? Explore graduate programs near D.C.

Published July 2, 2026 at 12:45PM

Advance Your Career. Explore Graduate Programs Near D.C.

Are you looking to make a real impact in government or public service? Advanced education can be the key, and it’s closer than you think.

The Schar School offers master’s degrees and graduate certificates designed to help students build expertise, advance their careers, and make an impact in their communities and professions. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., the Schar School combines rigorous academics with access to the institutions, organizations, and networks shaping policy and public service today.

Students benefit from:

• Renowned faculty with academic and real-world experience
• Hands-on learning through applied research and policy simulations
• Connections to government, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations
• Access to one of the nation’s most dynamic professional environments

Graduate programs are available in areas including:

• Public Policy
• International Affairs
• Public Administration
• National Security and Defense
• Government and Public Management

Explore programs, connect with admissions, and discover the graduate pathway that’s right for you.

Explore Programs

News

Crime Report: Man Walks Into Rosslyn Business, Sits Down and Exposes Himself

By ARLnow.com

Published October 11, 2018 at 4:15PM | Updated March 3, 2020 at 2:40PM

File photo

The incident happened last Wednesday around 8 p.m. Police say the man “touched himself inappropriately” before fleeing the scene on a bike.

More from this week’s Arlington County Police Department crime report:

Opinion

The Right Note: Metro Memo States the Obvious

By Mark Kelly

Published October 11, 2018 at 3:45PM

Last week, it came to light a memo had been produced in May by someone at Metro outlining the system’s ridership woes and some possible solutions. According to the Washington Post, this memo never made it all the way up to the general manager or the WMATA Board.

From the memo: “The fundamental factors — fares, location, speed, frequency, and reliability — matter most and Metro’s recent actions have put downward pressure on ridership.” And it found the group driving the ridership decline the fastest are those who had used the system the most.

Event

Civic Jam

July 24, 2026 6:00 pm -10:00 pm

Cherry Hill Park

312 Park Avenue

Falls Church, Virginia 22046

Website Contact Social

Due to the extended period of extreme heat forecasted for the next several days in our area, the Civic Jam event originally scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2026, has been postponed to Friday, July 24, 2026.

Commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Civic Jam! Celebrate the City of Falls Church’s diverse community, civic engagement, and classic summer fun. Jam out to live, local music, sip on local brews, enjoy tasty treats and eats, and a full evening of festivities for all ages on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.

Opinion

Progressive Voice: Strengthening Transition into the Community after Incarceration

By Progressive Voice

Published October 11, 2018 at 3:15PM

By Beth Arthur, Sheriff

Reentering the community after incarceration is daunting. Imagine being locked up for days, weeks, months or years knowing the stigma society attaches to it. Often, incarcerated individuals are unemployed with drug or mental health issues. They often have no family support and no housing, money or even photo identification when they get out. They may have no idea where to start to get back on their feet.

Opinion

Peter’s Take: The Way Forward on the APS One-to-One Device Program

By Peter Rousselot

Published October 11, 2018 at 2:45PM

Arlington Public Schools (APS) is in the early stages of what is currently envisioned as a very small-scale and limited evaluation of its justifiably controversial 1:1 digital device program.

At the same time:

Around Town

Ballston IHOP Remains Closed Following Fire, With Plans to Reopen Soon

By Alex Koma

Published October 11, 2018 at 1:45PM

IHOP in Ballston closed for restoration work

The Ballston IHOP remains closed for repairs after catching fire last week, though it should be open again soon.

The restaurant, located at 935 N. Stafford Street, is currently surrounded by repair vans and has signs posted on the door informing would-be diners that it remains closed for renovation work following the fire.

Feature

Boring Title: The Top 3 Reasons You Should Get an Owner’s Title Policy When Purchasing a Home

By ARLnow.com Sponsor

Published October 11, 2018 at 11:45AM

Title insurance is boring, but Allied Title & Escrow is here to decode the jargon and make it (somewhat) more interesting. This biweekly column will explore the mundane (but very necessary!) world of title insurance while sharing interesting stories of two friends’ entrepreneurial careers.

We’ve decided to shoot a video this week and provide you the top 3 reasons why you should buy an owner’s title policy when buying a home. With that said the video shoot didn’t go as smoothly as we wanted.

News

Man Shot by Arlington Police Appears to Have Struck a Plea Deal

By Alex Koma

Published October 11, 2018 at 10:45AM

An Arlington man shot by police after he allegedly tried to ram officers with his van appears to have struck a deal with county prosecutors to avoid a trial.

Court records show that Steven Best now has a Nov. 5 plea hearing set for Arlington County Circuit Court. He’s facing a single charge of the attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer, after a grand jury agreed there was enough evidence to indict him on Sept. 24.