The Falls Church City Council has approved a pay increase and health-care coverage for themselves and their successors.
The raise will go into effect a year from now, while Council members will become eligible for the city’s health insurance plan next month.
A regional drought watch that has been in effect across the D.C. area since July 2024 has officially been lifted.
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announced the decision today, citing improved water supplies thanks to late spring rains and — for awhile, at least — cooler temperatures. The region has returned to the normal stage of the Regional Water Supply and Drought Awareness Response Plan, COG said.
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Thank you to all who have served and to the families who have sacrificed or lost loved ones for our freedom. I hope you and yours have a special Memorial Day weekend with friends and family to celebrate our country and those we’ve lost defending it.
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Going out for a casual bite or grabbing takeout for the game? Several restaurants, sports bars and chicken shops in Arlington serve wings with a variety of sauces and marinades to choose from.
Here are the nominees for “Best Place for Wings 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 Bagel Shop 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 Longtime Arlington Institution. The results are now official:
Free treats and family-friendly activities are on hand in Pentagon City today (Friday) for Amazon’s Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
Nearly 2,000 kids are expected to join their parents and guardians at the HQ2 campus for technology demos, storytimes, outdoor activities and more.
Join Kaiser Permanente for Healthy at the Harbor, a free community health and wellness event taking place Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 4 pm at National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Bring your family and friends for free full day of fun, fitness, and preventive care along the waterfront.
Throughout the day, Kaiser Permanente nurses and physicians will offer no-cost health screenings, alongside a health and wellness expo focused on preventive care education. A lively Kids’ Zone will keep children active and entertained with spin-art bikes, face painting, balloon art, games, and more.
Firefighters battled a house fire in the Arlingwood neighborhood near Chain Bridge this morning.
Fire departments from Arlington, Fairfax County and other jurisdictions responded to a report of “a large fire in the garage” on N. Richmond Street around 9 a.m., according to scanner traffic. The blaze quickly spread to the attic and other parts of the structure.
Arlington County leaders are considering delaying the sale of municipal bonds and deferring various capital projects in the face of tight economic times.
It’s too early to think about amending the county’s recently adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget, county budget director Richard Stephenson told County Board members on Wednesday.
Two Arlington elementary schools will no longer receive federal Title I funding in the new school year, while another will join the list of those that do.
Abingdon Elementary and Hoffman-Boston Elementary no longer qualify for the program, which supports schools with a high concentration of students in economic need.
Crash in Clarendon — “[ACPD] says an officer saw the light blue car driving erratically and speeding moments before the crash. The driver of that car was charged with DUI and refusing a breath test. Police also say a passenger in the car had a concealed weapon while under the influence. Three people inside the dark colored SUV were seriously hurt, but the injuries are not considered life threatening.” [Dave Statter/X]
Ranked Choice Education Funding — “The Arlington County Board has released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) offering $60,000 in one-time funding to support public education and outreach efforts related to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) ahead of the November 2025 General Election.
The Board is seeking proposals from nonpartisan organizations with demonstrated experience in civic engagement, education, and community outreach.” [Arlington County]
Pizza Index in Question — “Are we really able to get a heads up on upcoming geopolitical conflicts based on how many pies are being baked around the Pentagon? To get to the crusty bottom of the cheesy story, we asked the pizzerias themselves. And, well, they aren’t sold on the theory.” [The Bulwark]
History of Rosslyn — “Rosslyn’s history reaches back to the colonial period, when Francis Awbrey opened a ferry business in the 1730s that transported travelers to and from Georgetown. A tavern and inn was established, presaging by over 200 years the coming of the Marriott’s Hot Shoppes diner, and the Key Bridge Marriott. By the 1860s, a farm owned by William and Carolyn Ross provided a name that would be used for the larger area.” [FCNP]
It’s Friday — Expect sunny skies and a high of approximately 86°F, accompanied by a west wind of around 8 mph. Tonight the sky will turn partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 68°F. [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 — Jun 19, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny skies and a high of approximately 86°F, accompanied by a west wind of around 8 mph. As night falls, the sky will turn partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 68°F and a light southwest wind. See more from Weather.gov.
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