The Arlington County Board has once again pushed back the deadline for a Rosslyn development project by three years.
The Board last week unanimously approved a three-year extension of development plans at Penzance’s One Rosslyn site, which date back to 2012.
A D.C.-area meal prep company is launching a new initiative to feed first responders going through financial hardship.
Beginning on the Fourth of July, Muscle Cell Health’s “Operation Fuel The Force” will deliver one free meal per day to first responders, including military members.
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A family-owned steakhouse plans on opening its first Northern Virginia location in Falls Church later this summer.
The owners of Maryland-based GrillMarX are preparing to open their fourth restaurant on the ground floor at 510 S. Washington Street. After aiming for an early summer opening, the steakhouse now expects to open by late July or early August, operations manager Victoria Harvey told ARLnow.
Barring an appeal from one candidate who failed to qualify, Arlington’s County Board field for November is set at five.
County election officials have confirmed to ARLnow that a prospective sixth candidate narrowly missed meeting the 125-signature threshold for ballot access.
Join us for a special Movie Night on the Pike as we transform Arlington Mill into an outdoor World Cup watch party!
Watch the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals on a giant screen alongside neighbors from around the globe while enjoying the excitement, energy, and community spirit that make Columbia Pike one of the most diverse places in the region.
Arlington’s Missing Middle zoning ordinance is back on the books, at least for the time being, following a ruling in the Virginia Court of Appeals.
In the latest development in the dramatic legal battle over the county’s Expanded Housing Options (EHO), three appeals court judges issued a ruling yesterday (Tuesday) that reverses a circuit court decision declaring the zoning change void.
Today’s sweltering conditions are just shy of the threshold for “extreme heat,” as we’ve seen for the past couple of days, but have still prompted a Heat Advisory.
Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-to-high 90s today, with heat index values up to 108, forecasters say. Anyone spending significant time or exertion outside potentially runs the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Arlington Public Library is warning local readers to expect longer wait times for popular titles after the collections budget was slashed.
In a release, the library said the collections budget was decreased by 21% in fiscal year.
The local real-estate market is beginning to feel the impact of federal-government downsizing, new data suggests.
By autumn, the impacts may be even more pronounced, according to Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:10AM.”
Spanberger Stop at Freddie’s — “Join Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on a stop on her Span Virginia Bus Tour across the Commonwealth for a Pride event at Freddie’s in Arlington.” [Spanberger for Governor]
Gunshot in Ballston Building — “The male victim was inside his residence when he observed damage to the interior of his home. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, evidence of a shot being fired was recovered. The investigation into the circumstances of this incident is ongoing.” [ACPD]
Crash in Crystal City — “Making a right turn from the left lane may be hazardous to someone’s health. In this case, a motorcyclist. This afternoon, on Crystal Drive in Crystal City.” [Dave Statter/X]
Ebbin vs. Youngkin Picks — “A group of Virginia Senate Democrats sued the leaders of the governing boards at three public universities, an unusual step that escalated their effort to remove several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s board appointees amid a fight over how to govern the state’s colleges.” [Washington Post, Sen. Adam Ebbin/X]
Beyer Worried About Va. Economy — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA)… today expressed rising concern over Virginia’s economy, after monthly data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that the Commonwealth’s unemployment rate had risen for the fifth consecutive month. The increase brought Virginia’s unemployment rate to 3.4 percent, its highest level since August 2021.” [Press Release]
Public Comment for Aging Plan — “The Arlington Area Plan for Aging Services for Federal FY 2026 is now available for public review and comment June 23rd through July 22nd. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to decisions directly impacting the Older Americans Act funding that serves older adults and their caregivers.” [Arlington County]
Child Care Pilot — From the Arlington Chamber of Commerce: “On June 16, community leaders, business owners, and child care providers convened to launch the Arlington Child Care Alliance and endorse a pilot initiative to improve child care access and affordability.” [Press Release]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 76. [NWS]
