ARLnow and its sister sites are among the most-read online local news publications in all of Virginia.
According to an analysis of web traffic data for selected publications, ARLnow is the No. 3 most-read, non-broadcast local news website in the state, while FFXnow — which covers Fairfax County — is No. 4. ALXnow, which covers Alexandria, also cracked the top dozen publication.
Someone broke into nearly a half dozen cars parked at an exclusive Arlington country club in the middle of the day.
That’s according to scanner traffic and the latest Arlington County Police Department crime report.
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Big-budget plans for an elaborate military parade on Saturday, June 14 will bring flight disruptions to Reagan National Airport.
A fireworks display and planned flyovers along the parade route are expected to bring a ground stop to National Airport that evening, according to the airport’s website.
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Arlington is home to some establishments marked by decades of relationship building and serving the community. From bars to bakeries, these mainstays are local favorites.
Here are the nominees for “Best Longtime Arlington Institution” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite place? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Food Truck 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 Pool in Arlington. The results are now official:
Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike’s signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
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Perspectives from the D.C. area’s skateboarding subculture are on display at a new art exhibition in Virginia Square.
“The Invisible Skate Theory” opened to the public yesterday (Thursday) at Mason Exhibitions, featuring skateboard-themed pieces and mementos. It will be on display through Aug. 16 at 3601 Fairfax Drive.
A free summer concert series at Lubber Run Amphitheater returns today (Friday) with a production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
The annual Lubber Run Summer Concert Series will run productions at 200 N. Columbus Street through Aug. 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Featured music genres include big band, blues, soul and orchestral music.
Man Who Struck Tow Owner Arrested Again — “A man drove over another man in Arlington. He faced up to more than 21 years in prison. But he walked free after serving 8 days behind bars thanks to the Arlington prosecutor. The man went on to grope women & a girl in Fairfax County.” [Nick Minock/X, WJLA]
Arlington Pride Mural — “STAY VISIBLE. Arlington County welcomes, includes, and values everyone. We’re a community that knows that diversity is a strength and believes that #LoveWins.” [Arlington County/IG]
Brawl in Green Valley — “As the officers arrived on scene, the fights stopped, and the involved individuals began to disperse. Officers then located two female subjects who had been pepper sprayed and both declined medical attention. During the course of the investigation into the fights, a witness reported observing a male suspect exit a vehicle, confront a group and brandish what appeared to be a large knife before fleeing the scene in the vehicle, described as a silver sedan.” [ACPD]
National Night Out Returns — “The Arlington County Police Department invites Arlington neighborhoods, businesses and organizations to join communities across the country in hosting National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.” [ACPD]
Local Musician’s New Single — “Arlington, VA — Singer-songwriter Krista O’Connell, known for her heartfelt fusion of folk and alternative sounds, is set to release her latest single, “Little Bit of Luck,” on Friday, June 13.” [Press Release]
Wet May = No Drought — “No longer even abnormally dry! After May’s soaking rains, DC shed its final drought label. New federal update removed “abnormally dry” classification inside the Beltway. May’s 7.73″ of rain: wettest month in nearly 5 years.” [CWG/X, CWG]
It’s Friday — Mostly sunny conditions are expected with a high temperature around 84 degrees and a southeast wind at 3 to 7 mph. Clouds will increase in the evening, as Friday night ushers in a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low temperature of approximately 67 degrees. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
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 5, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Mostly sunny conditions are expected with a high temperature around 84 degrees and a southeast wind at 3 to 7 mph. Clouds will increase in the evening, as Friday night ushers in a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low temperature of approximately 67 degrees. South wind will be around 6 mph, calming down as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.
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A planned redevelopment project at the Arlington YMCA appears to have stalled, leaving some patrons concerned about maintenance issues with no sign of getting fixed.
The most recent site plans for the Virginia Square facility — calling for an 88,000-square-foot recreation center alongside a seven-story, 374-unit apartment building — were filed in August 2022.
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