Sports

The Bishop O’Connell Knights certainly have been consistent with their finishes in postseason swimming and diving meets this winter.

Most recently, the high school girls and boys teams each placed third in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference championships in Laurel, Md.


Sports

The Arlington Bulldogs, a recreational boys soccer team, has been nominated and chosen to participate in the national 4-H Ignite competition in March.

The Arlington Soccer Association team’s roster consists of players from mostly Arlington high schools at the under-15 and under-16 age levels.


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Around Town

Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jan 31, 2025.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  • BREAKING: Military helicopter and regional jet collide near National Airport (454839 views)
  • UPDATED: Fatal crash shuts down intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Glebe Road (92728 views)
  • Charges pending as police identify victim of fatal Ballston crash (45064 views)
  • Teen charged in death of 19-year-old pleads guilty to DUI manslaughter (12208 views)
  • EXCLUSIVE: What Trump and Amazon return-to-office orders could mean for Arlington (11088 views)
  • Man seriously injured after being struck by bottle and tased in Pentagon City (8763 views)
  • Teen cyclist hospitalized after being struck by car in Virginia Square (6542 views)
  • New CC2DCA renderings released ahead of open house tonight (6312 views)
  • Mah-Ze-Dahr cafe closes in Crystal City after three and a half years (6225 views)
  • Morning Notes for January 27, 2025 (4392 views)
  • LGBTQ+ advocates call on Arlington County Board for greater protections (4052 views)
  • Demolition of ex-Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn expected ‘in coming weeks’ (3664 views)
  • Below is an audio summary of this week’s most-read local stories. To get a daily summary, via email or podcast, join the ARLnow Press Club.

     

    📅 Upcoming events

    Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

    Here are the events planned for Sunday:

    🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

    The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high of around 46 degrees. There will be a north wind of 10 to 16 mph, and gusts may reach up to 26 mph. As for Saturday night, it’ll be partly cloudy with a low temperature of approximately 26 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind of 3 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

    💡 Quote of the Day

    “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.”
    – Helen Keller

    🌅 Tonight’s sunset

    The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

    We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋


    News

    Additional restrictions have gone into effect around Reagan National Airport following Wednesday night’s fatal mid-air crash over the Potomac.

    The low-altitude helicopter corridor in use at the time of the fiery collision has been closed for the time being, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) confirmed with ARLnow.


    News

    The former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn might finally get torn down.

    Arlington County, which declared the property a “public nuisance” in May 2024 and assumed responsibility to secure and demolish it, has returned the building to its owner for demolition.


    Around Town

    A French cafe and creperie with a vintage aesthetic may be opening soon in Falls Church.

    The Little Falls Cafe is a new concept by Enzo Algarme and Anastasiya Laufenberg, the founders of Pupatella, an acclaimed Arlington-based pizzeria.  The team aims for a spring opening.


    Schools

    Arlington Public Schools leaders are trying to ensure families continue to feel safe following immigration enforcement changes under President Donald Trump.

    The school system has rolled out additional trainings for school administrators and staff and launched a new webpage with immigration resources for families, Superintendent Francisco Durán announced yesterday (Thursday).


    Around Town

    Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.

    This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a $2 million home with a covered front porch, two car garage and fenced yard.


    Opinion

    The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun. And so has the countdown to planning a memorable and special time with your significant other. But there is still time and plenty of date night destinations in Arlington to choose from.

    Here are the top picks for “Best Date Ideas to do in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards. Don’t see your favorite date idea listed? Feel free to write it in.

    Voting will close in two weeks so don’t wait!

    Voting for Best Florist 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 Best brunch spot in Arlington. The results are now official:

    1. Ruthie’s All-Day
    2. Busboys and Poets
    3. Ambar