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.
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“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller
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An American Airlines flight passes over nearly two dozen crosses near Gravelly Point, a tribute to the 67 victims of the mid-air collision over the Potomac River (staff photo by James Jarvis)
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.
The Women’s Crawl is coming to Falls Church on May 9, 2026!
Hosted by the team behind the Shrinks on Tap Podcast and presented by Expand Psychology, this one-of-a-kind event is more than a night out—it’s a movement.
The empty Key Bridge Marriott building in Rosslyn, December 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
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.
106 Little Falls Street (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
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.
The Arlington School Board at a meeting earlier this year (via APS)
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).
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.
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: