Falls Church officials are nearing a decision on an ordinance that would make it easier to build accessory-dwelling units.
A vote on the ordinance is expected in late March or April. At a Council work session last week, however, there was a split between elected leaders and top staff on how much remaining public input is advisable before the matter goes to a vote.
Flyover Planned Today — From Arlington Alert: “A United States military aircraft flyover is scheduled for Monday, January 27, at 3:11 PM at @ArlingtonNatl. While there will be an increase in air traffic noise, there is no cause for alarm.” [Twitter]
Mom Recounts Sex Offender Encounter — “‘We finished class, we walked into the women’s locker rooms, and immediately, as we turned the corner, we saw an individual who was an individual man, as I saw it in the women’s locker room, completely naked, facing the doorway… There had to have been at least a dozen other small girls and moms scattered about the room,’ she said.” [WJLA]
Scooter Approval Latest — “Arlington County has announced the approved shared micromobility vendors for 2025. Bird, Lime, and Spin will continue providing e-scooters, making it easy for residents and visitors to get around in a convenient and sustainable way… This year, Arlington County has approved 1,600 e-scooters.” [Arlington Transportation Partners]
Costs Forcing People Out of N. Va. — “Northern Virginia’s high cost of living is driving more residents to leave for areas where their money stretches further, a new report shows… Those leaving are often young adults, middle-income families and first-time homebuyers, many of whom are struggling to afford housing in the region.” [FFXnow]
Summer Day Camp Guide — “Temps may be chilly, but the heat is on to register for summer camps. They fill up fast in this area, and some have already opened for registration. Trying to get a handle on the vast array of options in and around Arlington? We’ve rounded up information on nearly 40 day camps where kids from tots to teens and with all abilities can thrive.” [Arlington Magazine]
AI Spend May Benefit Region — “‘This $500 billion [effort] reflects that this is going to be a generational change coming and a wave of innovation that could be much, much greater than the internet, and now the investments are being made to build that out,’ Jordan Blashek, president and chief operating officer of Arlington startup investor America’s Frontier Fund, told me.” [WBJ]
It’s Monday — Expect a partly sunny day that will eventually transition into full sunshine, with temperatures peaking around 45°F. Winds will come from the southwest, blowing at 5-10 mph. For Monday night, anticipate an increase in cloud coverage and lows near 31°F, while the southwest wind continues at 7-10 mph. [NWS]
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Falls Church officials used the recent unveiling of “Saigon Blvd” signage to reaffirm support of the city’s immigrant and second-generation communities.
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong community support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
More robust efforts to eradicate invasive plant species are in the works at Arlington Public Schools.
Core to the effort is collaboration with the county and community volunteers.
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.
Hoping to save on dining and other purchases, or check out limited-time offerings at Arlington and Falls Church restaurants?
ARLnow pulled together some local deals and specials at businesses around the county, all happening now. This feature is exclusive for ARLnow Press Club members.
Max Patterson has several options once his college football playing career ends next fall.
If the Yorktown High School graduate has another good season as a wide receiver for the Division I University of Delaware team and draws interest from a professional team, he will entertain that possibility.
The Wakefield High School girls wrestling team showcased its talent at the recent Orange County Open tournament.
The competition was hosted by Orange County High School in Orange, Va., and included more than 300 wrestlers. Wakefield entered six wrestlers and finished 15th in the team scoring. There were 54 teams entered.
Mike Woods is coming home, where there is so much longstanding family history.
The 1986 graduate of Washington-Liberty High School (then named Washington-Lee) recently was named the new head girls varsity soccer coach for the upcoming spring season.
The Washington-Liberty Generals drew a little closer with a recent win, but still trail in victories this decade against their top rival Yorktown Patriots in girls varsity basketball action.
Washington-Liberty defeated host Yorktown, 46-33, in that Liberty District high-school meeting. The Generals led 23-17 at halftime, then pulled away a bit more in the second half.
