The Yorktown Patriots got off to a fast start in the 6D North Region boys basketball tournament with a dominating 73-43 first-round rout of the visiting Oakton Cougars.
In its next game, though, Yorktown lost to the host and Concorde District tournament champion Westfield Bulldogs, 64-55, in the semifinals — ending the Patriots’ season with a 20-5 record.
The recently-concluded 2025 General Assembly session included a legislative salute to Arlington hometown Olympian Torri Huske and her performance during last year’s Summer Olympics, held in Paris.
Huske is a 2021 graduate of Yorktown High School.
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An Arlington leader is showing interest in a pilot program to monitor noise levels from vehicles’ exhaust systems.
Legislation now on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk would allow localities in Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area to begin using automated monitoring equipment to gauge the noise levels of passing vehicles.
Repairs are coming to a decades-old water main tunnel under I-66 near Virginia Square, bringing parking restrictions and closing some basketball courts.
The Hayes Park basketball courts will be closed for about three months and parking will be restricted on 15th Street N. and part of N. Lincoln Street starting the week of March 10.
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.
Advocates are speaking out against potential cuts to programs and personnel as Arlington Public Schools staff finalize a budget draft.
“[Stop] all the wasteful spending. We’ve got to cut stuff, not staff,” said Melissa Hyatt, an instructional technology coordinator (ITC) at Innovation Elementary School, during the Thursday night (Feb. 27) School Board meeting.
Get ready to fall in love with the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week, Banni!
This white rabbit is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
New speeding cameras in Arlington have led to fines for over 7,000 drivers since September, new data shows.
As of January, Arlington County had collected $713,525 from motorists speeding in front of school zone cameras. A total of 13,627 alleged violations were prosecuted, but only 7,135 prosecutions have been successful so far, according to a Virginia State Police report.
As the most important meal of the day, breakfast should not be missed and Arlington is filled with morning hotspots to help start your day. These destinations are serving everything from classic eggs and pancakes to breakfast burritos and chewy bagels.
Here are the top picks for “Best Breakfast Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards. Is your favorite bagel place not listed? Feel free to write it in.
Voting will close in two weeks so don’t wait!
Voting for Best Italian Restaurant 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 place to get a facial in Arlington. The results are now official:
Clarendon is slated to welcome a cold therapy studio on the old grounds of IOTA Club.
iCRYO, a Texas-based wellness industry franchise, offers various therapies, procedures, intravenous drips and “body sculpting.” The studio is “coming soon” to 2832 Wilson Blvd, where IOTA Club once stood.
