So why have the Yorktown Patriots been so strong in boys basketball so far this season?
The reasons for the high-school team’s success are multiple.
So why have the Yorktown Patriots been so strong in boys basketball so far this season?
The reasons for the high-school team’s success are multiple.
After falling just short last year, the Bishop O’Connell Knights had the necessary added incentive to win this season’s Northern Virginia Catholic swimming and diving team championships.
O’Connell won both the girls and boys high-school titles Saturday (Jan. 18) at the 15th annual event, held at Freedom Center in Manassas. The girls won with 400 points and the boys with 404.
In Stafford, Embrey Mill is known for its active, connected, and outdoors-focused way of life. Since its debut, the community has grown into one of the area’s most recognizable master-planned neighborhoods, defined by its parks, trails, gathering spaces, and strong sense of community. That lifestyle continues to evolve.
At Cascades at Embrey Mill, Brookfield Residential offers a fresh perspective on active adult living within the established community—one that feels more modern, more social, and more in step with how people want to live today. Condominiums start at $399,990 and offer main-level living—with your kitchen, living, dining, and primary suite all on one floor—plus private elevators, all in the Cascades neighborhood.
Equally important, the homes are designed for low-maintenance living, with lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep all included, so homeowners can spend less time managing a home and more time enjoying their day.
More Ways to Stay Active. More Ways to Connect.
Life here isn’t about slowing down. It’s about having more ways to spend your time.
Homeowners can start the morning with a pickleball match or a walk along nearby trails, meet friends for coffee, or spend the afternoon enjoying the clubhouse and community spaces. With a full calendar of clubs, gatherings, and social events, there’s always something happening.
And because Cascades is part of the larger Embrey Mill community, that experience extends even further, with access to parks, pools, dining, and neighborhood destinations just moments from home.
Homes Designed for the Way You Live Now
At the center of it all are modern 55+ active adult condominiums with private elevators, thoughtfully designed for the way people want to live today.
Brookfield Residential’s thoughtfully designed homes offer main-level living with contemporary finishes and open layouts that support both comfort and flexibility. Private elevators, outdoor living spaces, and attached garages make everyday living easier—whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet day at home. (more…)
Good Friday 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 — Jan 24, 2025.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
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.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high around 37 degrees, accompanied by a calm wind that will shift to a south direction at 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Moving into Saturday night, anticipate increasing clouds and a low temperature near 29 degrees, with a south wind at around 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“World peace begins with inner peace.”
– Dalai Lama
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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. 👋
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Falls Church’s ongoing redevelopment spurt could next focus on 15 acres of mostly industrial land in the community’s West End.
City leaders have invited a contingent from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to Falls Church for a look at what the city calls its Gordon Road Triangle.
Subpar results from remedial summer-school programming at Arlington Public Schools have left leaders in search of new strategies.
“We weren’t seeing significant [academic] growth,” Superintendent Francisco Durán said during a program recap at the Jan. 16 School Board meeting.
A delivery driver is behind bars after police say he accosted a woman and masturbated in front of her while on the job.
The incident happened around 3 p.m. Thursday along Columbia Pike in the Arlington Mill neighborhood.
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: with a private elevator, modern fireplace and finished basement, this home is listed at just over 2 million.
The floral scene in Arlington is blooming with talented shops crafting elegant arrangements for every occasion. This includes Valentine’s Day — taking place Friday, Feb. 14 — and it’s the perfect holiday for gifting flowers to a special someone.
Here are the top picks for “Best Florist in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Have we missed a florist? Write it in.
The poll will close in two weeks, so don’t wait to vote!
Voting for Best Brunch Spot 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 restaurant for a fancy dinner in Arlington. The results are now official: