Say hello to Ace, the sweetest pup you’ll ever meet and the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
Ace is a tan and white dog currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Arlington’s first outpost of a popular D.C.-area pizza chain is expected to land in Virginia Square this winter.
Construction is underway on Andy’s Pizza at 901 N. Pollard Street, formerly home to Ballston Place Gourmet. The restaurant, which has been in the works since at least July 2023, hopes to open in December or January, employees told ARLnow.
“The show frolics in jewel tones, with movement, dance, ingenious prop use and piquant stage business” –The Washington Post
“Fuses acrobatics, mime, design, and music to provide a rich and novel re-interpretation of a classic tale.” –DCTheaterArts
Synetic Theater invites Arlington audiences to experience an evening of bold, inventive storytelling with its Teen Company’s production of Cyrano de Bergerac, paired on select evenings with a pre-show performance of The Boy Who Cried Wolf by the Pre-Teen Ensemble. With just six performances, this limited run offers a rare chance to see the next generation of Synetic artists in action. (more…)
Leaders of Arlington Public Schools are getting an early start on health-insurance renewal, while bringing employees into the conversation from the very beginning.
The goal, Superintendent Francisco Durán told School Board members Tuesday (Oct. 29), is to do better than in 2023, when confusion over a change in health-care providers and poor communication with the rank-and-file about it sparked outrage and led to an auditor’s investigation.
The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, in partnership with Arlington County Public Library, invites you to an open discussion on managing local government in a changing environment.
Join Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz and Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon for a conversation about how local governments are adapting to shifts in federal funding and changes at the state level. The discussion will explore how these evolving conditions may impact local priorities, services, and decision-making in our communities.
Looking for a parking spot on N. Glebe Road? Be sure to read the signs.
A roughly 0.7-mile section of the road is home to Arlington’s lone “rush hour zones,” portions of the roadway where drivers may only park outside of hours of peak road congestion.
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 underground Dunkin’ over the Crystal City Metro station has closed.
“At this time, I don’t have any information on whether this is a temporary or permanent closure,” Dunkin’ spokesperson Hannah Goldstein told ARLnow in reference to the location at 1687 Crystal Square Arcade.
Halloween Driving Safety Reminder — “Drivers should be extra cautious on Halloween. Slow down, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic, and turn on your headlights earlier in the evening to spot children from greater distances.” [ARLnow]
Local Race Fundraising Update — “As of Oct. 24, [County Board candidate JD Spain, Sr.’s] campaign committee received a total of $203,414 in donations… That’s nearly five times more in donation money than the $21,332 reported by Audrey Clement (I) By comparison, Forward Party candidate Madison F. Granger raised $11,419 and Republican Juan Carlos Fierro brought in $9,545.” [Patch]
Sen. Kaine Coming to Green Valley — From JD Spain, Sr.: “[Today], October 31, Senator Tim Kaine and I will be hosting ‘Conversations at the Barber Shop’ here in Arlington. Join us at noon.” [Mailchimp]
Jail Gets Medical Director — “The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the creation of a new county position, Chief Medical Director, that will oversee and enhance the healthcare services provided within the Arlington County Detention Facility. This new leadership role is part of Sheriff Jose Quiroz’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the highest standard of care.” [Press Release]
Unlawful Entry Arrest in Buckingham — “The male victim was entering a vacant unit in a residential building to perform maintenance when he observed the male suspect inside. The victim verbally confronted the suspect who subsequently left the building. The suspect then approached victim outside the building and allegedly attempted to strike him before fleeing the scene on foot.” [ACPD]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunshine, breezy conditions and a high temperature around 79 degrees, with a southwest wind between 7 and 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers after 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 64 degrees. The southwest wind will continue at 11 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Good Wednesday 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 — Oct 30, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 30, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Arlington first responders host Hurricane Helene donation drive | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: Morning Poll: Are you seeing more Halloween decorations this year? | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Man charged with brandishing BB gun in Pentagon City | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: Longtime Crystal City boutique relocates nearby as Underground shutters | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Supreme Court allows Virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Halloween in Arlington brings costume contests, candy and ‘monster ball’ | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:00 pm: Leftover funds from Falls Church budget likely to be used for new park | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: ‘Intruder’ arrested at Yorktown High School | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Two golfers from Arlington schools play in Girls State Open tourney | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: Two boats from One Arlington Rowing Club reach medal stand in Boston | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 11:30 am: Tiny Stage: Jessica Horne
- 3:00 pm: Halloween Paint Party
- 4:00 pm: Water Park Trick-or-Treat
- 6:00 pm: Pilates with Mind the Mat
- 8:00 pm: Dominion Stage presents Fun Home (Special 50% Off Offer)
- 9:30 pm: Free Memory Screening
☀️ Thursday’s forecast
Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 79 degrees, accompanied by a southwest wind between 7 and 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. As nighttime arrives, there will be a slight chance of showers after 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 64 degrees. The southwest wind will continue at 11 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do.”
– Mark Twain
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
In recent competition, boats from the One Arlington Rowing club reached the medal stand at the Head of the Charles Regatta, held on the Charles River in Boston.
Rowers from One Arlington, consisting of students from Arlington’s three public high schools, showcased their skill and determination at the regatta.
Ginger Beall and Malia Perry had both struggles and good moments during the Girls State Open golf tournament.
The 18-hole Virginia High School League competition was played Monday (Oct. 28) on the par-70 Heritage Oaks Golf Course in Harrisonburg. Beall, a sophomore for the Yorktown Patriots, shot 82 to finish in a four-way tie for 25th. Perry, a senior for the Washington-Liberty Generals, shot 90.
Is your summer camp calendar still open? Consider Art House 7 for your kids, a creative, well-loved space with a fabulous range of quality summer camps for ages 5-14. Your kids will love the imaginative themes and fun teachers. We’ll be making pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpting. Among our camp themes: modern masters of art, “green” art, animals, fairytales, and folk stories. Our weekly camps are morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.
Art House 7 is near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We have a 2-story studio and free parking.