A French apparel brand perhaps best known for its iconic crocodile logo has opened a location in Pentagon City.
Lacoste opened this week on the first floor of the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, next to Nordstrom. The store sells clothing for men, women and children — including the brand’s popular polos — as well as footwear, bags and accessories.
The Yorktown Patriots warmed up for the state gymnastics tournament with convincing victories at the Liberty District and 6D North Region championships.
The Patriots won the district championship on Feb. 2 with a 146.150 team score, then finished first in the region Feb. 11 with a 143.650 total. Both meets were at Washington-Liberty High School.
We’re off to a busy start since opening last month, and with continued momentum and expansion ahead, our team is searching for the right person to step into a key leadership role within our restaurant group.
As we continue to grow, we’re currently seeking an Operating Partner to help lead day-to-day operations, develop strong teams, and deliver the high-energy guest experience our restaurants are known for.
Wood & Iron Gameday has grown across the Richmond region since opening in 2017. Known for its house-made elevated bar food and fresh-squeezed cocktails, Wood & Iron delivers a lively atmosphere that’s perfect for watching the big game or gathering with friends any day of the week. (more…)
This weekend’s County Board meeting is expected to include a presentation on the county manager’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year and several other notable items.
Additional slated topics include a vote on the future of Arlington’s parking rates, an upgrade to the elevators at the Arlington County Justice Center and more vendors at the Lubber Run Farmers Market. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21.
What happens when the leading lady is murdered on opening night? That’s the mystery at the heart of Curtains, Washington-Liberty High School’s spring musical—and audiences have just a few more chances to find out.
W-L Theater is staging this Tony Award–winning musical comedy through April 18th. Directed by Danny Issa, the show blends backstage drama, a classic whodunnit plot, and plenty of singing, dancing, and romance as a theater-loving detective tries to unmask a killer—while the show must go on.
Arlington election officials have formally certified Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker’s overwhelming victory in the race to succeed State Sen. Adam Ebbin.
Across the entire district, the Bennett-Parker (D-39) won 83.4% of the vote in the Feb. 10 special election. In Arlington, she got 84.2% of the vote compared to 15.8% for Republican Julie Robben Lineberry, according to preliminary figures from the Virginia Department of Elections.
*Mamistad Groups meet IN PERSON-only the introductory Zoom call is virtual. :)
Pregnancy and new mom groups are a lifesaver when it comes to normalizing those feelings we just can’t be prepared for.
Special events on Memorial Day and the night before Independence Day will highlight Falls Church’s commemoration of the nation’s 250th birthday.
City officials have been informed that the state government’s Mobile Museum Experience will come to Falls Church on Memorial Day — Monday, May 25 — to bring the “Out of Many, One” 250th-anniversary exhibition to local residents.
Arlington’s 22205 Among ‘Hottest’ — “Anyone who’s thought about buying or selling a house in Northern Virginia knows the real estate market in our region is strong. But which areas are the most in demand? Check out our ranking of the Top 20 Hottest Zip Codes in Northern Virginia.” [N. Va. Magazine]
No Impact on Streams, So Far — “While the sewage discharge is not expected to impact Arlington’s stream water quality, the County’s bacteria monitoring program is collecting additional samples on Four Mile Run to supplement understanding of any impacts in the area. To date, this sampling has not shown an impact on Arlington streams, with low levels of E. coli bacteria.” [Arlington County]
Final Report on Crash Near DCA — “Ghe NTSB found that the crash was caused by the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) placement of a helicopter route so close to the runway approach at DCA, combined with heavy airport traffic and inadequate safety systems and training.” [Fox 5, Axios]
Bridge Repairs in EFC — “The EB Washington Blvd left lane along the bridge over I-66 by the East Falls Church Metro station will be closed from 9:30 am Wed 2/18 until 11:59 pm Sat 2/21 for bridge repair work.” [VDOT/X]
Library Back Open After Water Leak — “Courthouse Library will reopen with its standard hours beginning Wednesday, February 18. We thank you for your patience as we worked to reopen this location.” [APL/X]
County Conducting Survey — “Arlington County is conducting its seventh Countywide, statistically valid community survey to understand the community’s satisfaction with County services and programs, as well as overall perceptions of the local government.” [Arlington County]
Va. Redistricting Vote Coming Soon — “In just three weeks, Virginia voters will have the chance to start casting ballots in a special election on a constitutional amendment to redraw the commonwealth’s congressional districts. Two groups have already formed: Virginians for Fair Elections, which is trying to win approval for the amendment, and Virginians for Fair Maps, which is pushing a no vote.” [NBC 4]
Region in Severe Drought — “How are we in a severe drought after all of the snow and ice? The 6–9 inches that fell Jan. 25 equaled only about 2 inches of rain. And because it has melted slowly, that moisture has trickled into the ground over weeks. Even with that storm, we entered January nearly 10 inches (of rain) below normal after six straight dry months.” [CWG/X]
Snow Storm Chance — “Multiple models are signaling the potential for significant snow in the northern Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Sunday, including the D.C. area, while some models show just lighter snow or rain. As of today (Tuesday), confidence in accumulating snow for our region on Sunday is too low to change any plans.” [CWG/X]
It’s Wednesday — Fog expected is before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy condition and a high temperature near 58°F. There is a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts of up to 20 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, the clouds will gradually clear, leading to a low temperature around 43°F. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday 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 — Feb 17, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There is a slight chance of rain after 2pm, with fog expected before 9am, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 58°F. Southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph, with gusts of up to 20 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, the clouds will gradually clear, leading to a low temperature around 43°F. Southwest winds initially at 5 to 8 mph will turn calm after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
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Update at 4:15 p.m. Thursday — Rep. Don Beyer shared that he met with the Arlington postmaster, who indicated the U.S. Postal Service will clear its backlog of undelivered mail next week. The congressman said a new manager who was hired has approved additional hiring to prevent future delays.
Earlier: Issues with mail delivery, sometimes involving important documents, have been plaguing one North Arlington ZIP code for months and have gotten worse this winter, residents say.
Virginia’s minimum wage is on track to continue increasing over the next two years.
Two companion bills — SB1 and HB1 — have passed both chambers and are expected to go to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), who has indicated that she will sign them into law.
