Sports

The banquet is set and the new inductees are ready to be honored.

The 2024 Arlington Sports Hall of Fame induction event is Wednesday, Oct. 9, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and ceremony at 7:15 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall.


Sports

The Washington-Liberty High School Athletic Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2024-25 inductees until Nov. 7.

The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who through their accomplishments brought distinction and pride to the school and community as an athlete, coach, administrator or contributor.


News

Arlington’s Democrats and Republicans have squared off with diametrically opposing positions on the county’s package of bond referendums.

The Arlington County Democratic Committee earlier voted to support the five bonds on the Nov. 5 ballot, while the Arlington County Republican Committee more recently opted to oppose all five.


News

The still faint light at the end of the tunnel grows stronger week by week for Columbia Pike.

But that may be cold comfort for those facing at least 12 more months before years of construction are wrapped up.


News

By MATTHEW BARAKAT Associated Press

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of an ongoing “purge” of voter rolls that will disenfranchise legitimate voters.


News

Demolition has begun on the former Harris Teeter at 600 N. Glebe Road in Ballston.

The grocery store that relocated across the street this spring is now in the process of getting converted into temporary surface parking, Mary Senn, vice president of Southeastern Development Associates, confirmed.


Around Town

Kaldi’s Social House has soft launched its second Arlington location in the Potomac Yard area, with plans to be fully operational by next week.

The new cafe and restaurant at 3639 S. Glebe Road, near Crystal City, soft opened yesterday (Monday). It aims for a somewhat different ambience than the eatery’s other spots in Clarendon and Silver Spring, Director of Operations Sean Swartz told ARLnow.


Around Town

A forthcoming pizza restaurant in Rosslyn plans to serve up Roman-style pies of the rectangular variety.

Ravenna Pizza advertises a menu with 13 varieties of sharp-cornered pizza, alongside salads, homemade gelato and Italian desserts. Owner Mustafa Durran plans to open in the former spot of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop at 1500 Wilson Blvd by early to mid-January.


Events

American Legion Dorie Miller Post 194 and its auxiliary will celebrate their namesake during a special event in Arlington on Friday, Oct. 11.

The second annual “Dorie Miller Day” commemoration ceremony will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at the county government’s headquarters at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.