The two contenders for an open seat on the Falls Church City Council used the same word to describe how city leaders should address housing policy going forward.
“We have to attack it in different ways. We have to be aggressive,” said Laura Downs.
The Arlington government’s updated “bike-comfort map” will rely more on available data to help bicyclists get where they want to go.
With five levels of color coding, numerical scores for each stretch of road and more prominent notices of hills, the new design builds on previous evaluations of all major roads in Arlington.
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A local pizzeria with some inspiration from Indian cuisine is getting settled in Lyon Park.
The menu at Pizzato Pizza, which soft opened this summer at 2626 N. Pershing Drive, largely homes in on classic pizza place offerings, including premium and build-your-own pies, stromboli, pasta and hot sandwiches.
Ever Wanted to Duel with a Sword or Hit a Bullseye? Fall Registration Is Open at Nova Fencing & Arch
There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults alike: real focus, real skill, and a thrill you don’t get from the usual sports lineup.
This fall, Nova Fencing & Archery Club in Bailey’s Crossroads is opening registration for both, with beginner classes for every age starting the week of September 12th. Fencing welcomes ages 7 to 12 and teens and adults 13 and up. Explore Archery, coached by USA Archery certified instructors, welcomes ages 8 to 12 and meets Tuesdays or Saturdays. And for our youngest fencers, ages 4 to 6, ABC’s of Fencing meets on Saturdays. All classes run eight sessions for $195, equipment provided, no experience needed — yes, even for grown-ups who’ve never held a sword or a bow before.
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: a gutted and remodeled $1 million house with a private fenced backyard and patio.
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Friends, foodies, and City of Falls Church lovers, get ready for the Little City’s biggest celebration yet at the 🌟50th Annual Falls Church Festival! Festivities return on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 300 Park Ave.!
🌮 Dive into delicious, local eats from 17+ onsite eateries and breweries
🍻 Sip away in the beer garden and jam out to live music
🛍️ Peruse over 85 crafters, community groups, and merchant vendors
🎸 Bounce around the inflatables, children’s shows, and pony rides
🔎 Explore the festival through the Big 50 Scavenger Hunt
Arlington’s burger scene offers something for every palate, from classic cheeseburgers to gourmet creations with unique toppings.
We’ve gathered the top picks for “Best Burger Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards, based on a mix of ARLnow article views and online reviews. Don’t see your favorite on the list? Feel free to write it in.
In two weeks voting will close, so don’t wait to cast your vote for the best mouthwatering burgers in town.
Don’t forget voting for Best Brewery Near Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote — or write in your own — before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on Arlington’s best place to hike. The results are now official:
- Theodore Roosevelt Island
- Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
- Potomac Heritage Trail
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A sports training center with ice rinks and batting cages is aiming for a November soft opening at The Crossing Clarendon.
Corobus Sports plans to open in the 20,000-plus square foot property next to The Container Store and formerly held by bounce gym Jumping Joeys. Owner Henry White said the complex, almost all of which is underground, will offer lessons in ice hockey, baseball and softball to young people, in addition to team training and lane rentals.
The first update in five years to Arlington’s Green Building Incentive Program is likely to have more stringent rules but also more pathways for developers to meet them.
The Arlington government in 1999 began providing incentives for developers willing to go beyond minimum requirements in environmentally friendly design. The program was updated in 2014 and again in 2020.
Nestle Says It’s Staying Here — “Nestle SA will revamp its operating structure under new CEO Laurent Freixe, the company said Thursday, including combining its Latin America and North America regions — but the changes won’t impact the company’s presence in Rosslyn. Nestle USA, which is headquartered at Monday Properties’ 1812 N. Moore St., is a market within the company’s North America zone. A spokesperson told me Thursday that Nestle is ‘committed’ to its location in Arlington in light of the changes.” [WBJ]
More on Jail Death Lawsuit –“The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office, which manages the jail, released a statement to WTOP saying that it is ‘aware of the lawsuit recently filed. … At this time, the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office has not been named as a party in the lawsuit,’ the office said. ‘However, we are fully committed to cooperating with all relevant authorities.’ Specifically, the lawsuit was filed against numerous individuals and organizations responsible for Thompson’s health care.” [WTOP]
Honor for Local Teacher — “Congratulations to @APSVirginia Statistics and Data Science teacher, Geraldine Maskelony, who received a Fulbright U.S. Teacher Award for the 2024 – 2025 school year! @APSCareerCenter @APSMath” [Twitter]
Endorsements for Rives — Independent Arlington School Board candidate James “Vell” Rives IV has gained endorsements from Dave Foster and John Vihstadt, the last non-Democrats to serve on the School Board and County Board respectively. “Vell Rives will add the fresh perspective and balance to the School Board that we so desperately need. He’ll also work to strengthen the APS auditor position,” said Vihstadt.
Covid Trending Down in Va. — “Overall respiratory illness activity in Virginia is low and COVID-19 emergency department visits are trending down. The state has had 61 deaths related to COVID-19, flu, and/or respiratory syncytial virus in the past six weeks. In the week that ended, Virginia had 1,742 positive COVID-19 lab reports.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
It’s Friday — Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 67 degrees and a north wind around 9 mph. The night will be clear and cool with a low temperature of around 44 degrees. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Good Thursday 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 17, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 17, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Cartoon: “…the judge didn’t like our Missing Middle plan” | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: With historic status rejected, Langston Blvd condo project continues | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: A Jersey Mike’s and a new CVS are scheduled to open on Columbia Pike | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: NEW: Extra DCA flights tentatively approved for these five cities | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:00 pm: Obituary: Matthew Brand Parker (1977-2024) | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Water Park receives new operator ahead of one-year reopening anniversary | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: A Trump victory could reconfigure Falls Church’s legislative priorities | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Bluemont residents trying to rebuild after house explosion seek zoning variance | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:15 pm: Arlington high school sports schedule for Oct. 18-24 | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:00 pm: Three of Arlington’s four high-school football teams in action this week | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:45 pm: After 75 years, Washington-Liberty crew program readies for new home | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Memorial Arboretum Fall Color Tour
- 11:00 am: Art Lab: Yarn Patterns
- 12:00 pm: Learning to Heal: Movement and Eating Disorder Recovery
- 👉 5:00 pm: Harris House Party Fundraiser: Unite in Joy
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 👉 8:00 pm: Standup Comedy Show Starring Ryan Beck (The Daily Show, MTV))
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 67 degrees and a north wind around 9 mph. The night will be clear and cool with a low temperature of around 44 degrees, accompanied by a north wind ranging from 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
🌅 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.
We love fall at Art House 7 and can’t wait for you to explore all our offerings. Painting, drawing, ceramics, and sewing/crocheting are our perennials, along with less traditional mediums. Kawaii Style Drawing and Digital Art are among our new classes for kids. We offer an excellent 6-week program for high schoolers preparing their college portfolios. Want something shorter? We have 3-week classes, including linocut notecards. Love ceramics? We have a dedicated studio that comfortably accommodates wheel and hand-building classes.
Fall 1 Session begins Tue. Sep. 8.