The number of Arlington residents counted as unemployed in February stood at the third lowest level over the past year, according to new state data.
That may be little consolation to the nearly 5,000 county residents seeking jobs, however — and it doesn’t count those who have left the labor force entirely over the last year.
Columbia Pike Robbery — Police are investigating a robbery in the 4800 block of Columbia Pike on Thursday night. “The suspects then assaulted the victim while stealing his cash and cards,” the daily crime report said. One suspect brandished what appeared to be a box cutter before all three fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. [ACPD]
New Arlington Eats — Four new Arlington restaurants are featured in a roundup of recent Northern Virginia openings. Tio Pelé brings Brazilian flair to Langston Blvd, while Monstera Burrito and bubble tea shop Spot of Tea have both opened in Crystal City. A new outpost of sports bar Wood & Iron has also opened along Fairfax Drive. [N. Va. Magazine]
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
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As of July 27, there are 172 detached homes, 62 townhouses and 267 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 45 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
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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 — May 1, 2026.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high of 61°F and a north wind blowing at 7 to 9 mph. By Saturday night, the weather will turn partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 43°F and a northwest wind at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
– Winston S. Churchill
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We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋
A search for a wanted suspect disrupted dismissal at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School this afternoon.
It started around 3:15 p.m. when a police officer reported seeing a wanted suspect along Columbia Pike and asked for backup. The suspect then ran off into the Arlington View neighborhood south of the Pike, where the school is located.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Local Republicans might end up endorsing an independent for County Board if the party can’t come up with its own nominee.
The Arlington County Republican Committee “has not made a decision” on a slate of candidates, party chair Matthew Hurtt said at the April 27 committee meeting.
Star Wars Day is next Monday, May 4, bringing themed bites, activities and giveaways to Arlington.
A Lego Star Wars building event, Grogu-inspired donuts and even an on-theme protest are just some of the ways local residents will be acknowledging the iconic sci-fi saga. Here’s a look at what is planned in the next few days.
The Swanson Admirals had smooth sailing in the 2026 Arlington middle-school swimming championships, held April 16 at Wakefield High School’s pool.
With 1,219.5 total points, Swanson edged out Dorothy Hamm Middle School (1,190.5) in the overall standings, counting both girls and boys competition.
With flea and tick season approaching, Arlington is home to numerous veterinarians committed to keeping the community’s pets healthy and happy.
From longtime neighborhood clinics to certified hospitals, here are the nominees for “Best Veterinarian in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite vet? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Pediatrician Serving Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Electrician Serving Arlington. The results are now official:
An Arlington man with a background in trivia game shows will be competing on “Jeopardy!” on Monday night.
Matt Davis, a Capital One banker who lives in Halls Hill, previously competed on “It’s Academic” when he was in high school, and on “Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?” in college. He took his first online test to try and compete on “Jeopardy!” 15 years ago, and had auditioned for the show three times before finally getting his chance.
