Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after Arlington cocaine bust
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A man from Philly is set to spend a decade and a half in prison for drug distribution after being nabbed during a sting in Arlington. The U.S. Attorney’s Office…Arlington News
Cake4Kids of Northern Virginia reaches 10,000th-cake milestone
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For many children, birthdays are filled with sweet treats, balloons and parties. But for thousands of underprivileged youths across the country, birthdays can pass unnoticed.County plans $5M consolidation of emergency response infrastructure in Courthouse
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A $5 million project to relocate and consolidate Arlington County’s infrastructure for responding to emergencies is expected to begin later this year. The county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Department…Arlington high schooler creates assistive app for people with motor disabilities
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A Thomas Jefferson High School junior is launching an assistive technology start-up to help people with motor disabilities use computers more easily. Dhanvin Ganeshkumar’s Swype AI will allow people to…Regional grant funding sought for two Falls Church transportation priorities
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Falls Church officials next week are expected to authorize requests for regional funds in support of two key transportation upgrades. The proposals for Haycock Road and Annandale Road were discussed…Morning Notes for July 10, 2025
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Feds and Economists Worried — “The Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday to allow the Trump administration to continue with mass firings of federal workers could finally trigger the economic downturn economists…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 9, 2025
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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…BREAKING: Flash Flood Warning issued for Arlington and Falls Church
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A Flash Flood Watch was just issued for Arlington, Falls Church and surrounding areas, including D.C. A line of storms with exceptionally heavy downpours is approaching the area from the…WERA’s lo-fi beats are back on air, but AIM shows few other signs of life
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Arlington Independent Media’s flagship FM station is back on the airwaves — but beyond that, the troubled nonprofit has effectively gone radio silent. Arlington listeners tuning into 96.7 FM can…JUST IN: Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Arlington and D.C. area, amid flood threat
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Buckle up for what’s shaping up to be a wild weather day. Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch.…Arlington entrepreneurs debut new party boat with catering from District Taco
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A pair of Arlington entrepreneurs have partnered with a local taqueria to debut a new cantina-themed booze cruise on the Potomac River. Sea Suite Cruises’ new “Cantina Cruises” party boat,…Falls Church public safety aides could begin issuing parking tickets
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Falls Church officials are considering whether to allow public safety aides to issue parking tickets, direct traffic and respond to abandoned vehicles. Under current Falls Church city code, only sworn…Small Biz Focus: STATED brings timeless American craftsmanship to Arlington
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This article is sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. A new name in American-made fashion has officially arrived in Arlington, VA. STATED, a locally rooted brand specializing in high-quality totes and…Army will end most of its ceremonial horse programs, but not at Arlington National Cemetery
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By TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army’s history is closely tied to its cavalry units, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback. But the service…Affordable-housing working group considers ways to get more help from developers
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A working group on affordable housing met last week to explore possible solutions to ever-spiraling costs for Arlington’s low- and moderate-income households. Though the hour-long meeting on July 1 didn’t…New Arlington School Board chair pledges to resist federal and state interference
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Arlington’s new School Board chair is promising to protect community values she sees as under threat from the state and federal governments. Bethany Zecher Sutton’s colleagues unanimously selected her to…Morning Notes for July 9, 2025
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Beyer Highlights Research Cuts — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) joined scientists from across the nation on Capitol Hill [on Tuesday] to showcase research that has been halted due to grant…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 8, 2025
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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. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…Construction on Long Bridge rail project begins later this month over the Potomac
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Construction on a new four-track bridge, meant to expand rail traffic between Arlington and D.C., is expected to get underway later this month. The $1 billion undertaking by the development…Arlington Democrats shoot for 3-to-1 victory margin to help Spanberger
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For Arlington Democrats, the number to beat on Nov. 4 is 51,465. That’s the difference between the number of votes cast in the county, in 2021, for Democrat Terry McAuliffe…Summer movie nights on Columbia Pike start this Friday
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A series of free outdoor movie nights on Columbia Pike begins this Friday with “The Wizard of Oz.” Columbia Pike Movie Nights are coming to two outdoor plazas on Fridays…Arlington rent rose again in June, remaining priciest outside of California
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With the cost of a two-bedroom apartment above $3,000 for another month, Arlington rent continued a gradual upward trajectory in June. The county’s median rent for an apartment was up…Arlington under a Heat Advisory and Flood Watch today
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If you’re a fan of hot, humid and rainy weather, it’s your week. Arlington County and much of the D.C. area is under both a Heat Advisory and a Flood…Cuts to Medicaid and food assistance raise alarm bells for Arlington’s safety net
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Federal cuts to Medicaid and food-assistance programs are expected to place greater strain on Arlington’s most vulnerable residents and the social services that support them. Arlington County officials, health-care workers…‘One Rosslyn’ development project wins commission’s support but new skywalk does not
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A proposed 845-unit redevelopment project in Rosslyn has won the support of the Arlington Transportation Commission. The commission voted 11-0 in support of the project on a 2.3-acre site at…Rep. Beyer is spelling bee champ in annual contest between politicians and press
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Arlington’s congressman took home the title at the latest annual spelling competition between politicians and members of the media. Rep. Don Beyer (D) won the National Press Club’s annual “Press…Morning Notes for July 8, 2025
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Bishop on Texas Floods — “I join the faithful of the Diocese of Arlington in fervent prayer for all the victims, for those who are still missing, and all those…ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 7, 2025
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Good Monday 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…Speed limits could drop from 25 to 20 mph on some Arlington roads
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Lower speed limits could be coming to some Arlington roads with high numbers of bicyclists. A proposal going before the Arlington County Board on Saturday, July 19 would reduce speed…ACPD: Man, 70, arrested for knifing acquaintance on Columbia Pike
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A man, 70, and a woman, 25, were arrested over the weekend after separate incidents involving knives along the same block of Columbia Pike. Both incidents happened in the early…