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A 28-year-old reportedly trying to pass classified documents to a foreign government last week is the latest episode in a long history of espionage-related cases in Arlington. Nathan Vilas Laatsch,…2 weeks ago
A former substitute teacher at Washington-Liberty High School was indicted last week for allegedly engaging in a two-year sexual relationship with one of his students. An Arlington grand jury indicted…2 weeks ago
Arlington’s unemployment figures remained high in April after a surge the previous month, new data shows. Preliminary jobless figures for April, released last week, indicate a sizeable 64% year-over-year increase…2 weeks ago
Stepped Up Patrols at Synagogues — From an Arlington County police spokesperson, in response to an ARLnow inquiry: “Our officers are on duty conducting proactive patrols throughout Arlington and have…2 weeks ago
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…2 weeks ago
A slowdown in new restaurant openings could be on the horizon in Arlington. While dozens of new eateries remain on track to open over the next few months, one data…2 weeks ago
Someone called in a bomb threat to an elementary school in Arlington today. Police were dispatched to Jamestown Elementary School around 2:15 p.m. for a report of an anonymous threat…2 weeks ago
A 42-year-old Arlington man is facing a number of charges, including DUI, after a crash that shut down a busy on-ramp Friday afternoon. It started around 4:45 p.m., police say,…2 weeks ago
Falls Church City Council members are considering a potentially hefty increase to their own salaries. The Council voted 6-1 last week to set a public hearing on increasing members’ salaries…2 weeks ago
Crystal City welcomed a new destination for green thumbs over the weekend. The D.C.-based plant boutique PLNTR — known for its 2024 appearance on “Love is Blind” — celebrated the…2 weeks ago
Former critics of abandoned plans to build a streetcar on Columbia Pike are seeing vindication in the looming demise of a similar piece of infrastructure in D.C. After D.C. Mayor…2 weeks ago
Fast-casual restaurant SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is set to debut its latest location in Falls Church this week. A grand opening for the regional chain’s newest spot is happening this Wednesday…2 weeks ago
Arlington residents who want to compost their food waste instead of sending it to the landfill will soon have even more options. The current 14 food disposal bins located in…2 weeks ago
Teens ‘Ding Dong Ditch’ — “A northern Virginia man says he’s frustrated by a group of teens who did a version of “ding-dong ditch,” banging on his door while dressed…2 weeks ago
The storms aren’t done yet. A new Severe Thunderstorm Warning was just issued for parts of Arlington. It’s in effect until 3 p.m. More, below, from the National Weather Service.…2 weeks ago
Of the 27 recipients of this year’s $5,000 high-school scholarships presented at the annual Northern Virginia Athletic Directors Administrators and Coaches Association (NVADACA) breakfast banquet, four were from Arlington’s public…2 weeks ago
Bishop O’Connell Knights baseball players Noah Haught and Jack Woda were chosen first-team Division I all-state for their performances during the 2025 private-school season. Haught, a senior infielder and pitcher,…2 weeks ago
Members of the Wakefield Warriors girls varsity eighth shell achieved a number of goals in reaching the finals of the national high-school crew regatta. Wakefield finished fifth in a time…2 weeks ago
Head coaches from two different sports and 32 high-school senior athletes were among those honored at this year’s annual Better Sports Club of Arlington’s awards banquet. The 69th awards event…2 weeks ago
It was a double-whammy for two Yorktown Patriots lacrosse teams in the championship games of the 6D North Region tournaments. Both lost at different venues in Thursday-night (May 29) action.…2 weeks ago
Good Friday 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…2 weeks ago
Arlington and the D.C. area are under a Tornado Watch until midnight. The watch was issued around 5 p.m. Friday, after weather models suggested a risk of severe storms, some…2 weeks ago
Leadership is changing but the focus remains the same for Arlington’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3150. Those efforts include service to military veterans coupled with initiatives benefiting youth and…2 weeks ago
Arlington’s Democratic candidates for County Board are critical of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown but acknowledge limits to how local governments can take him on. Both incumbent County Board Chair…2 weeks ago
An Asian and French inspired bakery franchise from South Korea has opened for business in Pentagon City. Tous les Jours opened last week at 1100 S. Hayes Street, where Maizal…2 weeks ago
The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast. In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Katie discuss a few notable local news stories in…2 weeks ago
A 28-year-old Alexandria man is due in court today after he allegedly tried to pass classified documents to a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch was employed as an IT specialist…2 weeks ago
A smoky apartment fire sparked by an e-scooter could have been much worse if not for a sprinkler system. The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. on the first floor…2 weeks ago
Eight businesses in the Rosslyn and Courthouse areas are cleaning up after a series of early morning burglaries. The break-ins happened early Thursday morning. Police say a group of 2-3…2 weeks ago
Simpler, more flexible rules for posting signs at commercial buildings could be coming to Arlington. The Zoning Ordinance Committee of the Planning Commission considered various possible zoning amendments at a…