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NEW: Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown | ARLnow.com

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NEW: Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown...

APS staff hope new “adopt-a-school” model will improve local partnerships | ARLnow.com

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APS staff hope new "adopt-a-school" model will improve local partnerships

Arlington Public Schools leaders hope that a new "adopt-a-school" partnership model will increase schools' formal partnerships with business and civic groups. Noting that 30% of Arlington's public schools...

Arlington single-family home prices moving ever closer to an average of $2 million | ARLnow.com

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Arlington single-family home prices moving ever closer to an average of $2 million

Arlington single-family homes continued to march closer to an average $2 million sales price in newly released data. The average sales price of the 60 single-family detached properties that went to closing...

News-Press publisher seeks funds to restore home delivery across Falls Church | ARLnow.com

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News-Press publisher seeks funds to restore home delivery across Falls Church

The owner of the Falls Church News-Press has started a crowdfunding campaign in an attempt to revive the weekly newspaper's at-home delivery service. The newspaper, which has been published continuously...

Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric | ARLnow.com

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Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair...

Poll: The best pizza place in Arlington | ARLnow.com

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Poll: The best pizza place in Arlington

Whether you're grabbing a quick slice for lunch or ordering delivery for your next get-together, Arlington's vast number of pizzerias are ready to serve you. Here are the nominees for “Best Pizza Place...

O’Connell finds challenge, if not always success, in meeting nearby football rivals | ARLnow.com

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O'Connell finds challenge, if not always success, in meeting nearby football rivals

They haven't won any of the games, but Bishop O'Connell's high-school football schedule the last three seasons has included the addition of a trio of nearby opponents. The Knights have played the Flint...

As Virginia elections loom, Youngkin and Democrats seek credit for state tax rebates | ARLnow.com

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As Virginia elections loom, Youngkin and Democrats seek credit for state tax rebates

Both Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and Virginia's Democrat-majority legislature are claiming credit for this year's round of tax rebates, but they're casting them in very different lights. The rebates, worth...

Morning Notes for October 10, 2025 | ARLnow.com

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Grand Opening for Mobile Bookstore — The Wandering Shelf is hosting festivities this Saturday to celebrate its first few months on the road. A grand opening with raffle prizes, custom art portraits,...

Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric | ARLnow.com

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Candidates in Virginia governor's debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair...

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025 | ARLnow.com

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 9, 2025

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...

Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown | ARLnow.com

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Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Heather Campbell lost her job working for a food bank over the summer because of federal funding cuts. Her husband serves as an officer in the Air Force, but now he’s facing the...

Another big wave of ‘No Kings’ protests planned next week in Arlington | ARLnow.com

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Another big wave of 'No Kings' protests planned next week in Arlington

Another "No Kings" day of action will involve several Arlington demonstrations next week, including a march into D.C. and a Ballston protest led by local seniors. Over 1,500 people have already signed...

JUST IN: Army Ten-Miler is still happening despite government shutdown | ARLnow.com

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JUST IN: Army Ten-Miler is still happening despite government shutdown

The annual Army Ten-Miler race is still taking place this weekend despite the government shutdown. The race with over 28,000 registered participants will take place as scheduled at 8 a.m. on Sunday --...

Two Arlington restaurants featured in Washington Post’s ’40 Best Restaurants’ list | ARLnow.com

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Two Arlington restaurants featured in Washington Post's '40 Best Restaurants' list

Ruthie's All-Day and Our Mom Eugenia made it in The Washington Post's new "40 Best Restaurants in and Around D.C." list. Departing Post food critic Tom Sietsema featured the two restaurants in his annual...

Pirouette Cafe & Wine Shop is closing after months of struggling business in Ballston | ARLnow.com

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Pirouette Cafe & Wine Shop is closing after months of struggling business in Ballston

The owners of a small wine bar and restaurant in Ballston are closing their for good doors this month, citing rising operating costs, flagging sales and a struggling region-wide economy. Pirouette Cafe...

Arlington Restaurant Week returns Monday with over 80 participating businesses | ARLnow.com

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Arlington Restaurant Week returns Monday with over 80 participating businesses

A week of countywide dining deals kicks off on Monday with the return of the annual Arlington Restaurant Week. Over 80 Arlington restaurants plan to offer discounts, specials and prix fixe meals from...

Future elections may require more precincts in Arlington, new early-voting sites | ARLnow.com

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Future elections may require more precincts in Arlington, new early-voting sites

County election officials have concluded that Long Bridge Park won't work as an early-voting site for the 2028 presidential election, and they're working to identify alternatives. The county government's...

Falls Church leaders kick off discussion of tree-canopy rules for future development | ARLnow.com

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Falls Church leaders kick off discussion of tree-canopy rules for future development

Developers of commercial projects in Falls Church could for the first time be required to meet minimum tree-canopy requirements. City Council members at an Oct. 6 work session generally were supportive...

Morning Notes for October 9, 2025 | ARLnow.com

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ATC Staffing Leads to DCA Delays -- "The FAA is now delaying flights into Reagan National Airport (DCA) due to low air traffic controller staffing. Day 8 of the government shutdown and staffing shortages...

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 8, 2025 | ARLnow.com

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 8, 2025

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 -- Oct...

Gardener group urges property owners to ‘leave the leaves’ to boost ecosystem | ARLnow.com

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Gardener group urges property owners to 'leave the leaves' to boost ecosystem

With leaves falling along with autumn temperatures, Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia is pleading with local property owners not to rake and remove all their leaves from yards. "There are many ways...