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

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

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...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 3h

O'Connell boys, Yorktown girls win countywide cross-country titles

O’Connell boys, Yorktown girls win countywide cross-country titles | ARLnow.com

Four new champions -- two individuals and two teams -- were crowned at this year's Arlington County high-school cross-country meet, held Sept. 29 at Bluemont Park. Among those was a rookie in the race:...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 4h

Planning Commission seeks ways to meet housing needs of lowest-income families

Planning Commission seeks ways to meet housing needs of lowest-income families | ARLnow.com

Efforts to create deeply affordable housing to meet the needs of Arlington's lowest-earning residents face significant headwinds, according to a recent presentation to the Arlington Planning Commission....

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 6h

Local artist plans new Arlington-focused Roku channel following AIM's collapse

Local artist plans new Arlington-focused Roku channel following AIM’s collapse | ARLnow.com

An Arlington artist with a growing involvement in civic life is planning a new project in the aftermath of Arlington Independent Media's demise. Wilson Bender — the Penrose-based satirist behind numerous...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 6h

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging

Federal government shutdown grinds into a second week, but quiet talks emerging | ARLnow.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate is stuck in a loop of failed votes on a rejected plan to reopen the government....

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 8h

Plans for future library, theater in Crystal City come into advisory panel's focus

Plans for future library, theater in Crystal City come into advisory panel’s focus | ARLnow.com

Finding a site for a new library and a home for Synetic Theater after its displacement remain two key goals for leaders in National Landing. At a recent leadership gathering, County Board Chair Takis...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 9h

School Board candidates debate policies on grading, gender and resource officers

School Board candidates debate policies on grading, gender and resource officers | ARLnow.com

School Board candidates are at odds on numerous current practices at Arlington Public Schools, including how stringent the school system's rules on grading and homework should be. Candidates Monique "Moe"...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 9h

ACPD seeks suspects after two stabbings Tuesday

ACPD seeks suspects after two stabbings Tuesday | ARLnow.com

Two people were stabbed in Arlington yesterday (Tuesday) by suspects that remain at large. The first stabbing happened shortly after midnight near the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Police say a man...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 10h

Morning Notes for October 8, 2025 | ARLnow.com

Virginia Reps on Fed Furlough Pay -- "Today, the Democratic members of Virginia’s congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought clarifying that...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 21h

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 7, 2025

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 7, 2025 | ARLnow.com

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 -- Oct 7,...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

New FAA charts further limit where helicopters can fly over Arlington

New FAA charts further limit where helicopters can fly over Arlington | ARLnow.com

New route charts from the Federal Aviation Administration further restrict helicopter traffic around Reagan National Airport, reducing where the aircraft can fly over Arlington. The modified charts, published...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

Missing Middle plaintiffs appeal lawsuit to Virginia Supreme Court

Missing Middle plaintiffs appeal lawsuit to Virginia Supreme Court | ARLnow.com

The Missing Middle lawsuit has finally arrived on the desk of the Virginia Supreme Court. Plaintiffs in the suit against Arlington County's contentious zoning change submitted a petition for appeal to...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

Goodwill on Glebe Road will close this month for affordable housing redevelopment

Goodwill on Glebe Road will close this month for affordable housing redevelopment | ARLnow.com

The Goodwill on S. Glebe Road is closing this month to redevelop as a mixed-use affordable housing project. The donation center, retail store and career center at 10 S. Glebe Road is set to close for...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

‘Gilded Age’ actor to star in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Signature Theatre

‘Gilded Age’ actor to star in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Signature Theatre | ARLnow.com

A Tony Award-nominated actor from HBO's "The Gilded Age" will play the lead role in Signature Theatre's rendition of "Fiddler on the Roof" this fall. The Shirlington theater has cast Douglas Sills as...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

LGBTQ panel wants more direct county involvement in future Pride celebrations

LGBTQ panel wants more direct county involvement in future Pride celebrations | ARLnow.com

Members of an advisory panel are seeking ways to get Arlington County more directly involved in future Pride events. "We've spent a lot of years in the past saying 'we're so close to DC, let's just let...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

Press Release: Beyer Statement On Federal Employee Back Pay www.arlnow.com/press-releas...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

JUST IN: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown | ARLnow.com

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

New Clarendon skin care studio opens with repaired windows after vandalism

New Clarendon skin care studio opens with repaired windows after vandalism | ARLnow.com

A new facial studio has opened in Clarendon with a repaired storefront, just days after the business's windows were shattered in a vandalism last week. Glowbar is now in business with fresh windows at...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

County Board candidates split over hopes for new Comprehensive Plan

County Board candidates split over hopes for new Comprehensive Plan | ARLnow.com

County Board candidates are split in their thoughts about a planned update to Arlington's Comprehensive Plan. While some fear it could be used as a back-door effort to build denser housing, incumbent...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

Washington-Liberty golf team wins region championship for first time

Washington-Liberty golf team wins region championship for first time | ARLnow.com

A close but still disappointing runner-up finish in last year's region golf tournament helped motivate the Washington-Liberty Generals to win this fall's event. The Generals captured the 36-hole 6D North...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

Morning Notes for October 7, 2025 | ARLnow.com

Army Ten-Miler in Jeopardy -- "The Army Ten-Miler scheduled for Sunday could be canceled for the first time in its 40-year history. Due to what Race Director Matt Zimmerman termed "unforeseen circumstances,"...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 1d

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 6, 2025

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 6, 2025 | ARLnow.com

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 -- Oct 6,...

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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 2d

ACFD pushes message of battery safety to prevent fires in Arlington

ACFD pushes message of battery safety to prevent fires in Arlington | ARLnow.com

The Arlington County Fire Department is urging residents to stay vigilant and educate themselves about risks associated with lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week. This year's safety campaign,...

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