Schools

A vandalism incident at Wakefield High School caused damage to school property ahead of tonight’s homecoming football game, authorities say.

A sidewalk, rock and sign at the school were all spray-painted sometime last night or early this morning, according to a preliminary incident report from the Arlington County Police Department.


News

County Board members last week honored major milestones for a South Arlington church and North Arlington civic association.

Board members on Sept. 22 saluted Green Valley’s Mount Zion Baptist Church, which this year is marking its 160th anniversary.


Announcement

Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge. Running from September 16 through December 12, 2026, this countywide initiative aims to bridge the nutrition gap for Arlington Public Schools (APS) students during weekends, holidays, snow days, and extended school breaks when school-provided meals are unavailable.

To seed the effort, CCPTA membership has directly committed $2,000 from its central fund. Through the “Fill the Break” campaign, CCPTA is inviting local families, neighborhood businesses, civic organizations, and community members to match – and exceed – this initial investment.


Event

One of Northern Virginia's favorite Halloween traditions is back for the 13th year. Think you’re ready for one of the area’s scariest haunted experiences?

Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse Arts Center is happening in Lorton, Virginia from October 3 – 30, 2026—and this year, you never know what’s waiting around the next corner. Step inside and there’s no telling what you’ll find. Strange sounds. Unexpected scares. And just when you think you’re in the clear…think again. Bring your bravest friends, because this is one fall night you won’t soon forget.— Haunt: Dark Encounters at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Va.


News

Police are searching for a man who pulled a knife on a store employee in Courthouse before escaping into the Metro.

The robbery happened yesterday morning (Thursday) around 7:30 a.m. at a business — the CVS, according to initial reports — on the 2100 block of 15th Street N., near the Courthouse Metro entrance.


Opinion

The D.C. area is home to numerous breweries that offer unique craft brews found in bars and stores throughout Arlington.

Here are the nominees for “Best Brewery Near Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite brewery? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Voting for Best Place to Hike Near Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Wednesday at 11:59 p.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Ramen Spot in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Jinya Ramen Bar
  2. Hanabi Ramen
  3. Boru Ramen
  4. Ichiban Sushi & Ramen
  5. Toryumon Japanese House

Events

Arlington’s annual celebration of Latin American culture is set to take over Arlington Mill Community Center tomorrow (Saturday) evening.

The free Festival Latinoamericano runs from 5-9 p.m. outdoors and 5-8 p.m. inside the community center at 909 S. Dinwiddie Street, along Columbia Pike. The event, organized by the county’s parks department, coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15.


News

Arlington’s civilian workforce continued to shrink in August, with the county posting its lowest employment figures in over four years.

The 145,818 Arlington residents counted as employed in August was the lowest number since 144,681 in February 2022, when the region and nation were still contending with the economic impacts of the pandemic.


News

Median Arlington rental costs moved slightly higher year-over-year in September, but stayed below all-time highs set in 2025, according to new data.

The overall median apartment rent countywide stood at $2,610 in September, up 0.2% from a year before, based on data reported Sept. 29 by Apartment List.


Announcement

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Indigenous artists and learn about the traditional arts and contemporary Indigenous creativity. Visitors will have the opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.