Arlington police have arrested a man suspected of firing a gun at four locations across North Arlington late Friday night and early Saturday morning.
Eric Schaefer, 39, of Arlington, is charged with three counts of reckless handling of a firearm and three counts of discharging a firearm in a public place, according to an ACPD press release. He is being held without bond.
Former Arlington resident Stephen Miller is President Donald Trump’s pick for White House chief of staff, and Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) says the news is cause for tears.
Beyer learned of Miller’s promotion during a live interview on BBC Newsnight today (Friday). Asked what it meant, he replied, “It means I’m going to go cry for the next half hour.”
Located on the winding streets of the welcoming Westmont neighborhood, this adorable, affordable 3 bedroom 2 bath duplex is blocks from restaurants, groceries, shops, and nightlife of the vibrant Columbia Pike corridor. Original 1930s parquet wood floors extend from the living and dining areas to the two bedrooms upstairs, served by a renovated hall bath. The hugging kitchen offers granite tops, stainless appliances, and a door to the driveway for bringing in packages.
The main level bedroom with full updated bathroom can be used a a family room, and the lower level rec room with egress window is ideal for an office, gym, or play area. The laundry and storage are also on this level. Close before the holidays and join the neighbors in festive holiday decorating and celebrating.
A $10,000 grant will help a local nonprofit bring new healthcare resources to Northern Virginia residents with cognitive impairments.
The Arlington County Medical Society Foundation recently presented The Arc of Northern Virginia with its 2026 KSP Donation, named in honor of Kelly and Stephen Park.
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Arlington residents a new source for local news, upcoming events, business openings, and things to do close to home.
The website covers news, businesses, and life across Northern Virginia, with a dedicated Arlington page that brings local stories and guides together. Readers can browse upcoming events, explore business features, check out Top Picks lists, and discover ideas for their next free afternoon or weekend outing.
It may not even be Thanksgiving yet, but Santa Claus is about to arrive in Pentagon City.
Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick is flying into Fashion Centre at Pentagon City starting next weekend.
Spend the evening with Washington Spirit alum and former USWNT player Joanna Lohman, a true DMV women’s soccer legend.
This is your chance to meet Joanna in person, hear the stories behind the career, the competition, and The Amazing Race, and experience the kind of sports moment you’ll still be talking about long after the night is over.
During autumn, when baseball is a more casual sport at the local level, Arlington hosts what has become a popular youth tournament celebrating a local legend.
On the second weekend of October, the 10th Coach Sam Fox Fall Classic tourney, hosted by Arlington Travel Baseball, featured 48 teams from the 9-under to 14-under age levels.
Takeout and delivery options are a cornerstone of Arlington’s restaurant industry, offering a low-effort solution for a busy weeknight or a relaxing evening at home.
Here are the nominees for Best Restaurant for Takeout/Delivery in Arlington as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite restaurant? Write it in!
Voting will close on Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Voting for Best Lunch Spot in 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 Urgent Care in Arlington. The full results are now official:
A total of 384 votes were cast, and Immediate Care by PMA Health squeaked into victory — a changeup from 2024, when readers picked Agile Providers for No. 1.
See all ARLnow Readers’ Choice winners here.
County Democrats are aiming to use their 2026 success as a springboard to 2027 and the all-important 2028 presidential election.
“The work we did is still incomplete,” newly re-elected County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said at the Nov. 4 monthly meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee.
A federal judge late last night (Thursday) blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on its 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle for 14 days.
The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is another setback for one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent projects in his vision to remake Washington.
Construction work on two upgraded fields adjacent to Kenmore Middle School is expected to begin within the next few weeks.
The project will convert the existing natural-turf fields into synthetic turf and redesign the field space to accommodate a variety of sporting uses. New lighting, seating, walkways and landscaping are part of the project, as is improved access along 2nd Street S.
Signature Theatre Education and Washington-Liberty High School’s theater program will stage the musical “Come From Away” next month, with a blanket and coat drive at every performance.
The show tells the true story of a small Newfoundland town whose residents welcomed thousands of stranded travelers after the 9/11 attacks. It’s described as an uplifting, funny and moving look at compassion in the wake of tragedy. The production is appropriate for all ages and runs about 80 minutes. It is directed by Danny Issa and David Zobell.
