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Thirty-three years before John F. Kennedy received his final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery, another, lesser-known presidential interment took place on the grounds.


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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day are on Monday, bringing changes to some local services but not others.

Arlington Public Schools students have off, and it is a professional learning day for staff. Additionally, in Falls Church, the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, City Hall and all government offices will be closed.


Announcement

Experienced cardiovascular physician leader to advance VHC Health’s integrated Heart & Vascular Services

VHC Health, a community-based health system serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area, announced that Brian Choi, MD, MBA, FACC has joined the organization as Chief of Heart & Vascular Services, effective August 31, 2026. In this medical leadership role, Dr. Choi will provide strategic and clinical leadership for the health system’s cardiovascular program, guiding the continued integration, growth and advancement of heart and vascular services to better serve patients throughout the region.


Around Town

The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic has joined an international calendar of racing events for 2027, adding an expanded route that extends into Arlington.

The men’s Pro/1 Capitol Cup has been approved as a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Category 1.2 race, placing it alongside events like the Philly Cycling Classic and the Tour of the Gila, organizers announced yesterday.


Event

Join Breast Cancer Collective for the 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer on Sunday, October 18, at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria.
Walk alongside survivors, caregivers, friends, families, and neighbors for an uplifting community event supporting access to breast cancer screening and care across the DMV.
Walk to Bust Cancer brings our community together to turn hope into action and help expand access to timely breast health care. Register to walk, gather your team, and join us at Fort Hunt Park.


Opinion

Whether you’re after a burger with toppings like juicy tomatoes and lettuce or a simple patty with cheese, Arlington has no shortage of spots to satisfy any craving.

Here are the nominees for “Best Burger Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite place? Write it in!

Voting will close on Wednesday, Oct. 21.

Voting for Best Brewery 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 Place to Hike Near Arlington. The full results are now official:

  1. 🥇 Theodore Roosevelt Island — 183 votes
  2. 🥈 Potomac Heritage Trail — 95 votes
  3. 🥉 Donaldson Run Trail — 78 votes
  4. W&OD Trail — 54 votes
  5. Windy Run Trail — 38 votes

With a total of 601 votes cast, Theodore Roosevelt Island came out on top again — the same as our last vote in 2024. While technically in D.C., the island just east of Rosslyn offers a quiet escape into the woods, with views of the Potomac and a memorial to its namesake president.

See every ARLnow Readers’ Choice winner, past and present, here.


Events

Gently used Halloween costumes will be available for free in Arlington at a pair of events this weekend.

Arlington Mill Community Center and the new 2700 Art Space in Green Valley are both hosting costume swap events at the following times:


News

A proposal to prioritize buses on portions of two major Falls Church roadways prompted plenty of questions from City Council members at a recent meeting.

The concept delivered to city leaders was “Business Access and Transit Lanes,” or BAT. It allows drivers to use bus-priority lanes only for making right turns or accessing businesses along the route.


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A marker noting the history of Clarendon’s former Joyce Motors site will be back before the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) later this month.

HALRB members on Sept. 16 proposed a variety of design and wording changes to the sign, which will be placed near the intersection of 10th Street N. and N. Irving Street.


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Blue textured wall in the foreground with a glass storefront and a vertical blue COMPASS sign along a city street lined with trees.
Sign for Compass Coffee in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)

Road Rage in Rosslyn — Police reportedly detained, then released, a driver on N. Fort Myer Drive Wednesday night after being told he may be armed. “The investigation determined the drivers had been involved in a minor crash in DC and a verbal dispute continued as they entered into Arlington. No weapons were involved,” ACPD said. [Dave Statter/X]

Ranked Choice Refresher — “Whether you’re new to Ranked Choice Voting or simply want a quick refresher, we encourage you to take a moment to watch and share this video! Arlington County will use ranked choice voting for the office of County Board (1 seat) in the Nov. 3 Election.” [Arlington County/Bluesky]

Spirit Halloween Takes Sears — “This year’s pop-up Spirit Halloween store in Mason District is located in the Sears building at 6211 Leesburg Pike in Seven Corners.” [Annandale Today]

State Laws Boost ADUs — “New state laws are making it easier to build ADUs across Maryland and Virginia.” Virginia’s law, which takes effect next summer, requires localities to allow accessory dwelling units by-right on single-family lots. Arlington and Alexandria already allow them. [Axios]

Isaias Rain on the Way — The remnants of Hurricane Isaias, expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast tonight, are likely to bring rain late Saturday or Sunday, tapering by Monday morning. “Rain totals are still uncertain, but a review of the latest model data suggests 1 to 2 inches as a reasonable range.” [Capital Weather]

Below-Normal Snow Predicted — “Big El Niños sometimes mean big winter snows, but AccuWeather isn’t buying it. In its winter outlook released Wednesday, it forecasts below-normal snowfall for the DC area and many major cities in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.” [Capital Weather]

It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 75 and northwest winds at 2–7 mph. It will be mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 54. [NWS]

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Announcement

Golden Hour Tans, an Arlington-based, woman-owned spray tan company known for bringing custom airbrush tans directly to clients across Arlington and Washington, D.C., will open its first studio on Monday, October 12, at 3865 Wilson Blvd., Suite 22, inside Salons by JC in Ballston. The new studio is located just steps from the Ballston and Virginia Square Metro stations.

No booths, no presets, no orange. Golden Hour takes a personalized approach to sunless tanning, with every tan individually color-matched to the client’s skin tone and applied by a professionally trained spray tan artist in a private studio. Evening and weekend appointments are available, making the experience easier to fit around work, events, travel, and everyday schedules.