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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 7, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 7, 2026 | ARLnow.com
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 -- Jan...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/debrief-172026/
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Video: How Arlington National Cemetery's expansion project advanced in 2025
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Video: How Arlington National Cemetery’s expansion project advanced in 2025 | ARLnow.com
Arlington National Cemetery's southern expansion project continued to take shape in 2025, preparing the way for 80,000 additional spaces for graves and urns just north of Columbia Pike. In a video update...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/video-how-arlington-national-cemeterys-expansion-project-advanced-in-2025/
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Ranked-choice voting will be possible in Falls Church in 2027
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Ranked-choice voting will be possible in Falls Church in 2027 | ARLnow.com
Falls Church will be able to hold ranked-choice City Council elections as early as 2027, if current Council members want to make the switch. The city is on track to acquire new voting equipment that would...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/ranked-choice-voting-will-be-possible-in-falls-church-in-2027/
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Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more
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Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more | ARLnow.com
A New York-style deli, a hot pot place, a French-inspired cafe and other restaurants are expected to open in Arlington in 2026. Following an eventful 2025, which saw the opening of numerous restaurants...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/restaurants-coming-to-arlington-in-2026-top-pot-buffalo-bergen-and-more/
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Compass Coffee plans to shutter Ballston location after filing for bankruptcy
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Compass Coffee plans to shutter Ballston location after filing for bankruptcy | ARLnow.com
Compass Coffee plans to close one of its two cafes in Ballston after filing for bankruptcy yesterday (Tuesday). A coffeehouse at 4300 Wilson Blvd is one of 10 locations where the regional cafe chain is...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/compass-coffee-plans-to-shutter-ballston-location-after-filing-for-bankruptcy/
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Man sentenced for stealing NCIS vehicle and other cars from Reagan National
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Man sentenced for stealing NCIS vehicle and other cars from Reagan National | ARLnow.com
A Maryland man was sentenced yesterday (Tuesday) for stealing multiple vehicles from Reagan National Airport, including one belonging to a federal law enforcement agency. Tyrese McKinnon, 25, was sentenced...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/man-sentenced-for-stealing-ncis-vehicle-and-other-cars-from-reagan-national/
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Congressional Gold Medal for local civil-rights icon stalls, despite Beyer's backing
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Congressional Gold Medal for local civil-rights icon stalls, despite Beyer’s backing | ARLnow.com
Rep. Don Beyer's efforts to secure a Congressional Gold Medal for a local civil-rights icon remain in limbo. A piece of legislation, introduced last May, would make Joan Trumpauer Mulholland the newest...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/beyer-bill-giving-congressional-gold-medal-to-civil-rights-icon-mulholland-stalls/
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Yorktown club ice-hockey team opens 5-1 as new season heats up
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Yorktown club ice-hockey team opens 5-1 as new season heats up | ARLnow.com
With productive scoring and some strong shutdown defense, the Yorktown High School varsity ice-hockey club team is enjoying a 5-1 start this season. The winning record is no surprise -- Yorktown has become...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/yorktown-club-ice-hockey-team-opens-5-1-as-new-season-heats-up/
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📑 Arlington’s RTX gets big contract 📣 Board candidates plan announcements ⚖️ U.S. attorney order 🏡 'Neighborhood village' earns grant
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Morning Notes for January 7, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Arlington’s RTX Gets Big Contract — "The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/07/morning-notes-for-january-7-2026/
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 6, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 6, 2026 | 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 -- Jan 6,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/debrief-162026/
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JUST IN: New plan for Key Bridge Marriott site calls for 1,775 residential units and a hotel
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JUST IN: New plan for Key Bridge Marriott site calls for 1,775 residential units and a hotel | ARLnow.com
Plans for five residential buildings and a new hotel have been filed at the vacant Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn. The proposed "Potomac Overlook" development at 1401 Langston Blvd, announced today...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/just-in-new-plan-for-key-bridge-marriott-site-calls-for-1775-residential-units-and-a-hotel/
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New pen pal program with high schoolers in Ukraine coming to Arlington this year
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New pen pal program with high schoolers in Ukraine coming to Arlington this year | ARLnow.com
Students from Arlington high schools will have the opportunity to connect directly with their counterparts in a city in Ukraine later this year. A new pen pal initiative with Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/new-pen-pal-program-with-high-schoolers-in-ukraine-coming-to-arlington-this-year/
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K-pop themed Korean restaurant replaces chicken spot in Ballston
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K-pop themed Korean restaurant replaces chicken spot in Ballston | ARLnow.com
A fast-casual Korean restaurant with K-pop themed advertising has taken over a chicken spot in Ballston. K-Food Casual has taken over for Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings at 875 N. Randolph Street, with...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/k-pop-themed-korean-restaurant-replaces-chicken-spot-in-ballston/
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Letty Hardi will remain the mayor of Falls Church after split 4-3 Council vote
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Letty Hardi will remain the mayor of Falls Church after split 4-3 Council vote | ARLnow.com
Falls Church's incumbent mayor narrowly won reappointment to a new two-year term yesterday (Monday). Letty Hardi was selected by colleagues to continue in the post on a 4-3 vote, with new Council member...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/letty-hardi-will-remain-the-mayor-falls-church-after-split-4-3-council-vote/
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Matt de Ferranti becomes new Arlington County Board chair for 2026
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Matt de Ferranti becomes new Arlington County Board chair for 2026 | ARLnow.com
Matt de Ferranti is the new chair of Arlington County Board for 2026, while Maureen Coffey is the new vice-chair. De Ferranti, who was first elected in 2018 and who previously held the chairmanship in...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/matt-de-ferranti-becomes-new-arlington-county-board-chair-for-2026/
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Flu cases jump in Arlington, prompting calls for more vaccinations
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Flu cases jump in Arlington, prompting calls for more vaccinations | ARLnow.com
As flu cases surge in Arlington, health leaders are encouraging residents to get vaccinated and practice healthy habits. Hospitalizations for the flu surged by more than 50% in Arlington during the last...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/flu-cases-jump-in-arlington-prompting-calls-for-more-vaccinations/
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Plans for 15 townhomes in Falls Church head to Planning Commission
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Plans for 15 townhomes in Falls Church head to Planning Commission | ARLnow.com
A plan to consolidate and then subdivide three parcels in Falls Church to build 15 townhomes is heading to the Planning Commission. The commission will be briefed on Madison Homes' plans for the parcels...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/plans-for-15-townhomes-in-falls-church-head-to-planning-commission/
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🎆 Last night's fireworks 👵🏽 Fantasy league for seniors 👮♂️ Community police academy applications ⚰️ Local burial ground profiled
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Morning Notes for January 6, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Last Night's Fireworks -- "Washington Monument - Freedom 250 Fireworks Display - Monday, January 5, 2026." [DCFEMS/X] Fantasy League for Seniors -- "If you wander into Sunrise at Bluemont Park on a Sunday...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/06/morning-notes-for-january-6-2026/
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Our virtual front page for Jan 5, 2026 📰 Don't miss a headline... subscribe to our email newsletter:
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 2026 | 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 -- Jan 5,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/debrief-152026/
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Arlington rents see first annual decline since 2020, but remain among nation's priciest
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Arlington rents see first annual decline since 2020, but remain among nation’s priciest | ARLnow.com
Median apartment rents in Arlington ended 2025 about 1% lower than they started the year, the first annual decrease in five years. But according to one analysis, rents in the county remain among the priciest...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/arlington-rents-drop-year-over-year-for-the-first-time-since-2020/
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Beyer picks up another challenger, an Arlington resident, in Democratic primary
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Beyer picks up another challenger, an Arlington resident, in Democratic primary | ARLnow.com
Another Democratic challenger is seeking to unseat longtime Rep. Don Beyer in this year's election. Daniel Gray, an Arlington resident and energy and sustainability program manager, announced yesterday...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/beyer-picks-up-fifth-challenger-an-arlington-resident-in-democratic-primary/
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Long Island man, 20, charged with seriously injuring hotel employee
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Long Island man, 20, charged with seriously injuring hotel employee | ARLnow.com
A 20-year-old man is behind bars after police say he seriously injured the employee of a business in Ballston. The assault happened early Saturday morning on the 800 block of N. Glebe Road, according...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/long-island-man-20-charged-with-seriously-injuring-hotel-employee/
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Relocated Domino's opening 'soon' in Falls Church
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Relocated Domino’s opening ‘soon’ in Falls Church | ARLnow.com
Domino's Pizza is getting ready to open in a new spot in Falls Church, about a mile and a half away from the chain's current location in the city. "Coming soon" signage has appeared outside 438 S. Washington...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/relocated-dominos-opening-soon-in-falls-church/
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Emily Leayman joining ARLnow and sister sites
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Emily Leayman joining ARLnow and sister sites | ARLnow.com
Northern Virginia local news veteran Emily Leayman is joining ARLnow and its sister sites in the role of Senior Reporter. Leayman was previously an editor at Patch, where she covered numerous major local...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/emily-leayman-joining-arlnow-and-sister-sites/
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Holiday basketball tournament at Wakefield showcased local talent for 23rd year
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Holiday basketball tournament at Wakefield showcased local talent for 23rd year | ARLnow.com
There wasn't a local champion, but the annual George Long Holiday Hoops Tournament again proved a popular boys high-school basketball event, with multiple side stories emerging. The 23rd annual tourney,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/holiday-basketball-tournament-at-wakefield-showcased-local-talent-for-23rd-year/
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Projections on Washington Monument end tonight with fireworks display
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Projections on Washington Monument end tonight with fireworks display | ARLnow.com
Fireworks will be going off on the National Mall this evening (Monday) in celebration of the United States' 250th birthday. The fireworks display will culminate six nights of projections on the Washington...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/fireworks-display-happening-tonight-on-national-mall-for-countrys-birthday-celebration/
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Disputed tree removal in Lyon Park earns meeting between neighborhood and county leaders
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Disputed tree removal in Lyon Park earns meeting between neighborhood and county leaders | ARLnow.com
Controversy over the removal of an iconic tree in Lyon Park is prompting an in-person conversation between neighborhood civic leaders and county leadership. An aide for County Board Chair Takis Karantonis...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/contentious-tree-removal-in-lyon-park-earns-meeting-between-neighborhood-and-county-leaders/
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Higher real estate prices, more sales expected in Arlington's 2026 housing market
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Higher real estate prices, more sales expected in Arlington’s 2026 housing market | ARLnow.com
The Arlington real estate market is expected to see a modest rise in sales and prices in 2026, despite economic challenges that may hamper growth. In the single-family sector, Arlington's projected 3.8%...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/higher-real-estate-prices-more-sales-expected-in-arlingtons-2026-housing-market/
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🚧 Arch construction imminent? 🌉 Roosevelt bridge rescue 🇻🇪 Venezuela operation reaction 🔥 More on Hall's Hill fire
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Morning Notes for January 5, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Arch Construction Imminent? -- "President Donald Trump said in an interview Wednesday that construction of his long-teased Triumphal Arch is expected to begin “sometime in the next two months.” That...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/05/morning-notes-for-january-5-2026/
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Press Release: Sen. Warner Responds to Military Action in Venezuela
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Obituary: Linda S. Beverly (1949-2025)
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Obituary: Linda S. Beverly (1949-2025) | ARLnow.com
In loving memory of Linda S. Beverly, who passed away in 2025 at the age of 76.
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/03/obituary-linda-s-beverly-1949-2025/
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Our virtual front page for Jan 2, 2026 📰 Don't miss a headline... subscribe to our email newsletter:
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 2, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 2, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Good Friday 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 -- Jan 2,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/debrief-122026/
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ACPD: Teens arrested after stealing car near Ballston and promptly crashing it
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ACPD: Teens arrested after stealing car near Ballston and promptly crashing it | ARLnow.com
A pair of teenage suspects is facing charges after police say they crashed a car they had just stolen near Ballston. The incident happened around 11:15 p.m. on New Year's Eve, along the 600 block of N....
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/acpd-teens-arrested-after-stealing-car-near-ballston-and-promptly-crashing-it/
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French mayoral candidate wants deeper Sister City ties with Arlington
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French mayoral candidate wants deeper Sister City ties with Arlington | ARLnow.com
A mayoral candidate in the city of Reims, France is promoting a stronger Sister City relationship with Arlington in his campaign. Éric Quénard is the Socialist Party candidate who will lead a center-left...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/french-mayoral-candidate-wants-deeper-sister-city-ties-with-arlington/
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W-L girls basketball team opens season with best start in decades
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W-L girls basketball team opens season with best start in decades | ARLnow.com
The solid 9-1 start enjoyed by the Washington-Liberty Generals this season is the best in at least 35 years for the girls high-school basketball team. After a season-opening 10-point road loss to the...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/w-l-girls-basketball-team-opens-season-with-best-start-in-decades/
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Transit funding fights could raise the profile of Del. McClure in 2026
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Transit funding fights could raise the profile of Del. McClure in 2026 | ARLnow.com
The unexpected departure of a major pro-transit voice in the Virginia General Assembly has created a void that an Arlington legislator appears primed to fill. Del. Adele McClure (D-2), who sits on the...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/transit-funding-fights-could-raise-the-profile-of-del-mcclure-in-2026/
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Arlington Electoral Board seat to shift from red to blue after governor's election
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Arlington Electoral Board seat to shift from red to blue after governor’s election | ARLnow.com
A Democrat is taking over for a Republican on the Arlington Electoral Board in the new year. David Leichtman, a veteran political activist, will succeed electoral board vice chair Richard Samp, a Republican...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/arlington-electoral-board-seat-to-shift-from-red-to-blue-after-governors-election/
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🏗️ Redevelopment site sold 🍽️ PTAs respond to food need 📸 Photo: A very bad idea 🚨 Robbery in courthouse
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Morning Notes for January 2, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Redevelopment Site Sold -- "A pair of south Arlington hotel properties at the South Glebe Road interchange with Interstate 395 slated for redevelopment as more than 500 residential units have sold for...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/02/morning-notes-for-january-2-2026/
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Our virtual front page for Dec 31, 2025 📰 Don't miss a headline... subscribe to our email newsletter:
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Dec 31, 2025 | ARLnow.com
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 -- Dec...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/debrief-12312025/
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ACFD battles early morning house fire in Rock Spring
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ACFD battles early morning house fire in Rock Spring | ARLnow.com
Firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire in the Rock Spring neighborhood early Wednesday morning. The fire started around 1:30 a.m. in the kitchen and extended to the rear of the house, on the 3400...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/acfd-battles-early-morning-house-fire-in-rock-spring/
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Top Arlington stories of 2025: #1-10
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Top Arlington stories of 2025: #1-10 | ARLnow.com
With the new year just hours away, we're closing out 2025 with a roundup of ARLnow's top 10 stories this year. Representing a mix of fast-moving breaking coverage and stories only made possible through...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/top-arlington-stories-of-2025-1-10/
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Start 2026 with deeper local news
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Start 2026 with deeper local news | ARLnow.com
As we welcome 2026, we’re so grateful for readers like you who make ARLnow part of your daily routine. If local news matters to you, consider taking the next step by joining the ARLnow Press Club. Your...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/start-2026-with-deeper-local-news/
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Four teens arrested after break-ins, cash theft at several Pentagon City businesses
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Four teens arrested after break-ins, cash theft at several Pentagon City businesses | ARLnow.com
Four D.C. teenagers were arrested after a series of overnight break-ins at businesses in Pentagon City yesterday (Tuesday). They're accused of hitting a total of at least five businesses, stealing cash...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/four-teens-arrested-after-break-ins-stolen-cash-at-several-pentagon-city-businesses/
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County Board's bygone New Year's tradition remembered for media attention, crowds and extra work
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County Board’s bygone New Year’s tradition remembered for media attention, crowds and extra work | ARLnow.com
For nearly 65 years, Arlington County Board members rang in the new year with a Jan. 1 organization meeting. Often drawing large crowds and extensive media coverage, the event was a chance for county...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/county-boards-bygone-new-years-tradition-remembered-for-media-attention-crowds-and-extra-work/
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Wakefield, W-L combine for three wins in holiday basketball tournament
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Wakefield, W-L combine for three wins in holiday basketball tournament | ARLnow.com
Of the two Arlington squads that played in the annual eight-team George Long Holiday Hoops Tournament, the host Wakefield Warriors placed highest. The boys high-school basketball team (8-2 overall) ended...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/wakefield-w-l-combine-for-three-wins-in-holiday-basketball-tournament/
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🚧 NYE road closures 🚇 Metro changes in 2026 ⚖️ DOJ sues Virginia 🎭 More Kennedy Center woes
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Morning Notes for December 31, 2025 | ARLnow.com
NYE Road Closures -- "The Arlington County Police Department will implement road closures and parking restrictions in Clarendon on New Years Eve to help ensure public safety and accommodate the expected...
https://www.arlnow.com/2025/12/31/morning-notes-for-december-31-2025/
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