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NEW: Power outage reported in North Arlington
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NEW: Power outage reported in North Arlington | ARLnow.com
About 1,100 homes and businesses in Arlington are without power on a rainy Saturday afternoon. The main outage, encompassing Country Club Hills and other North Arlington neighborhoods near Marymount University,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/10/new-power-outage-reported-in-north-arlington/
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 9, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 9, 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 9,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/debrief-192026/
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Spanberger becomes governor next week at full weekend of festivities in Richmond
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Spanberger becomes governor next week at full weekend of festivities in Richmond | ARLnow.com
Abigail Spanberger is set to be sworn in as Virginia's first female governor next week at an inauguration bookended by other events and festivities in Richmond. The Democrat is scheduled to take the oath...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/spanberger-becomes-governor-next-week-at-full-weekend-of-festivities-in-richmond/
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Student-led programming competition returns for a second year at APS
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Student-led programming competition returns for a second year at APS | ARLnow.com
Arlington Public Schools aims to build on the success of a coding competition for students that launched last year. The second annual High School Programming Competition -- which is open to both middle...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/student-led-programming-competition-returns-for-a-second-year-at-aps/
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Where to find mocktails and zero-proof drinks in Arlington this Dry January
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Where to find mocktails and zero-proof drinks in Arlington this Dry January | ARLnow.com
Quite a few Arlington establishments are serving mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks this January -- and year-round -- for those looking for a sober start to 2026. For customers looking to try out...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/where-to-find-mocktails-and-zero-proof-drinks-in-arlington-this-dry-january/
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Poll: The best personal trainer in Arlington
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Poll: The best personal trainer in Arlington | ARLnow.com
If your New Year's resolution was to get more fit, Arlington has plenty of personal trainers to help. Whether you're looking to build strength, improve your endurance or finally nail that perfect form,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/poll-the-best-personal-trainer-in-arlington/
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O'Connell boys basketball team ranked No. 15 in the nation in new poll
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O’Connell boys basketball team ranked No. 15 in the nation in new poll | ARLnow.com
A 12-3 overall record against difficult competition has led to a national ranking for the Bishop O'Connell Knights boys basketball team. The private-school team was ranked 15th in the most recent national...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/oconnell-boys-basketball-team-ranked-no-15-in-the-nation-in-new-poll/
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New 9/11 education center near the Pentagon to break ground this summer
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New 9/11 education center near the Pentagon to break ground this summer | ARLnow.com
Plans for a $35 million visitor education center near the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial are expected to take a major step forward later this year. "We are committed to a Sept. 10 groundbreaking, with...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/new-9-11-education-center-near-the-pentagon-to-break-ground-this-summer/
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Civic Federation eyes more recruitment, possible Potomac Yard group in 2026
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Civic Federation eyes more recruitment, possible Potomac Yard group in 2026 | ARLnow.com
The Arlington County Civic Federation opens the new year with a renewed emphasis on recruiting new organizations and better serving all member groups. "In the new year, I’m planning to work with members...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/civic-federation-eyes-more-recruitment-possible-potomac-yard-group-in-2026/
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De Ferranti launches County Board reelection bid, facing returning challenger
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De Ferranti launches County Board reelection bid, facing returning challenger | ARLnow.com
County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti formally announced his reelection campaign this week, and he has already picked up a challenger in the June primary. Both de Ferranti and returning candidate James...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/de-ferranti-launches-county-board-reelection-bid-facing-returning-challenger/
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👏 Bennett-Parker gets key endorsements 🎄 Wreaths out this weekend 🚨 Suspect arrested after foot chase 👮♂️ ACPD on Capitol plaque
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Morning Notes for January 9, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Bennett-Parker Gets Key Endorsements -- Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-5) on Thursday picked up endorsements from Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-39) and Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D) in her quest for the seat...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/09/morning-notes-for-january-9-2026/
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 8, 2026
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 8, 2026 | ARLnow.com
Good Thursday 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/2026/01/08/debrief-182026/
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Car knocks down light pole, smashes bench in Clarendon crash
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Car knocks down light pole, smashes bench in Clarendon crash | ARLnow.com
A reported single-vehicle crash took out a pole and a sidewalk bench in Clarendon this afternoon. Police responded to the intersection of N. Highland Street and Clarendon Blvd around 3:10 p.m. after the...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/car-knocks-down-light-pole-smashes-bench-in-clarendon-crash/
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Political sign at Fairlington-area bakery sparks major online debate
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Political sign at Fairlington-area bakery sparks major online debate | ARLnow.com
A Fairlington-area bakery's sign advertising a conservative political club has left a bad taste for some local residents. The sign posted in the window of Great Harvest Bread Company at 1711 Centre Plaza...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/political-sign-at-fairlington-area-bakery-sparks-major-online-debate/
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Man repeatedly shouting "six seven" rescued from Clarendon rooftop
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Man repeatedly shouting “six seven” rescued from Clarendon rooftop | ARLnow.com
Arlington police and firefighters teamed up to rescue a distraught man on a lower rooftop of the Axios building in Clarendon this morning. Police were called to the office tower at 3100 Clarendon Blvd...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/man-repeatedly-shouting-six-seven-rescued-from-clarendon-rooftop/
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W-L falls in key girls basketball contest, but Yorktown improves to 6-4
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W-L falls in key girls basketball contest, but Yorktown improves to 6-4 | ARLnow.com
Despite days of preparation under their new head coach, the Washington-Liberty Generals came away unsatisfied in a recent match against a perennial Liberty District girls basketball power. The visiting...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/w-l-falls-in-key-girls-basketball-contest-but-yorktown-improves-to-6-4/
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N. Va. reports 8,200 fewer jobs after federal workforce cuts in 2025
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N. Va. reports 8,200 fewer jobs after federal workforce cuts in 2025 | ARLnow.com
Northern Virginia lost 8,200 jobs as the commonwealth shed tens of thousands of federal workers between November 2024 and November 2025, new data shows. Non-farm employment in Northern Virginia was down...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/n-va-reports-8200-fewer-jobs-after-federal-workforce-cuts-in-2025/
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Jewelry shop plans relocation to Ballston Quarter next month
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Jewelry shop plans relocation to Ballston Quarter next month | ARLnow.com
A jewelry store billed as "a real-life Etsy shop by women entrepreneurs" is relocating from Maryland to Ballston. Dov & Company is targeting a February opening on the first floor in Ballston Quarter (4238...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/jewelry-shop-plans-relocation-to-ballston-quarter-next-month/
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Beacon Newspapers sold by founders to one of its executives
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Beacon Newspapers sold by founders to one of its executives | ARLnow.com
A news organization with coverage focused on the region's senior population is starting 2026 under new ownership. The Beacon Newspapers Inc. reported Jan. 7 that the print and online publications have...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/beacon-newspapers-sold-by-founders-to-one-of-its-executives/
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Police investigating daytime home burglary and jewelry theft near Langston Blvd
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Police investigating daytime home burglary and jewelry theft near Langston Blvd | ARLnow.com
Police are looking for a man who ransacked a home in broad daylight in the Leeway-Overlee neighborhood. The burglary happened around noon Tuesday on N. McKinley Street, just north of Langston Blvd. Arlington...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/police-investigating-daytime-home-burglary-near-langston-blvd/
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Ebbin takes cannabis role in Richmond, kicking off race for his Va. Senate seat
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Ebbin takes cannabis role in Richmond, kicking off race for his Va. Senate seat | ARLnow.com
The race is on to succeed State Sen. Adam Ebbin, who announced Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 7) he would resign in February to take a post in the Spanberger administration. In the hours after his announcement,...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/ebbin-takes-cannabis-role-in-richmond-kicking-off-race-for-his-va-senate-seat/
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🏢 D.C. area federal employment 👔 Trump threatens Arlington Co. 💰 Funding for local tech firm 🚲 Phoenix bikes profiled
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Morning Notes for January 8, 2026 | ARLnow.com
D.C. Area Federal Employment -- "It’s worse than we thought. The number of federal jobs Greater Washington has lost since President Donald Trump took office a year ago and began slashing the federal...
https://www.arlnow.com/2026/01/08/morning-notes-for-january-8-2026/
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Our virtual front page for Jan 7, 2026 📰 Don't miss a headline... subscribe to our email newsletter:
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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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Our virtual front page for Jan 6, 2026 📰 Don't miss a headline... subscribe to our email newsletter:
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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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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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