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December 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Sharpshooters to begin hunting Arlington deer in February in controversial program
Sharpshooters to begin hunting Arlington deer in February in controversial program | ARLnow.com
A new program using sharpshooters to control Arlington's deer population is firing up in the new year. The hunting operation, which will take place in the Four Mile Run area and in some wooded parks north...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Drop-off toy drive returns to spread Christmas cheer in North Arlington
Drop-off toy drive returns to spread Christmas cheer in North Arlington | ARLnow.com
A holiday toy drive born out of pandemic-era restrictions returned last weekend to the Yorktown neighborhood. Knights of Columbus Arlington Council 2473 once again hosted a drop-off collection site for...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Mae's Market and Cafe closes in Pentagon City, making way for new Maman
Mae’s Market and Cafe closes in Pentagon City, making way for new Maman | ARLnow.com
After just over a year in business, a Pentagon City cafe selling baked goods and lunch items has shuttered -- apparently making way for another cafe. The windows of Mae's Market and Cafe are papered over...
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December 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Man sentenced for setting fires at three Crystal City restaurants
Man sentenced for setting fires at three Crystal City restaurants | ARLnow.com
A man has been sentenced for setting fires at three restaurants in Crystal City earlier this year and reportedly trying to frame a past employer. Timothy Clark Pollock last Friday received the maximum...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hearing on whether to change Arlington's governance structure happening next week
Hearing on whether to change Arlington’s governance structure happening next week | ARLnow.com
A hearing on whether to study changes to the form of Arlington's local government is scheduled to take place next week. County Board members have set aside an entire evening -- Wednesday, Dec. 17 beginning...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
New affordable housing building near Rosslyn celebrated with ribbon cutting
New affordable housing building near Rosslyn celebrated with ribbon cutting | ARLnow.com
A new 234-unit affordable housing building near Rosslyn was honored with a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday (Monday). The 12-story building at 1300 N. Pierce Street, in the Radnor-Fort Myer Heights neighborhood,...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Arlington Democrats set rules for School Board caucus as incumbent preps reelection bid
Arlington Democrats set rules for School Board caucus as incumbent preps reelection bid | ARLnow.com
Arlington Democrats have approved rules for the party's 2026 School Board caucus, though whether it will be held remains to be seen. Arlington County Democratic Committee on Wednesday nearly unanimously...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🏙️ D.C. late to bridge crash
🚨 Robbery in Rosslyn
🎤 Unusual press conference
✈️ National airport models
Morning Notes for December 9, 2025 | ARLnow.com
D.C. Late to Bridge Crash -- "When the DC units got to the crash in Virginia on I-395N just before the bridge, they discovered @ArlingtonVaFD was on the scene. Arlington had been dispatched 22 minutes...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Proposal to add 700+ more housing units to RiverHouse heads to County Board
Proposal to add 700+ more housing units to RiverHouse heads to County Board | ARLnow.com
A proposal to add hundreds more homes to Pentagon City's RiverHouse site is heading to the County Board this week with the Planning Commission's blessing. The Planning Commission voted unanimously last...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
New bus route will connect Shirlington to D.C. starting next week
New bus route will connect Shirlington to D.C. starting next week | ARLnow.com
A new bus route will offer Shirlington residents a direct connection to D.C. during rush hour. The new A29 route will run between Van Dorn Street Station and Metro Center via the I-395 express lanes,...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Drop off letters to Santa and food donations at two Arlington nature centers
Drop off letters to Santa and food donations at two Arlington nature centers | ARLnow.com
Two nature centers in Arlington are collecting letters to Santa Claus along with food donations this holiday season. Both the Gulf Branch Nature Center (3608 Military Road) and the Long Branch Nature...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Numerous football players from county schools chosen all-region
Numerous football players from county schools chosen all-region | ARLnow.com
A total of 17 players from Arlington's three public high-school varsity football teams were chosen all-region for their performances during the 2025 season. The two players chosen 6D North Region first-team...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
'Wood & Iron' sports bar aims for February opening at GMU campus in Va. Square
‘Wood & Iron’ sports bar aims for February opening at GMU campus in Va. Square | ARLnow.com
A long-awaited sports bar in Virginia Square plans to open its doors early next year. Mid-February is the current target for Wood & Iron, a Richmond-based business selling classic bar favorites like jumbo...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Tax relief for Falls Church homeowners remains undetermined in coming year
Tax relief for Falls Church homeowners remains undetermined in coming year | ARLnow.com
Falls Church homeowners may or may not see a dip in real estate taxes next year as property assessments continue to rise. At a Dec. 3 planning session of City Council members, there was general consensus...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Candidates for Arlington Democrats chair pitch agendas to rank-and-file
Candidates for Arlington Democrats chair pitch agendas to rank-and-file | ARLnow.com
Candidates seeking to become Arlington's next Democratic chair made their pitch to the party's rank-and-file last week. Tony Weaver and Paul Ruiz are vying to succeed Steve Baker, who has been at the...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
👥 Big crowd for wreath event
🚗 Looking for hit-and-run driver
💧 Regional water warning
🔌 Data center power bill
Morning Notes for December 8, 2025 | ARLnow.com
Big Crowd for Wreath Event -- "Each year, before Wreaths Across America Day, family pass holders visit Arlington National Cemetery to honor their loved ones by placing a wreath at their grave or columbarium...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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In some areas, this is freezing rain or a rain-snow mix. Either way, surfaces may turn icy. Be careful
1023p: Some surprise snow showers have popped up and are moving thru the DC area. A quick fresh coating possible and will make for slick untreated surfaces next hour or so. Use caution.
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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December 6, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Students explore the lives of mother and son once enslaved near Gunston Middle School
Students explore the lives of mother and son once enslaved near Gunston Middle School | ARLnow.com
A special "stumbling stone" unveiling last week taught Gunston Middle School sixth graders about the harsh lives of those enslaved across Arlington -- and in their very neighborhoods. The stones, the...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM