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At 100, Arlington WWII veteran recalls surviving the bombing of the USS Franklin
Walt Gallagher, an Arlington resident who turned 100 on Oct. 29, recalls surviving the 1945 Japanese attack that set the USS Franklin ablaze. He was an 18-year-old Navy aviation ordnanceman sleeping below the flight…
WERA 96.7 returns to full-power broadcasting in Arlington
Arlington community station WERA 96.7 has returned to full authorized broadcasting power from its home base on Clarendon Boulevard, expanding reception across most of the county. The station had been off air for a year…
Hegseth Makes Absurd Excuse After Being Cornered on Vance Election Claim
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth dismissed political questions during a recent press conference, stating that politics is not his focus. The Secretary of War faced inquiries regarding Vice President JD Vance’s claim that the…
ACPD: Bystanders restrain man accused of slashing two people with a knife in Crystal City
Arlington police arrested David Lamont Bates after bystanders restrained him during a knife attack in Crystal City Monday night. Police said Bates allegedly tried to stab one man, then cut two others during separate…
Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: November 10, 2026
Arlington Realty’s weekly roundup reports that 58 homes in Arlington County had price reductions over the week ending Nov. 9. The county had 196 detached homes, 72 townhouses and 317 condos listed for sale. Featured…
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Hegseth Unleashes Bizarre Threat to Pentagon Reporters
A Pentagon security agent warned reporters they could be physically removed from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s press conference if they failed to maintain “decorum,” according to journalists present. Washington Post…
Banditos Mexican restaurant appears to have closed in Pentagon City
Banditos Tacos & Tequila appears to have closed its Pentagon City location at 1301 S. Joyce Street, according to local reporting. The restaurant was listed as temporarily closed online, and its location was removed from…
Hegseth addresses impeachment charges in rare press briefing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his record at a rare Pentagon briefing as the House prepares to consider impeachment articles reintroduced by Rep. Thomas Massie. Hegseth called the effort an attack on his…
History for sale: 4404 8th Street South
An Arlington Realtor recounts her family’s connection to 4404 8th Street South, a Barcroft home now listed for sale. Her great-great-great-grandparents, Peter and Catharine Kirchner, bought the bungalow and small…
County Board member ‘disappointed’ by single-family home project on Langston Blvd
Arlington County Board Vice-Chair Maureen Coffey says she is disappointed that two single-family homes are planned for a Langston Boulevard site envisioned for denser development. The homes would replace the former New…
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Pentagon Pete Stages Unhinged Meltdown Over Impeachment Bid
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his leadership at a Pentagon news conference after Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against him. The allegations include waging war against Iran without…
Open house happening at Columbia Pike Artist Studios this weekend
Columbia Pike Artist Studios will welcome the public to a free, family-friendly open house on Saturday and Sunday, November 14–15, from 2 to 5 p.m. The cooperative’s 22 artists will share their work and creative…
3 stabbed in Arlington; bystanders restrain suspect before arrest, police say
Three people were stabbed in Arlington on Monday night, and a 48-year-old man was arrested and charged, police said. Authorities said David Lamont Bates first approached a man unloading a vehicle on South Clark Street…
Hearings on Arlington’s updated transportation plan expected next month
Arlington County is preparing public hearings on a proposed 104-page Multimodal Transportation Plan, the first major revision of its transportation planning documents since 2007. The County Board is expected to set a…
Watch live: US Secretary of Defense Hegseth responds to impeachment effort
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a Pentagon news conference to address a formal impeachment effort launched by Rep. Thomas Massie. The resolution cites concerns over Hegseth's management of the war in Iran…
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Man accused of firing shots at several Arlington locations faces bond hearing
A 39-year-old man accused of firing shots at several locations in North Arlington is due in court Tuesday for a bond hearing. Eric Josef Schaefer was arrested Saturday and faces six misdemeanor charges, including three…
Bankers Expect Higher Funding Costs as Outlook for Loan Demand Softens
A new survey by fintech firm IntraFi reveals that bank executives anticipate a challenging year ahead, characterized by rising funding costs and stagnant loan demand. According to the report, 87% of surveyed bank…
Accelerate Investor Conference 2026 Announces Its Winners
La conferencia Accelerate Investor Conference 2026 anunció a los ganadores de sus concursos para empresas emergentes y estudiantes. Smart Trainer recibió un premio de 10.000 dólares y Cachai obtuvo una inversión de…
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 9, 2026
ARLnow’s Nov. 9 daily roundup recaps Arlington’s most-read stories, including a parents group’s request to move polling places out of schools and a driver who struck a police car near Rosslyn while fleeing, nearly…
Veterans Day 2026: Honoring the Men and Women Who Served
Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11, honors the service and sacrifice of American military personnel. Originally established as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I, the holiday was renamed in 1954 to…
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Today in History: November 25, John F. Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington
On November 25, 1963, the United States held a state funeral for President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in Dallas just days prior. Following a solemn procession through the streets of Washington, D.C., the late…
Deer sharpshooting returns next month in several Arlington parks
Arlington County plans to resume its deer cull on select nights from December through February, using professional sharpshooters in parks along the Potomac and Four Mile Run corridors. The parks will be secured and…
ACPD: Driver strikes police car, almost runs over medics while fleeing near Rosslyn
Arlington County police say a driver who was found asleep in a car near Rosslyn fled when he woke up on November 7, striking an unoccupied police cruiser and forcing two medics to dodge the vehicle. No one was injured…
Man arrested for gunshots fired around Arlington Friday night
Arlington County police arrested Eric Schaefer, 39, after reports of gunfire at several locations in North Arlington late Friday and early Saturday. He faces three counts each of reckless handling and discharging a…
Free car washes for veterans coming to Arlington this week
Mr Wash Car Wash is offering free exterior car washes to veterans, active-duty service members, and military spouses in the D.C. area this Tuesday and Wednesday. The promotion honors Veterans Day across 10 locations in…
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W-L roundup: Success for boys volleyball, girls cross-country and field hockey teams
The Washington-Liberty boys volleyball team has achieved a breakthrough in its inaugural varsity season, winning the Liberty District tournament. After a slow start, the third-seeded squad upset defending champion…
King of Koshary plans to reopen soon after renovations
The Egyptian restaurant King of Koshary, located on Wilson Boulevard, plans to reopen by December 1 following an extended closure for renovations. The popular eatery, which has been closed since September, confirmed it…
Arlington parents group wants polling places moved out of schools
The advocacy group Arlington Parents for Education is urging county leaders to relocate polling places away from public schools. In a letter to the County Board, the group argued that using alternative community…
Potential bump in Metrobus fares raises concerns for County Board member
County Board member Takis Karantonis has urged caution regarding potential Metrobus fare increases. Citing a 7 percent year-over-year decline in regional ridership, Karantonis warned that higher costs could further…