Arlington County Increases Prices For Electric Vehicle Charging
The Arlington County Board approved a price increase that will make public charging of EVs significantly more pricey.
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Monday, October 26
Live tuna carving, make-your-own dumpling class and more happening in Rosslyn
A series of events including a carving of an entire tuna, a cooking class and a taco tasting are coming to a Rosslyn food hall in the coming weeks. Upside…
Here are 16 businesses listed for sale in Arlington as of October 2026
A longtime Italian restaurant, a cafe in a prime location, and a family-owned auto repair shop are among more than a dozen local businesses that have been listed for sale…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington, NOVA Parks Host E-Moto Trail Safety Events
NOVA Parks and representatives from Arlington County will announce free E-Moto Trail Safety Engagement Events.
Police Host the 12th Annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to host its 12th annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive, continuing a beloved holiday tradition of bringing joy to children in need across Arlington.
Dozens Hurt In Porch Collapse At College Party | Marine Marathon 3-Peat | Speeding Truck Kills 2: VA Weekend
An apartment fire displaced residents from 14 units, gunfire rattled a Northern Virginia church, a university shooting injured two and more.
O’Connell roundup: Football, other teams are enjoying strong seasons
With its latest victory, the Bishop O’Connell Knights are assured of not having a losing regular-season record in football for the first time since going 5-5 in the 2021 high-school…
Active-Duty Marine Wins Marine Corps Marathon For Third Year In A Row
The winner’s time was just 3 minutes and 30 seconds slower than the event’s record of 2 hours, 14 minutes and 1 second, set in 1989.
Fall leaf collection starts in two weeks in Arlington
As the D.C. area approaches peak fall foliage, leaf collection in Arlington is never far behind. The county’s first round of fall leaf collection begins in two weeks, on Monday,…
Man who fled to Europe after 2023 Clarendon shooting sentenced to 17 years
A man who shot someone in Clarendon and fled the country, and then escaped again while awaiting extradition, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Taha Zouheir was sentenced…
Officials: Higher fees for charging electric vehicles will make program ‘self-sustaining’
County Board members have approved a sizeable increase in the cost of charging electric vehicles at county-owned facilities, saying it sets the program up for long-term success and expansion. “It…
Morning Notes for October 26, 2026
Three-Peat at MCM — Thousands ran the 51st Marine Corps Marathon yesterday, starting and finishing in Arlington. “Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King won the race for the third time in…
Saturday, October 24
October 2026 Arlington County Board Wrap-Up
The Arlington County Board considered and acted on dozens of agenda items at its October 2026 Regular and Recessed County Board Meetings.
Arlington Raises EV Charging Fees 72 Percent Starting Nov. 1
Arlington County's 51 public EV charging ports will cost more to use as officials seek to cover rising electricity and equipment costs.
Friday, October 23
Video Details Fatal Police Shooting Inside Arlington 7-Eleven
Police said Shawn Valn displayed a knife after officers entered a back room where he had barricaded himself.
Man Sentenced For 2023 Clarendon Shooting After Fleeing To Europe
Taha Zouheir fled the country after shooting a man outside a Clarendon bar in 2023 and was later captured in Spain.
Arlington Man Charged With Assault On Police After Confrontation Involving Rocks
The 23-year-old Arlington man was charged with assault on a police officer and obstruction of justice.
Two Arlington Sports Bars Nab Top 5 Spots In Best Of DC Area
Ireland's Four Courts and First Down Sports Bar grabbed third and fourth place, respectively.
Board Statement on Video Release of May Police-Involved Shooting
Arlington County Board's response to the release of body-worn camera footage from the May police-involved shooting.
Falls Church Schools Seek Community Input on Strategic Plan
Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) is inviting students, families, staff and community members to help shape the school division’s next strategic plan, which will establish educational priorities for the […] The post Falls Church…
Thursday, October 22
Mustangs Complete Incredible Undefeated Regular Season with Win over Cougars
The Mustangs offense exploded for five goals to defeat the Kettle Run Cougars in their final regular season game, winning 5-1 and achieving a perfect regular season record of 16-0 […] The post Mustangs Complete Incredible Undefeated…
‘Mighty News-Press’ Tells How Weekly Paper Survived
By David Hoffman Five dollars. That’s what was sitting in the Falls Church News-Press bank account during one of its leanest early stretches, when Nicholas F. Benton had to ask […] The post ‘Mighty News-Press’ Tells How Weekly Paper…
Meridian Mustangs Sports: This Week’s Recap, 10/13 – 10/19
Playoffs are nearing for fall sports, and as the postseason draws closer, games become more and more important. Meridian’s teams have put together a strong week, combining for four wins […] The post Meridian Mustangs Sports: This Week’s…
Our Man In Arlington 10-22-2026
What’s the best way to have your voice heard by the County Board? There are a number of Board-created opportunities – Public Comment Periods, Open Door Mondays, Surveys, and Town […] The post Our Man In Arlington 10-22-2026 first appeared…
An FCA Exhibition That ‘Flows’
“For birth but wakes the universal mind Whose mighty streams might else in silence flow …” So writes the poet Percy Bysshe Shelly. Similarly, the new Falls Church Arts exhibition […] The post An FCA Exhibition That ‘Flows’ first appeared…