ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 27, 2026
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Demolition gets underway at Ballston-area office building (3,393…
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Listing of the Day: 6340 Old Dominion Drive, McLean
Address: 6340 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA, 22101 Neighborhood: Chesterbrook Estates Type: 6 BR, 7 full, 2 half BA, single family — 7,644 sq. ft. Open House: Saturday, October 31,…
Footage of Columbia Pike police shooting prompts calls to fix ‘institutional failures’
County leaders appear to be in an uphill battle trying to address community anger over a May police-involved shooting that killed a 33-year-old man along Columbia Pike. Body-worn footage released…
Arlington Adds PrEP Services To Expand Access To HIV Prevention
Arlington Public Health now offers PrEP, HIV testing and follow-up care, with reduced- or no-cost services for eligible patients.
Three men sentenced for arson at Columbia Pike apartment building
Three men have been sentenced for their role in a fire caused by a lit cup of gasoline at a Columbia Pike apartment building last year. Marvin Hernandez Lopez, Wilmer…
Demolition gets underway at Ballston-area office building
One redevelopment project near Ballston has begun, while another moves forward across the street. Demolition is getting underway at the Ballston One office building at 4601 Fairfax Drive. Developer Penzance…
Drug Take Back Day Collects More Than 1,000 Pounds Of Medication
The 31st Annual Drug Take Back Day is designed to prevent accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse and misuse of prescription drugs.
CIA Contractor Charged With Leaking Classified Info To Journalist Girlfriend
Prosecutors allege a CIA contractor shared classified reports with his journalist girlfriend.
Arlington Public Health Expands HIV Prevention Services with PrEP
Arlington Public Health, part of the Arlington County Department of Human Services, is expanding access to HIV prevention services through the addition of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
Aerospace Company Auria To Establish East Coast Headquarters In Reston
Auria focuses on space domain awareness and supports the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and U.S. Space Force training.
Saigon Saigon celebrates 25 years of Vietnamese dining in Pentagon City
A Vietnamese restaurant in Pentagon City is celebrating a quarter-century of success with a special menu next week. Saigon Saigon, which opened in November 2001, will commemorate 25 years in…
Widow Of Prominent Fairfax Prosecutor Injured In Pedestrian Crash
Monica Horan remains hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Monday near University Mall in Fairfax. Police are investigating.
3 Men Sentenced In Arlington Apartment Arson That Forced Residents To Flee
Three men received prison sentences for a May 2025 Arlington apartment fire that displaced families and injured residents.
Ask Eli: Cheer up! A slower housing market can be a healthier one
This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the…
Herndon Man Charged After Shooting Leaves Two People Injured: Police
Two victims were transported to the hospital with injuries that were considered not life-threatening. The suspect was known to one of them.
NEW: Waymo mapping vehicles spotted in Arlington neighborhoods
Waymo is now mapping Arlington’s residential streets, the robotaxi company confirmed. ARLnow spotted one of the self-driving car company’s mapping vehicles in a residential part of Arlington this past Friday…
Leeway Overlee neighborhood marks 100 years with 11 ‘stumbling stones’
The Leeway Overlee Civic Association marked its centennial on Saturday with the installation of 11 “stumbling stones” honoring people enslaved during the 18th and 19th centuries. The markers include seven…
Arlington could set higher bar for sending historic district proposals to County Board
Revised rules for designating local historic districts in Arlington could create a more selective process for sending recommendations to the County Board. County Board members over the summer approved a…
Morning Notes for October 27, 2026
Man Attacked on Columbia Pike — A man was assaulted by a group of seven to eight male suspects in their late teens or early 20s after parking outside a…
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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 26, 2026
Good Monday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Here are 16 businesses listed for sale in…
Pickleball players press for a ‘flagship facility’ at Quincy Park
Pickleball promoters are seeking to build public support for a signature facility in the county, and they have even identified a potential location. Tim Dellinger, representing the Arlington Pickleball Club,…
Man Pleads Guilty In Road Rage Shooting Of Centreville E-Bike Rider
A Falls Church man pleaded guilty in the May shooting of a Centreville e-bike rider near West Ox Road, prosecutors said.
Woman Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In Fairfax Crash: Police
The crash occurred on the 10600 block of Braddock Road, near the University Mall Shopping Center.
Virginia Task Force 1 Mourns Loss Of Search And Rescue Dog Xandr
Xandr served as a search and rescue dog during international and domestic deployments in disaster zones.
School bond boosters seek ‘broad-based support’ for $80M referendum
A win is a win, no matter the margin of victory, say the co-chairs of a local campaign in support of school bonds. “We do not target specific vote percentages,”…