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Looser restrictions on liquor sales could return for debate in Richmond | ARLnow.com
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (449+ words) Changes to a law restricting liquor sales at Virginia restaurants are still on the mind of at least one state legislator representing Arlington. As Del. Patrick Hope (D-1) prepares for the General Assembly in 2026, he told ARLnow that he is "open…...
Results of new rating system for Virginia schools create confusion for APS leaders | ARLnow.com
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (712+ words) County education leaders are still evaluating new accountability ratings that showed a mix of success and shortcomings among Arlington schools. Eight Arlington schools were categorized as "Needs Intensive Support" under new rating system and first results released earlier this month…...
Morning Poll: Who’s having more fun, Arlington or Alexandria? | ARLnow.com
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (489+ words) Yesterday, Arlington County Board member Maureen Coffey sparked a debate on Bluesky. "Among my most important and treasured duties as a board member is making sure everyone knows: a) they can submit names for our snow plows and b) we are having…...
Missing Middle critics ask Virginia Supreme Court to block new permits | ARLnow.com
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (718+ words) Missing Middle's critics are launching another round of opposition as Arlington County returns to accepting permit applications for this kind of construction. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit over Arlington's Expanded Housing Option filed an emergency motion yesterday (Monday) in the Supreme…...
Arlington Historical Society celebrates 250th anniversary of the Virginia militia | ARLnow.com
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (761+ words) A recent event by the Arlington Historical Society marked the 250th anniversary of the founding of local and statewide militias in the Revolutionary War era. The program held at the Ball-Sellers House on Saturday honored the establishment of the Fairfax militia…...
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Record-Setting Tourism Spending, $35.1B in Virginia in 2024 (Press Release) | ARLnow.com
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (604+ words) RICHMOND, VA " Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) announced today that Virginia's tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from $33.3 billion in 2023. Overnight visitation to Virginia increased by over one million…...
Virginia’s sales tax holiday brings back-to-school discounts this weekend | ARLnow.com
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) Virginia's annual tax holiday returns this weekend, bringing three days of discounted shopping across the state. Between Friday and Sunday, Arlington's 6% sales tax will not apply to any of the following items, bought in-store or online. School supplies, clothing and…...
Northern Virginia officials seek solutions to drivers blocking Arlington’s bus lanes | ARLnow.com
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (635+ words) The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) is considering various ideas to keep cars from blocking Arlington's designated bus lanes. Nearly a decade after the county and Alexandria inaugurated the region's first dedicated bus-only travel lanes, ticketing motorists who get in…...
Notice: CSXT RFP for Alexandria Fourth Track Project | ARLnow.com
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) CSX Transportation (CSXT) is soliciting a Request for Proposal to support the Alexandria Fourth Track Project, including site civil work, bridge and retaining wall work, drainage work, grading, track work, and support of track work by CSX forces, in the…...
Notice: B Care Transportation LLC seeks Virginia transport certificate | ARLnow.com
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (328+ words) Notice is hereby given that B Care Transportation LLC, 6324 31st Street N, Arlington, Virginia 22207, has filed an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity that would authorize: 1. Passenger transportation as a Common Carrier over Irregular Routes, providing service in…...