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The following in-depth local history feature was supported by the ARLnow Press Club.

Vienna Inn will celebrate its lasting power in town by commemorating its 66th anniversary in February.

It’s the second year in a row that Congress could throw a wrench into D.C.’s budget.

The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington DC celebrated the birth of a baby Asian elephant on Monday, its first in nearly 25 years. The female calf was born to her 12-year-old mother Nhi Linh and 44-year-old father Spike.

Arlington Public Schools will open on a two hour delay Wednesday, the school system just announced.

Fairfax County Public Schools will start classes on a two-hour delay tomorrow (Wednesday), as the region continues its slow recovery from the Jan. 25 winter storm.

The future of increased parking rates along Arlington’s commercial corridors is expected to go before the County Board later this month.

After losing a brother who experienced homelessness, Carter G.

A New York dance company that recently nixed scheduled appearances at the Kennedy Center is coming to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts instead.

A discount grocery store coming to Falls Church plans to mark its grand opening next week with money-saving festivities.

Arlington residents and businesses with icy sidewalks may begin hearing from the county starting today (Tuesday).

A lengthy approval process for an affordable townhouse development motivated Fairfax City Mayor Catherine Read to testify in support of state legislation eliminating a key hurdle to affordable housing on.

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Arlington, with forecasters warning of more possible snowfall.

After months of negotiations and pressure from both elected officials and community members, Dominion Energy and NOVA Parks have settled on a new path forward for managing trees near power.

Reduced hours at the Shirlington Transit Center, driven by vandalism concerns and budget constraints, prompted criticisms during last week’s bitter cold. The transit center at 2975 S.

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is moving forward with plans to transform two mostly vacant sites into affordable housing after identifying potential partners for both projects.

School buses are crisscrossing county streets and students are steeling themselves for the first day of school in 11 days.

Local residents have until the end of the month to submit feedback on proposed changes to Fairfax County’s rules for accessory living units (ALUs).

A rising number of syphilis infections in Arlington is driving a push to do better at testing and treating the sexually transmitted infection.

Inova Eases Face Mask Rules — “Based on current levels of respiratory illness, effective Sunday, February 1, 2026, Inova will suspend the requirement for universal masking for team members, patients.

Limited Trash Collection Continues — “Regular Tuesday curbside collection for Feb. 3, but trash and recycling only, plus requested cart servicing.

A Herndon man faces life in prison after being convicted today (Monday) of murdering his wife and another man while having an affair with the family’s au pair.

As anticipated, Fairfax County Public Schools will resume classes tomorrow (Tuesday), albeit on a two-hour delay.

An Arlington man is headed to Super Bowl LX with his hearing dog this weekend after being named the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Fan of the Year.

As he approaches his 18th anniversary as CEO of Visit Fairfax, Barry Biggar has the same item atop his to-do list as when he started on the job: a conference center.

Some say plows are missing in action, but D.C. officials say ice and frigid temperatures are to blame for the slow cleanup.

D.C. and Washington Gas are at odds over the future of the city's pipeline network.

The spill is now largely contained, but people are still warned to avoid contact with the river.

Karamo Brown's visit to the DC History Center, which documents queer history in the District, was featured in the final season of the hit Netflix series.

Warm up with a Heated Rivalry-inspired dance party, take in theater performances filled with ghosts and vampires, and start making plans for your spring garden.

Plus, an anti-ICE student walk-out, performance oversight, and more.

A glimmer of hope and a model for a brighter future.

The debate over putting housing above a beloved public library continues.

The first renderings of the plans for the old RFK stadium site are here — along with more information about parking and transit.

Also: Labor mounts a fight against Waymo, and advocates of a rent freeze keep trying.

Nurses bargaining for a new contract allege managers have been stealing wages by illegally changing timecards.

We’re surveying 450 Ward 7 residents to hear what they want from local news.

Catch a free opera performance, do-si-do into a community square dance, and learn how to create old-fashioned toys.

Plus, help dig through D.C.'s punk archive, and more ways to get involved.