weekend discussion

At last, the long weekend is upon us, and summer is (unofficially) here.

If you’re one of the 1 million or so people leaving the D.C. area, here’s what you can expect on the way out. But if you’re sticking around Arlington, be aware that there is some rain in the forecast for Saturday night and Sunday, so get your grilling done early.

You may spot Rolling Thunder’s motorcyclists on the road this weekend, and be aware there will be plenty of road closures. If you’re looking for other things to keep you occupied for Memorial Day, be sure to check out our event calendar.

Or, you could always catch up on some of ARLnow’s top stories of the last week:

1. Arlington Gets Shout Out on ‘SNL’
2. Flier for a White Supremacist Group Spotted in Clarendon
3. Goody’s Back Open in Clarendon, Under New Owner
4. Crime Report: Mob Attacks Victim Who Was Taking Out the Trash
5. Boccato Gelato Planning to Leave Clarendon Location, Relocate Elsewhere

Head down to the comments to chat about these stories, or your plans for the three-day weekend. Enjoy!

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This may not come as any great surprise, given how the last week’s gone, but you’ll need to pack your umbrellas this weekend.

The whole D.C. region is set for a flood watch through Saturday morning. Sadly, we may not even get any relief from all this rain until the middle of next week.

But if you’re looking for an (indoor) activity this weekend, check out our event calendar.

Or you can always stick around inside and read up on ARLnow’s top articles of the last week.

1. Ballston Quarter Unveils 12 New Restaurants, Including the Return of Chick-Fil-A
2. Mall Without Power After Outage Hits Pentagon City
3. Bishop Considering Redevelopment for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
4. Rosslyn’s Bistro 360 Closing By End of May
5. Indivisible Apologizes Over Forum That Devolved into Chaos as Activists Demand Answers

Head down to the comments to discuss these stories, how you plan to stay dry this weekend or anything else local.

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Mother’s Day is nearly upon us — consider this your last warning to buy something nice for mom.

If you’re hoping to enjoy the summer-like weather and catch the Caps game outside, consider swinging by Rosslyn. And should you be heading to any Arlington Soccer Association recreational matches this weekend, remember to keep quiet.

Of course, if you’re looking for something else to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered. But first, check out ARLnow’s top stories of the past week.

1. Police-Involved Shooting Near Columbia Pike
2. Arlington Schools See Racial Disparity in Suspension Rates, Police Referrals
   
3. Arlington Officials Fear Metro Funding Deal Could Imperil Ballston, Crystal City Station Projects
4. ACPD Seeking Two Suspects Following Late-Night Rumble at Clarendon Restaurant
5. Residents Steaming About Air Conditioning Problems at Dominion Towers Apartments

Head down to the comments to discuss these stories, your weekend plans or anything else local. Have a great weekend!

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Today was another hot day, but this weekend is looking a bit rainy.

Alter your Derby Day attire accordingly, and remember to be responsible with your celebration during the races and at any Cinco de Mayo festivities you find yourself at.

Before you break out the fascinators and make yourself a mint julep, let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s most read stories over the past week.

1. Following Sudden Death of Patrick Henry Elementary Principal, Temporary Replacement Named
2. Country Clubs, County Strike Deal to End Tax Standoff
3. ACPD Investigating Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Columbia Pike
4. APS Eyes Seven Elementary Schools as Future “Option” Program Sites
5. Reaction: Parents Frustrated, Miss Work over APS Tech Failure

If you missed our earlier coverage of the School Board meeting, here it is. The meeting was held at the new Syphax Education Center, after officials had done some good, old fashioned ribbon cutting.

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans, how much you love or loathe gondola talk, or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great weekend!

Photo courtesy of Frank Bellavia, Arlington Public Schools

It might be another weekend to use a ride hailing app — Metro’s weekend service alerts indicate that construction and repairs abound.

We’re also looking at a chance of rain this Saturday, but odds are it won’t be the possibly record-breaking rainstorm that Hawaiians dealt with last week.

Before you do start your weekend, let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s most read stories over the past week.

1. AWLA: In Arlington Canine Parks, No Hogs, Just Dogs
2. Five Retailers Announce Plans to Open in Ballston Quarter
3. Updated: Police Release Description of Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect
4. Parents Push Back on Proposed Attendance Changes at Nottingham Elementary
5. Watchful Mannequin Spooks Residents Near Ballston

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans, how you plan to share your Amazon Fire stick with possible exes or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great weekend!

Photo via Flickr/Erinn Shirley

Trying to get into or out of town this weekend?

You might want to make alternate plans for going into D.C. or getting to the airport: Metro reports that there will not be Yellow Line service Saturday or Sunday, though the Blue Line will still be running.

But, think positively: the sun was shining this afternoon, it’ll warm up this weekend, and there are several events this weekend to get you outside. And there’s a colorful yarn bomb currently underway in Clarendon.

Before you do start your weekend, let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s biggest stories over the past week.

1. Photos: SWAT Team Raids Home in Arlington Heights
2. Breaking: Gerber Moving Headquarters to Rosslyn
3. Two Arrested for ATM Skimming Scheme in Shirlington
4. ACFD Battles Rooftop Fire at Ambar in Clarendon
5. Photos: Trash Truck Smashes into Cars Near Rosslyn

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans, how many plastic straws you use, or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great weekend!

It’s finally warming up, and there are plenty of events — like Saturday’s Key School Auction and the League of Women Voters Post Legislative Forum, or the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s fee-waiver dog adoption weekend — to keep you busy this weekend.

Before any outdoor fun, though, let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s biggest stories over the past week.

1. TMZ Publishes Video of NBA Star Cheating on Khloe Kardashian at Darna Lounge
2. JUST IN: Goody’s to Serve Last Slices Tonight
3. BREAKING: Governor Vetoes Country Club Bill
4. CAVA Opens Ballston Location This Week With Free Meals
5. Elementary School Principal Dies Unexpectedly
6. Honking Metro Trains Irking Residents Along I-66

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans, or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great weekend!

Photo via Bridget Reed Morawski/Instagram

Some snow may fall over the weekend and even though accumulation is unlikely, several events like this weekend’s Fitness + Wellness Festival and Chalkapalooza have been rescheduled or cancelled.

Snow aside, let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s biggest stories over the past week.

1. Elementary School Principal Dies Unexpectedly
2. Lyon Park Gun Store Sales Steady Amid Gun Control Debate
3. The Italian Store’s Vespa Has Been Recovered
4. Arlington’s Millennials Want To Buy Homes, But It’s Complicated
5. Updated: Escape Room Opening on Columbia Pike
6. Istanbul Grill Expected To Replace Ballston Area’s El Ranchero

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans, or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great weekend!

Photo via Erinn Shirley/Flickr

We hope you get to enjoy the weekend’s sunny, mild weather, which should be a nice backdrop for the beginning of Passover tonight and Easter on Sunday.

Before the outdoor activities begin and the Easter baskets are filled, let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s biggest stories over the past week.

1. Want to Live Comfortably in Arlington? Here’s What It Will Cost You
2. Alt’s Vegetarian Restaurant to Open Soon in Lyon Park
3. Crowdfunding Campaign Launched for Ballston Homicide Victim
4. La Tasca Has Closed in Clarendon
5. Ballston’s Lebanese Fast Casual Restaurant Badaro Now Open
6. Arlington Bar Owners Cheer Chef Geoff’s Happy Hour Advertising Lawsuit

Feel free to discuss these topics, your weekend plans or anything else that’s happening locally in the comments below. Have a great rest of your weekend!

Before all the rest of the snow melts — as did most of this formerly plump snowman — let’s take a look back at ARLnow’s biggest stories over the past week.

1. Police Investigating Ballston Death as Homicide
2. Attempted Armed Robbery of Starbucks Foiled By Audacious Customer
3. Hit and Run Suspect Arrested During Police Raid in Fairlington
4. Buckingham Church Listed For Sale
5. Trump Impeachment Town Hall Series Coming to Arlington Tomorrow

Before you get set for a surely entertaining St. Patrick’s Day weekend, let’s take a look back at the biggest stories on ARLnow over the past week.

1. Fairfax Teacher Arrested in Arlington on Child Pornography Charges
2. Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence
3. Ellen Surprises Arlington Woman Who is the Surrogate of her Best Friend
4. Here’s What Happened When I Went to a Clarendon Bar Crawl
5. New Restaurants Coming to West End of Clarendon