Student pressured to play cotton-picking game; Family demands $10M from APS

A Black middle school student is accusing his substitute teacher of forcing him to pick cotton with his nose during a classroom game. The family has now sent a demand letter requesting $10 million from Arlington Public Schools.

Protesters block section of George Washington Memorial Parkway

A section of the George Washington Memorial Parkway was closed by protesters who were demonstrating in the roadway Wednesday.

Arlington Public Schools to allow students to carry Narcan

Arlington Public Schools has a plan to move forward to allow students to carry Narcan with them at school. 

Person struck by train at Pentagon City; Blue Line suspended

The Blue Line is suspended after a person was struck by a train at Pentagon City Saturday morning, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. 

Loaded gun found in Spotsylvania woman’s purse at Reagan National Airport

Transportation Security Administration officials say they found a loaded gun inside a Spotsylvania woman's purse at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Monday.

Arlington officials investigating rabbits apparently struck by blow darts

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is seeking information on rabbits that have been found with what appears to be blow darts stuck in their bodies.

Arlington using technology to help drivers find parking spots

Trying to find a parking spot can sometimes drive you crazy, which is why one Virginia county is using technology to help ease the frustration.

Arlington awarded $3M from HUD for homelessness efforts

Arlington’s Continuum of Care for Homelessness has been awarded $3 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that will be used to help quickly rehouse people experiencing homelessness in the county.

Police investigating Virginia Square break in and sexual assault

Police are investigating a residential burglary and sexual assault this weekend in the Virginia Square neighborhood in Arlington. 

Arlington Public Library says increase in attempts to ban books is a real concern

New data released from the American Library Association says there have been 1,269 attempts to censor books or other library materials in 2022. That's almost double the number from the year before.