Arlington man charged with aggravated sexual battery involving juvenile

A 40-year-old man is facing aggravated sexual battery charges in Arlington months after a teen reported she was attacked while walking a little boy home from school at the end of last year.

At least 3 Arlington churches demanding social justice targeted by vandals, police say

Police say at least three Arlington churches have been vandalized in just the past two months. The churches represent different denominations and they’re not all that close together, but there is one common thread – all three have posted signs demanding racial justice.

Some school-district employees are on the payroll despite not working

As school districts nationwide prepare to start school via distance learning, several staff members will remain on the payroll despite not working.

Arlington Co. GOP committee chair in hot water for posting names, numbers for COVID-19 violations tipsters

The Arlington County Republican Committee chairman was booted from a neighbors Facebook group over the weekend after he reportedly published the personal information about people who lodged complaints about COVID-19 violations.

Police: Two dead after possible drug overdoses in Arlington

Arlington Police say a male and a female died after a suspected drug overdose on Sunday night near the Ballston neighborhood.

Arlington passes sidewalk spacing legislation; violators face $100 fine

The Arlington County Board has passed an emergency order restricting pedestrians from walking in groups larger than three on public sidewalks.

Marine Corps Marathon canceled for first time in 45 years because of pandemic

The Marine Corps Marathon wasn’t canceled because of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the D.C. Snipers, or Hurricane Sandy, but COVID-19 proved to be too much.

How is COVID-19 reported? Some frustrations voiced after Arlington pool reports COVID-19 cases

Several months into the coronavirus pandemic, there are still some frustrations around publically reporting COVID-19 cases after multiple members of an Arlington County swim club reportedly test positive.

Army's 'Captain America' who served nearly 12 combat tours dies by suicide after moving to DC

The enemy could never break him, but what this decorated Green Beret eventually found was that his enemy was within. Friends who served with him in the military say he was the real “Captain America.”

Battle brewing over 'Black Lives Matter' art on Fairlington Bridge

Efforts by an Arlington community to support Black Lives Matter has led to confrontations, calls to police, and even conspiracy theories.

Arlington Public Library eliminates overdue fines

The Arlington Public Library eliminated overdue book fines last week in what they say is an effort to “increase access” for marginalized people in the community.

Signature Theatre co-founder resigns amid accusations

Last Sunday, actor Thomas Keegan took to social media to re-tell his accusations against Signature Theatre co-founder Eric Schaeffer. 

Arlington schools say distance learning is most likely scenario for fall

Arlington County Schools told parents and the school community on Friday that it is considering several scenarios for the next academic school year – and a return to the physical classroom is the least likely one.

Some Arlington residents up-in-arms over Amazon construction noise

Despite stay-at-home orders for most DMV residents, construction is one industry that has kept going through the coronavirus pandemic.

Arlington first responders join huge birthday parade for 6-year-old boy

Police cruisers flashed their lights. Dozens of families in cars decorated with balloons honked horns, raised handmade signs and yelled: “Happy Birthday, Jessiah!”

A 21-year-old is calling on nursing homes to be more transparent about COVID-19

Rossie Bratten, a 21-year-old Virginia resident, is calling on nursing homes to be more transparent about COVID-19, claiming an Arlington facility caring for his mother never informed the family of positive cases at the site. Bratten claims they only called to be told their mother had tested positive.