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. 

Coronavirus death total hits 12 in Arlington

The coronavirus is responsible for 12 deaths in Arlington County as of Tuesday – up from three on Monday.

Arlington reports first two coronavirus deaths

The coronavirus outbreak has now claimed the lives of two people in Arlington County.

Coronavirus motivated social distancing prompting people to look for animal companionship

A lot of people in the region suddenly found themselves stuck at home and not interacting with others much due to the coronavirus but a lack of human connection is turning into an animal connection.

Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Metro stations closed to prevent cherry blossom trips

Two Metro stations will be closed until further notice in an effort to prevent trips to the Tidal Basin to see the cherry blossoms in the District amid the coronavirus outbreak. 

Arlington National Cemetery closing Friday amid coronavirus concerns

Arlington National Cemetery is closing to visitors starting Friday as the D.C. region grapples with the coronavirus’ arrival.

Person who tested positive for coronavirus worked in Crystal City office buildings: report

A person who has tested positive for coronavirus worked in two office buildings in Crystal City, according to the property owner. This story was first reported on ARLnow.com.