Arlington and Alexandria labor and trades employees ratified the first two union contracts since a new collective bargaining law took effect in 2021.
Lauren Spiers
Lauren Spiers
New Arlington councilmembers promise to continue zoning debate
New county board members say the "missing middle" zoning plan needs to be reworked.
The Fog of Disinformation: A podcast on the spread of disinformation in the age of social media
With new technology, one click is all it takes to share false information. Misleading content on health or political issues can be spread through various channels, such as podcasts and social media. Harmful content has...
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Fire Weather Watch issued in Northern Virginia
The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of Northern Virginia this afternoon. Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax are among those jurisdictions impacted by the fire weather watch. In Northern...
Arlington residents embrace mail-in ballots
Isolation during the pandemic sparked a trend toward using mail-in ballots rather than voting in person on election day. The county expects a quarter of votes to come from mail-in ballots.
Drivers in Arlington who fail to stop for pedestrians could face $500 fines
The Arlington County Board fixes a discrepancy between Arlington’s traffic laws and Virginia’s, and now drivers who zoom past pedestrians in crosswalks might have to pay.
Changes coming to Lee Memorial to include the stories of the formerly enslaved
The National Park Service is in the process of adding more information about the lives of enslaved people to the museum panels at Arlington House, following discussion among descendants.
Crystal City businesses remain optimistic despite construction
Construction on Crystal City's "Water Park" outdoor food venue is extended, but local businesses say they are looking forward to more customers after the grand opening.
