6+ hour, 6+ min ago  (393+ words) As she mulls over her own political future, Arlington's senior state senator is seeking to help Democrats pick up seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. Despite the Democratic redistricting map being overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court, Sen. Barbara Favola…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (264+ words) All Virginia workers will be eligible for paid sick leave beginning in July 2027 under new legislation backed by State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-40). The new law, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger yesterday (Wednesday), requires employers to provide both full-time and part-time…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (702+ words) County education leaders are still evaluating new accountability ratings that showed a mix of success and shortcomings among Arlington schools. Eight Arlington schools were categorized as "Needs Intensive Support" under new rating system and first results released earlier this month…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (828+ words) A public messaging brawl over Virginia's upcoming redistricting referendum has gotten even messier with new mailers prominently displaying out-of-context quotes from former President Barack Obama. The front of the mailers, which some Arlington households received last week, urges residents to…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1759+ words) This reporting was supported by the'ARLnow Press Club. Join to support in-depth local journalism " and get an exclusive early morning email with a preview of that day's planned news coverage. By the time of his death in late 1995 at age…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (445+ words) As debate over Virginia's redistricting referendum heats up ahead of next month's vote, a partisan newspaper advancing Democrats' arguments has begun showing up in Arlington mailboxes. The latest issue of The Virginia Independent " a product of American Independent Media, which…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (806+ words) The Virginia General Assembly passed every bill in Gov. Abigail Spanberger's "Affordable Virginia Agenda" before adjourning its 2026 session over the weekend " though lawmakers left Richmond without a budget deal. The 16-bill package, which Spanberger and Democratic legislative leaders announced in…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (268+ words) Wood & Iron Gameday was born in the Richmond area with a focus on great food, genuine hospitality, and the energy of game day " every day. From the start, we've built our brand around a made-in-house menu, a welcoming atmosphere, and…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (645+ words) Abigail Spanberger is set to be sworn in as Virginia's first female governor next week at an inauguration bookended by other events and festivities in Richmond. The Democrat is scheduled to take the oath of office at noon on Saturday,…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (449+ words) Changes to a law restricting liquor sales at Virginia restaurants are still on the mind of at least one state legislator representing Arlington. As Del. Patrick Hope (D-1) prepares for the General Assembly in 2026, he told ARLnow that he is "open…...