200-Year-Old White Oak Tree In Arlington Threatened By Development

The future of a white oak tree in Arlington’s Penrose neighborhood, with a life possibly extending as far back as the 1700s, is in jeopardy.

Ballston Farmer's Market Returns April 6 For Its 11th Season

The first farmer’s market of the season in Ballston will take place on Thursday, April 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Wellburn Square.

Quadgod Amazes, Students Farm, 'Heart & Soul' Endures: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes student farmers supply food pantry, 18-year-old completes quadruple axel and Harry Potter trivia night.

Arlington's Population Rebounded Slightly In 2022 After Pandemic Drop

Census population estimates show Arlington County's population rebounded slightly in 2022, but has not returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Fire Works Pizza Hosting Blood Drive In Arlington's Courthouse Area

Fire Works American Pizzeria and Bar is partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services on a blood drive on Monday, April 3 in Arlington.

Eviction Of Families Avoided By Arlington Church's Donation Of $200K

Arlington Presbyterian Church donated $200,000 to ensure about 200 families who live in apartments along Columbia Pike will not be evicted.

50 Best VA Places To Live Rankings 2023: Niche

These are the 50 best places to live in Virginia in 2023, according to the lifestyle site Niche.

Arlington Post Office Named After Beloved Mail Carrier Jesus Collazos

The son of Jesus Collazos said the naming of the Arlington post office on N. George Mason Drive "is almost like a rebirth for my father."

Baby Bald Eagle, North Pole Skier, No. 2 American City: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a bald eagle couple welcomes a new baby, Pawfectly Delicious now hiring, and skiing to the North Pole.

Westpost At National Landing To Host Makers Market On Sundays

Westpost at National Landing in Arlington is hosting a Makers Market on the first Sunday of each month, starting on Sunday, April 2.

Niche 2023 Best Cities To Live: Find Where Arlington County Ranks

Niche, a platform for community and school ratings, released its best cities to live rankings, and Arlington is near the top of the list.

Puppy Love, Social Media Icon, National Spelling Bee: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a St. Patrick's Day dog adoption event, a National Spelling Bee competitor, and a social media icon.

Arlington Civitan Flea Market To Kick Off 2023 Season On April 1

The Arlington Civitan Flea Market, one of the largest in the region, begins its 2023 season April 1 at the W-L High School parking garage.

Jake's Gourmet, HS Student 'Quadgod', Mad Hatter Party: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes Jake's Gourmet Popcorn coming to Seven Corners, honors for Ilia "Quadgod" ​Malinin, and Bunny photos.

Vienna Man Killed In Crash At Rosslyn Tunnel In Arlington: Police

The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 66 at the Rosslyn Tunnel.

🌱 Man Robs Arlington Gun Store & Flees On Metrobus + Amazon Delays

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Barrier-Breaking Black Army Officer Finally Awarded Medal Of Honor

Retired U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis of Arlington, a Vietnam War veteran, received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Friday.

Marshmallow Pit, Bunnies And Ballerinas, Broadway Star: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes Candytopia to sweeten Tysons, costumed students read children's books and best small towns to visit.

🌱 Arlington Teens Treated With Narcan + Parkway Lanes To Close Mar. 5

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🌱 Arlington Co. PD Arrest Suspect In Shooting + Local Carjacking

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🌱 Pro-Missing Middle Rally + Arlington Favorite 'Skydome' Reopens

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Meatball Madness, Free Ice Cream Scoops, Freedom Rider: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a top honor for a local civil rights icon, a Meatball Madness tournament, and a cargo of rescued cats.

🌱 ACPD Arrests 94-Year-Old For Sexual Battery + I-395 Ramp Closure

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Arlington Civil Rights Icon Honored By VA General Assembly

Joan Trumpauer Mulholland, who helped integrate lunch counters in Arlington, was honored by the Virginia General Assembly for her activism.

🌱 Arlington's Annual Bird Poop Problem + Arlington County Budget

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Heart Of Del Ray, Free Little Art Gallery, Springsteen: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes the Heart of Del Ray award winner, a new Free Little Art Gallery in Herndon, and the Boss at Nats Park.

Spring Cleaning Of Arlington's Drinking Water Gets Off To Early Start

The drinking water cleaning process will be starting on Feb. 20 in Arlington, earlier than the traditional March start to the process.

Super Bowl Ties, Food Bank Expansion, State Champions: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a big expansion at a local food bank, a retiree wins $1M prize, and familiar faces in Super Bowl LVII.

Smoochy Poochy, Hot Sauce Heaven, Big-Hearted Barbers: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a smooch-the-pooch charity event, robot deliveries roll on, and a local U.S. figure skating champion.

Patch Needs You Arlington! Become A Newsletter Curator

Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Then apply to be a newsletter curator!

Arlington Author Wins Top Literary Awards For Novel 'Freewater'

The American Library Association awarded Arlington author Amina Luqman-Dawson the John Newbery Medal and the Coretta Scott King Book Award.

VA Parental Advisory Label Bill Alarms Library, Anti-Censorship Groups

Public library and intellectual freedom groups are troubled by a "parental advisory label" bill introduced in Virginia for library books.

Golf Team Heroes, Lessons In Empathy, Jukebox Auction: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes record-setting high school golfers, amazing middle school engineers and a jukebox auction for charity.

Year Of The Rabbit, New Millionaire, Exemplary Honor: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes an Exemplary Service Award recipient, a New Year's Millionaire winner and a new creative arts school.

Cancer Fundraiser, Top Restaurant, MLK Day Book Drive: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a star athlete's Cure City fundraiser, MLK Jr. Day book drive and the DC area's top casual restaurant.

MLK Book Drive To Help Children In Arlington's Low-Income Communities

The authors of the children’s book “From Lee Highway to Langston Boulevard” are hosting a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday book drive.

Bar Crawl Connects Friends, Ovechkin Goal Festivities: NoVA Good News

Good news in NoVA this week includes a Vienna bar crawl among friends, Alex Ovechkin's 800-plus goal celebrations, and a first baby of 2023.

NoVA's Kitchen Of Purpose Awarded $80K Grant By Bank Of America

The Kitchen of Purpose, a bilingual culinary training program based in Arlington, received an $80,000 grant from Bank of America.

Woman Turns 107, Dogs Rescued From Research: 25 VA Good News Stories

There's always room for a little more good news. As we look back on 2022, we wanted to share some special moments from the year in Virginia.

Missing Middle, Chicken In Custody: Top 25 Arlington Stories Of 2022

Arlingtonians debated the missing middle housing proposal. Arlington honored prominent Black residents. Here's the top county news of 2022.