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Arlington’s Long Bridge Park parking will be free on weekends

Attention soccer moms, dads and refs: Parking at Arlington’s Long Bridge Park is now free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. In response to a soccer dad who passionately argued before the Arlington County Board last week that meter-minders were ... »

Warner, Perriello help Obama kick off ‘day of action’ in Virginia

A week before President Obama campaigns in Virginia, his volunteers will take part in what they have dubbed a “day of action’’ to register new voters and build up support for his reelection bid. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D), former representative Tom Perr... »

When disco balls attack! Woman hurt, sues

Finally, proof that disco can be harmful to your health. An Arlington woman claims she was dancing at the Franconia Moose Lodge when a mirrored disco ball plunged from the ceiling and smashed her in the head, “causing her to fall to the floor,” accordi... »

Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather is arrested on drunk driving charges

Washington Redskins strong safety Brandon Meriweather was arrested on drunk driving charges in Arlington County early Thursday morning after he was pulled over for speeding and failed a field sobriety test, authorities said. Read full article »

Redskins safety arrested for DUI

Washington Redskins strong safety Brandon Meriweather was arrested on drunk driving charges in Arlington County early Thursday morning after he was pulled over for speeding and failed a field sobriety test, authorities said. Read full article »

Caps enter Game 7 with Bruins as cool as the ice they skate on

As the Washington Capitals sat in the dressing room at their Arlington practice facility ahead of a flight to Boston for one final showdown with the Bruins in this Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, the mood was noticeably loose. Read full article »

Theater comings and goings this week

This week is your last chance to see “Come Fly Away” at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, and it’s also a good time to get tickets for upcoming shows, including “Xanadu” at Signature Theatre. American Century Theater’s “On the Waterfront” closes S... »

Grilled cheese, gumbo, ramen and other comfort foods for crummy April weather

It’s no secret that we here at the Going Out Guide really, really like grilled cheese sandwiches, and it appears you all do, too. So it was with no small amount of excitement that I made a special trip to Arlington’s Bayou Bakery yesterday just to get ... »

What a county budget really means

The fascinating ritual (we’re serious!) known as local government budgeting became even more intriguing Saturday when the normally unanimous Arlington County Board developed a rift over something they all agree upon — funding for affordable housing ini... »

Man walking on road fights police, injuring 3 officers

A man who was walking in traffic lanes of Interstate 66 got into a scuffle with an Arlington police officer, took the officer’s cruiser and, after a chase, swung a shovel at Virginia state troopers, officials said. Read full article »

Prince William climate case judge already anticipating the appeal

If you’re into predicting the outcome of a legal case based on the comments made by the judge, retired Arlington Circuit Court Judge Paul Sheridan’s questions to the lawyers in the climate change/Freedom of Information case Monday were pretty interesti... »

Baseball: Yorktown makes adjustments

Yorktown entered the season needing to replace its entire infield, a quartet who accounted for 18 home runs and a wealth of leadership last season. That, the Patriots had planned for. What they had no way to plan for was junior Daniel Overbeek — their ... »

Arlington launches homeless housing fundraising

The homeless are not difficult to find in Arlington County if you know where to look. Some hang out by certain Metro exits, while others prefer to slip into the vest-pocket parks where few notice them. One man, sleeping by a dumpster behind a funeral h... »

Frankie Rose, Stevie Jackson, the Lilys — a Chickfactor anniversary primer and playlist

The highlight of this weekend’s two-night indie-pop explosion at Artisphere is certainly the reunion of Black Tambourine , the legendary-after-the-fact locals who will be playing their first show in 20 years. But these shows, celebrating the 20th anniv... »

Arlington to host Va. pole dancing championship

The prestige, the pageantry and the pure athleticism of the Virginia leg of the Southern Regional Pole Dance Fitness Championship is coming to Crystal City later this month. And not to the Crystal City Restaurant, though that place will probably declar... »

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