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December 9, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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Make sure to get a last 2025 look at the leaf vacuum truck as it moves through neighborhoods on the second-pass schedule. Rake to the curb ahead of time. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Temperatures should get to coldest of season so far tonight, teens to near 20 many spots as skies clear late. DC's high of 37 (early) today about 15 degrees below normal after Dec first week averaged 7.6 degrees below. 🥶🥶🥶

More cold and snowflake chances ahead in our updated forecast at cwg.live.
December 8, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Proposal to add 700+ more housing units to RiverHouse heads to County Board
Proposal to add 700+ more housing units to RiverHouse heads to County Board | ARLnow.com
A proposal to add hundreds more homes to Pentagon City's RiverHouse site is heading to the County Board this week with the Planning Commission's blessing. The Planning Commission voted unanimously last...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Spread joy, get involved, and make wonderful memories this December! ✨
Details at ArlingtonVA.us/Events 🫶☃️🎤🎅🛝🫂🎁
December 8, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Any system that develops in this cold pattern has potential to produce wintry precipitation. For now we’re tracking 3 systems that could pass near the DC area now through the weekend. A potential system late Sat-early Sun has the best chance for impact, but may still be limited.

More at cwg.live
December 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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New bus route will connect Shirlington to D.C. starting next week
New bus route will connect Shirlington to D.C. starting next week | ARLnow.com
A new bus route will offer Shirlington residents a direct connection to D.C. during rush hour. The new A29 route will run between Van Dorn Street Station and Metro Center via the I-395 express lanes,...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Festive, yes. Recyclable? Probably not. Learn more on the Solid Waste Bureau's "Where Does It Go?" database. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Drop off letters to Santa and food donations at two Arlington nature centers
Drop off letters to Santa and food donations at two Arlington nature centers | ARLnow.com
Two nature centers in Arlington are collecting letters to Santa Claus along with food donations this holiday season. Both the Gulf Branch Nature Center (3608 Military Road) and the Long Branch Nature...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Sure, it’s early December, near freezing with a colder wind chill… ❄️🧊

But today's also the earliest sunset of the year. Starting Tuesday, sunset gets later -- and DC gains a precious 3 seconds of extra daylight. 🌇✨🥂
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Sure, it’s early December, near freezing with a colder wind chill… ❄️🧊

But today's also the earliest sunset of the year. Starting Tuesday, sunset gets later -- and DC gains a precious 3 seconds of extra daylight. 🌇✨🥂
December 8, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Numerous football players from county schools chosen all-region
Numerous football players from county schools chosen all-region | ARLnow.com
A total of 17 players from Arlington's three public high-school varsity football teams were chosen all-region for their performances during the 2025 season. The two players chosen 6D North Region first-team...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Of the largest U.S. transit agencies (50 million+ annual riders) here are the 5 growing fastest:
1. @wmata.com, DC ⬆️ 15%
2. @mtalirr.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 14%
3. @mbta.com, MA ⬆️ 10%
4. @mta.info @nyctransit.bsky.social, NY ⬆️ 10%
5. Port Authority NY/NJ ⬆️ 9%

#TransitWrapped2025 is fall 2025 to fall 2024
December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Toss the bones into the green curbside cart or an on-street food scraps cart. Other tree-trimming, tree-hugging enviro tips for the holidays: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P....
December 8, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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'Wood & Iron' sports bar aims for February opening at GMU campus in Va. Square
‘Wood & Iron’ sports bar aims for February opening at GMU campus in Va. Square | ARLnow.com
A long-awaited sports bar in Virginia Square plans to open its doors early next year. Mid-February is the current target for Wood & Iron, a Richmond-based business selling classic bar favorites like jumbo...
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December 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Tax relief for Falls Church homeowners remains undetermined in coming year
Tax relief for Falls Church homeowners remains undetermined in coming year | ARLnow.com
Falls Church homeowners may or may not see a dip in real estate taxes next year as property assessments continue to rise. At a Dec. 3 planning session of City Council members, there was general consensus...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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Does your program or project create opportunities for Arlington residents to thrive, while reducing, eliminating, or preventing inequities? Learn more and apply for the Opportunities Grant by January 13!
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Topics/Equity/Equity-Based-Grant
December 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Snow report! 🌨️
Flurries have reached Alexandria, but the accumulation line looks to stop near Fredericksburg.

Want real snow? ❄️
Richmond → Roanoke sits under a Winter Storm Warning for 3–6 inches!

Wild that the best snow is south of us… again.

Updates at cwg.live
December 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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👥 Big crowd for wreath event
🚗 Looking for hit-and-run driver
💧 Regional water warning
🔌 Data center power bill
Morning Notes for December 8, 2025 | ARLnow.com
Big Crowd for Wreath Event -- "Each year, before Wreaths Across America Day, family pass holders visit Arlington National Cemetery to honor their loved ones by placing a wreath at their grave or columbarium...
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December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Give a gift they won't forget: Adopt-a-Street in Arlington. adoptastreet-arlgis.hub.arcgis.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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Calm tonight before a slight chance of light snow
❄️Accumulation probabilities are higher south and west of D.C. (only a 20% chance D.C. sees an 0.1" dusting), especially SoMD and Fredericksburg
🥶Wind chills in the teens Monday morning with highs stuck in the 30s
More at CWG.live
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Celebrate JMU's College Football Playoff appearance responsibly. Beat Oregon, then Texas Tech and recycle glass at any of five drop-off locations in Arlington. www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...
December 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Arlington County's Continuum of Care invites you to the in-person Dec. 8 Community Briefing on upcoming funding and policy changes for homeless services. Learn how you can help shape solutions and support vulnerable neighbors during this critical time.
www.arlingtonva.us/Government/D...
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM