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ARLnow Daily Update: November 3, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Tuesday, November 3rd. This is the ARL Now daily update. Election day got off to a fairly smooth start in Arlington today, after an unusually big wave of early voting.
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  More than 50,000 Arlington ballots were counted as of Monday, up more than half from the last midterm, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Most early votes were cast in person.
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  The County Elections Office reports some longer lines because the ballot is so long, and encourages voters to research their choices in advance. Polls are open until 7:00 tonight.
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  Arlington's top tree official says the county's goal of a 40% tree canopy could be an uphill climb.
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  At an online forum last week, the county's urban forestry manager pointed to invasive species, development, and climate change, warning that Arlington might get outrun by those influences.
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  The canopy last measured about 35%, and there's no deadline for the goal. Officials said the county plants about 900 trees a year.
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  In Line Village, Clarendon Presbyterian Church is seeking offers for its property on North Jackson Street.
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  The church dropped plans last year to rebuild as 102-unit affordable housing project amid financial and logistical hurdles, and neighbor opposition to a needed rezoning.
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  A spokesperson for Foundry Commercial says the church is open to all options and is not closing. Marketing materials are expected in the coming weeks.
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  Falls Church says changes to its hiring process are cutting vacancies in city government, though keeping workers remains a challenge.
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  19 of the city's 270 positions are now unfilled, which officials called an improvement. Attrition is concentrated in police and public works jobs, and exit interviews point mainly to salary.
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  The city is bringing in temporary help for public works. Two senior living communities just outside Arlington ranked among Virginia's best nursing homes in a new Newsweek list.
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  Goodwin House Alexandria ranked second in the state, and Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads ranked third. Newsweek based its rankings on peer recommendations, family satisfaction, and quality measures.
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  A Goodwin House administrator credited low staff turnover and consistent care teams. On Columbia Pike, a new Japanese style breakfast cafe is opening inside Ryu Izakaya.
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  Mato Cafe holds a soft opening next Wednesday, with Japanese twists on breakfast and brunch, plus smoothies, lattes, and matcha drinks.
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  It'll be open from 7:00 in the morning to 3:00 in the afternoon daily, with 20% off during soft opening week.
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  And in Crystal City, Bonsai Sushi on Restaurant Row has closed, and its storefront on 23rd Street South is now listed for lease.
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  It appears to have closed a couple of months ago, shortly before nearby Los Tios Grill shut down. This sponsored update is from Eli Residential Group.
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  The Arlington-based team, led by realtor Eli Tucker, offers residential real estate services for buyers, sellers, and investors across Northern Virginia, Washington, and the Maryland suburbs.
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  Eli Tucker also writes ARL Now's weekly Ask Eli real estate column. This sponsored update is from listing agent Betsy Twigg.
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  This listing of the day is a three bedroom, two bath duplex at 817 South Irving Street in Westmont, blocks from Columbia Pike, with original 1930s parquet floors. It's listed at $589,000 with an open house Sunday.
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  That's all for today. Thank you for listening.