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ARLnow Daily Update: October 7, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Wednesday, October 7th. This is the ARL Now daily update. Arlington County is apologizing after its Arlington Alert account on X reposted an anti-immigrant message earlier this week.
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  The post used disparaging terms about immigrants in the United Kingdom. A county spokesperson said it does not reflect the county's values and was removed as soon as it was spotted.
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  The county is reviewing its social media policies and adding access controls. The account normally just runs an automatic feed of alerts.
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  The Army Ten-Miler returned Sunday for its 42nd year, bringing tens of thousands of runners and a long list of road closures. The race starts near the Pentagon and runs through Rosslyn and across Key Bridge.
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  Closures start at 5:00 in the morning and some last past noon, including parts of Army Navy Drive, Route 110, and several Interstate 395 exits.
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  Firefighters battled a blaze Tuesday night at the former Ski Chalet building on Columbia Pike. Crews found flames and smoke coming from the roof. No injuries were reported, and fire marshals are investigating the cause.
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  The owner of Westover Taco is asking neighbors to support local restaurants. Sarah White says sales are down 25% after a summer slump that never lifted, as costs keep rising.
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  She points to recent closures, including Tupelo Honey in Rosslyn. Turning Westover Taco into a women's sports bar this year has helped keep it afloat, she says.
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  Her message, "If you have a favorite restaurant, they need you right now." This sponsored update is from Sloppy Mama's BBQ.
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  Every Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 11:00 AM, Sloppy Mama's serves a weekend breakfast of scratch-made buttermilk biscuits. Try hot honey chicken, house-made sausage, or brisket, egg, and cheese.
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  Biscuit sandwiches start at $8. This sponsored update is from Arlington Realty, an Arlington-based family-owned brokerage founded in 1984.
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  The firm handles residential and commercial sales and property management across Virginia, Maryland, and the District. Each week, it also compiles Just Reduced, a look at Arlington homes with recent price cuts.
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  Reproductive rights supporters canvassed across Arlington last weekend for a proposed amendment protecting abortion and contraception rights in Virginia's Constitution.
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  It's one of three amendments on the November 3rd ballot, alongside marriage equality and restoring voting rights for felons. Arlington Democrats back all three, and Republicans oppose them.
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  Local Republicans are also urging a no vote on all five county bond questions. Groups in the No Kings movement are planning Get Out the Vote events in Arlington on Saturday, October 17th.
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  They include morning walks to three early voting sites and a rally on the North Potomac Street overpass above Interstate 66. Early voting runs through October 31st.
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  The County Board will hold its second town hall on Monday, October 26th, to hear topics that aren't on its agendas. Speakers get two minutes each. Online registration opens October 19th, first come, first served.
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  And a new breakfast and lunch spot is coming to Columbia Pike. Signs for Waffle Zone are up at 2900 Columbia Pike, most recently home to Pike Cornerstone, and before that, Rebellion on the Pike and Brick House.
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  There's no menu yet, but a representative says more details are coming in the next few weeks. Some say it's the oldest building on the Pike, dating to 1902. This sponsored update is from Zazi, the Lebanese eatery.
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  Zazi caters corporate events, private parties, and big functions across Arlington and the Greater Washington area with fresh, from-scratch food.
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  Pick from catering favorites or build a custom menu and order online at letszazi.com. That's all for today. Thank you for listening.