The ARLnow Podcast
Smart discussions about Arlington, Virginia local news with ARLnow's reporting staff, plus interviews with local newsmakers.
Episodes
In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
- The new party boat in Arlington offering catering.
- Cuts to...
ARLnow's Vernon Miles interviews Jerusalem "Jerry" Solomon and Matt Richard about the upcoming Arlington County Fair.
- The Arlington County Fair attendance has doubled over the past five years.
In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
- The upcoming closure of two Harris Teeter stores, upsetting loyal shoppers
- The kidnapping of an elderly veteran, raising concerns about safety and crime
- Ongoing legal battles over housing policies
- Art exhibits brin...
In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
- A widespread participation in a significant protest, plus Bill Nye's presence.
- Graffiti on stop signs sparking debate over free expression and the cost of vandalism.
- Vegan soul food gaining popularity.
- A giant Lego...
In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
- The big debate on ARLnow pronunciation among locals.
- Road closures for the military parade.
- Retail theft possibly involving org...
In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
- Freddie’s Beach Bar founder planning to wed at the WorldPride Parade.
- An IT specialist arrested by the FBI for alleged national security violations.
- Rising crime rates in Arlington, especially shoplifting and assaults.
- Pet photo contests raising funds for local animal shelters.
In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vernon discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
- Arlington animal rescue and fostering pets
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Lene, Vernon and Dan discuss the week's local news in Arlington, including:
- A County Board candidate says he has placed tracking chips in his campaign signs due to theft
Lene, Vernon and Dan discuss the week's local news in Arlington, including:
- A house fire in Green Valley
- Local law enforcement cooperating with ICE
- Celebrating Cinco de Mayo responsibly
- Bus route changes
We're trying out a new format for the ARLnow Podcast. This was recorded as a test but we're releasing it as a pilot episode in the hopes of getting your feedback. Let us know what you think: news [at] arlnow.com.
On this week's episode we discuss:
- The Rosslyn safety ranger initiative
- Increasing unemployment claims
- A cat and dog film fest coming to Arlington
This panel discussion features Arlington-specific insights on residential renovation vs. new construction costs and considerations, as well as construction timelines and financing options. On the panel were Arlington experts from MR Custom Homes, DeFalco Home Design, Alair Homes, and US Bank. The event was moderated by ARLnow real estate columnist Eli Tucker and held at Arlington Central Library on March 11, 2025. Essential listeni...
Dave Statter talked with ARLnow editor Jo DeVoe to talk about aiding police with unique footage, Arlington's evolving chase policy echoing past incident repercussions, and concerns over DC's lacking automatic mutual aid for fire departments, impacting response times.
Frequent Arlington County Board candidate Audrey Clement talked with ARLnow editor Scott Brodbeck to talk about her latest unsuccessful run for County Board, her allegations of media bias and age discrimination, Missing Middle zoning changes, proposed changes to Arlington County's governance, and why she keeps running for public office.
Deputy Director of the Columbia Pike Partnership Amy McWilliams sat down with ARLnow's James Jarvis to delve into the economic hurdles that these small businesses are still confronting, nearly four years post-pandemic.
Local political analyst Sam Shirazi sat down with ARLnow's Jo DeVoe to discuss the recent Arlington County and Virginia General Assembly elections, the impact of redistricting, Arlington's political dynamics, and political personalities.
Michael Stiefvater, Director of Business Investment at Arlington Economic Development, sat down with ARLnow's James Jarvis to discuss Arlington's emerging tech industry over the last decade and the future outlook for the local tech scene.
Flood Czar, a pseudonymous and long-standing active participant in our comment section, sat down with ARLnow to discuss the origin and history of the Flood Czar persona and its role in the community, the evolution of the comment section over the years, and the role of ARLnow as a source of information for residents.
Wilma Jones, President of the John M. Langston Citizens Association ,sat down with Jo DeVoe to discuss Plan Langston Boulevard, community history, and historic preservation efforts in the Halls Hill neighborhood.
Eli Tucker of the Eli Residential Group sat down with ARLnow editor-in-chief Scott Brodbeck to discuss the current state of the Arlington real estate market, in light of high mortgage interest rates, as well as the impacts of new Missing Middle policies and Amazon's HQ2.
Eli has been ARLnow's real estate columnist since 2015.
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