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Former W-L substitute teacher indicted over alleged sexual relationship with student

4 days ago | arlnow.com | Jared Serre

A former substitute teacher at Washington-Liberty High School was indicted last week for allegedly engaging in a two-year sexual relationship with one of his students. An Arlington grand jury indicted Timothy Thomas McGhee, 47, on a charge of taking indecent liberties with a minor. He is scheduled to appear in Arlington circuit court later this week. No trial date has been formally set.
Arlington restaurant openings could be slowing down, state data suggests

5 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

A slowdown in new restaurant openings could be on the horizon in Arlington. While dozens of new eateries remain on track to open over the next few months, one data source suggests that some restaurateurs could be tapping the brakes on new projects. Since mid-February, just a single business — Buffalo & Bergen — applied for a license to serve mixed beverages in Arlington, according to online records.
Plant boutique of ‘Love is Blind’ fame opens in Crystal City

5 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

Crystal City welcomed a new destination for green thumbs over the weekend. The D.C.-based plant boutique PLNTR — known for its 2024 appearance on “Love is Blind” — celebrated the grand opening of its second location on Saturday at 269 19th Court S. The new shop hosts events and classes, and offers a variety of greenery and home goods for sale.
SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen plans grand opening in Falls Church this week

5 days ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

Fast-casual restaurant SeoulSpice Korean Kitchen is set to debut its latest location in Falls Church this week. A grand opening for the regional chain’s newest spot is happening this Wednesday at 156 W. Falls Station Blvd, at the West Falls development. The customizable Korean menu features signature and build-your-own bibimbap, noodle bowls and salads. Bases include white or purple rice, japchae noodles, salad, or roasted vegetables, with toppings like bulgogi, spicy pork, kimchi and kale slaw.
Four Arlington seniors among NVADACA scholarship winners

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Dave Facinoli

Of the 27 recipients of this year’s $5,000 high-school scholarships presented at the annual Northern Virginia Athletic Directors Administrators and Coaches Association (NVADACA) breakfast banquet, four were from Arlington’s public schools. The NVADACA organization has been awarding college grants to graduating high school seniors since 1980. This year’s banquet was held at Springfield Golf & Country Club, and the 27 winners were the most ever awarded in one year.
O’Connell baseball players chosen first-team all-state for private schools

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Dave Facinoli

Bishop O’Connell Knights baseball players Noah Haught and Jack Woda were chosen first-team Division I all-state for their performances during the 2025 private-school season. Haught, a senior infielder and pitcher, batted a team-high .443 during the high-school campaign and had a team-best 35 hits. Haught scored 27 runs, had 20 RBI, seven doubles, two triples and two home runs. He stole seven bases. On the mound, the right-hander had a 3-3 record with a 4.15 earned run average and two saves.
Wakefield High girls varsity eight places fifth at national regatta

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Dave Facinoli

Members of the Wakefield Warriors girls varsity eighth shell achieved a number of goals in reaching the finals of the national high-school crew regatta. Wakefield finished fifth in a time of 5:04.29 at the Scholastic Rowing Association of America’s National Championship Regatta in New Jersey over the Memorial Day weekend. The winning time was 4:49.52 by Winter Park of Florida. Another goal of the Wakefield eight — to perform better than Bethesda Chevy Chase of Maryland — also came to pass.
Student-athletes, coaches honored at Better Sports Club’s spring banquet

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Dave Facinoli

Head coaches from two different sports and 32 high-school senior athletes were among those honored at this year’s annual Better Sports Club of Arlington’s awards banquet. The 69th awards event was held Wednesday night (May 28) at the Knights of Columbus Hall. A total of 32 seniors throughout Arlington were honored for their overall excellence during competition, in the classroom and for their involvement in the community.
Yorktown girls, boys lacrosse teams fall in region-tourney finals

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Dave Facinoli

It was a double-whammy for two Yorktown Patriots lacrosse teams in the championship games of the 6D North Region tournaments. Both lost at different venues in Thursday-night (May 29) action. The host boys were routed by the Langley Saxons, 15-6, and the girls lost on the road in Vienna to the Madison Warhawks, 12-8. Both Yorktown teams fell behind early and never caught up. The results were a bit of a surprise because the Yorktown squads defeated each opponent this season in earlier contests.
‘Tous les Jours’ French and Asian style bakery opens in Pentagon City

1 week ago | arlnow.com | Katie Taranto

Around Town Published May 30, 2025 at 1:45PM An Asian and French inspired bakery franchise from South Korea has opened for business in Pentagon City. Tous les Jours opened last week at 1100 S. Hayes Street, where Maizal closed last summer. The cafe-bakery offers drinks and freshly baked breads, cakes and pastries with international influences.