“Can you just disinfect everything?’ It’s the question we hear most this time of year, and the answer might surprise you.
WellNest was started by a busy Falls Church family with three kids in elementary school, so we know how quickly one sniffle turns into the whole house being sick. That’s why every WellNest visit follows the same two steps: clean first, then disinfect.
Disinfecting only works on a clean surface. Grime blocks disinfectant from reaching germs, and the product has to stay wet long enough to do its job. Our trained, background-checked, W-2 professionals take care of both steps, with extra attention on the spots your family touches most: doorknobs, light switches, faucets, counters, and remotes.
We use BotaniClean, an EPA-registered disinfectant that kills 99.9% of germs. It’s in the EPA’s lowest toxicity category, so it’s gentle enough for homes with kids and pets.
You have enough on your plate this season. Let us handle the germs.
Book online today for a healthier home this cold and flu season.
Real estate for sale sign (photo illustration by ARLnow)
Surging mortgage rates are leading to a more cautious approach to real estate in Arlington, but overall, they don’t currently seem to be scaring off many prospective buyers.
Months of rising interest rates, which surpassed 7% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages last week, have led homebuyers to tread more carefully, even as local home sales have been holding relatively steady, a cross section of real estate professionals told ARLnow.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we usethat knowledge to your advantage.
As of September 28, there are 209 detached homes, 77 townhouses and 308 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 63 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Juan Gelabert (screenshot via Arlington NAACP)
Leaders in the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office continue to evaluate the impacts of body-worn cameras used by deputies in the county’s detention facility.
“We are getting feedback for the unintended consequences,” Chief Deputy Sheriff Juan Gelabert said at a Sept. 28 discussion with members of the Arlington NAACP.
Pumpkin spice season is here, but winter is closer than you think.
When winter weather arrives, some of our most vulnerable neighbors can’t clear snow from their sidewalks and driveways, limiting their ability to travel safely and access essential services.
Sprouts at 3115 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
A new grocery store with a wide selection of organic products, bulk dry goods and oven-ready entrees has opened on Langston Blvd.
Sprouts Farmers Market hosted its grand opening earlier this month in the Lyon Village Shopping Center. Interior signage promises “organics on every aisle,” and the supermarket delivers on that.
Although vaccines stand as one of modern medicine’s greatest achievements, preventable illnesses are resurfacing as declining immunization rates intersect with political polarization and media misinformation. In the 2026 Dolan Lecture, distinguished infectious disease specialist and global health strategist Dr. Bruce Gellin examines the history, current trends, and complex policy dynamics surrounding US and global vaccine programs. While science provides the empirical foundation, public trust and political forces ultimately determine whether life-saving tools reach the population—proving that vaccines do not save lives until vaccination actually occurs. Designed specifically for medical professionals, this presentation offers essential insights into navigating today's fragmented media landscape, overcoming vaccine skepticism, and translating evidence into effective public health practice.
Reception immediate following in the hospital atrium. No charge for the public.
Renderings of The Roasted Vine's planned cafe in Shirlington (courtesy of Mackenzie Ryan)
A new cafe with freshly roasted coffee beans, house-made syrups and coffee-infused cocktails is seeking to open within the next few months in Shirlington.
The Roasted Vine, which recently got construction permits approved at 4150 Campbell Avenue, offered the first taste of its cold brews and specialty blends at Celtic Fest earlier this month. Co-owner Mackenzie Ryan told ARLnow that initial responses were overwhelmingly positive.
Glass bottles thrown from a balcony in the Clarendon area shattered the rear windshield of a parked car with someone inside Saturday night.
Arlington County police were called to the 3100 block of 10th Street N. around 10:30 p.m. After arriving on scene, officers determined a man had thrown the bottles from high up on a residential balcony, but no one was hurt.
A four-month-old goldendoodle (via Jacob Fletcher/Unsplash)
In Arlington, goldendoodles are top dog.
That’s according to a new ranking from Rover, which found that the curly-haired mix between a poodle and a golden retriever was the most popular dog in the county.
O'Connell's Pierce Hall, left, runs for a touchdown during a Sept. 26 game (photo by Dave Facinoli)
With a strong 3-1 start, including two shutouts, the Bishop O’Connell Knights are seeing their best start in a dozen years.
The Arlington private high-school football team won its third-straight game by blanking the visiting and previously undefeated Northern Virginia Home School Centurions, 48-0, Sept. 26 in non-conference action.
Aerial view of Courthouse and the Orange Line corridor (staff photo)
New Details in Fatal I-395 Crash — Police say the unlicensed driver in the crash that killed three teens led a trooper on a roughly two-minute, five-mile pursuit in a car stolen Sept. 26. The driver and a passenger, both 16 and from Silver Spring, Md., died at hospitals, and a 17-year-old died at the scene. A 16-year-old Alexandria girl is in serious but stable condition. [ALXnow]
Federal Cuts Hit Home — In Arlington and Alexandria, 62% of respondents to a Gallup and Greater Washington Community Foundation survey said federal job cuts or furloughs negatively impacted their household — above the regional average of 55% but below D.C.’s 66%. [FFXnow]
Stumbling Stone Dedication — “Arlington Public Library… will host the Stumbling Stone dedication ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m., to honor the lives of former enslaved African Americans Bess (born ca. 1735) and Nann (born ca. 1747), at the intersection of N. Quincy Street and 10th Street North.” [Arlington County]
Decades at the DCA Help Desk — Antoinette Jeffries, 79, has volunteered at an information desk at Reagan National Airport since 1987, once fielding a marriage proposal from a Central African finance minister. “It’s just the excitement of it, and meeting new people all the time,” she said. [Washington Post]
Dad Bands Rock for AWLA — “The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) brought together more than 400 animal lovers, raising a total of $11,702 for Arlington animals in need, during the 4th Annual Reason to Rock Music Festival…” The festival, held Sept. 19 in Falls Church, was founded in 2023 by four local dad band members. [Press Release]
Diesel Costs Squeeze School Buses — “Months of changes to gas prices are causing some Northern Virginia school districts to spend thousands more on diesel fuel for buses than they had planned.” Fairfax County Public Schools, with nearly 1,600 diesel buses, is paying almost $2 more per gallon on average than last year. [WTOP]
Warner Backs Film Tax Credit — Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and a bipartisan group of senators are sponsoring a bill to create a 20% federal, labor-based tax credit for U.S. film and TV productions spending at least $1 million, with bonus credits that could raise it to 30%. [Press Release]
Fall Festival Picks — “Fall is peak festival season in the DMV.” Picks include the Cox Farms Fall Festival (select dates through Nov. 8), the 50th annual Fairfax City Fall Festival (Oct. 10) and the Wharf Oktoberfest’s Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash (Oct. 3). [Axios]
When Leaves Will Peak — “Peak foliage color is expected in D.C. around Nov. 7. If you’re heading to the Shenandoah — a popular leaf peeping spot — peak is expected Nov. 2.” [Axios]
Mild Fall Predicted — “D.C.’s fall outlook favors mild weather, slightly delayed and uneven foliage, coastal storm threats, and little reason to expect an early freeze or snow.” [Capital Weather]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 81 and a light southwest wind. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. [NWS]
There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a time for commemorating our ancestors. Rather than a period of mourning, it is an occasion for celebrating with family—both living and dead—and honoring the cycle of life. Learn about La Catrina and her joyful view of life and mortality. Enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the day, including dance performances, coloring activities, and paper marigold and mask making. Visitors are invited to leave photos and mementos of their loved ones on the ofrenda (altar) or commemorate them by writing their names on a butterfly to attach to the memorial arch.
