Rahmein, Jo, James, and Scott discussed some of the top stories in Arlington for the week ending Sept. 15, 2023.

Discussed this week:

• At long last, Astro Beer Hall to open in Shirlington next Tuesday
• Covid cases on the rise in Arlington, but so far lower than last year
• Crystal Drive was closed for several hours yesterday due to utility company accident
• Cleveland-based ‘loaded fries’ eatery launches delivery-only kitchen near Clarendon
• Nottingham ‘swing space’ proposal puts cart before horse, says county-wide PTA
• Morning Poll: How do you feel about duplexes?
• Arlington art teacher and parent learns to ‘walk with cancer’ after a diagnosis upended her life
• County Board, community leaders recommend tweaks to strengthen draft Plan Langston Blvd plan