<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ZhWVh_1GwPEwrr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ZhWVh_1GwPEwrr00" width="1479" height="1200" ><figcaption>A small tree in the autumnal sunshine in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)</figcaption></figure>Veterans Day Schedules — Arlington County government offices will be on modified schedules for Veterans Day tomorrow (Wednesday), though trash and recycling pickup is unaffected and parking meters won’t be enforced. Metrorail will run on a weekend schedule, 5 a.m.-midnight, and parking at Metro-owned garages and lots will be free. [Arlington County, WMATA]Arlington’s Affordability Crunch — “Arlington is one of the least affordable places to live in America, with an area median income of $166,100 for a family of four. Residents at all levels of the income spectrum are feeling the impact, but low-income residents have been hit the hardest.” [Arlington Magazine]GMU Lands $30M Schar Gift — “George Mason University has received a $30 million donation from billionaire philanthropist Dwight Schar to establish two new institutes at the university focused on national and economic security.” The university will also rename the plaza at its Arlington campus the Dwight Schar Plaza at Mason Square. [WBJ, N. Va. Magazine]Latino Students Talk Leadership — “More than 200 Arlington Public Schools students in grades 8-12 came together for the 34th Annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference (LYLC) on Nov. 6 at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus.” The conference, held primarily in Spanish, featured leadership workshops and career-focused sessions. [APS]Bar Foundation Honors Attorney — Estate-planning and elder-law attorney Elizabeth “Betsey” Wildhack has been named 2026 recipient of the Arlington County Bar Foundation’s William L. Winston Award for her service to her profession and community. The award will be presented at the foundation’s annual luncheon, to be held on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at Washington Golf &amp; Country Club. —Scott McCaffrey‘Links’ Member to Be Honored — Rachel English of the Arlington chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has been named recipient of the Inter-Service Club Council of Arlington’s Community Leader Service Award. She will be honored at the organization’s annual luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Washington Golf &amp; Country Club. The award has been presented annually under various names since 1958. —Scott McCaffreyWho Pays for Metro? — “While state legislators gave Northern Virginia governments some of what they wanted in WMATA funding during the 2026 session — totaling $153 million more per year for capital costs — it was a two-year fix that, if not extended, could saddle localities with each paying tens of millions of dollars more, starting in fiscal 2029.” [FFXnow]VDOT Gears Up for Snow — “As leaves begin to fall and the temperatures drop, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is in the final stages of getting ready for snow season.” The agency has stockpiled more than 700,000 tons of salt, sand and treated abrasive, plus more than 1.9 million gallons of brine. [Press Release]It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 68 and a light southwest wind of 2–7 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 44. [NWS]New Legal Notice — A confectionary business seeks an ABC license for off-premises sales of wine, beer, and mixed beverages. [Public Notices]No time to read? Now you can listen to your local news. Subscribe to the ARLnow Daily Update on Apple, Spotify or Amazon.</div></body>

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Veterans Day Schedules — Arlington County government offices will be on modified schedules for Veterans Day tomorrow (Wednesday), though trash and recycling pickup is unaffected and parking meters won’t be enforced. Metrorail will run on a weekend schedule, 5 a.m.-midnight, and parking at Metro-owned garages and lots will be free. [Arlington County, WMATA]

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Veterans Day Schedules — Arlington County government offices will be on modified schedules for Veterans Day tomorrow (Wednesday), though trash and recyclin

Morning Notes for November 10, 2026

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