ARL Now

ARLnow’s mission is to connect and improve their local community — residents, workers, local businesses, nonprofits and government — via award-winning journalism and photography. A pioneering local, independent online news and lifestyle publication, ARLnow’s coverage and business model have been discussed in university classrooms and at national conferences. It is a proud founding board member of Local Independent Online News Publishers.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:

United States

Year the organization
started publishing:

2010

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

Hyperlocal

Area of coverage:

Arlington, VA

Type of content produced by theme:

Politics

Lifestyle

Society and human rights

Journalism genres:

Information services

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Breaking news

Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Website

Newsletter

Organization tax status:

For-profit

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:

Advertising

Audience support / reader revenue

Local advertising sold by own team

Memberships

The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:

Advertising

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

Arl Now

Content

Business structure and revenue sources