A deadline to release footage of a fatal Columbia Pike police shooting came and went on Friday, prompting criticisms at this weekend’s County Board meeting.
County Manager Mark Schwartz said on Saturday that he anticipates body-worn camera footage from the May incident will be released to the public by later this week. That did not satisfy a number of County Board members and others, who had expected footage in advance of the meeting.
A portion of a busy roundabout on Military Road is closed until early next week due to “unforeseen” construction issues.
Detours to “give crews room to build the roundabout structure” have been in effect since Oct. 12, and they’re expected to continue through Sunday, Oct. 25.
Pinky Swear Productions is excited to announce the remount of the 2023 Best Musical winner of Capital Fringe Bell Wringer
Have you ever been beset by strange happenings? A weird creature in your backyard…or closet? Someone poked you, but nobody’s there? One Tennessee family sure has.
This fast-paced bluegrass musical follows the true story* of the haunting of the Bell family as they attempt to cope with the presence of a mischievous and malevolent witch. Why did she do it? Well, you’ll get an explanation. Or not. But you’ll definitely be entertained by the hijinks and hubbub of the legendary boo-hag of Red River!
Only ten shows, so act fast before she disappears to haunt another town.
Details
Where: Gunston Theater 2, 2700 S Lang St, Arlington, VA 22206
When: October 22 – 31
Thursday & Friday 7:30 PM
Saturday & Sunday 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM
Run time: 80 minutes, no intermission
Ages: Suitable for middle school & up
by Seth Alcorn & Karen Lange
Directed by Jen Jacobs
Featuring: co-writer Karen Lange, Tom Howley, Nicole Ruthmarie, Julia Rudgers, Adrian Iglesias, and Hope Gundlah
*Well, local lore claims it’s true
Build-your-own pizzas are back in Ballston following a brief hiatus.
The &pizza at 3924 Wilson Blvd closed around the start of this month for electrical repairs, but those appear to be finished now.
Please join us for an Open House at St. Charles Preschool on November 13th at 9:30 am to learn more about our Christ-centered, nurturing preschool community! Applications for the 2027-28 school year will be opening that day on our school website.
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County Board members took action on Saturday (Oct. 17) that could lead to expansion of a court program focused on offenders with mental illnesses.
The county is submitting a proposal to state officials for a behavioral health docket within the county’s circuit court. If approved by the Virginia Supreme Court, the post-plea program will serve some individuals charged with felony offenses who are suffering from serious mental illness or a combination of mental illness and developmental disabilities.
Event location
Woodson High School
9525 Main Street
Fairfax, Virginia 22031
Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and support our upcoming World Day of Remembrance (WDoR) for Road Traffic Victims.
World Day of Remembrance is an annual event where we honor those whose lives were prematurely ended after being struck by a person driving. This year is particularly painful and sad as we think about the recent death of a 13-year-old Frost middle school student who was struck and killed by a person driving a truck on Pickett Road. We will also honor the nearly 30 other people (as of today’s date) who have been killed on Northern Virginia streets while, walking, biking, or rolling since last year’s day of remembrance.
A new wellness studio and medical spa are getting close to opening at the former home of a longtime wine bar in Ballston.
Evexia Bio Studio is planning its opening in January at 4301 Wilson Blvd, the former Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro space. The space will be shared with an Evexia Medspa, which will be the company’s second location when it opens around the same time.
County Board members next month could increase fees for towing from private property from the current $160 up to $210, an increase of more than 30%.
That’s the figure recommended by county staff and the Trespass Towing Advisory Board (TTAB), but in recent years Board members have been leery of increasing rates as high as recommended.
If you can afford to live here, Arlington is a fabulous place to rent an apartment, a new survey concludes.
The county ranked fifth nationally in the 2026 “Best Cities for Renters” ranking from Apartment List.
Some affordable-housing advocates fear an advisory panel set up by the County Board earlier this year won’t deliver tangible results.
“I’m not optimistic this working group is going to come up with a substantive solution,” Housing Commission chair Kellen MacBeth said at the commission’s Oct. 8 meeting.
Accidental Shooting in Crystal City — “Police determined that a male was inside handling a firearm when it discharged unintentionally. The person suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment.” The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. Friday in an office building on the 1200 block of S. Clark Street. [Fox 5]
Charging Costs Vote Coming Tuesday — County Board members on Saturday removed a proposal to increase costs at county-run electric-vehicle charging stations from that day’s consent agenda, moving it to a public hearing to be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 no earlier than 6:30 p.m. The staff proposal calls for increasing fees 72% to help recoup higher energy and capital costs. —Scott McCaffrey
