Ex-Arlington Officer Charged — A former Arlington County police officer has been charged with three counts of solicitation of a minor following a Fairfax County police investigation. Lawrence Lofzewski, 37, of Springfield served with ACPD from 2022 to 2025 and previously with D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department, FCPD said. He was working as a mental health associate at Rivermont Schools in Lorton at the time of his arrest. [WJLA]
Trump Speaks at ANC — President Donald Trump honored the nation’s fallen service members Monday during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, speaking before veterans, active-duty military personnel and Gold Star families near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. “From 1776 to 2026, America has always stood as a great and moral cause,” Trump said. [The National Desk]
Mini Grant Applications Open — Arlington County’s Neighborhood Mini Grant Program is accepting applications through July 17 for projects that promote community building, racial equity and inclusion. Up to $25,000 in total funding is available, with grants capped at $1,000 per applicant. Eligible projects include block parties, neighborhood clean-ups and small beautification efforts. [Arlington County]
Recycle Right Rollout — The County is rolling out a new “Recycle Right” initiative aimed at reducing contamination in curbside recycling. Key reminders: keep recyclables empty, clean and dry; leave out plastic bags; and flatten cardboard boxes. The County’s “Where Does It Go?” tool offers item-by-item disposal guidance. [Arlington County]
Holiday Travelers at DCA — At Reagan National, travelers told WTOP about their Memorial Day plans. “I’m here to celebrate my brother’s 80th birthday,” said Marcel, who flew in from Atlanta. “He has no idea and it’s been a secret for two months.” AAA expected 45 million Americans to travel at least 50 miles over the holiday weekend. [WTOP]
Diploma 60 Years Later — Arlington resident Ken Grundborg twice missed his Georgia Tech commencement ceremonies — in 1960, when the Army sent him to Korea after he finished undergrad, and again in 1966, when graduate work was followed by a posting to Vietnam. Six decades later, the school welcomed the 88-year-old retired Army colonel back to receive both diplomas. “It was the most memorable day of my life,” Grundborg said. [Kiwanis Club of South Arlington]
Arlington 1958 Flashback — Falls Church News-Press columnist Bill Fogarty looks back at May 1958 in Arlington, when the County considered an $8 million bond referendum that would help build a new Central Library on Quincy Street and a new Courthouse, while the School Board narrowly defeated a motion to require sitting teachers to sign a “non-Communist oath.” New hires, however, would have to. [FCNP]
Spanberger Defends Veto — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), speaking at the Center for American Progress’ Ideas conference in Washington, defended her veto of public sector collective bargaining legislation passed by the Virginia legislature. “I continue to support public sector collective bargaining. And I continue to look forward to a place where we’ll have a bill that I’ll sign into law,” she said, citing implementation concerns. [FNCP]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies today with patchy fog and a 40% chance of rain showers. High near 77 with an east wind around 1–5 mph. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely overnight, with a low around 66. [NWS]
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