Spotlight on Big Arlington Homes — “As I’ve visited other cities in recent years, I’ve noticed that Arlington is far from alone. This style is becoming the dominant mode in well-off neighborhoods everywhere, from Atlanta to Nashville to Austin to Boulder. If you drive through the Arlington of wherever you live, you’ll surely see Giant White Houses sprouting on every cleared lot.” [Slate]
Perplexing Crash on Camera — “Driver sees that the right lane is blocked by a big sign just a little too late and his car ends up wearing the sign. Witnesses say the person/people in the car walked away. At least one person was stopped by police.” [Dave Statter/X]
ACPD Nabs Fleeing Suspect — “At approximately 11:50 p.m. on March 6, a patrol officer observed a vehicle which had previously fled from officers and conducted a traffic stop. The suspect, who was the driver of the vehicle, disregarded the officer’s activated emergency equipment and attempted to flee the scene during which he twice struck the officer’s cruiser causing damage.” [ACPD]
Anti-DUI Event This Saturday — “As part of the department’s anti-drunk driving educational efforts, the Arlington County Police Department is hosting an interactive event highlighting the impacts alcohol has on motor skills — because even one drink is one too many to get behind the wheel. This event is free and open to the public.” [ACPD]
Buckingham Burger Joint Lauded — “Safa Farighi’s passion for Jon’s Joint, the smashburger restaurant he opened in November with his best friend, Amaan Jan, matches the thrill I felt with my first bite of their OKC—two patties heaped with onions and melty American cheese on a buttered, toasted potato bun that does this Oklahoma City specialty proud.” [Arlington Magazine]
Outreach to Arlington Immigrants — “Activists took to their neighborhood streets Saturday in a show of support for the local immigrant community… “We’re here as a show of solidarity, reminding folks that we have rights to protect ourselves against police agencies like ICE,” Danny Cendejas, an organizer with La ColectiVA, said.” [WJLA]
Beyer Blasts Musk and Trump — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-8th) criticized Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s efficiency efforts as “cruel” and “inefficient” during a roundtable on potential Medicaid cuts on Friday.” [ALXnow]
Women in Tech Fair in Ballston — “Hundreds poured into the Women in Technology Career Fair in Arlington, Virginia’s Ballston neighborhood Thursday afternoon.” [WJLA]
Fmr. Fort Myer Soldier Sentenced — “Former Army soldier Stephan Smerk was given the maximum sentence — 70 years in prison — today (Friday) for the murder of West Springfield woman Robin Lawrence… According to prosecutors, Smerk was stationed at the Army facility now known as Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington in November 1994 when he ‘left his barracks with [the] intent to kill someone.'” [FFXnow]
Flood Awareness Week — “Virginia Flood Awareness Week, March 9 – 15, 2025, encourages Virginians to learn about their flood risk and protect the life they’ve built with flood insurance. Just an inch of water entering a home can result in as much as $25,000 in damages, yet only 3% of Virginians have flood insurance.” [Arlington County]
It’s Monday — Expect a sunny day with a high temperature around 65 accompanied by a light southwest breeze. Tonight, it will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 40. [NWS]
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