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Like their namesake boy band duo, Kevin and Joe Jonas love to dance and sing.
The bonded pair of young guinea pigs up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington are small, but have a big personality.
As the ground thaws and trees begin to bloom, it’s a good time to check off lawn maintenance and Arlington is full of expert lawn care professionals.
Here are the nominees for “Best Landscaper in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards. Arlington homeowners can be sure to take pride in theses landscaping experts.
Did we miss a landscaping professional or company? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Primary Care Doctor in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on Best Mexican restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:
Pair of Flyovers Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 9:15AM… [and] at 3:21PM.”
New Trump Executive Order — “Trump signed an executive order on Thursday that sets up a “D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force,” which is instructed to work closely with local officials. The order calls for “deploying a more robust federal law enforcement presence” in D.C. It includes “directing maximum enforcement of federal immigration law and redirecting available federal, state, or local law enforcement resources to apprehend and deport illegal aliens” in the D.C. area.” [Axios]
FDIC Wins Tax Case — “Arlington County, Virginia must pay about $1.5 million to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. for over-taxing the value of its headquarters building during the Covid-19 pandemic. Judge Anthony J. Trenga of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia signed a consent order requiring the return of taxes paid based on its assessments of the FDIC headquarters complex for the 2019 through 2023 tax years, though he upheld its property assessments for 2024 and 2025.” [Bloomberg Tax]
Bank Looks to Expand — “Trustar Bank in Great Falls has raised $16.7 million in fresh capital and plans to use the funds to increase its lending and add more branches across Greater Washington… Trustar just opened a branch in Bethesda to go along with full-service branches in Great Falls, Reston and Tysons and appointment-only offices in D.C., Potomac and Arlington, and just recently won approval to open a full-service branch in Arlington, but Andersen said it’s not done.” [WBJ]
Teens Facing Charges — “Two juvenile male suspects entered the business, collected merchandise and exited the store without payment. An employee confronted the suspects outside the business during which Suspect Two discharged pepper spray which did not make contact with the victim. Both suspects then fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. A lookout was broadcast and responding officers located two individuals… and took them into custody.” [ACPD]
Local Ivy Acceptance Stats — “Even in Arlington, where 64% of graduates earn an advanced studies diploma, and SAT and ACT scores outpace state and national averages by significant margins, these prestigious East Coast institutions are a reach for the vast majority of college-bound seniors, with acceptance rates mostly in the single digits. Below is a breakdown of Arlington Public Schools (APS) applications and acceptances at Ivy League schools from 2020 to 2024.” [Arlington Magazine]
It’s Friday — Showers are possible after 2pm, with otherwise partly sunny skies and a high near 68. The south wind will be blowing at 3 to 8 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Friday night, showers may occur before 8pm, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low around 59. The southwest wind will be 6 to 9 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Mar 27, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers are possible after 2pm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 68. The south wind will be blowing at 3 to 8 mph, and there’s a 30% chance of precipitation. For Friday night, showers may occur before 8pm, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a low around 59. The southwest wind will be at 6 to 9 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.”
– Albert Einstein
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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Power is out in the Pentagon City area, though it’s not clear why.
The outage, extending a several block radius around the Pentagon City Metro station, started around 2:30-3 p.m. today.
Organic Chain Coming to Ballston — “Life Alive Organic Cafe is expanding to Northern Virginia following its local debut in January from space on D.C.’s West End. The Massachusetts-based fast-casual chain, which features healthy food options including bowls, salads and wraps, has inked deals for space in Ballston and Old Town Alexandria, with several more outposts expected to follow.” [WBJ]
Accelerator Coming to Crystal City — “A Los Angeles venture capital firm will launch an accelerator program in Arlington later this year to help aerospace and defense startups establish a permanent presence in Greater Washington. Starburst Ventures’ National Landing Launchpad, to be located in 1,600 square feet at 2231 Crystal Drive, is set to accept applications for its first cohort of up to 10 startups on April 1.” [WBJ]
Gov. Vetoes Ranked Choice Bill — “Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed legislation that would have made technical improvements to Virginia’s ranked choice voting statute. The bill contained clarifications for election administrators regarding audits, recounts, and equipment testing.” [Ranked Choice Virginia]
Notable Va. Bills Signed — “Gov. Glenn Youngkin, now in his last year in office, has made decisions on nearly 900 pieces of legislation from this session. Of those bills, he signed 599, amended 159, and vetoed 157. Here are some of the standouts.” [N. Va. Magazine]
Alexandria Braces for Fed Cuts — “Two regional planning experts delivered sobering news to the Alexandria City Council on Tuesday (March 25) about the potential impact of federal workforce reductions, warning that the city faces significant economic challenges if proposed cuts materialize.” [ALXnow]
It’s Thursday — The weather will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching near 60 degrees, accompanied by a west wind at 6 to 9 mph and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. In the evening, expect partly cloudy skies with lows around 44 degrees. [NWS]
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Mar 26, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
The weather will be mostly sunny with temperatures reaching near 60 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 6 to 9 mph and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. In the evening, expect partly cloudy skies with lows around 44 degrees and southwest winds at approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
– Robert Frost
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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Firefighters battled a large house fire in the Woodmont neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.
The fire scene is the 2900 block of 24th Road N., south of the YMCA gymnastics center. Black smoke could be seen rising from a distance as a result of the blaze.
An outdoor fire just north of Washington-Liberty High School prompted a large emergency response and shut down some roads Wednesday afternoon.
The fire, in a backyard along the 1500 block of N. Stafford Street, was reported around 2:30 p.m. The blaze started in a shed and spread to nearby trees and brush, according to scanner traffic.
A middle school student is facing charges after police say he threatened another student with a knife.
Police were dispatched to Swanson Middle School in the Westover area around lunchtime Tuesday for a report of a 14-year-old student making threats. They subsequently seized two knives that had been brought into the school.
The earlier Red Flag Watch for the area has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
Arlington and much of the D.C. region is at high risk of outdoor fires today due to a combination of low humidity, drought conditions and gusty winds, the National Weather Service says.
Layoffs Slowing Va. Home Sales? — Turmoil in the federal workforce may have impacted last month’s home sales across Virginia, which were down 9% year-over-year to 6,129. “February’s slowdown in sales could be an early signal that there is some hesitancy in some of our regional markets due to growing concerns around federal employment,” Virginia Realtors chief economist Ryan Price said. –Scott McCaffrey
Fire Weather Watch Today — “The combination of dry conditions, low humidity, and strong gusty winds may result in favorable conditions for the rapid spread of fires.” [ARLnow]
Plant Tours at Cemetery — “Arlington National Cemetery’s annual series of Spring Horticulture Tours kicks off this Friday!” [ANC/X, Arlington National Cemetery]
NAACP to Honor Late Leader — The Arlington NAACP will establish a scholarship fund to honor its first vice president, Rosa Dunkley, who died March 5 at the age of 81. Dunkley was “a fierce advocate for justice and a faithful friend to many, a pillar of strength and love” NAACP president Rev. DeLishia Davis said at the organization’s March 24 meeting. –Scott McCaffrey
‘Glamping’ Spots Nearby — “Looking for a getaway where you can touch grass and unplug, but still feel like you’re in the lap of luxury? Glamping—a combo of “glamour” and “camping”—may be the Goldilocks solution for you. We’re talking tents and cabins with climate control, comfy furnishings and private hot showers (or better yet, hot tubs), all within about a four-hour drive of Arlington.” [Arlington Magazine]
AG Warns About 23andMe Data — “Attorney General Jason Miyares today issued a consumer alert regarding 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing and the rights Virginians have concerning their genetic data.” [Press Release]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of around 56 degrees. The day will be breezy as a northwest wind of 6 to 11 mph increases to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon, with gusts reaching up to 36 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 35 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 6 to 9 mph. [NWS]
