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Update at 10:25 p.m. — The bridge and the lanes have reopened.
Earlier: Northbound S. George Mason Drive is closed between S. Columbus Street and Four Mile Run Drive due to an outside fire.
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 5, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers may occur after 4pm, with foggy conditions clearing up before 11am. Expect a mostly cloudy sky with a high near 54 degrees and an east wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 20%. For Friday night, showers could occur after 7pm, and a low temperature around 45 degrees under a mostly cloudy sky with east winds at 5 to 8 mph and a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
“All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me…. You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing
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Address: 2025 N. Kenilworth Street
Neighborhood: Leeway Gardens
Type: 5 BR, 3 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3200 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,750,000
Noteworthy: Renovated in 2021 with high end details and self-contained ADU
Located on an 8,200 cul-de-sac lot in the Nottingham, Williamsburg, Yorktown district, this classic 1950s brick colonial was re-imagined and renovated in 2021:
* new plumbing, electric, framing, insulation, ductwork, hardware, Andersen double pane windows, white oak wood floors on main and upper levels, light fixtures, and accessories
* main level kitchen has Viking appliances, tile backsplash, quartz countertops with waterfall top at island and breakfast bar
* primary bathroom with separate soaking tub, marble lined shower, and double vanity
* renovated hall bathroom and powder room
* lower level can be used as a self contained ADU with electric panel, mini-split HVAC, and private entry. Light filled living and dining area, bedroom, new bathroom, and new kitchen with washer and dryer
* re-lined woodburning fireplace in the living room flanked by built-ins
* fresh interior and exterior paint
* deep driveway accommodates several cars, clean storage room inside, and large shed for bikes, sports and gardening equipment
Listed by:
Betsy Twigg
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391
After 26 years of serving customers at Silver Diner in Arlington, Dorothy Johnson — known to regulars as “Mama D” — is hanging up her uniform.
Johnson will wait on customers for the last time this Saturday (March 7) at the Ballston restaurant, located at 750 N. Glebe Road. Silver Diner will hold a going away party at the restaurant at 1:30 p.m. so coworkers and customers can say their goodbyes, according to a press release.
The Virginia Department of Health has partially lifted a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, though the warning remains in place for a 4.7-mile stretch upstream of Chain Bridge.
VDH issued the advisory on Feb. 13 out of caution following a sewage spill in the Potomac that occurred Jan. 19 and subsequent sewage discharges in early February. The situation has been monitored by Virginia, Maryland and D.C. since then, and a bipartisan group of D.C.-area lawmakers recently sought additional federal funding for the repairs and cleanup.
It’s a foggy morning in Arlington and across the D.C. area.
The fog and lack of visibility has prompted a Dense Fog Advisory from the National Weather Service. It’s in effect until 10 a.m., though some fog may persist beyond that.
Bookstore Eyed for Westpost — Federal Realty wants to replace the Walgreens at Westpost in Pentagon City with an unnamed bookstore, but a 1998 site plan condition requiring a full-service drug store makes that virtually impossible. The company is requesting the condition be eliminated, warning the storefront “will remain vacant” otherwise. [WBJ]
Stranded in Qatar — Arlington resident Anjali Sharma was on her way to a wedding in India with a layover in Qatar when Iran’s retaliatory strikes began and the airspace closed. “I hear explosions every day,” she said. Rep. Don Beyer (D) said his office has heard from about 100 families with loved ones stuck abroad. [NBC 4]
Brandishing at Pentagon City — Police responded Monday to the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street after a man inside a business displayed what appeared to be a firearm and made threatening statements before leaving the scene. No injuries were reported. [ACPD]
Flood Awareness Week — Arlington County is urging residents to prepare for the spring rainy season as Virginia Flood Awareness Week runs March 8–14. 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]
Amazon Cutting 49K Desks — Amazon’s real estate team plans to eliminate 49,000 desks globally this year to reduce its average office vacancy from about 31% to 22.9%. “If you can envision a sold-out Taylor Swift concert and give every single person their desk, that’s how many desks we need to get rid of,” a senior real estate manager said. In the D.C. area, Amazon had about 20,000 corporate employees as of October. [WBJ]
Bakeshop Heading to Vienna — Clarendon-founded Bakeshop expects to open at 421 Maple Avenue East in Vienna in early April. “The buildout has taken a bit longer than expected, but we are very happy with it,” general manager Monica Garcia told FFXnow. “We cannot wait to get in there and start baking.” [FFXnow]
VA250 at HistoryFest — The VA250 Mobile Museum, part of Virginia’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, will visit Arlington’s HistoryFest on May 9 at Kenmore Middle School. The immersive traveling exhibit features interactive displays and artifact reproductions. [Press Release]
Fairfax Casino Clears House — The Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill 64-32 yesterday that would make Fairfax County eligible to host a casino. The legislation from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell now heads to conference before potentially reaching Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk. [FFXnow]
ICE Bills Advancing — Three bills from state Sen. Saddam Azlan Salim (D-Fairfax) that would restrict federal immigration enforcement activities in Virginia await final action in the House of Delegates. “We are confident… that we will deliver these bills to the Governor’s desk,” Salim told FFXnow. [FFXnow]
AG Pressed on Schools, ICE — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones (D) withdrew his predecessor’s brief in a Fairfax County Schools Title IX case and said he is reviewing guidance on ICE cooperation with local law enforcement. On gender identity in schools, Jones said he is focused on “students having a high-quality education.” [Fox 5]
Hacktivists Eye Local Gov’t — Iran-aligned hacktivists may target state and local governments with denial-of-service attacks and website defacement as hostilities in the Middle East escalate, cybersecurity experts warned. The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center said hacktivist groups are “mobilizing to try to start targeting domestic U.S.… networks.” [Route Fifty]
Cherry Blossoms Running Late — Capital Weather Gang predicts peak bloom of D.C.’s Yoshino cherry trees between April 3 and 7, which would be the latest since 2018, following the chilliest winter in more than two decades. Abnormally warm weather this week should jump-start bud development, but cooler conditions in mid-March may slow progress. [Washington Post]
New Legal Notice — ABC restaurant/caterer on/off-premise alcohol license; objections due 30 days. [Public Notices]
It’s Thursday — There are chances of rain before 10am and after 4pm, with patchy fog expected before noon. The cloudy skies will later turn mostly sunny, reaching a high of 63°F. Rain is likely Thursday night, with a 60% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F. [NWS]
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Two police officers were hurt after a group of “disorderly” teens led them on a series of foot chases in Ballston.
The incident happened shortly before 11 a.m., drawing a large police response to the 900 block of N. Stuart Street.
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 4, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There’s a 20% chance of rain before 10am and after 4pm, with patchy fog expected before noon. The cloudy weather will slowly turn mostly sunny, reaching a high of 63°F. Calm winds will shift southeast at 6 mph in the afternoon. Rain is likely on Thursday night, mainly after 7pm, with a 60% chance of precipitation. The night will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 51°F and winds remaining eastward. New precipitation amounts could total under a tenth of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
– Nelson Mandela
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A teen is facing a number of charges after police say a burglary call led to a foot pursuit and the discovery of “distribution amounts” of drugs.
The incident happened Monday morning in the Green Valley neighborhood. Police say the suspect was detained near Drew Elementary School.
Beyer: Americans Stranded Abroad — “Today I have heard from constituents who are in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, the U.A.E., and Qatar or have family there and are frantically trying to get to safety,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said, adding that the Trump administration’s “incompetence is stranding Americans abroad.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Stock Slide for Local Firm — Crystal City drone maker AeroVironment saw its shares spike as high as $303 Monday morning on the Iran strikes before plunging to $196.22 after the U.S. Space Force moved to reopen a roughly $1.4 billion satellite communications contract held by an AV subsidiary. The contract, originally awarded to BlueHalo before AV’s $4.1 billion acquisition last year, makes up roughly half of AV’s total contract backlog. [WBJ]
N. Va. Slowdown Weighs on State — “Virginia is more exposed to… the federal workforce reduction given the high share of local residents that work for the federal government,” said João Ferreira of UVA’s Center for Economic and Policy Studies. The state is projected to lose 10,300 jobs this year, with the unemployment rate expected to rise before easing in 2027. [WTOP]
Work After the Sewage Spill — “It’s up to Peterson, his crew of roughly 30 workers and a slew of contractors to do the tough, dirty — and expensive — job of fixing the Potomac Interceptor, which carries 60 million gallons of wastewater daily from Maryland and Virginia to a treatment plant in Washington. The emergency work and environmental cleanup could cost about $20 million.” [Washington Post]
It’s Wednesday — Expect patchy fog and scattered showers, with otherwise cloudy skies and a high near 52. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation with less than a tenth of an inch possible. On Wednesday night, rain remains likely, with a cloudy low around 49 and a 70% chance of precipitation, again with less than a tenth of an inch possible. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday 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 3, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect rain after 4pm, with a cloudy sky and a high near 52, accompanied by a calm wind transitioning to northeast at 5 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation with less than a tenth of an inch possible. On Wednesday night, rain remains likely, with a cloudy low around 49 and a 70% chance of precipitation, again with less than a tenth of an inch possible. See more from Weather.gov.
“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.”
– Thomas Jefferson
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