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Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)
Virginia’s two U.S. senators have endorsed Rep. Don Beyer (D) in his bid for reelection in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
Senators Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) both announced their support for Beyer yesterday (Wednesday), according to a press release from Beyer’s campaign.
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A bendy tree in a planter in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)
Teens Attack Woman — “At approximately 6:42 p.m. on February 25, police were dispatched to the report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined the female victim was outside when she observed a group of approximately 20 juveniles, some of whom were pouring a beverage on another juvenile and attempted to intervene during which the approximately five juvenile suspects became aggressive and assaulted the victim. The suspects then fled into the Pentagon City Metro Station.” [ACPD]
Neighborhood Aesthetics Questioned — “Pentagon City straight up feels like Minsk.” “I like this part of DC area, and nearby Crystal City, perhaps that’s why. It’s reminiscent of Eastern Europe, old and new.” [Mikita/X]
Naturalization Workshop — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is hosting a naturalization application assistance workshop tomorrow (Saturday) at St. Charles Catholic Church at 3304 Washington Blvd, starting at 9 a.m. The $135 event pairs applicants with volunteer attorneys to prepare citizenship documents. [Catholic Charities]
Snow Still in Forecast — “Winter is not fully done with us just yet… we are tracking two systems that could bring wintry weather to the region. First threat would be Monday into Tuesday as a low pressure system slides by south of our area. This could bring a few inches of snow or a wintry mix. Though the track will be crucial on what type and how much wintry precipitation we may get.” [WWG/X]
Big Warmup Coming — “Big warmup starting in about a week, 60s and 70s possible Yes, snow is in the forecast on Monday. But after that wintry system passes on Tuesday, the weather pattern is poised to shift in a radical way. The jet stream dip that has allowed repeated bouts of frigid air to plunge southward will retreat to the north. This will allow much milder air to surge in from the south and west.” [CWG/X]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 53°F and winds becoming southerly at 5 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be mostly clear with lows near 38°F. [NWS]
Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 53°F and calm winds becoming southerly at 5 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be mostly clear with lows near 38°F and south winds between 3 and 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.” – Bo Bennett
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Screenshots from article in The Sun (US) that closely mirrored ARLnow's reporting, prior to changes
An article published by The Sun, the U.S. counterpart to the UK newspaper, has been substantially changed after a reader pointed out that it plagiarized reporting by ARLnow.
The Feb. 25 article, “Time to say goodbye to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant after chain confirms final day of business for 15-year-old outlet,” started with a nearly line-for-line copy — with some minor wording changes — of ARLnow’s “Buffalo Wild Wings closes in Crystal City after 15 years,” published Feb. 23.
Police car at night (file photo courtesy Kevin Wolf)
Police are looking for one or two suspects who have been robbing local businesses while armed.
The robberies happened around 8 p.m. the past two days, each by a 20-something year-old man wearing dark clothing and a face mask. On both nights, a man brandished a gun and demanded cash at a pair of nearby businesses.
VHC Health Simulation Center ribbon cutting. Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry are third and fourth from left (courtesy VHC Health)
VHC Health has a new training center for staff following a sizeable donation from a local couple.
The 2,200-square-foot Arlene Evans and Barry Dewberry Simulation Center, made possible through a $3 million gift from Evans and Dewberry, aims to mirror real-world clinic environments, hospital officials said on Feb. 12:
Flags in front of Arlington County government headquarters in Courthouse on a gray winter day (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Hot Startup Opening Arlington ‘HQ2’ — “Clarksburg autonomous vehicle system developer Forterra has expanded to a new office in Arlington’s Courthouse neighborhood following an infusion of hundreds of millions in investor capital over the past few months. The more than 21,000-square-foot office at 1515 N. Courthouse Road… [will] eventually scale up to serve 300 workers by the end of the year in roles relating to government relations, product development and engineering.” [WBJ]
Flyover This Afternoon — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at approximately 1PM.”
McAuliffe May Make Rep. Run — “Multiple sources are saying that former VA First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe is considering a run for the new VA07 (assuming the redistricting amendment passes, of course).” [Blue Virginia/X, Brandon Jarvis/X]
Va. Primaries Delayed — “Virginia voters will need to wait another roughly two months before they can cast ballots for the state’s primaries, according to the Virginia Board of Elections. This year’s primaries will not occur on June 16, but rather on Aug. 4, after state legislators passed House Bill 29, which was signed into law on Feb. 20, officials said.” [WJLA]
ACFD K-9 B-Day — “Happy 2nd Birthday, K9 Joker! Arlington’s accelerant detection K9 and partner to DFM Josh Runion, Joker helps investigators determine fire origin and cause across the region.” [ACFD/X]
Changes to Fairfax Casino Bill — “A bill to make Fairfax County eligible for a casino is advancing through the Virginia House of Delegates after undergoing some significant changes from the version passed by the state Senate earlier this month.” [FFXnow]
A Long, Cold Winter — “This is DC’s most severe winter so far since 2009-2010 Each of D.C.’s winter months have been colder than normal and snow and ice have been on the ground for long stretches. Taking everything together, the Midwest Regional Climate Center’s Accumulated Winter Season Severity Index ranks this winter so far right on the borderline between severe and extreme.” [CWG/X]
More Snow Increasingly Likely — “Guess we need to talk about it! We get to near 60 in most spots on Saturday, but colder air works in and BOTH the GFS (left) and the Euro (right) show a good chance for snow on Monday. It’s not a huge storm, but could be impactful Monday night into Tuesday.” [Doug Kammerer/FB, CWG/X]
It’s Thursday — Rain is likely, roughly between 10am and 4pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of about 45°F, along with a gentle 3-6 mph northeasterly breeze. For Thursday night, anticipate partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 32°F. [NWS]
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Rain and snow are likely before 10am, followed by a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of about 45°F, along with a gentle 3-6 mph northeasterly breeze. The precipitation probability stands at 50%. For Thursday night, anticipate partly cloudy conditions and a low temperature near 32°F, accompanied by calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
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Crash involving overturned vehicle near the East Falls Church Metro station (courtesy anonymous)
A trapped driver was pulled from a flipped car and taken to the hospital after a crash Wednesday afternoon near the East Falls Church Metro station.
First responders were dispatched around 3:15 p.m. for a report of crash involving one person stuck inside an overturned vehicle, at the intersection of Washington Blvd and N. Sycamore Street.
Wall mural inside the now-closed Rhodeside Grill (Flickr pool photo by Rob Pegoraro)
ACPD Starting Pay Among Highest — “Interesting: The range of starting salaries and hiring bonuses for different police forces in the Washington region range pretty widely. But the federal forces generally outpace local ones. Supreme Court Police start at $83k with $50k of hiring bonuses; MPD is $75k and $25k.” [Martin Austermuhle/X]
Housing Lawsuit Bill Tabled — “Among a slate of bills lawmakers introduced this year to address housing stock and affordability issues was House Bill 447 by Del. Marcus Simon, D-Fairfax. It aimed to curb people filing lawsuits to stall housing developments by fine-tuning requirements for legal challenges against local government land use decisions.” [Virginia Mercury]
Data Center Tax Bill — “Senate Democrats in Virginia are pushing to end the tax incentive largely credited with driving the surge in data center development across the commonwealth, arguing the lucrative tax break is costing the state billions… Proponents of the incentive say ending the exemption will damage Virginia’s economy and cost local jurisdictions revenue.” [WBJ, VPM]
Biz Groups Worry About Bill Costs — “Virginia business costs set to rise as Gov. Spanberger is expected to sign paid family leave and minimum wage hike bills. Business groups worry about competitiveness but are aligned with Spanberger on housing/affordability measures. Paid leave would offer 12 weeks off, funded by employer/worker contributions starting 2028.” [ARLnow/X, WBJ]
MoCo Cutting Gymnastics, Too — “Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School gymnastics instructor Paula Shaibani stood in front of the Montgomery County school board Thursday in Rockville carrying the message of a community frustrated with the district’s recent decision to stop offering girls gymnastics as a varsity-level sport at the end of the academic year.” [Bethesda Today]
More Snow on Tap — “In addition to a barely noticeable chance of flakes early Wednesday and another light inconsequential rain with maybe some wet snow mix Thursday, a potentially bigger and perhaps multipart event looms early next week. We could see a few rain or snow showers from it as soon as late Sunday. Larger waves of wintry weather currently look to arrive Monday as well as Tuesday.” [CWG/X]
It’s Wednesday — There’s a slight chance of snow before 8am, followed by a slight chance of rain between 8am and 10am. Skies will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, and the temperature will reach a high near 55. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 37, as the west wind shifts to 5 to 7 mph. [NWS]
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There’s a slight chance of snow before 8am, followed by a slight chance of rain between 8am and 10am. The sky will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, and the temperature will reach a high near 55. The southwest wind will blow at 10 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, and a 20% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 37, as the west wind shifts to 5 to 7 mph and becomes calm after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air, but only for one second without hope.” – Hal Lindsey
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