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Arlington and much of the D.C. area will be under a Freeze Watch early Tuesday.
After temperatures reached the 90s this past week, near-freezing conditions are expected Tuesday morning.
Update on 4/28/26 — The woman struck by the bus has died, according to police.
Earlier: A woman was seriously injured after colliding with a bus while riding a scooter in Rosslyn.
Good Friday 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 — Apr 17, 2026.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Mostly sunny with a high of 82°F and east winds at 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. Showers likely Saturday night after 2 a.m., with increasing clouds and a low of 52°F. Winds will shift from southeast to northeast, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. See more from Weather.gov.
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams
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We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋
Arlington County police are investigating a man’s death in the Buckingham neighborhood, but so far there’s no indication of foul play.
Police and medics were dispatched to a parking lot on the 4200 block of 2nd Road N., near the intersection with N. Thomas Street, around 7:45 a.m. today (Friday) for a report of a man in his 30s believed to be sleeping in a green Cadillac.
Whether you’re dealing with flickering lights, upgrading your electrical panel or installing new fixtures and outlets, there’s no substitute for a knowledgeable electrician.
Here are the nominees for “Best Electrician Serving Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your go-to electrician? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Plumber Serving Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Handyman Serving Arlington. The results are now official:
Metro Hair Toucher Back in Jail — A man accused of recording himself touching women’s hair on Metro trains will remain jailed after a D.C. judge ordered him held for violating the terms of his bail. Bryan Betancur, 28, is facing two misdemeanor assault charges, a stalking charge, and a separate assault charge in Arlington County that can’t move forward while he’s in D.C. custody. [NBC Washington]
Beyer Revives Surtax Bill — “The Millionaires Surtax is an urgently needed plan to restore fairness to the tax code, fight accelerating inequality, and fund important priorities for the American people,” Rep. Don Beyer (D) said of legislation he reintroduced Tuesday with Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.). The bill would add a 10-point surtax on income above $2 million for couples and $1 million for individuals. [Press Release]
Palooza Returns Next Month — Arlington Palooza is back Saturday, May 16 from 1–6 p.m. at Lubber Run Community Center and Park. The free festival will feature live music, local vendors, food trucks, and family activities. [Arlington County]
Best Boba Options — Arlington Magazine rounds up bubble tea spots in and around Arlington, including Best of Arlington winner Chill Zone Café near Yorktown, plus Bees & Tea, Kung Fu Tea, TNR Café and Spot of Tea. [Arlington Magazine]
Local Bakery Expands to Old Town — Rosslyn-based Eclairons, a family-owned bakery offering French pastries with Lebanese flavors, has expanded to Old Town Alexandria at 430 S. Washington Street. [ALXnow]
Bishop Responds to Trump — On his latest Walk Humbly podcast, Arlington Diocese Bishop Michael Burbidge “speaks clearly and firmly in response to recent social media attacks from President Trump directed at the Holy Father and the Church.” [Arlington Diocese]
Ex-Lt. Gov. Murder-Suicide — “Justin Fairfax shot several times and killed his wife, ran to a different part of the home and then killed himself with the same firearm,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said at a briefing Thursday. The former Virginia lieutenant governor, 47, and wife Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, 49, were in the midst of divorce proceedings. [FFXnow]
Dark Money Floods Referendum — “About 95 percent of the total $93 million raised so far in Virginia, as of a Monday night filing deadline, came from nonprofit groups not required to disclose their donors.” Democrats’ Virginians for Fair Elections has reported $64 million, including nearly $40 million from a House Democrats-aligned nonprofit. [Washington Post]
Another Statewide Poll — A State Navigate poll of 707 likely voters shows Virginia’s redistricting referendum leading 51-45, with Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s approval split at 47-47. State Sen. Louise Lucas (D) said on X: “The problem she has to correct is her policies don’t match her rhetoric from the campaign trail. Her issue is credibility.” [State Navigate, Sam Shirazi/X]
Spanberger Amends Data Center Bill — “We fully supported the legislation’s original goals of lowering costs for our customers, expanding energy assistance, and reducing outages. The amendments undermine these goals,” a Dominion Energy spokesperson said. The governor’s changes strike the bill’s explicit cost-shift onto data centers. [Virginia Mercury]
Marijuana Sales Delayed — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) has proposed amendments to retail marijuana legislation that would push the legal market’s launch from January to July 2027 and cut the number of permitted stores from 350 to 200. [FFXnow]
Virginia, Md. Diverge on AI — “Right now there’s a patchwork of regulations with states driving the conversation,” KFF Health News correspondent Lauren Sausser told WAMU. Maryland passed a law last year requiring a human reviewer when AI is used in coverage decisions; similar Virginia bills were vetoed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), and most new AI legislation has been delayed until 2027. [WAMU]
It’s Friday — Expect a chance of rain showers before 1 p.m., then mostly sunny skies with a high near 83 and a northwest wind around 7 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 62. [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 — Apr 16, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There is a 30% chance of showers mainly before 11 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies with a high near 83°F. Winds will come from the northwest at about 7 mph. Overnight, expect mostly clear conditions with a low around 62°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
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A federal commission has approved the design concept for the 250-foot triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants to build at Memorial Circle.
The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to approve the concept at its meeting today (Thursday). Its members, all appointed by Trump, will review an updated design before taking a final vote at a future meeting.
Lebanese Taverna Founder Dies — Tanios “Tony” Abi-Najm, who opened the original Lebanese Taverna in a former Greek diner in Arlington in 1979, died April 8 at age 94 in Byblos, Lebanon. “What he built went far beyond a business,” his son Dany said in a eulogy. “He introduced Lebanese food — and Lebanese culture — to so many.” [Washington Post]
House Passes ALERT Act — The House of Representatives approved aviation safety legislation 396–10 Tuesday, implementing all 50 NTSB recommendations from the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision at Reagan National that killed 67 people. Rep. Don Beyer (D), whose district includes DCA, called the bill “an incredible step forward” but urged the Senate to strengthen it. [FCNP, WTOP]
Anti-Drone Lasers Near DCA? — The FAA and Pentagon reached an agreement in early April to use anti-drone laser systems at the southern border, raising questions about whether similar technology could be deployed in D.C.-area airspace. During post-crash congressional hearings, Sen. Ted Cruz revealed the Secret Service and Navy had tested counter-drone systems near Reagan National just weeks after the deadly midair collision. [WJLA]
Pilots Meow at DCA — Delta and American Airlines pilots at Reagan National went viral after an air traffic control clip caught them making animal noises over the radio. “You guys, you need to be professional,” a controller is heard saying. [CBS News/X]
Woman Struck by Driver — A woman suffered serious, non-life threatening injuries early Wednesday morning near Route 1 and 23rd Street S. after a verbal dispute escalated to a physical altercation, according to police. The suspects allegedly struck the victim with their vehicle as they fled the scene around 1:40 a.m. [ACPD]
Rosslyn Fire Station Blocked — “Delivery drivers parking wherever they want is a big enough problem but parking in front of a fire station takes it to a new level,” a resident posted. “Both vehicles were unattended with flashers on.” [Brian Gannon/X]
New Alarm Vendor — Arlington County has begun using a third-party vendor, Alarm Program Systems, to administer its security alarm registration and false alarm enforcement program. All residential and commercial alarm systems must be registered with ACPD, with annual permits costing $25. There are also fee for an excessive number of false alarms. [Arlington County]
Girl Scouts Thank Snow Crew — Girl Scouts of Troop 60116 stopped by to thank Arlington County’s winter storm response team, their newest official “Hometown Heroes.” “Cookies yes, snowcrete no!” the Department of Environmental Services posted. [Arlington DES/X]
Virginians Turn on Data Centers — Only 35% of Virginia voters would be comfortable with a new data center in their community, down from 69% in 2023, a Washington Post-Schar School poll found. Prince William County, meanwhile, has abandoned the legal defense of its prior approval of a 1,700-acre data center campus near Manassas National Battlefield Park. [Washington Post]
Spanberger’s Charts Moderate Course — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed laws raising the minimum wage to $15 by 2028 and banning ghost guns while vetoing gambling measures and bills she said would weaken public safety. She has vetoed eight bills and proposed changes to at least 180 — more than her most recent Democratic predecessor. [Axios]
Va. Joins Popular Vote Compact — Gov. Spanberger signed a bill adding Virginia to the National Popular Vote Compact, an agreement among states to award electoral votes to the nationwide popular vote winner. The compact now has 222 electoral votes committed, 48 short of the 270 needed to take effect. [NPR]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 92 degrees and southwest winds of 3–10 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Rain showers are possible after 8 p.m., with an overnight low around 69. [NWS]
There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
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 — Apr 15, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 92°F and a light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69°F. There’s a 30% chance of showers, mainly after 2 a.m., with winds shifting from southwest at 6 to 8 mph to west after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
“Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.”
– W.P. Kinsella
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.
A fraudulent email impersonating Arlington County Treasurer Carla de la Pava is targeting local businesses and nonprofits, according to the Treasurer’s Office.
The emails use de la Pava’s name but come from an unrelated Gmail address. They carry the subject line “Arlington County Virginia/Vendor Payment” and ask recipients to help pay a vendor invoice, according to a press release from the office.
