Author: ARLnow.com

Possible ICE Activity — “We are aware of reports of ICE agents harassing Arlington residents on S Glebe Rd. yesterday. This kind of over-policing of hard-working residents does not make us safer. Our community is not a prop for Saturday’s parade.” [Arlington Democrats/X]

Beyer Statement on Padilla Incident — “This is another disgraceful episode in a long train of abuses from a thuggish administration that has repeatedly incited and encouraged violence. What happened to Senator Padilla today is horrifying. This incident must be investigated, and everyone involved held accountable.” [Press Release]

Warner Statement on Israel-Iran — “This is a rapidly evolving situation, and it’s critical that the United States work with our allies and avoid steps that will cause further escalation across the region.” [Press Release]

Local Juneteenth Celebrations — “June 19—aka Juneteenth—is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865. Celebrate the spirit of freedom and resilience with book talks, film screenings, concerts, historic tours and plenty of family fun.” [Arlington Magazine]

Verizon First Responder Network — “Today, Verizon is doubling down by launching [its first responder service] in more than 20 new markets, officially making the offering available nationwide wherever Verizon offers 5G Ultra Wideband service. Newly-added metropolitan areas, which bring the total to 50 major markets, with access to the Verizon Frontline Network Slice include… Arlington, Va.” [Verizon]

Storms Could Disrupt Parade — “Huge crowds are anticipated Saturday in D.C. for events marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — but the weather may not fully cooperate. A sluggish front drifting southward could spark showers and thunderstorms that threaten to disrupt the celebrations.” [CWG]

It’s Friday — Expect showers and storms mainly after 3pm, with a partly sunny high of 89°F and south winds of 3-6 mph. Friday night features a 60% chance of precipitation, including likely showers and potential thunderstorms. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 71°F. [NWS]

ICE Deployments in N. Va. — “ICE is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams to five cities run by Democratic leaders, two sources familiar with the planning of the future operations told NBC News… The sources said the SRTs have been ordered to deploy in Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, northern Virginia and New York.” [NBC News]

Robbery Near Sequoia Plaza — “The male victim was outside when he was approached by the male suspect who demanded his wallet. When the victim refused, the suspect struck the victim with a knife, causing a laceration and fled the scene on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.” [ACPD]

New Seating at DCA — “Notice something new in National Hall? Our new seats have arrived and are comfier than ever!” [Reagan Airport/X]

Gun Stopped at TSA Checkpoint — “Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a Virginia man from bringing a loaded gun onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday, according to a release. At one of the airport’s security checkpoints, TSA officers found the handgun loaded with 16 bullets inside the traveler’s carry-on bag, according to TSA.” [Patch]

Maywood Neighborhood Profiled — “When Marc Koblentz and his wife bought their Craftsman style home in Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood in early 2020, they were just the second family to own it — even though it was built in 1915. The previous owner had spent 98 of his nearly 101 years in the house, watching horses and wagons deliver blocks of ice for the icebox and slide coal down a chute to the cellar as a child.” [Washington Post]

TV Show Filming in Arlington — “This July, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program will highlight Arlington County as part of its County Close-up segment… Elijah Griles, video content creator for Farm Bureau, will interview local urban farmers, indoor agriculture operators and others to explore the role agriculture plays in the county.” [Morning Ag Clips]

Riverfront Land Swap — “The D.C. government is announcing a deal that aims to open up more waterfront land around Georgetown to everyone who might want to enjoy it. The deal involves land owned by the National Park Service and Georgetown University that runs along the water, or in the shadow of the Key Bridge.” [WTOP]

Crime Down Across Region — “Overall crime in the Washington, DC region has decreased 13 percent in the first four months of 2025 compared with the same time period in 2024 according to a new data dashboard created by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and now live on the COG website.” [Press Release]

Code Orange Air Quality Day — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for part of the metropolitan Washington region… Sensitive groups like people with heart or lung disease like asthma or emphysema, older adults, and children should make outdoor activities shorter and less intense.” [Press Release]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71. [NWS]

Feds Rehiring After Doge — “Some federal agencies are trying to rehire employees axed during DOGE’s firing spree this year, while others are scrambling to fill vacancies created by the layoffs, the Washington Post reports.” [Axios]

Volleyball Standout on Nat’l Team — “USA Volleyball has selected 12 athletes to compete on the 2025 U.S. Girls U19 National Team at the NORCECA U19 Pan American Cup, June 24–28 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada… [including] Taylor Harrington (MB, 6-3, 2009, Arlington, Va., Wakefield HS, Chesapeake).” [USA Volleyball]

Funding for Rosslyn AI Startup — “Trustible, an Arlington startup that helps companies manage and mitigate risks posed by artificial intelligence, has raised $4.6 million in a seed round that included involvement from Google LLC CEO Eric Schmidt… [Trustible] hopes to turn the seven-person staff into a team of 12 by year-end, all of whom will be based out of the company’s WeWork location in Rosslyn.” [WBJ]

Big Raise for Local Startup — “[Crystal City-based] Nooks, the company redefining classified workspaces through its Classified-Infrastructure-as-a-Service (CIaaS) model, is excited to announce the successful closing of its $25M Series A funding round.” [PRNewswire]

Local Protest Planned — ” Protesters in Arlington and across the country will take to the streets Saturday in “No Kings” rallies nationwide to coincide with a military parade commemorating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary… On Saturday, a No Kings National Day of Defiance event will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m, at Rock Spring Congregational Church, 5010 Little Falls Road.” [Patch]

Biking for a Cause — “Arlington natives Matthew Boothby and Brian Simmons are biking 4,000 miles across the country to raise $30,000 for the @ulmanfoundation, which supports young adults affected by cancer. Boothy is riding in honor of his friend Jimmy Alverson, who he grew up with at church in Arlington. Jimmy passed away from leukemia in 2023.” [Instagram]

Va. AG Sues Over 23andMe — “Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed a lawsuit and separate objection to 23andMe’s plan to sell the personal genetic data of roughly 15 million consumers without their knowledge or consent in violation of Virginia law and the company’s own privacy commitments to consumers.” [Press Release]

It’s Wednesday — Expect widespread haze in the morning followed by sunny skies and a high temperature near 87. The calm wind will turn west around 6 mph in the afternoon. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear and the low temperature will be around 67 with a calm wind. [NWS]