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Onyx (photo courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington)
Onyx is a loyal, loveable pup whose owner recently passed and she’s looking for a new home.
Onyx is a five-year-old mixed breed available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. She’s house-trained, affectionate, and in need of a new, loving home.
A fire in a small apartment building near Columbia Pike might have been intentionally set.
The fire broke out around 5 a.m. on Thursday, May 15. Firefighters rescued several people using ladders as the fire burned in a stairwell of the garden apartment building.
A tree-filled park in Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Car Into Water Along GW Parkway — “2003hrs: Single vehicle from… GW Parkway partially submerged into the river, under the TR Bridge. 1 occupant safely extracted, no injuries. @ARLnowDOTcom has documented this problematic stretch on GWPW which has seen numerous crashes especially when wet and at night.” [Matthew Young/X]
Beyer on Tariff Ruling — “This ruling is a major victory for the American people, who have spent months under threat of a stupid, self-imposed economic disaster thanks to Donald Trump’s trade war. Trump’s tariffs have already raised costs on Americans, strained our alliances, hurt our credibility, and threatened the global economy. They’ve driven uncertainty to a peak, hurt our small businesses, and greatly raised the danger of a recession.” [Press Release]
Arlington Among ‘Best Places to Live’ — “Three of the best places to live in the country can be found in Fairfax County, according to one recently released ranking. U.S. News and World Report included Burke, Reston and Centreville on its 2025-2026 list of the Top 250 Best Places to Live in the U.S., with the first two taking first and second place, respectively, among Virginia localities.” Arlington is No. 3 in Virginia and No. 129 nationally. [FFXnow, USNWR]
New Electric ART Bus — “ART’s new Battery Electric Bus had a special demo today! Vice Chair Matt de Ferranti and Member Maureen Coffey rode from Courthouse to the new AOMF and back, becoming the first non-ART employees to experience this clean ride.” [County Board/X]
Driver Strikes Pedestrian — “Pedestrian struck in Ballston, near the intersection of N. Glebe Road and 11th Street N. Initial reports suggests female pedestrian was struck and might have been briefly unconscious. PD and FD on scene.” [ARLnow/X]
Inner Ear Tribute — “During a visit on Tuesday, what used to be Inner Ear Studios and another building, with a street address of 2700 S. Nelson Street, all that remains is a few dozen white cinder blocks. “That’s the wall, where the drum riser was, to mark as a memorial Inner Ear, and how important this was in our community,” said Connolly. Josh Stoltzfus, deputy director of cultural affairs for the county, said music will return to this site.” [WTOP]
F.C. Ditching Brick — “Staff is updating the sidewalk and crosswalk design standards in the City Streetscape Design Standards for commercial streets. The current all-brick standards was found to be costly to maintain and tripping hazards over time. The new sidewalk standards will be concrete with brick bands. The new crosswalk standards will be high-visibility continental crosswalks (zebra crossing) and red stamped asphalt on less busy streets.” [Falls Church Pulse]
Pride in the Pool — Numerous LGBTQ+ swimming competitions will be coming to Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center starting this week. As part of WorldPride celebrations, a large portion of the 2025 World LGBTQIA+ Aquatics Championship will take place at the facility between this Saturday and Thursday, June 5. A recent infrastructure issue at the aquatics center’s competition pool will not affect the schedule, a county spokesperson told ARLnow. –Dan Egitto
New Eatery Near Potomac Yard — “The owner of a popular local home improvement business is getting into the restaurant game. Michael & Son owner Basim Mansour is asking the city for approval to replace a 1940s-era convenience store with a 1,700-square-foot “fast casual restaurant with Asian foods with a Spanish and American influence.” That’s according to Mansour’s development special use permit request for the 6,600-square-foot property at 3314 Richmond Highway — across the street from Potomac Yard.” [ALXnow]
It’s Thursday — Patchy fog will dissipate by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78. Expect the northwest wind of 6 mph to shift southwest later in the day. For Thursday night, there’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, followed by mostly cloudy skies, a low of 64, and some patchy fog after 4am. Winds will be light from the south. [NWS]
Patchy fog will dissipate by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 78. Expect the northwest wind of 6 mph to shift southwest later in the day. For Thursday night, there’s a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, followed by mostly cloudy skies, a low of 64, and some patchy fog after 4am. Winds will be light from the south. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
Address:2646 S June Street Neighborhood: Oakcrest / Arlington Ridge Type: 4 BR, 3 BA single-family detached – 2800 sq. ft. Listed: $1,250,000
Noteworthy: A Serene Treehouse Retreat – Tucked Off South Arlington Ridge Rd
Nestled on a lush 0.34-acre lot, this 4-bedroom/3-bathroom home offers a tranquil, treehouse-like setting in a prime location just off S Arlington Ridge Road. Turning onto S. June St and driving up to the cul-de-sac, you are immediately surrounded by lush trees, mature foliage and access to a footpath that leads up to the popular Oakcrest Park.
As you step inside the house, you are greeted by a thoughtfully designed floorplan that includes two spacious living rooms each with fireplace, one wood-burning and the other gas. The renovated kitchen has KitchenAid appliances, ample cabinetry/shelving and a built-in seating area that overlooks the back patio. Expansive windows throughout the house bring nature indoors, creating a private oasis perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
The full-house generator and oversized attached garage are both rare finds in the neighborhood. The garage provides tandem parking for two cars and storage. This move-in ready home blends modern comfort with a peaceful retreat-like atmosphere. It is truly a rare gem in Arlington. Full of charm, it offers all the conveniences of city living in a private setting.
COMMUTING OPTIONS: Less than 2 miles to DCA and GW Parkway. One stop light to 395. Easy access to National Landing, Pentagon City, Crystal City, Del Ray, and Old Town Alexandria. Four Mile Run Park/Bike Trail is around the corner. Walk to Starbucks, grocery stores, gym, tennis courts and the Sunday morning farmer’s market. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own in one of Arlington’s most popular zip codes, 22202!
Police on scene at the Pentagon City mall in 2023 (file photo by Jay Westcott)
A 23-year-old D.C. woman is facing several charges after an incident that prompted a sizable police response at the Pentagon City mall.
It happened Tuesday morning when an officer confronted a shoplifting suspect, who then allegedly tried to flee, leading to a foot pursuit and a struggle.
Rainy day in Arlington (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Monday Afternoon Car Chase — “@PFPAOfficial & @ArlingtonVaPD had a report of someone breaking into cars in the lot across from Target around p.m. Officers converged on the lot looking for the person, but he had already gotten into a blue Hyundai. Police chased it east on Army Navy Drive. The Hyundai almost collided with a car at S. Hayes. It appears both PFPA & ACPD cut the chase near S. 12th and Army Navy.” [Dave Statter/X]
Fall of Saigon Remembered — “One of those local businessmen Vinh Nguyen, told his own harrowing story of his family’s flight from Vietnam in April 1974 when he was just 15 years old and the long circuitous path that led to their migration to one of four U.S. refugee camps in the U.S. and eventually to the D.C. area where they opened a small grocery business in what was known at the time in Arlington as a Little Saigon neighborhood of near present day Clarendon but soon migrated, with his family’s being one of the first, to the present day Eden Center.” [FCNP]
End of Line for D.C. Streetcar — “After less than a decade of operation, the D.C. Streetcar is set to be phased out and replaced by an electric bus that Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) called a “next generation streetcar” when she announced the change Tuesday… City Administrator Kevin Donahue said at the announcement that the new streetcar would be “essentially buses that utilize” the streetcar system’s existing cables for power.” [Washington Post]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers during the day and potential thunderstorms after 5pm, with a high near 63 and east winds reaching up to 21 mph. Rainfall amounts could range from three quarters to one inch. For Wednesday night, showers are likely with a possible thunderstorm, a low around 59, and lighter winds after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of nighttime precipitation. [NWS]
Tom Beers of Arlington, Va., died on May 20 after succumbing to complications related to metastatic kidney cancer. He was 74.
Tom will be remembered by many, but especially his life partner of 33 years, The Honorable Todd M. Harper, and his sister, Mary Anne Beers of Andover, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Expect showers and potential thunderstorms after 5pm, with a high near 63 and east winds reaching up to 21 mph. There’s a 90% chance of precipitation and rainfall amounts could range from three quarters to one inch. For Wednesday night, showers are likely with a possible thunderstorm, a low around 59, and lighter winds after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and higher amounts in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
A 27-year-old Arlington man has been accused of assaulting a kid, threatening him and two other kids with a gun, and then trying to disarm an officer while getting arrested.
The alleged drunken incident happened Saturday afternoon near the Barcroft Apartments along Columbia Pike.
English bulldog Turbo at Bon Air Park (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
Fire in Arlington Mill — “Units responded to and quickly extinguished a fire in an apartment on the 5100 block of 8th Rd S. No injuries to firefighters or occupants. Fire Marshal will be investigating the cause.” [ACFD/X]
Robbery Near Columbia Pike — “The male victim was outside in the 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street when 4-5 male suspects approached him, physically assaulted him and stole and undisclosed amount of cash. One of the suspects struck the victim with a bottle, causing a laceration. The victim ran from the scene and police were notified. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.” [ACPD]
Crash on Route 50 — “A crash around 9 p.m. [Monday] on Route 50E at Edison in Arlington County. Injuries not initially reported as serious.” [Dave Statter/X]
Alexandria Bans Gas Blowers — “Alexandria City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Saturday (May 17) banning gas-powered leaf blowers, making Alexandria the first jurisdiction in Virginia to enact such a prohibition. The ban follows years of community advocacy and comes after an August 2024 opinion from Virginia’s Attorney General confirming the city’s authority to regulate these devices through its noise ordinance.” [ALXnow]
Dem Lt. Gov. Candidates — “They all promise to “fight” or “stand up” to President Donald Trump. All want to spend more on education, protect abortion access, increase the minimum wage and restore voting rights for people who have completed felony sentences. The six candidates vying to become the Democratic nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor in a June 17 primary agree on so many top-line issues that voters might wonder: Why are so many running, and what are the differences that could help decide the race?” [Washington Post]
It’s Tuesday — There is a slight chance of showers in the afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73, accompanied by winds shifting to the southeast at 5 to 9 mph. Tuesday night, expect showers, with an 80% chance of precipitation, a low around 58, and south winds at 7 mph turning east after midnight. New rainfall amounts could fall between a quarter and half an inch. [NWS]
