Author: Dan Egitto

Dan Egitto is an editor and reporter at ARLnow. Originally from Central Florida, he graduated from Duke University and previously reported at the Palatka Daily News in Florida and the Vallejo Times-Herald in California. Dan joined ARLnow in January 2024.

News

Almost 4,000 still without power in Arlington after severe ’25-year’ storm

By Dan Egitto
Tree has fallen onto a street, bringing down power lines and a utility pole; a white truck and a blue car are parked nearby with caution tape around the area.
A downed tree in North Arlington after the storm (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Thousands of Arlington residents remain without power this afternoon (Friday) after a storm swept through the county last night, pummeling trees and power lines.

Almost 4,000 Dominion Energy customers remained without power as of 3:30 p.m., some of whom may not see power restored until around midnight or later, spokesperson Aisha Khan told ARLnow.

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ACPD opens investigation into ICE allegedly injuring man on Columbia Pike

By Dan Egitto
Crowd of protesters holding signs reading Justice for José and Stop, gathered at a street demonstration behind a speaker podium.
José Mejía Hernandez speaks at a press conference (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Arlington police have opened an investigation into an immigration arrest on Columbia Pike that reportedly left a man with serious injuries.

Detectives met with the man, José Mejía Hernandez, last week, NBC4 reported. This prompted a swift response from Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and Reps. Don Beyer, Suhas Subramanyam and James Walkinshaw today (Friday).

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Around Town

Giant sculptures made from canned goods coming to Pentagon City mall

By Dan Egitto
A past "Canstruction" sculpture at Reagan National Airport (via Arlington Food Assistance Center/Facebook)

Six sculptures made from thousands of canned goods are about to go up at the Pentagon City mall.

Next Friday, Sept. 11, a half dozen architecture firms with a can-do attitude will set up shop at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City in a charity event to combat food insecurity.

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Labor Day brings facility closures to Arlington and Falls Church

By Dan Egitto
Bozman Government Center in Courthouse (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Many local government facilities in Arlington and Falls Church will be closed on Monday in honor of Labor Day.

In Arlington, closures include all Arlington Public Library branches, the Cultural Affairs building, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and all community centers except for the Long Bridge Aquatics and Fitness Center.

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Events

Fundraiser concert supporting AWLA coming to Falls Church next month

By Dan Egitto
Outdoor street-side band performance with drummer, two guitarists, and a singer on a small stage with amplifiers and a banner behind them
The Reason to Rock Music Festival (courtesy of the AWLA)

A music festival for local nonprofits is returning next month to benefit the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.

The Reason to Rock Music Festival is happening at Solace Outpost in Falls Church (444 W. Broad Street) on Saturday, Sept. 19. Tickets are $20 in advance, dogs are welcome and the schedule is as follows:

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Around Town

Il Radicchio plans soft opening in Clarendon tomorrow

By Dan Egitto
Exterior view of a modern storefront with a red MAZARO sign, string lights, and large glass windows.
Il Radicchio's new location at 2909 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

After a relocation and a hiatus lasting a couple months, Il Radicchio is preparing to host a soft opening at its new spot tomorrow (Friday).

The longtime Italian restaurant will reopen at 4 p.m. at 2909 Wilson Blvd, owner Rishi Nagpal told ARLnow. The menu will be almost entirely the same as it was, as Nagpal intends to carry on the tradition of “a real pasta house” dating back over 30 years.

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Fatal crash on S. Glebe Road, other recent collisions under Vision Zero review

By Dan Egitto
Urban intersection with a zebra crosswalk and bright yellow pedestrian sign; houses and trees in the background under a blue sky.
The crosswalk at Glebe Road and 14th Street S., where a fatal collision took place last month (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Staff from several Arlington County departments are in the process of reviewing last month’s fatal crash on S. Glebe Road.

In compliance with the county’s Vision Zero Action Plan, the collision that killed a 48-year-old woman on Aug. 16 is under review by transportation engineers, public health representatives and a county manager’s representative, in addition to the Arlington County Police Department and state police.

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Around Town

Noble Fox restaurant and bar opens in Rosslyn with views of Potomac

By Dan Egitto
Lounge area of Noble Fox Bar & Terrace with purple curved chairs, round tables, and a chandelier in a modern hotel lobby setting.
Noble Fox at 1121 19th Street N. (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A new restaurant and cocktail bar with a terrace overlooking the Potomac River has opened in Rosslyn.

Noble Fox Bar & Terrace is open for business on the fourth floor of 1121 19th Street N., next to the lobby for Le Méridien. It offers breakfast and dinner based on American brasserie fare, plus a wide menu of cocktails, wine and beer.

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Events

Arlington’s 9/11 memorial 5K returns this weekend, bringing road closures

By Dan Egitto
Runners participate in the Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff, & ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K (courtesy photo)

A memorial 5K marking 25 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, is taking place this weekend.

The annual Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff, & ECC 9/11 Memorial 5K is taking place on Saturday evening, closing the following roads for the race that loops around the Pentagon:

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Around Town

Restaurant and bar ‘legend’ Bobby Lee dies, bringing final end to Mister Days

By Dan Egitto
Bobby Lee gestures at the crowds packed in for last call at Mister Days in 2019 (file photo)

Bobby Lee, the entrepreneur behind Mister Days who helped shape the D.C. area’s food and drink scene over decades of business ventures, has died.

Lee, 87, passed away over the weekend, his family confirmed to ARLnow. His death brings a final closure to Mister Days Sports Rock Cafe, a popular restaurant and bar that reopened in Clarendon in 2024 after more than four decades in Arlington and D.C.

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Cellphones and laptops are now allowed inside Arlington courthouse

By Dan Egitto
Arlington County Courthouse (staff photo by Ryan Cole)

The Arlington County Courthouse has begun allowing visitors to carry cellphones, laptops and other electronics inside, lifting a longstanding ban on the devices.

The change went into effect on July 1 in compliance with a new state law. Devices had previously been banned in the courthouse, requiring visitors who arrived with devices to secure them in lockers on the ground floor of the Arlington County Jail.

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Around Town

Arlington native is crowned Miss USA, the first mother to win pageant

By Dan Egitto
Justus Kelley becomes Miss USA 2026 (via Miss USA/Instagram)

A native of Arlington made history at this year’s Miss USA pageant, becoming the first married woman and mother to win the title.

Justus Kelley, senior philanthropic advisor at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and founder of the nonprofit Foster Footprints, claimed the crown last week in Miami and will compete in the Miss Universe pageant in November.

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