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.

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JUST IN: Firefighter hurt while battling house fire near Chain Bridge

By Dan Egitto
Firefighters respond to a blaze on N. Richmond Street (staff photo)

Firefighters battled a house fire in the Arlingwood neighborhood near Chain Bridge this morning.

Fire departments from Arlington, Fairfax County and other jurisdictions responded to a report of “a large fire in the garage” on N. Richmond Street around 9 a.m., according to scanner traffic. The blaze quickly spread to the attic and other parts of the structure.

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Rep. Beyer calls for limiting military involvement in Israel-Iran conflict

By Dan Egitto
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) speaks at a press conference in April 2023 (courtesy photo)

Arlington’s congressman has pledged to support a resolution limiting U.S. military involvement in Iran.

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) cast his support yesterday (Tuesday) for a war powers resolution that would prohibit any use of the U.S. military in “hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran” without a declaration of war or explicit authorization.

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‘Stop fascism’ graffiti reported on dozens of Arlington signs

By Dan Egitto
A stop sign with graffiti at N. Manchester Street and 8th Road N. (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Dozens of Arlington road signs have reportedly been vandalized with the word “fascism” under the word “stop.”

A tipster has reported at least 28 intersections in the area of Bluemont, Dominion Hills and Boulevard Manor that have received graffiti in recent days.

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Arlington Democratic primary sees bump in turnout, following statewide trends

By Dan Egitto
A polling place at the Lubber Run Community Center, during the Democratic primary on June 17, 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Arlington voters have been turning out in slightly higher numbers in today’s Democratic primary, tracking with trends statewide.

As of 1:30 p.m., about 4% of registered voters had cast ballots, according to the Arlington Elections Office. That’s slightly more than at the same point last year, when 3.7% of the county had voted in the Democratic primary.

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Arlington YMCA still plans to redevelop but needs a new developer

By Dan Egitto
The YMCA at 3422 13th Street N. (staff photo)

The Arlington YMCA is still pursuing redevelopment plans, but the loss of a developer and tough market conditions have pushed back the timeline.

Facing concerns from some patrons about ongoing maintenance issues, the YMCA told ARLnow that it is working on improvements to the Virginia Square facility and hoping to receive county approval for redevelopment in early 2027.

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New emergency assistance fund for fired federal workers launches in Arlington

By Dan Egitto
Job seekers at a Crystal City career fair (file photo by Jay Westcott)

An Arlington nonprofit has launched a new emergency assistance fund for out-of-work federal employees.

Arlington Thrive’s new Federal Worker Resilience Fund, which provides direct aid for rent, utility payments and other essentials, is meant to support fired and furloughed federal workers “whose jobs were affected by recent policy changes.”

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DEVELOPING: Huge ‘No Kings’ crowds protest in Arlington ahead of military parade

By Katie Taranto, Dan Egitto and Scott McCaffrey
'No Kings' protesters along Langston Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Anti-Trump protesters mobilized in force across Arlington today (Saturday) as part of nationwide “No Kings Day” demonstrations ahead of the military parade in D.C.

Waving signs, banners and American flags, they cheered from overpasses and chanted outside the Clarendon Metro station. An estimated 5,000 people lined long stretches of Langston Blvd from Rosslyn to Falls Church, in an attempt to form an enormous, 5.2-mile “human chain.”

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What to expect in Arlington during tomorrow’s military parade

By Dan Egitto
Fireworks over the National Mall, viewed near the US Marine Corps War Memorial in Rosslyn (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Tomorrow’s military parade in D.C. will bring road closures, protests, flight disruptions and views of fireworks in Arlington — but the weather remains a wildcard.

With hundreds of thousands of people expected on the National Mall for the parade in honor of the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, here’s what to expect on this side of the Potomac.

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GW Parkway bridges in Arlington scheduled for repairs this month

By Dan Egitto
The GW Parkway bridge over Donaldson Run (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

Repairs on several GW Parkway bridges in Arlington are continuing this month as part of a major rehabilitation project.

Crews will continue work on bridges at the following locations, the National Park Service said in a monthly update:

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Large protests planned on Langston Blvd and over I-66 before military parade

By Dan Egitto
Protesters over I-395 in Fairlington (courtesy of Libby Garvey)

Widespread Arlington protests against the Trump administration are scheduled to happen on Saturday along Langston Blvd and on I-66 overpasses.

Across 5.2 miles of sidewalk between Rosslyn and Falls Church, We of Action Virginia is organizing a “human chain” in rejection of “authoritarianism and the militarization of our democracy.”

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Military parade will bring road closures but no festivities in Arlington

By Dan Egitto
Vehicles arriving by rail for the June 14 military parade (via U.S. Army Military District of Washington/X)

This weekend’s military parade is expected to close a portion of GW Parkway, the Arlington Memorial Bridge and part of the Mount Vernon Trail.

However, none of the extensive festivities in honor of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army are currently expected to happen in Arlington, county spokesperson Erika Moore told ARLnow.

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Eight shoplifting suspects arrested in Pentagon City after surge in retail crime

By Dan Egitto
Police on scene at the Pentagon City mall in 2023 (file photo by Jay Westcott)

Eight shoplifting suspects were arrested in a Pentagon City operation as new police data shows Arlington retail crime is on the rise.

In a May 30 retail theft detail, the Arlington County Police Department arrested seven people on petit larceny charges and one person on a grand larceny charge. The arrests resulted in the recovery of more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise, police said in a press release.

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