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.

Events

Bike & Music Fest returns to Columbia Pike pie shop next month

By Dan Egitto
Male guitarist wearing a yellow hat and red pants performs on a street stage with a drummer and accordionist behind him under a tent at night.
A band performs at the Bike & Music Fest last year (courtesy of Davis White)

Live blues and rock music is coming to Columbia Pike next month, courtesy of Acme Pie Co.

The Bike & Music Fest will return to 2406 Columbia Pike on Saturday, Sept. 19. Pastry chef Sol Schott has been hosting some version of this event at least once a year for about a decade, but he has locked in some bigger names this year as he hosts the event in a field next to Acme Pie.

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Around Town

Solace Outpost brewpub taking over El Rey taqueria in Ballston

By Dan Egitto
Outdoor seating area with orange benches and tables beside a building featuring a blue triangle-pattern wall with string lights above.
The future home of a Solace Outpost location in Ballston (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A taqueria and margarita bar has closed its doors in Ballston, with plans to reopen next month as a brewpub.

Solace Outpost is taking over the El Rey space at 4201 Wilson Blvd, swapping out tacos, quesadillas and signature cocktails for bar fare and beers from Solace Brewing Company.

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Around Town

Man retrieves goats from animal control, finishes journey to D.C. and hits the road

By Dan Egitto
Man walking a black dog that is pulling a small wagon loaded with bags along a highway shoulder.
Jacob Holiday travels with his goats on I-66 this morning (photo courtesy of Rick S.)

After a cross-country journey and a recent brush with animal control, a man who arrived in Arlington with three goats finally made it to D.C.

However, he didn’t stay for long and he only has two goats with him now.

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News

One Central Library entrance closes for $2.3M project to prevent flooding

By Dan Egitto
Construction debris and bricks pile up in front of Arlington County Central Library during renovation, with a large arched windowed entrance behind.
Renovations get underway at Central Library's Quincy Street entrance (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

One entrance to Central Library has temporarily closed, kicking off several months of renovations to stop water from getting into the building and its parking garage.

The public entrance to the library on N. Quincy Street closed last week and is currently fenced off. Much of the patio has been torn up into piles of bricks as the $2.3 million project, first approved in the county’s 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), gets underway.

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ICE agents reportedly injure man in Arlington, prompting outcry from officials

By Dan Egitto
José Mejía Hernandez speaks with Telemundo (via Noticias Telemundo/Facebook)

A man’s account of being badly injured in an encounter with immigration agents in Arlington has prompted condemnation from local elected officials and Arlington’s congressman.

Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.), Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti have all released statements on the case of José Mejía Hernandez. The Mexican immigrant has told multiple media outlets that immigration enforcement approached him on his way to a bus stop last week and shocked him with a stun gun when he tried to run.

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Advanced Towing sues Arlington County, seeking to increase the cost of getting towed

By Dan Egitto
Advanced Towing lot in Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A local towing company has filed a lawsuit arguing that getting towed in Arlington should cost more.

Advanced Towing has been pursuing litigation against Arlington County in circuit court for the last several months, seeking to increase the base towing rate from $160 to $210.

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Police identify woman struck and killed in S. Glebe Road crash

By Dan Egitto
Nighttime street scene with flashing red and yellow emergency lights and roadwork barriers blocking lanes.
Critical pedestrian struck incident on S. Glebe Road (via traffic cam)

The victim of a fatal crash on S. Glebe Road over the weekend has been identified as a 48-year-old Arlington resident.

The Arlington County Police Department has identified Katherine Krueger as the pedestrian fatally struck on Sunday night at S. Glebe Road and 14th Street S.

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Arlington man, 51, arrested after gunfire at Gunston Middle School basketball court

By Dan Egitto
File photo

An Arlington man has been arrested after a dispute at the Gunston Middle School basketball court erupted into gunfire last month.

Adrian Dwight Taylor, 51, has been charged with nine counts of attempted malicious wounding and several other felonies in connection with the incident, which took place around 10 p.m. on July 25.

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Redesign of Drew Park includes more play equipment, fruit trees and a bathroom

By Dan Egitto
People enjoying a sunny day in a community park: kids playing on a grassy field, adults chatting, and trees lining the area.
Renderings of the new proposed design for Drew Park (via Arlington County)

A proposed redesign of Green Valley’s Drew Park expands on natural elements and things to do, while also attending to some visitors’ more urgent needs.

The draft final design for the park, located next to Drew Elementary School, includes a new fitness area next to the basketball court, an additional play area near the spray pad, barbecue grills, a picnic pavilion and raised garden beds.

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Arlington police auditor to report directly to County Board after lengthy closed-door meeting

By Dan Egitto
Professional headshot of a woman with curly black hair, round glasses, brown turtleneck, and blazer against a gray backdrop.
Arlington Independent Policing Auditor Mummi Ibrahim (via Arlington County)

The Arlington County Board approved a new contract for the county’s independent policing auditor following almost three hours of closed-door conversation this week.

Little public discussion came before or after the vote on the employment agreement with Mummi Ibrahim, who has served in the post since 2022. However, the outcome of the meeting — which appeared to focus on criminal justice issues — is that Ibrahim will now serve at the pleasure of the County Board, rather than County Manager Mark Schwartz, Board spokesperson David Barrera told ARLnow.

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New apartment building next to Ballston Harris Teeter to open in 2027

By Dan Egitto
Under-construction, multi-story building wrapped in protective material with scaffolding and construction equipment on site, blue sky overhead.
Construction near the Harris Teeter at 600 N. Glebe Road (staff photo by Ryan Cole)

A development project next to the Ballston Harris Teeter has been growing up fast.

The first apartments in the 197-unit building at 600 N. Glebe Road are expected to become available in spring 2027, Mary Senn, vice president of Southeastern Development Associates, told ARLnow.

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DUI driver who killed W-L graduate in 2024 crash is released from jail

By Dan Egitto
Flags flying in the wind at Arlington County's justice center in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The driver responsible for a DUI crash that killed an Arlington 19-year-old has been released from jail after less than two years behind bars.

Brooks Bare, who pleaded guilty to DUI involuntary manslaughter in the fatal rollover crash that took place on Oct. 12, 2024, was released from jail on Tuesday, Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti confirmed to ARLnow.

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