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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Former Arlington resident sentenced for accessing Justice Ginsburg’s health records

By Dan Egitto
Justice (via Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash)

A former Arlington resident who illegally accessed Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s health records was sentenced to two years in prison today (Thursday).

Trent Russell, 34, had faced up to 21 years in prison, according to The Washington Post, but he was expected to receive a lighter sentence due to being a first time offender.

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Three new residential towers with 862 units proposed in Rosslyn

By Dan Egitto
Renderings of the proposed One Rosslyn project at 1901 and 1911 Fort Myer Drive (courtesy of Penzance)

Site plans for a proposed trio of Rosslyn residential towers with 862 apartments and condos were filed on Tuesday.

The One Rosslyn project would replace a pair of office buildings built in the 1960s at 1901 and 1911 Fort Myer Drive.

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After Trump election, Arlington officials predict grim future

By Dan Egitto and Scott McCaffrey
Arlington voter casts a ballot in the 2024 general election (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Fears of economic disruption, political instability and mass deportations are on the minds of Arlington elected officials following the re-election of Donald Trump.

The local economy’s extensive ties to the federal government leave some local leaders deeply worried about the president elect’s talk of relocating tens of thousands of government jobs.

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Democrats clinch County Board, School Board seats as Arlington stays blue amid national red shift

By Dan Egitto, James Jarvis and Scott McCaffrey
Arlington County Board member-elect JD Spain, Sr. celebrates his victory during a watch party in Crystal City (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Democrats in Arlington County Board and School Board races emerged victorious last night by wide margins.

Democratic nominee JD Spain, Sr. claimed 58% of the vote in the race for County Board, according to unofficial election results. This happened in the first round of tabulation, avoiding the need for further tallying under ranked-choice voting.

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Walgreens on Langston Blvd closing to make way for planned 12-story tower

By Dan Egitto
The Walgreens at 3130 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A Walgreens near Lyon Village is closing today (Wednesday) to make way for redevelopment plans.

The convenience store at 3130 Langston Blvd is on track to be replaced with a 12-story tower with retail on the ground floor and apartments above.

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LIVE: Northern Virginia and statewide election results

By Dan Egitto
Voters trickle into Madison Community Center polling location on election day in 2024 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

As election results roll in tonight, ARLnow will be tracking the outcome of races in Arlington, Northern Virginia and across the Commonwealth.

Voters are casting ballots in all 11 of Virginia’s congressional districts this year, with majority control of both chambers of Congress hanging in the balance.

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NEW: The majority of Arlington voters have now cast ballots

By Dan Egitto
An Arlington voter heads to the polls to cast ballots in the 2024 general election (staff photo by James Jarvis)

About 10% of Arlington voters have cast ballots today, as of 9 a.m., as Election Day got off to a relatively smooth start.

Arlington County Director of Elections Gretchen Reinemeyer said there have been no significant delays or reports of any major confrontations at the local polls so far.

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Audrey Clement is suing The Washington Post

By Dan Egitto
County Board candidate Audrey Clement in Virginia Square on Election Day -- Nov. 7, 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

An Arlington County Board candidate is suing The Washington Post over the publication’s reporting on her age.

The lawsuit by independent candidate Audrey Clement, which alleges age discrimination and defamation, concerns a candidate questionnaire that the Post ran in October 2021.

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No school, no parking meter enforcement on Election Day

By Dan Egitto
Voters leave the David Brown Planetarium polling site in June (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Closures are taking place around the county for Election Day tomorrow (Tuesday).

The day is a county government holiday, bringing closures to all Arlington Public Library locations, the Long Bridge Aquatics and Fitness Center and community centers run by the Dept. of Parks and Recreation.

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CoStar Group sheds light on why it picked Rosslyn for corporate HQ

By Dan Egitto
The Gartner building at Central Place in Rosslyn (Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar)

CoStar Group announced a deal today (Friday) to expand its presence in a Rosslyn office building as it moves forward with relocation plans.

The company, which announced plans to move its corporate headquarters from D.C. to Arlington in February, expects to relocate in early 2025, according a press release.

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Halloween in Arlington brings costume contests, candy and ‘monster ball’

By Dan Egitto
Halloween decorations along N. Jackson Street in Ashton Heights in October 2023 (staff photo by Jay Wescott)

Halloween is tomorrow (Thursday), and many varieties of spooky celebration are coming to Arlington.

From a Bluemont costume parade to a “monster ball” at a Clarendon club, festivities for ghouls and goblins of all stripes are taking place starting tomorrow afternoon and continuing through Saturday.

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Sen. Tim Kaine greets voters in Arlington in final turnout push

By Dan Egitto
Sen. Tim Kaine (right) and Arlington Democrats Chair Steve Baker (left) after an event at Walter Reed Community Center in 2024 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) made an appearance at the Walter Reed Community Center in Arlington today (Tuesday) as the push for voter turnout enters its final stretch.

With one week to go until Election Day, Kaine and Arlington Democrats Chair Steve Baker expressed optimism about their numbers so far but said they aren’t taking their foot off the gas.

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