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Tighter restrictions on when Arlington police can contact federal authorities about undocumented immigrants are going into effect.

Following a 4-1 Arlington County Board vote, local police can only initiate contact with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in contexts involving identified gang members and certain serious crimes.


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Update on 7/2/25: The suspect in this case was acquitted, DC News Now reports.

Earlier: An Arlington Public Schools employee has been arrested after allegedly soliciting sex from an underage female student.


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Plans for a new $177 million west entrance to the Ballston Metro station are beginning to solidify.

Proposed plans for the project, meant to reduce congestion and improve access to areas west of the station, were published last month.


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An Arlington journalist starred on “Jeopardy!” last week, winning one night and earning over $14,000.

Susan Stumme, a senior editor at the news agency Agence France-Presse, ended Thursday night on top with a $12,600 win.


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Top Arlington County Board priorities including housing affordability and public safety will likely hold steady following JD Spain, Sr.’s victory last week.

However, Spain is seeking to distinguish himself from the Board’s current approach to government oversight, engagement and transparency.


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A development of around 16 townhouses is being proposed at the site of a three-story office building in Dominion Hills.

A proposal for a General Land Use Plan (GLUP) amendment to make this possible at 6045 Wilson Blvd received mostly positive feedback at a Long Range Planning Committee meeting last week.


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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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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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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 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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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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