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.

Around Town

New ‘Arlington Mini Libraries’ map uses community help to locate free books

By Dan Egitto
An Arlington 'Little Free Library' in 2017 (staff photo)

An Arlington resident is seeking to create a map of every curbside library in the county, and he’s asking for the community’s help.

Constantin Kostenko, creator of the newly launched Arlington Mini Libraries project, enjoys going on walks with his children in his neighborhood near Nottingham Elementary School.

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New County Board member asks for help paying campaign debt

By Dan Egitto
JD Spain, Sr. at the Arlington Democrats' election November 2024 watch party in Crystal City (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The Arlington County Board’s newest member is asking supporters for assistance in paying off remaining campaign debt.

JD Spain, Sr., who took out $32,000 in loans a few weeks before the Democratic primary in June, emailed supporters on Dec. 30 asking them to contribute to a “final push” for funding. As of the end of December, Spain told ARLnow, he had paid off 85% of campaign loans.

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More drones and police presence expected in Arlington ahead of inauguration

By Dan Egitto
Drone seen flying near former Key Bridge Marriott in 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

The safety of residents is on the minds of Arlington  law enforcement following last week’s terror attack and the upcoming presidential inauguration.

There are currently no known threats in the county, ACPD spokesperson Kiyah Daniell confirmed with ARLnow. However, residents should expect to see increased law enforcement presence in Arlington around the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 20.

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Flights canceled, plows activated as snow piles up in Arlington

By Dan Egitto
Pedestrians bundle up and brave the elements in Crystal City’s snowy streets on Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Snow is continuing to heap up in Arlington, bringing a flurry of closures and changes — as well as dangers for anyone caught out in the storm.

The county has activated its fleet of fancifully named snowplows, with a total of 70 currently available, county spokesperson Katie O’Brien told ARLnow. They cleared about 30% of residential streets on their first pass this morning, and the county expects to continue operations throughout the day and into tomorrow.

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Some signs of progress at former Days Inn slated for redevelopment on Arlington Blvd

By Dan Egitto
The former Days Inn at 2201 Arlington Blvd in early 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

The old Days Inn sign is down and a new fence is up at an Arlington Blvd (Route 50) site slated for redevelopment.

However, there are still no active construction or demolition permits for 2201 Arlington Blvd, a 251-unit project that the Arlington County Board approved in July 2023.

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Freezing rain, slippery roads expected in Arlington tomorrow

By Dan Egitto
Ice on a tree branch in Crystal City (file photo)

Some freezing rain is expected in Arlington tomorrow morning, leading to slippery sidewalks and roads.

A light glaze of ice is possible throughout much of the D.C. area and Maryland, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces, the National Weather Service warned on social media.

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Arlington trash pickup pushed back for Christmas and New Year’s

By Dan Egitto
Christmas tree set for curbside collection (via Arlington County)

Curbside waste collection will not be happening on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day in Arlington, but Christmas tree pickup should be right on time.

With both holidays falling on Wednesdays this year, Wednesday routes collecting trash, recycling and organics will be pushed back to Thursday for the next two weeks. Thursday routes will take place on Friday and Friday routes will happen on Saturday.

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Parking compliance is up as Arlington police leverage new data

By Dan Egitto
Parking meter in Ballston (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Parking compliance is up in Arlington, even as rates of parking tickets and traffic citations held relatively steady this year.

What’s behind the change? One new tool at law enforcement’s disposal this year, county and police spokespeople told ARLnow, is better data on where people are and aren’t paying to park.

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Development plans for Rosslyn’s ‘Deep Throat’ garage could get a kickstart

By Dan Egitto
1401 WIlson Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Long-delayed plans to redevelop aging Rosslyn office buildings and a parking garage notably involved in the Watergate scandal could be getting a fresh start.

Developer Monday Properties has recapitalized the development site at 1400 Key Blvd and 1401 Wilson Blvd, home to two 12-story office buildings.

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EXCLUSIVE: Police union, prosecutor dispute prior case involving child stabbing suspect

By Dan Egitto
Stabbing suspect Leonardo Reyes (via ACPD) and a traffic camera view of the crime scene in Pentagon City

Arlington’s police union and top prosecutor are in a war of words over a previous case involving the Pentagon City stabbing suspect.

Leonardo Reyes, the man accused of sending a mother and her toddler to the hospital with life-threatening stab wounds in a Saturday night attack, was out on probation for the attempted robbery of a drug store in 2021.

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