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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Rising insurance premiums, damage to parks among resident concerns about stormwater management along Lubber Run

By Dan Egitto
Pedestrian bridge washed away along Lubber Run (photo by Ashley Hopko)

Arlington is facing a flood of questions about stormwater management around Lubber Run.

The county postponed a public meeting about potential flood mitigation measures in the watershed, originally scheduled for last Wednesday, “due to staff needing more time to respond to last minute community requests,” Stormwater Outreach Manager Aileen Winquist told ARLnow.

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County Board candidate calls for residents to support Missing Middle lawsuit against county

By Dan Egitto
Attendees at the Arlington County Board meeting Wednesday, March 22 on Missing Middle Housing (staff photo)

Arlington spent $74,000 in two months combating a lawsuit over Missing Middle housing, public records show, drawing the ire of a County Board candidate.

The county, which hired law firm Gentry Locke at the start of this year, paid $49,251 for services in January and $24,536 in February, according to invoices. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign for the lawsuit — which alleges that Arlington failed to adequately study the impacts of Missing Middle before approving the zoning change — has raised about $69,000 since last June.

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Future of Kirby Club’s planned Clarendon location in doubt after a year of delays

By Dan Egitto
2832 Wilson Blvd (photo via Google Maps)

After a year of delays, plans to open a well-regarded Mediterranean restaurant in a former Clarendon music venue appear to have fizzled.

The space that the Fairfax-based Kirby Club identified for a second location back in 2022 is now listed as “available” on The Crossing Clarendon’s retail leasing page.

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Recreational weed veto sets back change by several years, proponents say at Arlington forum

By Dan Egitto
A recent Arlington Committee of 100 meeting (via Committee of 100/Youtube)

In the wake of a recent veto of a Virginia recreational marijuana bill, proponents are still holding out hope for future change — but not for at least a couple years.

At an Arlington Committee of 100 meeting last week, State Sens. Adam Ebbin and Aaron Rouse said the chances of the Virginia General Assembly overriding Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s decision earlier this month are slim to none.

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A bank and a casual American restaurant are coming to this Clarendon shopping center

By Dan Egitto
The Crossing Clarendon (staff photo)

(Updated at 11:30 a.m.) A Citibank and a New York City-based American restaurant are coming to Clarendon.

Both businesses are slated to open in The Crossing Clarendon in several months, the shopping center’s general manager, EJ Enciso, told ARLnow.

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Arlington lawmakers decry vetoes of bills to further limit access to guns by domestic abusers

By Dan Egitto
Del. Adele McClure at a press conference calling for tighter firearm restrictions for abusers (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Two local lawmakers who spearheaded bills to limit domestic abusers’ access to firearms blasted recent vetoes of that legislation at a press conference today (Thursday).

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) last month struck down bills from State Sen. Barbara Favola and Del. Adele McClure that would have strengthened existing gun control laws around people who have physically attacked family members and romantic partners.

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Barbershop aiming to help clients ‘create a masterpiece’ is coming to Clarendon

By Dan Egitto
Bold Blade Barbershop (staff photo)

A new barbershop promising “more than just a haircut” is in the works in Clarendon.

Signage for Bold Blade Barbershop has appeared at 2836 Wilson Blvd, at the former site of A&R Engravers and on the same block as the former IOTA Club and Cafe.

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Bills targeting ‘predatory’ tow companies approved, opening the door for long-delayed Arlington changes

By Dan Egitto
A 'towing enforced' sign (file photo)

More stringent towing ordinances could be coming to Arlington as two bills targeting “predatory” practices are set to become law.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has signed off on two pieces of legislation — both backed by Arlington lawmakers — allowing Northern Virginia local governments to set tighter restrictions on tow operators. This move could allow Arlington to implement changes to its towing ordinance originally approved in 2016 but later nixed by the state legislature.

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Mall snack shop closes months after owner is arrested on money laundering and drug charges

By Dan Egitto
Highs & Lows in Pentagon City in 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

An intentionally “weird” shop specializing in international snacks, sodas and oddities has closed.

Highs & Lows’ location at the Pentagon City mall shuttered several weeks ago, a mall representative told ARLnow.

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Feedback on Gateway Park upgrades sought as overhaul could come years sooner than expected

By Dan Egitto
Gateway Park in Rosslyn at sunset (Flickr pool photo by Brian Gannon)

Community input on a planned redesign of Rosslyn’s Gateway Park is kicking off this week.

The county is inviting locals to share their thoughts on the future of the park at 1300 Langston Blvd during an open house on Thursday evening.

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Doorways opens new headquarters amid surging domestic violence rates in Arlington

By Dan Egitto
A counseling room in Doorways' new Community Services Center (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

An Arlington service provider for survivors of abuse celebrated the opening of a new, expanded headquarters last week.

Doorways hosted a ribbon cutting at the Community Services Center at 671 N. Glebe Road, a space designed around the needs of people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence. The spacious, brightly lit office in a Ballston high rise is meant to create a more comfortable environment for people seeking Doorways services, as well as the nonprofit’s employees.

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