Several people have been shot at a townhouse in the Arlington View neighborhood near Columbia Pike.
The shooting happened shortly before 3 a.m. on the 1600 block of 10th Street S. Initial reports suggest that at least two people were shot and others were grazed or injured in the panic after someone opened fire at a large house party.
The lives of six residents of a historic African-American Arlington community were celebrated during Green Valley Day on Saturday (Sept. 19).
“Green Valley Greats” honored the civic legacies of George “Go-Go” Long, Joan Cooper, John Robinson, Leonard “Doc” Muse, Dr. Alfred Taylor and Portia Clark.
The timetable for County Board members to begin addressing potential changes to local governance appears to be holding to schedule.
“All the remaining deliverables … are on track,” Mason Kushnir, clerk to the County Board, said at the Board’s Sept. 22 meeting.
Mort Zetlin was serving a stint in the U.S. Army in Germany during the early 1950s when he first encountered Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
Little did he know that the chance meeting would help define the next 70 years of his life.
The County Board has ordered the release of available footage from a fatal Columbia Pike police shooting earlier this year.
The Board announced this morning (Friday) that it has directed County Manager Mark Schwartz to release video of the incident that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Shawn Valn by Friday, Oct. 16. No footage accompanied the announcement and it is unclear what, specifically, will be released.
Arlington Tops ‘Thriving’ Poll — “People who live in Arlington and Alexandria (61%) and Loudoun County (59%) are most likely to be thriving,” according to a new Gallup poll of D.C.-area residents. Arlington and Alexandria also had the second-highest share of households hurt by federal job cuts or furloughs, at 62%. [Axios, WTOP]
DCA Passenger Count Inches Up — Reagan National Airport has recorded 14.4 million passengers year-to-date through July, up 0.2% compared to the same period a year ago, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The year-to-date figures were boosted by a 0.8% growth rate in July to 2.2 million arriving and departing travelers. —Scott McCaffrey
Equipment Spotted at Arch Site — Rep. Don Beyer (D) visited Columbia Island yesterday after constituents spotted heavy equipment at the site of President Trump’s proposed arch. Workers said they were doing archaeological soil work, but Beyer said the equipment is “a clear indication that the Trump Administration is preparing to move forward with construction.” [Press Release, The Hill, WUSA9]
AG to Keynote NAACP Gala — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones will be the keynote speaker at the Arlington NAACP’s 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet, to be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at George Mason University’s Arlington campus. [Arlington NAACP]
Southside Express Lanes, Take Two — State transportation officials have a revised plan for I-495 Express Lanes on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. “VDOT proposes significantly reducing shoulder space… to accommodate four non-toll lanes and two Express Lanes in each direction, along with an 18-foot-wide right-of-way down the middle for future Metro service.” [FFXnow]
Beyer Tours East Potomac Park — Rep. Don Beyer toured East Potomac Park yesterday with representatives of local cycling, running and golf groups. “We also saw the Administration’s destruction firsthand, including trees that have already been cut down, some of them historic cherry trees. And all of this is happening behind closed doors,” Beyer said. [Press Release]
Waymo Foes Rallying in D.C. — “Labor unions, civil rights groups and even churches are ramping up pressure on the D.C. Council to reject a bill legalizing robotaxis.” Activists plan to rally Oct. 6 outside the Wilson Building. The bill from Council member Charles Allen would cap robotaxi operators at 200 vehicles. [Axios]
Warner Targets Tick Allergy — Sen. Mark Warner (D) introduced two bills yesterday targeting tick-borne diseases, including one that would require food labels to flag alpha-gal, the trigger of a meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites. “Cases of alpha-gal syndrome are rapidly increasing in Virginia and across the country,” Warner said. [Press Release]
Coworking Booms in Suburbs — “Suburban coworking locations now make up 67% of all coworking locations, according to a study by real estate data firm Yardi Kube.” Suburban sites grew 39% from July 2024 to July 2026, compared to 22% growth in urban areas. [WBJ]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 73 and north winds around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 56. [NWS]
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A community engagement process is about to begin for a garden-apartment complex near Ballston that could, potentially, face redevelopment.
About half of the 512 units in the Ballston Park complex in the Buckingham neighborhood are currently designated as affordable, but that agreement is expiring. At some point in the future, this could entice the property owner to consider redevelopment of the 24.8-acre site.
Arlington’s top prosecutor is asking for a special grand jury to investigate the police shooting that killed a man inside a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven.
The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church announced Thursday afternoon that it will ask the court to convene the panel to look into the May 8 death of Shawn Valn, 33. The grand jury would determine whether there is probable cause to support criminal charges.
The County Board has voted against a Clarendon bar’s request to host DJs and karaoke, citing concerns about recent violations at the location.
The split 4-1 vote on Tuesday night came despite arguments from the owners of Big Tony’s, who said that live entertainment helps keep the restaurant alive and that there was confusion about the county code and the compliance process.
A local nonprofit focused on recovery from drug and alcohol abuse is seeking to bring in more community advocates.
National Capital Treatment & Recovery hosted a kickoff event for the new undertaking, called “Friends of NatCap,” on Sept. 16 at the Lubber Run Community Center. The goal is to start building momentum for what is likely to serve as a community council.
Arlington officials have opted against moving forward with a program to monitor and issue tickets to owners of unusually loud vehicles.
While Fairfax County is moving forward with preparations for a pilot program starting early next year, Arlington is in wait-and-see mode. In response to an ARLnow inquiry, a county spokesman gave the reasoning:
White House Flyover Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the White House on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at approximately 11:55AM.”
Amazon Throws Met Park Homecoming — Amazon Community Day returns to Metropolitan Park (510 14th Street S.) Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., promising “a spirited morning of family-friendly fun inspired by the nostalgia and excitement of fall homecoming.” Admission is free, but advance registration is encouraged. [ARLnow]
Spanberger Wants Federal AI Rules — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) is urging Congress to create federal AI rules. “It is absolute negligence at the federal level that we do not have a Congress that is working aggressively… to put an initial framework of regulation in place,” she told WTOP. [WTOP]
Passenger Shot on I-66 — A rear-seat passenger in an SUV was injured by an apparent gunshot Tuesday night on eastbound I-66 near Nutley Street outside Vienna, according to Virginia State Police. The injuries are considered non-life-threatening, and the incident remains under investigation. [FFXnow]
Descano Draws Primary Challenger — Former federal prosecutor Brittany Dunn-Pirio will challenge Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano (D), who faces congressional and Justice Department inquiries, in the June 2027 Democratic primary. [FFXnow]
Soaking Brings Drought Relief — “Since Monday afternoon, 1 to 3 inches of rain has fallen across much of the DC area — one of our wettest stretches of the year. The rain has pushed DC to near 4 inches for September and brought more relief to drought-stricken areas.” [Capital Weather/X]
Nor’easter Skirts Region — An “unusually powerful” early-season nor’easter should keep the D.C. area on its fringes, bringing gusty winds and minor tidal flooding to the area. The storm’s worst impacts are expected in New England. [Capital Weather]
It’s Thursday — Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 66 and northeast winds around 13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. A coastal flood advisory for the Arlington and Alexandria shoreline runs until 2 p.m., followed by a coastal flood watch from this afternoon through Friday morning. Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 52. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Wine and beer on/off ABC permit application for business in Shirlington. [Public Notices]
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