FILE - Virginia State Sen-elect, Ghazala Hashmi speaks to supporters at a Democratic victory party in Richmond, Va., Nov. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia’s lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the position on Wednesday.
Hashmi is the first Muslim and the first Indian-American to be nominated to appear on the ballot for a Virginia statewide office. She defeated five other candidates, including Democrat Levar Stoney by less than a percentage point, to secure the nomination in a razor-thin primary race. Stoney congratulated Hashmi on Wednesday in a concession statement.
Arlington County police believe there may be more victims in a serial indecent exposure case.
As previously reported, a man was alleged to have exposed himself to two women and two children in a pair of separate incidents on a Saturday afternoon late last month, in the Clarendon area and near Lacey Woods Park.
Lego builder Richard Paules stands with his model of Reagan National Airport (staff photo by Ryan Cole)
A new 150,000-piece model of Reagan National Airport’s Terminal 2 is about to make its debut.
A nine-month labor of love by Lego enthusiast Richard Paules, the 120-pound centerpiece — featuring an accurate floor design with domes, arrival/departure levels and even a baggage claim — is set to appear to the public next Monday.
Construction workers at Amazon's HQ2 near in Pentagon City, on April 5, 2021 (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)
Virginia is experiencing a boom in skilled trades interest, with the state on track to receive more than 14,000 new contractor and tradesman license applications this year.
The projected number represents a 10% increase from 2024 and nearly double the application volume from a decade ago, according to new data from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) speaks at a press conference in April 2023 (courtesy photo)
Arlington’s congressman has pledged to support a resolution limiting U.S. military involvement in Iran.
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) cast his support yesterday (Tuesday) for a war powers resolution that would prohibit any use of the U.S. military in “hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran” without a declaration of war or explicit authorization.
A stop sign with graffiti at N. Manchester Street and 8th Road N. (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
Dozens of Arlington road signs have reportedly been vandalized with the word “fascism” under the word “stop.”
A tipster has reported at least 28 intersections in the area of Bluemont, Dominion Hills and Boulevard Manor that have received graffiti in recent days.
A polling place at the Lubber Run Community Center, during the Democratic primary on June 17, 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Former Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday’s closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general.
A path through the trees along N. Harrison Street (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
New DCA Helicopter Rules — “The FAA is making some tweaks when it comes to helicopters and planes to prevent the possibility of any more close calls. Helicopter traffic will now be pushed further to the southeast of the airport, limiting how much airspace they can occupy.” [NBC 4]
More on Coffey Threats — “Coffey emphasized that the current political climate nationally can trickle down to local lawmakers. “If you feel like it’s somehow acceptable to threaten a member of Congress, how is it that different to send a message to one of your local elected officials or your state lawmakers?” she said to DC News Now.” [DC News Now, WTOP]
Shots Fired in Crystal City — “The four victims were inside their residence when they heard a loud noise and observed a broken window and a shell casing. During the course of the investigation, responding officers recovered evidence confirming several shots had been fired in the area and did not locate any injuries.” [ACPD]
Pizza Monitor on High Alert — “While some other pizzerias to the Pentagon are experiencing a slower day, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, and Extreme Pizza are experiencing heightened activity. As of about 2:13pm ET” [Pentagon Pizza Report/X]
YIMBYs Celebrate Election — From a press release: “The YIMBYs of NoVA congratulate winning pro-housing candidates, including State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, for Lieutenant Governor, and Arlington County Board Member Takis Karantonis. We look forward to working with all candidates and elected officeholders to advance pro-housing reforms at all levels of government.”
AI to Reduce Amazon Hiring — “Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Tuesday that the company expects artificial intelligence “will reduce our total corporate workforce as we get efficiency gains” over time. “We will need fewer people doing some of the jobs that are being done today, and more people do other types of jobs,” Jassy added in a memo to Amazon’s workforce.” [NBC News]
County Closures for Juneteenth — “Arlington County Government offices and facilities are closed on all federal holidays except Columbus Day. Permit parking is always in effect unless specifically noted on the sign. Meters are not enforced on Federal holidays.” [Arlington County]
New Police Recruits — “Friends, family and coworkers gathered on June 16, 2025, to celebrate a significant milestone in the careers of Arlington County Police Department’s 14 newest officers as Session 152 graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy.” [ACPD]
City Council Member Not Running — “Today, the deadline for candidates in the November 2025 Falls Church City Council election to file, Council member Debora Schantz-Hiscott has announced that she will not seek election to another term.” [FCNP]
It’s Wednesday — After some morning sunshine, showers are possible and a storm threat starts mid-afternoon. Highs reach around 90°F with a southwest wind of 6-9 mph. Expect a mostly clear Wednesday night with lows around 74°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. For Juneteenth, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with highs around 93°F, southwest winds of 7-11 mph, and gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation on Thursday is 70%. [NWS]
A polling place at the Lubber Run Community Center, during the Democratic primary on June 17, 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
Incumbents are advancing after today’s Democratic primary in Arlington.
There were two local races on the ballot — for a County Board seat and for the 1st District House of Delegates seat — and the incumbent candidate is well ahead in both.
