Arlington’s Green Valley community has a long and, in many ways, distinguished past.
Coming into being before the Civil War, it served as a home to freed Black residents and carried on as a refuge for the African-American community in a county and commonwealth that, until the 1960s, adhered to a rigid system of segregation in housing and other facets of daily life.
Arlington Independent Media’s website and flagship radio station are down, but the bedraggled nonprofit’s leadership has few answers about what happened.
Multiple tipsters informed ARLnow that WERA, AIM’s low-power FM radio station, stopped broadcasting its lo-fi beats earlier this month. Additionally, AIM’s website now directs to a page reading “bandwidth limit exceeded.”
Army Upgrading Helo Navigation — “The Army unit involved in January’s deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport received new navigation devices last month, as military officials take steps to improve pilots’ awareness of other aircraft around them. Some older Army helicopters, including the Black Hawk variant involved in the tragedy, lack a system that shows precise locations of other aircraft. Instead, pilots must rely on devices that integrate with the iPads they carry to provide such data in real time.” [Washington Post]
Rosslyn Company Sues Zillow — “CoStar Group Inc. has sued rival Zillow Group Inc. for “rampant copyright infringement,” the latest salvo in the real estate giants’ increasingly vitriolic battle. The suit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in New York, accuses Seattle-based Zillow of displaying and profiting from nearly 47,000 copyrighted images owned by Arlington-based CoStar.” [WBJ]
Fmr. County Attorneys at VRE — “The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is pleased to announce the appointment of MinhChau Corr as its new General Counsel, succeeding longtime General Counsel Steve MacIsaac, who will retire in September.” [VRE]
Solar Credits Ending — “Time is running out for [Virginia] homeowners to get a federal tax credit for adopting solar energy. The reconciliation bill passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump on July 4 will eliminate a residential clean energy credit that lets residential property owners deduct 30% of the cost of installing rooftop solar panels, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps and other clean energy systems from their federal income taxes.” [FFXnow]
Work on Northern GW Parkway — “Construction crews are scheduled to begin work this week on an extension of the northbound I-495 (Capital Beltway Inner Loop) ramp to southbound George Washington Memorial Parkway (GW Parkway), requiring the highway to be narrowed. To make room for construction, an approximately 600-foot-long jersey barrier will be installed at the base of the existing ramp starting around 10 p.m. today.” [FFXnow]
Kaine College Transparency Bill — “U.S. Senator Tim Kaine… joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in introducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), legislation to ensure students and families have better information as they consider higher education opportunities. The CTA would modernize the college reporting system for postsecondary data by providing accurate reporting on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college earnings across colleges and majors.” [Press Release]
It’s Thursday — Expect a slight chance of showers, evolving into showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 94. Heat index values could reach 103, with calm winds turning south at 5-7 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night expect an 80% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely and a low around 70. [NWS]
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer
Investigators probing the January midair collision of a passenger plane and an Army helicopter over Washington that killed 67 people found the chopper was flying higher than it should have been and its altitude readings were inaccurate.
A new Arlington Historical Society exhibition looks at the life and legacy of what may have been Arlington’s first Chinese-inspired restaurant.
“The Family Tea House: Where Culture and Cuisine Met in Arlington” delves into the story of Family Tea House, the dishes it offered and the role it played in a brief but important episode in Virginia’s civil rights movement.
Virginia’s annual tax holiday returns this weekend, bringing three days of discounted shopping across the state.
Between Friday and Sunday, Arlington’s 6% sales tax will not apply to any of the following items, bought in-store or online.
Arlington officials have no authority to regulate how state or federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, conduct local operations, legal staff say.
This includes whether or not ICE officers wear masks while detaining people.
Falls Church is considering changes to trash and recycling services, but city leaders say a voter referendum is unlikely.
The changes could decrease the financial burden on some property owners while increasing fees for single-family homeowners.
Fmr. Nats Manager Selling House — “Former Washington Nationals Manager Dave Martinez is ready to say goodbye to his Arlington home. Martinez was fired July 7, along with General Manager Mike Rizzo. His Crystal City home is now listed as “coming soon” in Bright MLS, the region’s multiple listing service. The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath home, spanning 4,500 square feet, will list for $2.5 million as soon as Thursday.” [WBJ]
Move-Ins Start at The Wendy — “Greystar… recently welcomed residents to its newest high-rise community… The Wendy totals 231 residential units that average 913 square feet. While it offers studios, including 33 Ori furnished units, its mix focuses on multiple bedroom and bathroom units to accommodate families and empty nesters.” [Press Release]
New Library Exhibit — “To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Arlington Public Library has partnered with community organizations for the exhibition “From Barriers to Ballots—The Fight for Equal Voting Rights in Virginia,” to tell the stories of activists in Arlington and Northern Virginia who fought for voting rights.” [Arlington County]
Hearings on Midair Crash — “The National Transportation Safety Board will hold three days of hearings starting Wednesday on January’s midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and an Army helicopter over the nation’s capital that killed 67 people. The goal: Pinpoint exactly what went wrong and what can be done to avoid similar midair crashes between passenger planes and military aircraft. The accident was the nation’s deadliest plane crash since November 2001.” [Associated Press]
Robbery Near Langston Blvd — “2500 block of N. Harrison Street. At approximately 8:40 a.m. on July 26, police were dispatched to the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, it was determined the male suspect entered the business, concealed merchandise in bags and walked towards the exit of the store without payment. When the suspect was confronted by an employee, the suspect made threatening statements before fleeing the scene on foot with the merchandise.” [ACPD]
Local Nutmobile Sighting — “Corporal Bennett and K9 Beny heard there was a peanut butter burglar in Crystal City and tracked down a possible suspect vehicle this morning.” [ACPD/X]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny, hot conditions with temperatures reaching a high near 98 and heat index values up to 103. A calm wind will shift to 5 to 7 mph from the south in the afternoon. For Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of around 77. [NWS]
Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are calling for Arlington Public Schools to defy federal attempts to dismantle the school system’s anti-discrimination policy for transgender students.
Both Equality Arlington and the Arlington Gender Identity Alliance (AGIA) issued statements this week on the results of a U.S. Department of Education investigation into five Northern Virginia school districts.
Update on 11/21/25 — All charges against the suspect have been dropped or dismissed.
A professional rugby player for local team Old Glory DC has been charged with rape in Arlington.
The cost of funding Metro service may be one of the issues taking center stage in this year’s race for Arlington County Board.
The five candidates on the Nov. 4 ballot have a variety of competing views on how much, if any, additional local funding should be provided for regional transit service.
