Del. Patrick Hope and one of his challengers in the Democratic primary are at odds over how new legislation on historic preservation will impact housing.
Arjoon Srikanth, who is facing Hope (D-1) in the June 17 primary, argued that legislation enacted last year will hold up development plans designed to meet housing goals.
An Arlington review board focused on historic significance has unanimously voted against supporting a redevelopment proposal at the Inn of Rosslyn site.
Noting a lack of architectural resemblance to what currently stands there, the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB) voted 13-0 last week against a planned project at 1601 Fairfax Drive.
Fire in Arlington Mill — “Units responded to and quickly extinguished a fire in an apartment on the 5100 block of 8th Rd S. No injuries to firefighters or occupants. Fire Marshal will be investigating the cause.” [ACFD/X]
Robbery Near Columbia Pike — “The male victim was outside in the 900 block of S. Dinwiddie Street when 4-5 male suspects approached him, physically assaulted him and stole and undisclosed amount of cash. One of the suspects struck the victim with a bottle, causing a laceration. The victim ran from the scene and police were notified. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.” [ACPD]
Crash on Route 50 — “A crash around 9 p.m. [Monday] on Route 50E at Edison in Arlington County. Injuries not initially reported as serious.” [Dave Statter/X]
Alexandria Bans Gas Blowers — “Alexandria City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Saturday (May 17) banning gas-powered leaf blowers, making Alexandria the first jurisdiction in Virginia to enact such a prohibition. The ban follows years of community advocacy and comes after an August 2024 opinion from Virginia’s Attorney General confirming the city’s authority to regulate these devices through its noise ordinance.” [ALXnow]
Dem Lt. Gov. Candidates — “They all promise to “fight” or “stand up” to President Donald Trump. All want to spend more on education, protect abortion access, increase the minimum wage and restore voting rights for people who have completed felony sentences. The six candidates vying to become the Democratic nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor in a June 17 primary agree on so many top-line issues that voters might wonder: Why are so many running, and what are the differences that could help decide the race?” [Washington Post]
It’s Tuesday — There is a slight chance of showers in the afternoon with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 73, accompanied by winds shifting to the southeast at 5 to 9 mph. Tuesday night, expect showers, with an 80% chance of precipitation, a low around 58, and south winds at 7 mph turning east after midnight. New rainfall amounts could fall between a quarter and half an inch. [NWS]
By SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Donald Trump paid tribute to fallen service members during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, in an address that honored the “great, great warriors” yet also briefly veered into politics as he boasted of a nation he is “fixing after a long and hard four years.”
Historic High View Park in North Arlington was the site of this year’s annual MSMJ Youth Foundation community event, hosted by former Yorktown High School football standout and current NFL player M.J. Stewart and his family.
The event included activities for children, music, food and drink and a celebration of the Halls Hill neighborhood.
By TARA COPP Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military air traffic controllers lost contact with an Army helicopter for about 20 seconds as it neared the Pentagon on the flight that caused two commercial jets to abort their landings this month at a Washington airport, the Army told The Associated Press on Friday.
A man was found dead today along the Custis Trail in Arlington, prompting a police investigation.
The man’s body was found shortly after 11 a.m. near the trail and the intersection of N. Kensington Street and Fairfax Drive, according to an Arlington County police spokeswoman. That’s just east of Westover Park.
Metallica is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive in Pentagon City next week.
The legendary heavy metal band’s foundation, All Within My Hands, is collaborating on the event on Tuesday at the DoubleTree at 300 Army Navy Drive — one day before a Metallica concert in Landover, Md.
Arlington County’s commitment to 11 bicycle-safety goals set in 2019 came under question at a recent meeting of the Bicycle Advisory Committee.
“We’re really not meeting the targets,” Gillian Burgess, a member of the committee that advises County Manager Mark Schwartz on bicycle issues, said at the meeting last week.
A Vienna man who spent more than 15 years working with the CIA and Secret Service is seeking to unseat longtime U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D).
Running as a Republican, Anthony “Tony” Sabio formally declared his candidacy on Wednesday for the 2026 election in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
Changes to Arlington County’s affordable housing regulations might bring some improvements, but they’re unlikely to solve larger affordability issues, people studying the topic say.
“Tempering expectations is really important,” said Bryan Coleman, who chairs a working group set up by Arlington’s Housing Commission to study potential changes in the county’s Affordable Housing Ordinance.
Memorial Day Closures — “Arlington County Government offices & services are operating on modified schedules on Memorial Day… Permit parking is always in effect unless specifically noted on the sign. Meters are not enforced on holidays.” [Arlington County]
Local Immigration Cases — “On Aug. 5, 2022, ICE agents learned that Campos-Guzman was illegally present in the United States. Campos-Guzman was convicted of being drunk in public and disorderly conduct (2022, Arlington County), and, again, being drunk in public (2023, Arlington County), and possession of Schedule III drugs (2023, Arlington County). On March 18, Campos-Guzman pled guilty to illegally reentering the United States following a previous removal.” [USAO]
Gov. Touts Va. Jobs –“ Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that… Virginia’s nonfarm payroll employment edged up 500 over-the-month to 4,272,700, a 47,900 increase since April 2024… The labor force decreased by 7,540 to 4,579,104 as the number of unemployed residents increased by 6,305 to 151,942. The number of employed residents decreased by 13,845 to 4,427,162.” [Press Release]
Rain Alleviates Drought — “After 2 to 5 inches of rain fell last week, much of the southern half of the D.C. region is no longer in a drought, according to the federal government’s U.S. Drought Monitor… This week’s additional rain will probably further lessen the drought by the time next week’s Drought Monitor is released (next Thursday). Since Tuesday night, much of the area has received 0.5 inches to 1 inch of rain.” [CWG]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching around 67 degrees and a west wind blowing at 9 to 14 mph, gusting up to 23 mph. The night will be mostly clear with lows near 50 degrees and a west wind ranging from 6 to 11 mph. [NWS]
