State Sen. Barbara Favola, who represents the majority of Arlington County, is undergoing treatment for uterine cancer.
In a social media post today (Monday), the 69-year-old said she successfully underwent a hysterectomy on Friday at Virginia Hospital Center.
By MIKE PESOLI Associated Press
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — For the last two years, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
As development around the Crystal House Apartments begins to pick up speed, some current residents are raising concerns about the property’s management.
A recent change in management companies has not resulted in improvements, several renters said at last week’s meeting of the county’s Tenant-Landlord Commission.
Though still unsure about the necessity, Arlington’s County Board chair is preparing to move forward with a task force on governance-change options.
Takis Karantonis detailed the timeline to ARLnow. It is likely the panel will be established after the Board returns from its August recess.
Brandishing in Va. Square — “At approximately 3:13 p.m. on May 15, the male victim flagged down an Arlington County sheriff’s deputy to report a person with a gun. It was determined the male victim was inside his vehicle when he became involved in a verbal dispute with the male suspect in another vehicle. The suspect subsequently exited his vehicle and allegedly brandished a firearm before re-entering his vehicle. The sheriff’s deputy detained the suspect and arriving officers took him into custody.” [ACPD]
More Military Parade Details — “The Army will place large metal plates at key points on the streets of Washington to better protect the pavement from the movements of 25 M1 Abrams main battle tanks set to roll through the capital on June 14… Overall the parade plans call for about 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters to follow a route from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, to the National Mall.” [Associated Press, Washington Post]
New 911 System — “Arlington County is implementing the Priority Dispatch System (PDS) in the Emergency Communication Center (ECC) for emergency medical, fire and police call handling. This advanced dispatch protocol marks a significant step forward in ensuring efficient, high-quality, and consistent emergency response across various calls for service in the County.” [Arlington County]
Seat Belt Enforcement Push — “The Arlington County Police Department… is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement and education effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 19 to June 1, 2025. ” [ACPD]
Crime in Clarendon — “Clarendon Tonight: A reported robbery and assault between the old Silver Diner building and the Wells Fargo Bank. There was also a fight there earlier in the evening.” [Dave Statter/X]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and temperatures reaching 76°F, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 13 to 16 mph and gusts up to 26 mph. During Monday night, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of about 52°F, and a northwest wind ranging from 7 to 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. [NWS]
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Southern portions of Arlington County are under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
A strong storm is approaching the area from the west, prompting the warning, which is in effect until 5:45 p.m.
After 50 years, Walker Chapel Preschool is shutting down due to a steady decline in enrollment.
Walker Chapel Preschool is a school for children ages 2-5 attached to Walker Chapel United Methodist Church at 4102 North Glebe Road. Suzanne Romness, director of Walker Chapel Preschool, said the decision to shut down the school was heartbreaking for students and staff at the program.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has voiced disapproval over the Arlington County Board’s decision this week to limit police interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The County Board voted Tuesday to bar the Arlington County Police Department from initiating contact with ICE. In a post on X yesterday (Thursday), the governor criticized the change, calling it a “dereliction of duty.”
Motorists using W. Broad Street (Route 7) eastbound through Falls Church will find road construction ongoing through at least early June.
Work will impact the 1000 block of W. Broad between the West End Plaza shopping center and the intersection with West Street.
Power Outage at Community Center — “Thurs., May 15: Fairlington Community Center is closed for the remainder of today, May 15, through at least 1 p.m. on Fri., May 16, due to a continued power outage. An update about the center’s status will be provided around noon on Friday.” [Arlington County]
Dead Rabid Fox Found — “On Friday, May 9, 2025, Animal Control recovered a dead fox from the bike trail near N. Ohio St. and 14th St. N. in Highland Park—Overlee Knolls. This fox tested POSITIVE for rabies. While this fox matched the description of the fox that had contact with pets and residents earlier in the week, Animal Control cannot confirm that it is the same animal.” [AWLA, Facebook]
Rental Truck Oopsie — “Earlier today a rental truck became stuck under an office building at the intersection of 10th Street and N. Irving Street in Clarendon. ACFD personnel provided assistance.” [ARLnow/X]
Board to Discuss Impact of Cuts — “On Monday, May 19th, at 4:30 PM the Arlington County Board will hold a work session with the Virginia General Assembly Delegation to provide a briefing on the impacts of recent federal actions and workforce reductions on Arlington County, and to answer any questions the Delegation may have.” [Arlington County]
New Bike Infrastructure — “The latest pilot project from the #VisionZero team addresses downhill bike lane right turn conflicts. Three of the locations are along a short stretch of Clarendon Blvd between Courthouse and Rosslyn.” [Bluesky]
It’s Friday — Patchy fog clears by 8am, followed by possible showers and possible thunderstorms later in the afternoon. Cloudy skies will gradually become mostly sunny, reaching a high of 87°F, before the storm threat. A southwest wind at 5-7 mph starts in the morning, with a 60% chance of rain. Friday night, there is a 50% chance of showers and severe storms, as temperatures drop to approximately 69°F. [NWS]
The familiar political conflict of experience and new blood dominated a debate between Democratic contenders for the 1st District House of Delegates seat.
Incumbent Del. Patrick Hope worked to fend off criticisms by challenger Arjoon Srikanth in the Tuesday (May 13) forum, sponsored by the Arlington County Civic Federation.
In just a few more months, the Macy’s in Ballston should be completely demolished.
Excavation, the next phase of redevelopment project, is predicted to start next season, developer Insight Property Group told ARLnow. Plans call for 553 new apartments, ground-floor retail and a grocery store.
