The Theodore (Teddy, to his friends) Roosevelt Bridge’s two-year rehabilitation project started this week with new roadway changes that will be in place at least through 2027.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) started work Monday on a series of changes to the bridge described by DDOT as “structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.”
A second independent has qualified to be on the County Board ballot in November, guaranteeing that the election again will be run under the still controversial ranked-choice format.
Jeramy Olmack has successfully filed paperwork to be on the Nov. 4 County Board ballot, election officials have confirmed to ARLnow.
County Board Ices Out ICE — County Board members on Tuesday followed through with a plan to eliminate Section 7 of what is known as the government’s “Trust Policy.” The change will end proactive contacts between Arlington police and federal immigration officials. “Immigration enforcement is the exclusive domain of the federal government,” said Board Chair Takis Karantonis. He added that despite the policy change, “we will be compliant with federal law and state law, always.” –Scott McCaffrey
D.C. Recession Fears — “Signs of a DOGE recession are flashing in D.C. — rising unemployment, less credit card spending and jitters about more federal cuts. A local “mild recession” is expected as the Trump administration downsizes the capital city’s big factory — the federal government, employer to 17% of the region’s workforce.” [Axios, Washington Post]
Teens Rob Pentagon City Store — “A group of juvenile male and female suspects entered the business and began collecting merchandise. One female suspect approached an employee, made threatening statements and implied a weapon before all suspects subsequently fled the scene on foot with the stolen merchandise. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
New Burger Spot at DCA — “Five Guys, which has more than 1,800 locations across 26 countries, recently opened a new restaurant at the airport near gate D35 in Concourse D. The location is open daily 5 a.m.-10:30 p.m.” [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high near 75 degrees and a southeast wind at 5-7 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night, anticipate more showers and storms. The low will be around 64 degrees with an 80% chance of precipitation. A half inch of rain is possible. [NWS]
A pedestrian was struck and injured by a turning driver on N. Glebe Road near Marymount University’s main campus.
The crash happened around 3 p.m. at the intersection with 26th Street N.
A busy stretch of N. Glebe Road just north of Ballston was completely blocked Tuesday afternoon.
A moving van took down a utility pole and live wires near 15th Street N. just before 2 p.m. The road was closed in both directions while police and fire personnel awaited utility crews to start cleaning up the mess.
Arlington leaders say they will do what they can to blunt the loss of AmeriCorps staff at local nonprofit organizations.
The Trump administration has targeted the federal agency for downsizing or elimination. It is a domestic version of the Peace Corps, providing personnel — from young adults to seniors — who help staff social-safety-net organizations.
Arlington leaders on Tuesday, May 13, plan to further restrict cooperation of the county’s police department with U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Board members are expected to strip the ability of police to interact with ICE on local arrests out of the Arlington County Police Department’s policy.
As plenty of former federal workers are likely feeling down, a local animal rescue organization wants to help lift some spirits.
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue — a regional nonprofit based along Langston Blvd in Arlington’s Yorktown neighborhood — is asking out-of-work federal employees to consider fostering a cat or dog.
Arlington Home Sales Down — Arlington home sales dropped 9.5% year-over-year to 219 transactions in April, with pending sales also trending downward, according to figures from Bright MLS. The average per-square-foot sales price for properties that sold in Arlington last month was $521, down from $524 a year before. Year-to-date, the 673 sales countywide represent a decline of 5.9% from 715 for the same four-month period in 2024. –Scott McCaffrey
Burglar Knifes Resident — “The female victim was inside her residence when the female suspect, who is known to the victim, allegedly forced entry into her home and they became involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical altercation. The victim asked the suspect to leave, and the suspect refused. The victim subsequently struck the suspect with a knife, resulting in a laceration. Responding officers located the suspect on scene and took her into custody.” [ACPD, Matthew Young/X]
Wrong-Way Driver Stopped — “Where’s a cop when you need one? In this case, an @ArlingtonVaPD
officer was right in front of the Fashion Centre in Pentagon City to intercept a driver going the wrong way on S. Hayes Street from 15th.” [Dave Statter/X]
Aggressive Driving on Langston Blvd — “Road rage? Someone was not happy along Langston Boulevard from George Mason to Glebe. This happened Friday evening just before 7:00. Dash-cam video sent to STATter911.” [Dave Statter/X]
It’s Tuesday — Expect showers and possible thunderstorms, with a high near 69°F, accompanied by southeast winds at 10-14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with rainfall of three quarters to one inch. For Tuesday night, showers and potential thunderstorms continue, a low around 63°F, southeast winds at 9-14 mph, and gusts up to 23 mph. Precipitation remains at 100%, with an additional half to three-quarters of an inch of rainfall expected. [NWS]
County Board members on Saturday (May 10) unanimously approved a developer’s plan to demolish an existing office building in Clarendon to make way for a 309-unit apartment building.
“It looks good. It’s a very nice building,” Board Chair Takis Karantonis said of the project, proposed by Carr Properties, dubbed Clarendon Square.
Celebrate Bike Commuting in Arlington!
Join Commuter Connections, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, BikeArlington, and thousands of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia residents who will use pedal power as a healthy, sustainable, and fun commuting option on Bike to Work Day, coming up this Thursday, May 15.
This year, this annual event will feature more than 100 Bike to Work Day event “pit stops” throughout the DMV. Each pit stop offers different benefits to participants. Some of the larger pit stops have live entertainment, free refreshments, and giveaways. Many provide valuable resources and services that support bicycling, including free bike checks and free copies of local and regional bike maps and bicycling guides. Whether a pit stop is large or small, all have the same positive energy and sense of community that make this a memorable, enjoyable event.
The first 18,000 people to register for Bike to Work Day also receive a free, commemorative Bike to Work Day T-shirt. Many people who look forward to this event every year collect the T-shirts and have shirts dating back many years. If you’re new to this event, the T-shirt will be a great reminder to keep riding your bike to work. It’s good for you and good for the environment! Use the BikeArlington Bicycle Comfort Level Map to plan your route in Arlington.
Register Today to Participate!
Arlington is proud to host eight Bike to Work Day pit stops. Last year, Arlington’s Ballston and Rosslyn pit stops tied as the biggest pit stops in the region in terms of participation numbers.
Click on the pit stop nearest to your home or place of work to learn more about that pit stop. Your registration ensures you will receive a T-shirt and be able to participate in this free event!
Note that all Arlington pit stops are morning pit stops open from 7-9 a.m. except for Met Park and Langston Blvd./Lyon Village Shopping Center, which are afternoon pit stops open from 4-6 p.m. and 3-6 p.m., respectively.
Visit the official Bike to Work Day event page to register for these and other pit stops in the region. Hope to see you there!
Arlington County has announced a new date for its popular collection event for electronics and hazardous household materials.
Spring E-CARE, which was postponed in March due to a double booking with an Arlington Public Schools job fair, will actually take place on the second day of summer, June 21. It will be happening near Washington-Liberty High School at 1425 N. Quincy Street.
