A driver pinned after a crash caused their vehicle to flip has been extricated by firefighters.
The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. on Langston Blvd and N. Lexington Street, near Sloppy Mama’s BBQ. It’s unclear what caused the crash, which involved at least two vehicles, but it left one of the cars — a Subaru — on its roof and its driver reportedly pinned against the dashboard.
Falls Church leaders are seeking a compromise on a new ambulance fees agreement with Arlington County.
In addition to increasing the amount that the City of Falls Church pays for fire and ambulance services, the proposed agreement would cap the amount of revenue that the city can receive from ambulance transport fees at $295,000 annually.
Fmr. Assistant Fire Chief Dies — “It is with deep sorrow that the Arlington County Fire Department announces the passing of former Assistant Fire Chief, Benjamin M. Barksdale Jr., after a courageous battle against occupational cancer. Chief Barksdale served our community and this department with honor and devotion for twenty-four years, rising through the ranks from Firefighter to Assistant Fire Chief.” [ACFD/Facebook]
GOP Warns Against MAGA Event — “This is an event being run by a verified grifter. The event advertises “no refunds” and your money does not go to an organized political entity. If you have already purchased a ticket, it will not be refunded. Attendees beware.” [Arlington GOP/X]
Fentanyl Deaths Down in Va. — “Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced new data from the Virginia Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner show fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Virginia declined 44 percent year over year and are down over 46 percent from its peak in 2021.” [Press Release]
Another Assault at Metro Station — “At approximately 6:04 p.m. on April 28, an officer on patrol in the Pentagon City Metro Station stopped the juvenile female suspect for fare evasion. While in custody, the suspect began acting disorderly, ignored commands and assaulted three officers. The officers did not report any injuries.” [ACPD]
ACPD Camps Filling Up — “ACPD’s Safety Patrol Camp application is now CLOSED! The last few spots for ACPD’s 2025 Summer Camps are going fast! Applications for the below camps will be open until Sunday, May 4 at 11:59 p.m. OR until all spots are filled!” [ACPD]
Group Adding Asian Representation — “Just days before the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Very Asian Foundation brought its powerful literacy initiative, The May Book Project, to Carlin Springs Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia. The project’s mission: to ensure students can see themselves and their classmates reflected in the books they read.” [WUSA 9]
Looking Back on ‘Little Saigon’ — “By car, on foot, by boat and several planes, they made their way to Northern Virginia, in the shadow of the Pentagon, where a tiny Vietnamese enclave had been growing since the 1960s — the manifestation of decades of U.S. intervention in Southeast Asia. Within a few years, that strip of shops anchored by the Nguyens’ store became known as ‘Little Saigon.'” [Washington Post]
Lt. Gov. Candidate Spat Continues — “A lawyer for John Reid, the GOP’s nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor, sent a cease-and-desist notice to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s top political adviser Monday, escalating a political spectacle that began last week when the governor asked that Reid abandon his bid over racy social media posts that Reid says are not his.” [Washington Post]
It’s Wednesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies that eventually turn sunny, with temperatures reaching around 80°F and a 20% chance of precipitation. The night will be partly cloudy with lows near 60°F. [NWS]
Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar
Arlington police are contacting immigration enforcement more than they used to.
As of last week, the Arlington County Police Department had contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement 17 times since the start of the year. This is ACPD’s highest rate of voluntary cooperation with the federal agency since the county began publishing these numbers in 2022, according to data provided to ARLnow.
A nonprofit providing meals to older Arlington County residents is on track to receive county funding for the first time.
The county plans to provide $105,000 in direct support to the Arlington Meals on Wheels program in the coming fiscal year. This is the first time that the nonprofit has asked for local funding in response to a growing community need.
About two dozen bus stops in Arlington and Falls Church are scheduled to be eliminated at the end of June as part of a Metrobus “redesign” project.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) plans to remove at least 19 Arlington Metrobus stops and three Falls Church stops on June 29, the agency told ARLnow.
Heavy fire in a duplex sent a plume of thick smoke up over Arlington’s Green Valley neighborhood this morning.
The blaze broke out shortly before 10:45 a.m. Arriving firefighters reported encountering a structure “fully involved” on the 2400 block of S. Monroe Street, a block away from Drew Elementary School.
Police are looking for a suspect involved in a robbery and assault near Arlington’s western border.
The incident happened around 10:30 p.m. on the 6100 block of Wilson Blvd, near Upton Hill Regional Park. Two suspects allegedly beat and stole the purse of a woman one of them knew, before fleeing on foot.
The City of Falls Church plans to spend more on paving roads in the coming year, but it will still have unfunded needs.
The proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes $1.4 million for road-paving initiatives, up from $870,000 in the coming fiscal year.
Arlington GOP Stands With Reid — “The Governor called John Reid after allegations were brought to his attention about a concerning web presence. It is appropriate for the Governor to make that call and to have a frank conversation with a candidate about an issue — any issue — he sees as potentially problematic on the campaign trail. What is not appropriate is an unelected, unaccountable consultant leaking the details of that call to the press to gin up a scandal.” [Arlington GOP, Daily Mail]
‘Kids on Bikes’ Cause Mayhem — “It’s kids on bikes time: With the warmer weather, @ArlingtonVaPD officers are dealing with groups of young teens on bicycles connected to some low-level criminal activity. ACPD chased a group on Friday along S. Hayes and S. 12th (video 1) after a man who apparently tried to stop some harassment was pepper sprayed.” [Dave Statter/X]
Video: Smoking School Bus — “Along Route 50 from Rosslyn to Arlington Forest a private school bus belching smoke caught the attention of a lot of drivers and police a short time ago. Many were concerned because there were children on the bus. @ArlingtonVaPD caught up with it at N. Park and got the kids off the bus. @ArlingtonVaFD confirmed it was a mechanical issue with no fire.” [Dave Statter/X]
Connelly’s Cancer Has Returned — “Rep. Gerry Connolly, who has represented Virginia’s 11th district for nearly 20 years, will not seek another term in Congress, he announced today (Monday). The 75-year-old congressman, who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer late last year, has seen a re-emergence of the illness, according to a statement.” [FFXnow, Rep. Don Beyer/X]
ACPD Announces Awards — “On Friday, the Arlington County Police Department came together to celebrate the extraordinary dedication, service and achievements of our sworn and professional staff at our annual Departmental Awards Ceremony. Award recipients, nominated by their peers for exceptional acts of service, were recognized in the categories of Purple Star, Lifesaving, Meritorious Action, Police Service and Leadership.” [ACPD/Facebook]
Nearby: Pricy Starter Homes — “Great Falls is one of 233 communities nationwide where the value of a typical “starter home” now tops $1 million, according to a new Zillow analysis. At just over $1.2 million, the typical value of a Great Falls starter home is six times the national average. Great Falls is the lone Virginia community to make the 2025 list.” [FFXnow]
Debanking Task Force Formed — “The Task Force will investigate allegations of “debanking,” when banks refuse customers access to credit and other financial services based on impermissible factors under current federal and state law. This initiative will address allegations of debanking in the Commonwealth of Virginia by investigating allegations of debanking actions taken against Virginians, and if appropriate, seeking civil relief against banking institutions in federal or state court.” [DOJ]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny weather and a high near 85 with a south wind at 9-14 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. On Tuesday night, there’s a 20% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms. The night will otherwise be mostly cloudy with a low around 67. [NWS]
An Arlington law professor is representing a lawsuit attempting to end President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs.
Ilya Somin, a professor at the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, is serving as co-counsel for litigation filed shortly after Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from most countries went into effect earlier this month.
Funding for better safety on Arlington buses, a new “microtransit” project and upgrades to a crash-prone intersection is included in a new state funding proposal.
Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board is proposing a total of $13.7 million for Arlington projects in Fiscal Year 2026 as part of a draft Six-Year Improvement Program.
