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]
An Arlington-based photographer has won a Pulitzer Prize for his photos of last summer’s assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
Doug Mills, a lifelong Arlington resident who discovered his love of photography at the Arlington Career Center, took home the honor this month for photos including a “one-in-a-million” shot of a bullet in midair — an instant before it hits Trump’s ear.
The race for the next chair of the Arlington County Democratic Committee has gotten off to an early start.
Tony Weaver, who previously sought the Democratic nomination for Arlington County Board in 2023, announced his candidacy earlier this month. He plans to host a formal kickoff event in the early summer.
Some spring-break travelers at Reagan National Airport had to scramble for alternate parking last month after all available spots filled up.
Airport officials expect the same situation on high-traffic days throughout the summer and are urging drivers to make reservations to ensure they get a parking spot.
A rare real estate find is expected to hit the market in Arlington later this month: a “Missing Middle” home.
A duplex at 2129 N. Troy Street in North Highlands will begin hosting showings on May 30, according to a Redfin posting. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home comes with 2,470 square feet and a listed price tag of $1,795,000.
Falls Church City Council members seem split on how much to raise their salaries, now that they have state permission to approve a potentially hefty boost in pay.
Council members currently earn $11,500 per year, and the mayor earns $12,000. Virginia law now permits a maximum salary of $21,000 for Council members and $22,000 for the mayor of a city the size of Falls Church.
Cherrydale residents appear to have finally gotten county leaders’ attention about issues with traffic, parking and vehicle noise in their neighborhood.
Now, they’re waiting to see whether these concerns will be addressed.
Smoke in Metro Tunnel — “Passengers at the Rosslyn Metro Station were evacuated after smoke was reported along the train tracks on Wednesday morning… Mia Toser, a passenger, told DC News Now that she boarded the train at the Clarendon Metro Station, and it smelled like smoke and burnt plastic.” [DC News Now]
Awards for Signature Theatre — “Signature Theatre led the Helen Hayes Awards with six wins — including four for the form-bending musical “Private Jones” — during Monday night’s ceremony at the Anthem honoring the best in D.C. theater.” [Washington Post]
More on Wild Crystal City Incident — “Victim One was walking in the area when the male suspect allegedly approached him and asked to borrow his phone. When Victim One refused, the suspect attempted to grab his phone, causing it to fall to the ground and a physical altercation ensued. Victim Two, who was driving in the area, witnessed the altercation, exited his vehicle and assisted Victim One in holding the suspect until police arrival. The victims sustained minor injuries.” [ACPD]
New Parade Details — “There’s now a timeline of events available for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade scheduled to take place on June 14, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday… Attendees can expect historical reenactors with “period-accurate equipment,” Army vehicles, flyovers and military bands, the statement says.” [NBC 4]
Metro Cleared to Automate Trains — “After a two-month standoff with its safety watchdog, Metro received approval Tuesday to use self-driving trains on three of its six subway lines. Automation will expand beyond the Red Line to the Green and Yellow lines Friday.” [Washington Post]
U.S. AG and Youngkin Tout Arrests — “The partnership between @GovernorVA and @thejusticedept is the gold standard. Our joint task force in Virginia has arrested 1000 criminal illegal aliens in just 2 months.” [Pamela Bondi/X]
Gerry Connolly Dies — “Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, an influential Democratic voice for nearly 30 years as a local and national legislator, has died. He was 75. Connolly, who represented Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, died this morning (Wednesday) at his Mantua home of esophageal cancer.” [FFXnow]
Toronto Considers Gondola — “A gondola to the Toronto Islands may seem whimsical at first glance. But when you examine it in the full context of this city’s challenges… it starts to feel less like a flight of fancy and more like a very grounded idea.” [Bluesky]
It’s Thursday — Showers likely during the day, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 68, and west wind at 6-14 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by a slight chance of showers until 2am. Anticipate clouds to gradually clear, with a low around 53 and a 7-9 mph west wind. [NWS]
A beloved firefighter who died earlier this month was honored yesterday (Tuesday) with an emotional radio farewell from the Arlington County Fire Department.
The announcement that came across Arlington airwaves around 3:30 p.m. started like dispatches for significant incidents, with three long beeps. But unlike others, the message that followed was a moving tribute to the life of firefighter Lloyd Edwards.
