The Columbia Pike Partnership has a new look meant to reflect leaders’ goals for economic growth and cultural vibrancy on the South Arlington road.
The new logo, consisting of a stylized rendition of the words “The Pike,” includes nods to several elements that organizers hope will steer the highway’s future.
A former coach accused of sexually assaulting one of his players at Washington-Liberty High School may avoid any jail time.
George Porcha, 54, was recently acquitted of two sex crime charges involving a former girls basketball player about 25 years ago. He still faces other charges, including carnal knowledge of a 13 to 15-year-old, for alleged acts involving a second player.
One of the safest neighborhoods in Arlington is getting additional security patrols for the next few months.
The Rosslyn BID is deploying new personnel to conduct patrols, support law enforcement and otherwise assist local residents and visitors.
The Arlington Historical Society Museum is preparing to reopen after months of renovation and restoration work.
The museum at 1805 S. Arlington Ridge Road, which closed last summer for repairs, is hosting a grand reopening event on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Another DCA Aircraft Incident — “More than half a dozen members of Congress from the New York metro area were ushered off a flight Thursday after another plane clipped its wing while taxiing at Washington Reagan National Airport.” [Axios, NBC 4]
Home Sales Flat in March — Arlington home sales in March totaled 171, down from 176 a year before, according to new data from Bright MLS. Average sales prices were $1,481,119 for single-family homes (up 9.3%), $559,030 for townhouses (down 11.4%) and $491,149 for condominiums (down 17.3%). –Scott McCaffrey
Booze Burgled in Shirlington — “On April 9, police were dispatched to the late report of a larceny. It was reported during the early morning hours of March 28 and March 30, two suspects made entry into the closed business, stole bottles of alcohol and subsequently fled the scene.” [ACPD]
Sheriff’s Office Taps Medical Director — The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office has named Dr. Richard Malish, M.D., as its first chief medical director. Malish earned his medical degree degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Science, and served 30 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a colonel. [ACSO]
Arcades in Arlington — “Looking for fun and games, and maybe a good dose of nostalgia? Gather some friends or pack up the kids and visit these area restaurants, bars and game parlors for old-school pinball, vintage video games, ping pong, billiards, Skee-Ball and more.” [Arlington Magazine]
Regional Cooperation Sought — “Regional leaders seem to agree that they must cooperate and coordinate in an effort to blunt impacts of Trump administration’s gutting of the federal workforce. But that may not be so simple in a region where jurisdictions across the D.C. metropolitan area typically have competed, rather than collaborated, to achieve economic development goals.” [FFXnow]
It’s Friday — Expect showers with a high near 54, a northeast wind of 8 to 10 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation bringing three quarters to one inch of rain. Friday night will also have showers, a low around 44, a north wind of 11 mph with gusts up to 21 mph, and a 100% chance of precipitation with half to three quarters of an inch of rain possible. [NWS]
Arlington County’s meals tax is increasing but property taxes are staying the same following a unanimous County Board vote last night (Wednesday).
Starting July 1, the county’s meals tax is increasing from 4% to 5% — the first time the rate has gone up since its inception in 1991. The increase, expected to bring in about $13.3 million in the coming fiscal year, comes despite the protests of some local restaurant owners and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
A divided County Board on Wednesday (April 9) approved development of a 531-unit residential project despite ongoing concerns from residents in the Green Valley neighborhood.
The 4-0 vote, with one abstention, paves the way for construction a mix of residential uses at the 5.52 acre site.
More than two months later, the driver who struck and killed a 32-year-old in a January crash in Ballston is still in the hospital and police continue to investigate the incident.
The unnamed driver, identified only as a 71-year-old man, was behind the wheel of the pickup truck that slammed into another vehicle near the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Glebe Road on Jan. 27, killing McLean resident Xuewei He.
Unemployment claims in Northern Virginia rose 7.1% between January and February, new data shows — offering a first glimpse of the impacts of mass federal layoffs.
A total of 53,394 people in the region were counted as unemployed and looking for work in February as sweeping job cuts began going into effect.
A man wanted in two jurisdictions by federal authorities was taken into custody in Ballston earlier this week.
Members of the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 22-year-old Tyler Jordan Clendenen on Tuesday, mere feet from the entrance to the Ballston Metro station.
Falls Church City Council members appear as divided as ever on how costs for trash collection in single-family neighborhoods should be funded.
At a Monday work session, Council members split almost down the middle on whether to shift to a fee-for-service model or to stick with funding weekly trash services through the city. More specifically, they are still debating whether they can work out details in the few weeks remaining before the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget is due for adoption.
Arlington Students Celebrate Ovi — “Hundreds of students (895 to be exact) from Arlington elementary schools packed stands to cheer on newly-crowned National Hockey League (NHL) goals leader Alex Ovechkin instead of sitting in their classrooms Wednesday morning. The special practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington comes just a few days after Ovechkin scored goal number 895, breaking the NHL’s career goals record.” [DC News Now]
Feds Investigate DCA Incident — “A federal investigation is focusing on an air traffic control communications breakdown that led to a formation of military jets coming within seconds of colliding with a Delta Air Lines flight near Reagan National Airport, multiple sources told CNN. The March 28 incident was in the same crowded Washington, DC, airspace that was the site of January’s fatal midair collision between a commercial flight and an Army helicopter.” [CNN]
Horses for Funerals, Again — “The Army will soon begin limited use of horse-drawn caissons for funerals at Arlington National Cemetery, phasing in the long-held tradition after nearly two years of work to improve the care of the horses. Starting June 2, the caissons will be used for two funerals per day, up to 10 per week, the Army said. The decision comes as the Army struggles to improve training, get better equipment and facilities and rebuild the stable of horses after two died in 2022 due to poor feed and living conditions.” [Associated Press]
Beyer Blasts Trump Tariffs — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today ripped the ‘logic’ of President Trump’s insane tariff regime to shreds today during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Trump’s trade policy with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer… ‘It hurts our alliances, it is hurting our economy, it hurts our ability to make and keep free trade agreements.'” [Press Release]
Passover Food Options — “Passover—aka Pesach—is an eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the end of the Israelites’ slavery in Egypt. This year’s holiday runs from April 12-20… Find full Passover meals, a la carte dishes and delicious desserts at these local spots.” [Arlington Magazine]
Closures for Pentagon City Event — “The 2025 Pink in the Park: Art of Pink event will take place at Metropolitan Park on Friday, April 11, 2025. Set-up for the event will begin at approximately 6:00 a.m. on Friday, and the event will be open Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. The following road will be closed from approximately 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 12.” [ACPD]
It’s Thursday — Expect showers mainly after 2pm, with cloudy skies and temperatures reaching up to 57°F. Southeast winds will range from 6-10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch. Thursday night will bring rain, lows around 47°F, east winds of 7-10 mph, and a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts will be between a quarter and half of an inch. [NWS]
