An Arlington man has been arrested after a dispute at the Gunston Middle School basketball court erupted into gunfire last month.
Adrian Dwight Taylor, 51, has been charged with nine counts of attempted malicious wounding and several other felonies in connection with the incident, which took place around 10 p.m. on July 25.
A proposed redesign of Green Valley’s Drew Park expands on natural elements and things to do, while also attending to some visitors’ more urgent needs.
The draft final design for the park, located next to Drew Elementary School, includes a new fitness area next to the basketball court, an additional play area near the spray pad, barbecue grills, a picnic pavilion and raised garden beds.
A new historical marker honoring the Reeves Farmhouse property is up for consideration this week at the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB).
The vote, slated for Wednesday, comes as renovation and expansion work continues on the property, which will be used to provide housing and services to adults with intellectual disabilities.
Arlington’s Tenant-Landlord Commission is seeking more state support in treating and testing for mold, despite protests from some industry representatives.
The commission is recommending legislative approval of a statewide mold-remediation fund and free mold testing for Virginia residents. Members placed the issue atop their recommendations to County Board members in advance of the 2027 General Assembly session.
Treasurer Race Field Set at Two — The Aug. 14 filing deadline passed with Democrat Kim Rucker and independent Aasim Rawoot as the lone candidates for the Nov. 3 special election for county treasurer, Arlington election officials confirmed on Monday. Rucker became treasurer after the July retirement of Carla de la Pava. —Scott McCaffrey
I-395 Bridge Work Snarls Commutes — “Drivers paying tolls to travel north on I-395 have lost access to the exit that normally allows them to continue toward Capitol Hill and I-695. Instead, they’re being forced onto 14th Street.” Work on the Rochambeau Bridge is set to wrap up in October. [WJLA]
AvalonBay Merger Creates Vivmark — “Arlington’s AvalonBay Communities Inc. and Chicago’s Equity Residential announced Monday that they have combined to create Vivmark Residential, the nation’s largest multifamily REIT with an enterprise value of $69 billion.” The company is expected to have dual headquarters in Arlington and Chicago. [WBJ]
Meet Beyer’s GOP Challenger — Republican Tony Sabio, a Navy veteran and former Secret Service and CIA officer, is challenging Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) in the Nov. 3 election. Sabio ran unopposed in the Aug. 4 primary, while Beyer defeated four challengers with roughly 68% of the vote. [Washington Examiner]
Students Build AI Startup Tool — Chase Rosen, Leo Fall and Carter Eckle built LaunchBridge.ai, which registers a Virginia LLC, applies for an IRS employer ID number and creates a basic website within 72 hours for a flat $350. The trio is competing for a Gemini XPrize. [Arlington Magazine]
Still No Pull-Ups at DCA — “Nearly one year and $1 billion later, you still can’t do pull-ups at Reagan National Airport à la RFK Jr.” The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said no renovations are planned at DCA or Dulles under the Trump administration’s family-friendly airport initiative. [Axios]
Capital One Lounge Draws Crowds — “The 90-seat space in Terminal 2 at Reagan National Airport seems to always have a wait.” The Capital One Landing, a partnership with chef José Andrés, is open to Venture X cardholders with a same-day boarding pass. Guest passes now cost $45. [Axios]
Falls Church Restaurant Week Debuts — The City of Falls Church is holding its first Summer Restaurant Week Aug. 21–30, with prix-fixe menus and seasonal plates at restaurants from West Broad Street to Founders Row. A sip-and-stroll event, Little City Sips, runs 5–10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. [Falls Church News-Press]
D.C. Condo Sales Slump — “The condo market in D.C. is bottoming out. Sales this year are on track to plummet about 40% from pre-pandemic levels…” Studios and one-bedrooms are hardest to sell, and 41.6% of listings had a price cut in June, according to Bright MLS. [City Cast DC]
Localities Weigh Data Center Pauses — “The community has basically been begging us to do something about the unchecked growth of data centers,” Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman (D) said. Loudoun’s board votes Sept. 15 on pausing new applications, and Suffolk, Front Royal and Chesapeake are weighing similar limits. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 88 and a north wind of 5–8 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 70. [NWS]
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A man on a bike was injured in a crash along Wilson Blvd in the Bluemont neighborhood this afternoon.
The incident happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. at the intersection with N. Lexington Street. Initial reports suggest that a driver struck the cyclist in the intersection, sending him hurtling to the ground.
Police responded to the Arlington County Fair on Friday and Saturday for separate incidents involving teens.
The first happened Friday night when a teen suspect allegedly flashed what appeared to be a gun at an officer.
Students are arriving at Marymount University this week for their fall semester, potentially resulting in some traffic delays near the main campus.
Move-in began yesterday (Sunday) and will continue through this upcoming weekend, but the busiest day is expected to be Wednesday from 6:45 a.m.-5 p.m. This is the university’s official move-in day, with first-year convocation scheduled for Thursday morning.
Members of an Arlington advisory panel are expressing concerns that feedback on the county’s proposed Climate Action Plan doesn’t fully represent the broader community.
Jason Schwartz, representing the Housing Commission on the county’s Climate Action Plan Advisory Group, raised concerns about the underrepresentation of renters and those living in multifamily properties in an online survey being used as a planning tool by staff.
Arlington Businesses Aid Colombia — Inca Social and Dov & Company have been collecting donations for victims of the Aug. 10 earthquake in Colombia, which killed more than 270 people. Through Aug. 21, Inca Social is donating all sales of its Colombian ceviche and arepas to relief efforts. [DC News Now]
Pedestrian Dodges Runaway SUV — Video posted by Dave Statter shows a driver losing control of an SUV on the south side of the Pentagon last Thursday night as a man ran to get out of the way. Arlington County firefighters responded and the injured man was sitting up when they arrived. [Dave Statter/X]
Arlington House Intruder Indicted — A federal grand jury indicted a man accused of assaulting a U.S. Army police officer inside Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery. Park Police found him lying in a second-floor bed on July 14, a day after citing him for trespassing there. He remains held without bond. [Patch]
Spanberger Tours Rosslyn Apartments — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) visited Wholey Legacy Homes, a 234-unit income-restricted building at 1300 N. Pierce Street in Rosslyn, while highlighting nearly $100 million for housing programs in the state budget. She toured with state Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington). [Patch]
DCA Safety Fixes Lag — Six months after the NTSB issued its final recommendations on the January 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport, 51 of the 52 remain open. Chair Jennifer Homendy said the country is “no closer today to addressing many of the serious safety gaps” behind the crash. [Washington Post]
Community Foundation Honorees — The Arlington Community Foundation has announced Devanshi Patel will receive the Spirit of Leadership Award and Alejandra Underwood the Spirit of the Rise Award at the 33rd annual William T. Newman, Jr., Spirit of Community Awards, to be held Nov. 12 at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View. The event also will honor the legacy of Judge William Newman, Jr., who died earlier this year and who in 1991 founded the foundation. [Arlington Community Foundation]
Police vs. Sheriff, Explained — Arlington law enforcement was once handled by a sheriff, one deputy and about a dozen special officers who were paid per arrest and supplemented their income by inspecting the county’s outhouses, Bill Fogarty writes. A separate police department formed with nine officers on Feb. 1, 1940. [Falls Church News-Press]
Ulta Theft Suspect Held in Arlington — A D.C. man, 28, faces a petit larceny warrant after an Aug. 13 theft at an Ulta Beauty store in Springfield, police said. Arlington County police located the man and his car in Pentagon City and took him into custody on unrelated charges. [WUSA9]
Virginia Lands Leap Day Primary — The Democratic National Committee approved its 2028 presidential primary calendar Saturday, giving Virginia the last of six early slots on Feb. 29, leap day, as ARLnow reported last month. South Carolina votes first, on Jan. 22. [New York Times]
MOM’s Bans Employee Masks — Employees are demanding answers after the Rockville, Maryland-based grocery chain barred masks and face coverings on the clock, effective Aug. 10, citing customer experience. Workers with medical needs are exempt with a doctor’s note. MOM’s has an Arlington store on N. Veitch Street. [WTOP]
Colorful Kicks Rule the Track — Shoe-color options used to be limited for local high school and collegiate track-and-field participants, but these days, runners have a rainbow to choose from — and often take great care in deciding which colors to pick. [RunWashington]
It’s Monday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 90 and a west wind of 5–8 mph. There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 72. [NWS]
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Two pedestrians, a man and a woman, were killed in separate crashes on a stormy Sunday night.
The first happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Carlin Springs Road and Columbia Pike, just over the Arlington border in Fairfax County. A man was struck by a Metrobus turning right onto Carlin Springs Road from Columbia Pike.
Arlington’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee is voicing concerns about a proposal for a new behavioral health complex on S. Carlin Springs Road.
Some of the concerns are related to the site itself, while others relate to broader existing challenges along S. Carlin Springs.
