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Morning Notes for October 19, 2026

Published October 19, 2026 at 7:30AM

Cold front and storm clouds arrive in Arlington over the weekend (courtesy George Brazier)

Accidental Shooting in Crystal City — “Police determined that a male was inside handling a firearm when it discharged unintentionally. The person suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment.” The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. Friday in an office building on the 1200 block of S. Clark Street. [Fox 5]

Charging Costs Vote Coming Tuesday — County Board members on Saturday removed a proposal to increase costs at county-run electric-vehicle charging stations from that day’s consent agenda, moving it to a public hearing to be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 no earlier than 6:30 p.m. The staff proposal calls for increasing fees 72% to help recoup higher energy and capital costs. —Scott McCaffrey

Trump to close East Potomac golf course for 15 months as Beyer calls plan ‘a disgrace’

By The Associated Press and ARLnow.com

Published October 18, 2026 at 6:30PM

A golfer walks near log sections cut from trees at the East Potomac Golf Links, in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

President Donald Trump says he will close the East Potomac golf course, just across the river from Arlington, for 15 months of renovations starting Sunday, Nov. 15.

Trump announced the plan on social media today (Sunday). He said the work would make the historic public course “one of the Best and Most Spectacular Golf Courses anywhere in the World.”

Pedestrian seriously injured in Rosslyn incident

By ARLnow.com

Published October 18, 2026 at 6:00PM

Police and medics on scene of a pedestrian seriously injured in Rosslyn (via CivicViewPro)

A man reportedly suffered serious injuries after an incident in Rosslyn Sunday evening.

It happened around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Clarendon Blvd and N. Pierce Street. The man was said to be unconscious when police pulled up and found him lying on the street near the curb, with a small crowd around him trying to help.

‘No Kings’ marches coming to Arlington neighborhoods, Memorial Bridge tomorrow

By Dan Egitto

Published October 16, 2026 at 11:15AM

Protesters at a rally in Memorial Circle earlier this month (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Several get-out-the-vote rallies and marches will be taking place in Arlington tomorrow (Saturday).

Crowds are expected near Memorial Circle and in several residential neighborhoods in the morning. They’re among more than 2,000 events planned across the country as organizers from the “No Kings” movement encourage voter turnout in the midterms.

Two Falls Church groups may get funding despite arts committee’s misgivings

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 16, 2026 at 9:15AM

Tinner Hill historic marker (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Falls Church’s new city manager says he will propose funding for two community organizations whose requests were rejected by a local advisory committee.

The Little City CATCH Foundation had sought $5,000 for part of its New Year’s Eve WATCH Night event, while the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation sought an equal amount for its Juneteenth event, plus another $5,000 for symposiums and workshops.

Over 400 volunteers celebrated at Arlington awards ceremony

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 16, 2026 at 8:30AM

The Alpha Delta Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was honored at the 2026 Arlington Cares celebration (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Hundreds of volunteers with a combined total of nearly 50,000 hours of community service over the past year were saluted at a recent celebration.

The “Arlington Cares” event, sponsored by Volunteer Arlington, honored 477 local volunteers on Oct. 13.

Morning Notes for October 16, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Published October 16, 2026 at 7:30AM

A Turkish team at Mexicali Blues in Clarendon (courtesy George Brazier)

APS, FCPS Win on Appeal — “An appeals court delivered a victory Thursday to Fairfax and Arlington counties’ school systems, ruling that they can turn to the regular federal courts to defend their transgender student policies against the Department of Education.” The 2-1 decision sends the case back to a lower court judge. [Washington Times]

Behind the Enrollment Slide — Enrollment is falling at public schools across N. Va., prompting staff cuts at APS and rebalancing at FCPS. “The driving factors for that is folks having less babies, fertility rates are down nationwide… We’re seeing affordability issues of living in our area… So you’re seeing an outmigration,” Prince William County School Board Chair Babur Lateef said. [WJLA]

Missing Middle arguments head to the Virginia Supreme Court this month

By Dan Egitto

Published October 15, 2026 at 3:45PM

A Missing Middle-style duplex on N. Troy Street in May 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

One piece of litigation over Arlington’s Missing Middle zoning ordinance is reaching the final leg of its journey, although the larger legal fight is far from over.

The Virginia Supreme Court has been reviewing a ruling from the Court of Appeals that allowed Arlington County to resume issuing permits under the Expanded Housing Options (EHO) in mid-2025 — a decision that has let developers continue building up to six-unit buildings in previously single-family-only neighborhoods. The high court is scheduled to hear arguments in that case on Oct. 28, which will inform a final ruling.

ACPD: Suspects stabbed employee, threw rocks at Ballston business

By Dan Egitto

Published October 15, 2026 at 1:00PM

Arlington police car (file photo)

A pair of suspects were arrested last night (Wednesday) after reportedly throwing rocks at a business in Ballston and attacking an employee who confronted them.

The suspects, aged 20 and 19, were seen throwing rocks shortly before 8:10 p.m., according to a preliminary incident report from the Arlington County Police Department.

E-CARE disposal event returns to Arlington this weekend

By Dan Egitto

Published October 15, 2026 at 10:00AM

A past E-CARE event (via Arlington County)

Arlington residents trying to get rid of old electronics or household hazardous materials are in luck this weekend.

The county’s Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) returns on Saturday at 1425 N. Quincy Street, near Washington-Liberty High School.

Falls Church homeless shelter will reopen for the winter next month

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 15, 2026 at 8:30AM

Volunteers during recent Point in Time regional homelessness count (Montgomery County via COG)

Falls Church leaders have ratified the city’s contract supporting homeless shelter operations during the winter months.

The City Council approved the agreement with Friends of the Falls Church Homeless Shelter as part of the consent agenda on Tuesday night, with no comment by members.

Morning Notes for October 15, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Published October 15, 2026 at 7:30AM

Rosslyn, as seen from the Whitehurst Freeway in D.C. (courtesy anonymous)

Memo Details Responder Trauma — An internal Arlington fire department memo cites “critically inadequate post-incident personnel support” for the 20 ACFD members who responded to the January 2025 midair collision near DCA, saying many have since experienced depression, family strain and alcohol use. A department spokesman disputed the claims. [WTOP]

More School Speed Cameras — “Dozens of the devices are now monitoring drivers in school zones around the county.” Ten locations were added this school year, for a total of 35. Police said drivers must be going at least 11 mph over the limit to get the $100 ticket. [NBC 4]