For the second time in less than a week, a person was struck and injured at an intersection along Wilson Blvd in Bluemont.
The latest happened Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. George Mason Drive, less than a mile from the scene of last week’s crash involving a cyclist at the intersection of Wilson and N. Lexington Street.
Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) says President Trump’s trade war with Canada is doing damage that may take years to undo — if it can be undone at all.
Trump threatened today to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian automobiles, auto parts and steel starting next year. That came days after the U.S. levied 50% tariffs Saturday on about $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
A woman was found dead outside of the entrance to the Rosslyn Metro station Sunday afternoon, prompting a death investigation.
So far, the death is not believed to be suspicious in nature, Arlington County police tell ARLnow.
Arlington residents should expect a couple more seasons of spotted lanternfly infestations before the invasive species’ numbers start to decline.
Birds, bats and perhaps even a specialized type of wasp will likely help to thin the ranks of the lanternflies, which have been damaging native trees and plants since they became a common sight in Arlington around summer 2024.
An independent candidate challenging U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) on Nov. 3 knows the odds are stacked against him, but thinks he can break through with voters.
“I’m running to win,” Tim Sharman told ARLnow after the Virginia Department of Elections certified his campaign paperwork.
A key Falls Church civic group wants the Virginia Village affordable housing project to focus at least partly on low-income residents.
Citizens for a Better City (CBC) is calling for at least half of the new units in the project to go to those earning 30% or less of area median income (AMI). Advocates say this income bracket is “largely ignored” in the city’s existing affordable-housing efforts.
Locker Room Charges Restored — The Court of Appeals of Virginia has reinstated indictments against registered sex offender Richard Cox, accused of exposing himself in Arlington Public Schools locker rooms and at a county rec center. An Arlington judge had dismissed the charges as unconstitutionally vague. Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D) appealed. [WJLA]
Brawl Outside Ricky’s Pub — Four men fought for more than four minutes outside Ricky’s Pub and Grill (200 block of N. Glebe Road) early Sunday. “Police lights flashing brought an immediate end to the brawl,” Dave Statter said. Medics treated the men and police took some away in handcuffs. [Dave Statter/X, Dave Statter/X]
Clarendon Closing Time Fight — “Not to be outdone by Ricky’s, Clarendon had its own closing time fight in the middle of Wilson and Fillmore. It wasn’t much until one of the participants decided to fight with a police officer. The man was arrested after a two block foot chase.” [Dave Statter/X]
Occupants Flee Overturned Car — “A car overturned… after a crash in South Arlington. The driver and three passengers crawled out and ran off. Apparently there were no serious injuries,” Dave Statter said. It happened at Columbia Pike and S. Dinwiddie Street on Saturday morning. [Dave Statter/X]
Forward Party Backs Independents — The Forward Party in Virginia has announced its endorsement of independents David Sisson for County Board and James “Vell” Rives IV for School Board. The party previously endorsed Sophia Moshasha (2023), Madison Granger (2024) and Carlos “D.C.” Pretelt (2025) in Arlington races. [Forward Party Virginia]
Fare Evasion Still Rampant — Metrobus fare evasion fell to 63% in June from 73% in May, but WMATA CEO Randy Clarke said it remains too high. “It’s a social contract, we can’t police our way out of it,” Clarke wrote, warning that lost revenue could force service cuts. [MoCo Show]
Stars and Stripes Publisher Exits — “It has become clear that my philosophy of leadership, and my understanding of the value and mission of Stars and Stripes, differ in fundamental ways from the direction… the Department of Defense has for the organization,” publisher Max Lederer wrote. The Pentagon recently installed an active-duty Navy captain as his deputy. [Washington Post]
Voting Rights Ruling Upheld — A federal judge affirmed his ruling that Virginians convicted of most felonies should never have lost the right to vote under an 1870 Reconstruction-era law, clearing them to cast ballots in November. Only 11 common law felonies still trigger disenfranchisement. [Virginia Mercury]
Nursing Home Backlog Shrinks — As of July, 58% of Virginia’s nursing homes were overdue for inspections, according to ProPublica. The state health department is hiring more inspectors and plans to adopt sanctions by year’s end that could strip licenses from repeat violators. [Virginia Mercury]
August Rains Ease Drought — “The rainfall has eliminated drought in all but the far northern and western parts of the region… much of the area is still considered abnormally dry.” Reagan National has recorded 4.04 inches of rain this month, 1.76 inches above normal. [Capital Weather]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 84 and a west wind of 2–9 mph. Skies stay mostly clear tonight with a low around 62. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks wine and beer on/off-premises license; 30-day objections. [Public Notices]
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Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire in a large apartment building in Ballston on Sunday night.
Initial reports suggest that a fire spread after breaking out in the kitchen of a unit at the 1020 Apartments building at 1020 N. Quincy Street. As of publication time, firefighters were working to get the flames under control and to ventilate smoke from the building.
After spending almost a decade in Colorado chasing a dream, a triathlete is making the 2,000-mile journey home to Northern Virginia on foot.
Collin Chartier, a Fairfax native and 2017 Marymount graduate, was once a top-15 ranked triathlete in the United States until a three-year doping suspension in 2023 abruptly halted his professional career. He’s now charting a new path in hopes of helping others — involving an extended charity run across much of this country.
As the Arlington-based National Chamber Ensemble prepares to mark its 20th anniversary, the organization’s artistic director sees a healthy future for classical music.
The organization “has become a sustained Arlington-based cultural institution, presenting seasons year after year, working with outstanding local and international artists,” Leo Sushansky told ARLnow in an interview coinciding with announcement of the organization’s 20th-anniversary schedule.
Falls Church officials plan to concentrate outreach efforts on commercial and retail corridors in their efforts to maintain snow-free sidewalks this coming winter.
However, city leaders will have to wait for legislative approval before attempting to levy fines on those who fail to follow snow-removal guidelines.
A church that has been part of the Glencarlyn neighborhood for more than 130 years is about to close its doors.
St. John’s Episcopal Church will hold its last regular worship service on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 9 a.m. A final community service of thanksgiving is planned for mid-September.
