In a bid to preserve its paper-and-ink legacy, the Falls Church News-Press plans to introduce a few changes to its business model — chief among them a website paywall.
“If my deference to a print newspaper simply doesn’t afford us the ability to continue in that mode, we’ll try something else, at least on a temporary basis,” Nick Benton, founder and editor of the more than three-decade-old publication, told ARLnow. “I’ll do whatever it takes to keep the paper going.”
More stringent towing ordinances could be coming to Arlington as two bills targeting “predatory” practices are set to become law.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has signed off on two pieces of legislation — both backed by Arlington lawmakers — allowing Northern Virginia local governments to set tighter restrictions on tow operators. This move could allow Arlington to implement changes to its towing ordinance originally approved in 2016 but later nixed by the state legislature.
County Statement on Drag Show Threat — “Arlington County and the County Board unequivocally support the LGBTQ+ community. ACPD’s swift response ensured the safety of patrons and staff, and the fortitude of Freddie and drag queen Tara Hoot allowed the show to go on… expressions of hatred and bigotry have absolutely no place in our community, and the Arlington County Board condemns these threats of violence and attempted intimidation of our community.” [Arlington County]
Eid Off for APS Students — Arlington Public Schools students are off today due to the Eid al-Fitr holiday. [Arlington Public Schools]
The Oriole Bird and former Baltimore player participated in the event
Barcroft Park was a busy place the afternoon of April 7, filled with young baseball players on hand for Arlington Little League’s annual opening-day ceremonies.
Community input on a planned redesign of Rosslyn’s Gateway Park is kicking off this week.
The county is inviting locals to share their thoughts on the future of the park at 1300 Langston Blvd during an open house on Thursday evening.
A woman intentionally struck another woman with her car in a Clarendon parking garage yesterday during a dispute, police say.
The incident happened around noon on the 3000 block of Washington Blvd. Police say the suspect and victim “became engaged in a dispute regarding driving.”
An Arlington service provider for survivors of abuse celebrated the opening of a new, expanded headquarters last week.
Doorways hosted a ribbon cutting at the Community Services Center at 671 N. Glebe Road, a space designed around the needs of people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence. The spacious, brightly lit office in a Ballston high rise is meant to create a more comfortable environment for people seeking Doorways services, as well as the nonprofit’s employees.
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a Flyover in the NCR at the Arlington National Cemetery, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM.”
Library Projects Discussed — “County library director Diane Kresh used her April 2 budget work session with County Board members to sketch out proposals for two major projects – a library for Crystal City and relocation of the Columbia Pike branch. The former seemed to have a location decided on, but that plan didn’t work out, Kresh said. She was quick to add that options actively are being explored for the Crystal City facility.” [Gazette Leader]
Police are looking for a man who allegedly threatened to pull a gun on an animal control officer after being confronted over an off-leash dog.
The incident happened Saturday morning in the area of Marcey Road Park and Potomac Overlook Regional Park, in North Arlington.
Compared to 2022, vehicle thefts are trending down in all Arlington zip codes except one: 22202.
Crystal City and Pentagon City have emerged as a vehicle theft hotspot in Arlington County, accounting for about half of all stolen cars so far this year.
A “Family Fun Story Time Brunch” featuring a drag performer was disrupted Saturday by protests and a bomb threat.
About an hour before the event was scheduled to start at Freddie’s Beach Bar (555 23rd Street S.) the venue received an email threatening the performance and owner Freddie Lutz’s home, Lutz told ARLnow exclusively on Sunday.
Local Eclipse Events Today — “Although Arlington won’t be in the path of totality running from Texas to Maine, we’ll be getting 87% coverage around 3:20 p.m. on Monday, April 8. The National Weather Service currently predicts partly cloudy skies… The Rosslyn Business Improvement District is hosting a free viewing event at Gateway Park from 2-4 p.m. The event, a collaboration with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club, will include music and lawn games at 1300 Langston Blvd.” [ARLnow, Event, Event]
Reminder: Eclipse Eyewear Required — “Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device. Always supervise children using solar viewers. Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.” [NASA]
