Update at 4:55 p.m. — Arlington County police have released the walk’s expected route and road closure guidance.
A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey on foot is expected to arrive in Arlington next week for one last stop before their final destination.
Super Bowl DUI Reminder — “For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Arlington County Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up to remind drivers: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. No matter who you are rooting for, your best bet for a safe trip home is a sober one.” [ACPD]
Bills Would Cap Fees from Cameras — “S.B. 297 and S.B. 306, authored by state Sen. Mark J. Peake (R-8), would have repealed the authority of localities to install speed-monitoring and red light cameras… Substitute bills introduced by Peake on Monday instead cap the fees that third-party camera vendors can impose, limiting them to collecting only the civil penalty for the traffic infraction.” [FFXnow]
Beltway Bridge Replacement Update — “The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has found itself aligned with the Trump administration on one issue: the need to update the American Legion Bridge.” [FFXnow]
It’s Friday — Snow is possible after 2 p.m., with increasing clouds and a high near 34. A calm wind will shift to the south at 5 mph. Precipitation chance is 40%. On Friday night, snow may occur before 1am, followed by gradual clearing and a low around 13. Winds will pick up overnight, blowing northwest at 13-18 mph and possibly gusting up to 31 mph. Precipitation chance remains at 40%. [NWS]
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says history is on his side.
He wants to build a towering arch near the Lincoln Memorial and argues that the nation’s capital first clamored for such a monument two centuries ago — even going so far as to erect four eagle statues as part of the project before being derailed by the attack on Fort Sumter.
A Maryland man is facing attempted murder charges after reportedly showing up to the Arlington home of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Russ Vought while armed.
Colin Demarco, 26, was taken into custody Jan. 22, five months after the Aug. 10 incident.
Mass layoffs at The Washington Post yesterday (Wednesday) dealt a punishing blow to the newspaper’s storied history of local journalism after decades of declining emphasis on Arlington and Northern Virginia.
Reminiscent of the demises of the Washington Star in the early 1980s, Journal Newspapers in the early 2000s and Sun Gazettes in 2023, the job cuts entail a dramatic downscaling of reporting on the D.C. area.
Firefighters are on scene of a fire at a garden style apartment complex in the Buckingham neighborhood, near Ballston.
The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on the 4300 block of N. Henderson Road. Initial reports suggest the fire broke out in the kitchen of an apartment and at least one building occupant is being evaluated for injuries.
Sen. Tim Kaine (D) has reintroduced legislation to remove the reference to Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at Arlington House.
The legislation would rename Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery as the Arlington House National Historic Site. Rep. Don Beyer (D), who represents Arlington in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District, has introduced companion legislation in the House.
A hardware store off of Langston Blvd has been burglarized for the second time in the space of two weeks.
Police officers were dispatched to Bill’s Ace Hardware (2213 N. Buchanan Street) just after 7 a.m. yesterday (Wednesday) after an employee found that the glass on the front door was broken, according to scanner traffic.
A convicted sex offender accused of indecent exposure in multiple girls’ locker rooms in Arlington has been found guilty of possessing child pornography.
Richard Kenneth Cox — who is still awaiting trial for other instances of allegedly claiming to be transgender in order to access girls’ locker rooms at Arlington Public Schools pools and remain there while naked — was found guilty of two counts of possession of child pornography yesterday (Wednesday).
Banging drums and shouting into megaphones to the blares of a trumpet, protesters broke the stillness of a sleepy morning in a North Arlington neighborhood today (Thursday).
The crowd of about 50 anti-ICE activists arrived at the home of Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta around 7 a.m. They were protesting the hotel chain allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to stay at its properties in Minneapolis and elsewhere in the country.
Falls Church officials are awaiting developments in Richmond to determine whether the city’s Planning Commission will get back powers that the General Assembly stripped last year.
However, legislation to restore the old arrangement could face an uphill battle.
Courthouse Market Returns — “Hey, Market-goers! The Arlington Farmers Market is back this weekend with some slight adjustments.” [Arlington DPR/X]
Startup Raises Millions — “GenLogs, an Arlington-based developer of intelligence technology for the trucking and logistics industries, announced that it has closed on a $60 million Series B round.” [Potomac Tech Wire]
Historical Society Puts Articles Online — The Arlington Historical Society has placed articles from its 2024 Arlington Historical Magazine online. The magazine, edited by Jessica Kaplan, traces its history to 1957, with articles typically available in digital format a year after the print edition is published. –Scott McCaffrey
Clearing Fire Hydrants — “Snow and ice accumulation can create serious fire safety hazards, including obstructed fire hydrants. By helping keep hydrants clear, you play a direct role in protecting your neighborhood and supporting your firefighters during emergencies… Remove snow and debris from the hydrant and maintain a 3‑foot clearance on all sides. This space allows firefighters to connect hoses, operate the hydrant efficiently, and minimize kinks that can reduce water flow.” [Arlington County]
Kennedy Center Show to GMU — “A New York dance company that recently nixed scheduled appearances at the Kennedy Center is coming to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts instead. Doug Varone and Dancers will visit the Fairfax performing arts venue (4373 Mason Pond Drive) on Saturday, April 25 for a free show in the concert hall, the Center for the Arts announced today.” [FFXnow]
Fairfax Schools Still on Delay — “Fairfax County Public Schools will start classes two hours late for the rest of this week, as lingering “snowcrete” continues to hinder travel.” Arlington Public Schools are opening on time today. [FFXnow]
Spanberger Ends ICE Agreement — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger has formally ended an agreement with the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement that had allowed Virginia State Police troopers and Virginia Department of Corrections officers to assist ICE.” [Virginia Mercury, Fox News]
Chance of Snow Ahead of Wind Threat — “A powerful cold front, set to arrive Friday afternoon and evening, will bring the possibility of snow showers before frigid air returns to the region. And very strong winds, possibly intense enough to trigger power outages, will surge into the area in its wake.” [CWG/X, CWG]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of about 31 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 7 to 9 mph. As night falls, clouds will increase, leading to a low temperature around 16 degrees. [NWS]
