A Maryland man has been arrested and charged after apparently live-streaming himself discreetly touching a woman’s hair on a Metro train in Arlington.
Bryan Betancur, 28, was taken into custody yesterday (Monday) following an incident that took place around 10:09 p.m. on Sunday on a Silver Line train servicing the Clarendon Metro station, Metro Transit Police said.
Those seeking to obtain historic-district status for properties in Arlington may soon have to pay for the privilege.
County Board members on Feb. 24 advertised a March 26 public hearing on a staff proposal to impose fees of between $250 and $1,000 on submissions related to new local historic districts.
As Arlington gears up to potentially explore governance-change options, the fate of two constitutional offices may hang in the balance.
Not yet publicly discussed much by governance-change advocates: whether to go the Fairfax County route, folding operations of Arlington’s treasurer and commissioner of revenue into the county government’s general operations.
Boeing Wants HQ Lights — “Many skyscrapers, none more famous than the Empire State Building, have the ability to change their tower lights to recognize special occasions. The Boeing Co. is looking to join that trend in Crystal City, just on a much shorter scale. The Arlington-based aerospace and defense giant is proposing new architectural lighting on the rooftop of its six-story global headquarters at 929 Long Bridge Drive.” [WBJ]
Development Near Crystal City — “Mill Creek Residential Trust filed a plan Wednesday to build an eight-story apartment building next to Lidl’s U.S. headquarters in the Arlington section of Potomac Yard. The privately held Florida developer pitched the 398-unit building on what is now a parking lot fronting Crystal Drive and known as Land Bay C-West. The building would have 286 parking spots.” [WBJ]
Some Snowcrete Still Solid — “My last piece of Arlington snowcrete is hanging on for dear life.” [Chuck Todd/X]
Ballston-Based AES Acquired — A consortium led by BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners and investment group EQT agreed to acquire Arlington-based AES Corp. for $10.7 billion in cash, or $15 a share, as the AI data center buildout fuels surging demand for power generation. The deal has an enterprise value of approximately $33.4 billion. [WSJ]
Pink in the Park Returns — “The National Landing Business Improvement District, Amazon, and the National Cherry Blossom Festival are bringing back Pink in the Park to National Landing. This free spring event series will feature cultural programming, including art, live music, family-friendly activities, and local food and beverages.” [Patch]
Monday Crash in F.C. — “Power Outage at Intersection Due to Crash. Due to a single vehicle crash resulting in minor injuries, there are no left turns at the intersection of N. Washington Street at Park Avenue and Park Place.” [Falls Church/X]
PFAS Biosolids Deal Reached — “After multiple debates and meetings between stakeholders, a compromise has been reached on how Virginia can begin to monitor the presence of ‘forever chemicals’ in biosolids that are used as fertilizer on farms across the commonwealth.” The bill, patroned by Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington), phases in testing and restricts spreading when PFAS levels exceed certain thresholds. [Virginia Mercury]
Reservoir Expansion Eyed — “We’ve moved forward with the Dalecarlia expansion, as our most probable recommendation,” said Trevor Cyran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “The Corps is laser focused on delivering something right here, right now that can actually help with the issue, while still exploring some of those long term solutions.” The expansion would provide approximately 70 million gallons per day, doubling the capacity at Dalecarlia. [WTOP]
Bishop Calls for Peace — “As U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime unfold, I invite all the faithful and people of goodwill to pray for a swift conclusion to hostilities,” Arlington Diocese Bishop Michael F. Burbidge said. [Arlington Diocese]
Va. ANG In Iran Op — “The Virginia Air National Guard is supporting Operation Epic Fury, however the Guard didn’t provide specifics.” [Tyler Englander/X]
Restaurants Under Fed Scrutiny — “Similar scenes were playing out at other restaurants in Washington, where at least six other establishments also received “notice of suspect documents” letters from HSI in mid-February. The Post confirmed that at least 131 employees at five restaurants have left their jobs or been terminated because of the letters, according to owners or their attorneys.” [Washington Post]
It’s Tuesday — Expect rain in the morning and possibly after 5pm, with cloudy skies and a high near 48. Calm winds will shift to the south around 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 70% chance of precipitation and up to a quarter-inch of rainfall. Tuesday night, rain is likely after 7pm, with a low around 45, south winds of 6-8 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation, accumulating another tenth to a quarter-inch of rain. [NWS]
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The day might be coming when self-driving lifts will roam the streets of Arlington — but a couple legislative decisions would have to happen first.
Waymo, Google’s self-driving taxi arm that has been expanding in several other metro areas, has had its eye on the D.C. area for a while.
A year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, with a three-year phase-out period, is likely to be considered by County Board members later this year.
A county staff recommendation to that effect received no significant pushback from any Board members during a Feb. 24 meeting.
An Arlington County Board candidate is threatening legal action if the county government places new limits on people’s ability to put campaign signs in public medians.
“I guarantee you that if they try to pass legislation to ban median signs, I will file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the law as a violation of my First Amendment rights,” James DeVita told ARLnow. “I will also seek an injunction to prevent any such law from going into effect.”
Another Wardian Wow — “Fresh off setting a seven-continent 50K record, 51-year-old Michael Wardian has reportedly run the fastest known time for the double Arlington trail loop.” [ARLnow/X]
Potomac Bacteria Levels Dropping — “D.C.’s Health Director Ayanna Bennett said regular bacteria testing shows levels are dropping and in the District section of the river restrictions will be relaxed so boaters, rowers and others can go back onto the water. “In the D.C. waters we consider it safe for you to have contact with the Potomac and that advisory will be announced as lifted on March 2,” she told the audience.” [WTOP, WJLA]
Acquisition for Legal Startup — “Arlington startup BriefCatch has completed its first acquisition, securing patents for writing and editing tools tailored to the legal field. BriefCatch founder and CEO Ross Guberman declined to share the price the company paid for the Seattle area’s WordRake LLC. He indicated the deal could be a precursor to other acquisitions as part of the company’s strategy to build “a one-stop legal writing platform” for its law firm customers.” [WBJ]
Crash on Camera — “A red-light running, hit and run just before midnight on S. George Mason at S. Columbus. The pickup appears to have hit a pole after the intersection collision. It was found abandoned a few minutes later at a nearby apartment complex by @ArlingtonVaPD.” [Dave Statter/X]
Budget Sessions Start Tomorrow — “The public is invited to attend any of the Budget work sessions, either in person or via the county’s livestream. The public will also have the opportunity to provide testimony at the Budget (3/24) and Tax Rate (3/26) Public Hearings. ” [Arlington County]
Blood Drive Today — “An emergency community blood drive is scheduled for Monday, March 2, in Arlington. The drive aims to address a sharp reduction in the blood supply caused by widespread winter storm cancellations across the Washington region… Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar, located at 2350 Clarendon Blvd. near the Courthouse Metro station, will host the event. The blood drive will run from 12 to 4 p.m.” [Patch]
Rehab Services at Culpepper Garden — “Culpepper Garden, the largest low-income retirement community in the National Capital Region… announced that it has selected Goodwin Rehabilitation to establish a therapy and exercise program on-site at its Arlington, VA, retirement community.” [Goodwin Living]
Coldest Winter in Awhile — “The data is in. Washington, D.C. just had its coldest meteorological winter in 23 years. However, with only 9.6” of snow, it was not a snowy one. Impressive temperatures for a massive urban heat island!” [Chris Martz/X]
Winter Weather Update — “Some freezing rain is looking increasingly likely early Tuesday morning across areas along & west of the I-95 Corridor. Any ice accumulation looks to be minimal. However it could lead to slick spots on elevated surface like bridges and overpasses.” [WWG/X, CWG/X]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks ABC license for on/off-premises wine, beer, mixed beverages. [Public Notices]
It’s Monday — Snow may fall starting from 1pm with a high near 36, and 50% chance of precipitation. A cloudy day is expected with northeast winds of 6 mph, shifting southeast in the afternoon. Monday night, snow could turn into rain or freezing rain between 1am and 4am, and continue past 4am with a low around 30 and 80% chance of precipitation. Accumulations of ice and snow are expected to be minimal. [NWS]
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A 25-year-old Arlington woman has been arrested and charged with felony hit and run in connection with an early-morning crash on Route 50 that left a pedestrian critically injured.
Valeria Galdo Camacho turned herself in to police at the Magistrate’s Office at approximately 11 a.m. today (Sunday), the Arlington County Police Department said in a press release.
Update on 3/1/26 — The striking driver has been arrested, Arlington County police announced Sunday evening. The victim remains in critical condition.
Earlier: The westbound lanes of Route 50 are closed after a reported hit and run.
Arlington’s congressman and both of Virginia’s U.S. senators condemned today’s military strikes on Iran, calling the attack unconstitutional and demanding that Congress reconvene.
The U.S. and Israel launched a major attack on Iran overnight, with strikes hitting areas across the country including around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. President Donald Trump, in a video announcing “major combat operations,” called on Iranians to “seize control of your destiny” by rising up against their government.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A crowd gathered at a commuter gate at Reagan National Airport on Friday as fog-laden Washington skies caused an hourlong ground stop that backed up passengers hoping to head out from American Airlines’ Terminal D.
But soon the already densely packed area swelled even more, as word spread across nearby gates that, of the hundreds of air travelers coming and going, only one among them was accompanied by a U.S. Secret Service detail, along with uniformed local police officers: former President Joe Biden.
