Arlington County and the City of Alexandria are teaming up on proceedings related to a massive proposed merger involving Dominion Energy.
The county announced plans earlier this month to intervene in NextEra Energy’s bid to acquire Dominion for $67 billion, an energy merger that the county says would be the largest in U.S. history. Today (Monday), officials announced that Arlington’s legal efforts will be in partnership with its next-door neighbor.
Falls Church officials hope that their next major sidewalk improvement project will support economic development.
City Council members plan to approve a construction contract worth up to $2.45 million today (Monday). It’s part of a $5.72 million effort upgrading sidewalks and intersections on W. Broad Street between West Street and Virginia Avenue.
A new philanthropic effort will support affordable housing for lower-income seniors and those with disabilities in Arlington.
County Board members on Sept. 19 authorized the creation of the new housing fund, spearheaded by the husband-and-wife duo of Ken Aughenbaugh and Melodee Melin.
The Arlington library system has developed a creative tool to bring the county’s Black history to life.
Using photos taken of youth participating in recreation activities during the era of segregation, library officials have commissioned a number of jigsaw puzzles to engage children and youth alike.
Runaway Van Hits Cars in Rosslyn — A van hit at least five vehicles along eastbound Langston Blvd in Rosslyn Friday afternoon. “Witnesses and other sources indicate the van is a commercial paratransit vehicle and that there are some indications the driver may have had a medical issue.” [Dave Statter/X]
Ex-Youth Minister Pleads Not Guilty — “Jeff Turner Taylor, who served in the 1990s as the youth minister of the Falls Church Episcopal… pleaded not guilty on Thursday to sex abuse charges stemming from his tenure at the church.” A trial is set for Feb. 16 in federal court in Alexandria. [Washington Post]
Two Cemetery Flyovers Today — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 11:39AM.” A second flyover is set for 3:05 p.m.
School Nurse Mandate Eyed — “Virginia schools could be required to have a licensed nurse in every building starting in 2028, under a legislative proposal introduced Wednesday… About 8% of Virginia’s schools operate without a nurse.” State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-Arlington), who chairs the committee weighing the proposal, backed it. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Monday — A slight chance of rain showers before 8 a.m., then mostly cloudy with a high near 70 and northwest winds around 8 mph. Mostly cloudy tonight, with a low around 61. [NWS]
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Three people died and a fourth remains in the hospital after a vehicle crashed while fleeing police in Shirlington Circle early Monday morning.
Virginia State Police attempted to pull the vehicle over shortly before 1 a.m. after identifying it as stolen out of Prince George’s County, authorities said. The vehicle refused to stop, resulting in the chase on I-395.
Several people have been shot at a townhouse in the Arlington View neighborhood near Columbia Pike.
The shooting happened shortly before 3 a.m. on the 1600 block of 10th Street S. Initial reports suggest that at least two people were shot and others were grazed or injured in the panic after someone opened fire at a large house party.
The lives of six residents of a historic African-American Arlington community were celebrated during Green Valley Day on Saturday (Sept. 19).
“Green Valley Greats” honored the civic legacies of George “Go-Go” Long, Joan Cooper, John Robinson, Leonard “Doc” Muse, Dr. Alfred Taylor and Portia Clark.
The timetable for County Board members to begin addressing potential changes to local governance appears to be holding to schedule.
“All the remaining deliverables … are on track,” Mason Kushnir, clerk to the County Board, said at the Board’s Sept. 22 meeting.
Mort Zetlin was serving a stint in the U.S. Army in Germany during the early 1950s when he first encountered Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
Little did he know that the chance meeting would help define the next 70 years of his life.
The County Board has ordered the release of available footage from a fatal Columbia Pike police shooting earlier this year.
The Board announced this morning (Friday) that it has directed County Manager Mark Schwartz to release video of the incident that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Shawn Valn by Friday, Oct. 16. No footage accompanied the announcement and it is unclear what, specifically, will be released.
Arlington Tops ‘Thriving’ Poll — “People who live in Arlington and Alexandria (61%) and Loudoun County (59%) are most likely to be thriving,” according to a new Gallup poll of D.C.-area residents. Arlington and Alexandria also had the second-highest share of households hurt by federal job cuts or furloughs, at 62%. [Axios, WTOP]
DCA Passenger Count Inches Up — Reagan National Airport has recorded 14.4 million passengers year-to-date through July, up 0.2% compared to the same period a year ago, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The year-to-date figures were boosted by a 0.8% growth rate in July to 2.2 million arriving and departing travelers. —Scott McCaffrey
Equipment Spotted at Arch Site — Rep. Don Beyer (D) visited Columbia Island yesterday after constituents spotted heavy equipment at the site of President Trump’s proposed arch. Workers said they were doing archaeological soil work, but Beyer said the equipment is “a clear indication that the Trump Administration is preparing to move forward with construction.” [Press Release, The Hill, WUSA9]
AG to Keynote NAACP Gala — Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones will be the keynote speaker at the Arlington NAACP’s 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet, to be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at George Mason University’s Arlington campus. [Arlington NAACP]
Southside Express Lanes, Take Two — State transportation officials have a revised plan for I-495 Express Lanes on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. “VDOT proposes significantly reducing shoulder space… to accommodate four non-toll lanes and two Express Lanes in each direction, along with an 18-foot-wide right-of-way down the middle for future Metro service.” [FFXnow]
Beyer Tours East Potomac Park — Rep. Don Beyer toured East Potomac Park yesterday with representatives of local cycling, running and golf groups. “We also saw the Administration’s destruction firsthand, including trees that have already been cut down, some of them historic cherry trees. And all of this is happening behind closed doors,” Beyer said. [Press Release]
Waymo Foes Rallying in D.C. — “Labor unions, civil rights groups and even churches are ramping up pressure on the D.C. Council to reject a bill legalizing robotaxis.” Activists plan to rally Oct. 6 outside the Wilson Building. The bill from Council member Charles Allen would cap robotaxi operators at 200 vehicles. [Axios]
Warner Targets Tick Allergy — Sen. Mark Warner (D) introduced two bills yesterday targeting tick-borne diseases, including one that would require food labels to flag alpha-gal, the trigger of a meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites. “Cases of alpha-gal syndrome are rapidly increasing in Virginia and across the country,” Warner said. [Press Release]
Coworking Booms in Suburbs — “Suburban coworking locations now make up 67% of all coworking locations, according to a study by real estate data firm Yardi Kube.” Suburban sites grew 39% from July 2024 to July 2026, compared to 22% growth in urban areas. [WBJ]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 73 and north winds around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 56. [NWS]
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