Around Town

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — May 6, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

[‘🌦️’] Thursday’s forecast

There is a 30% chance of showers in the afternoon, with cloudy skies transitioning to mostly sunny and a high near 65°F. Expect a north wind at 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night will see mostly cloudy conditions clearing to a low around 48°F, with light and variable winds shifting northwest at 5 to 7 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
– Michael Jordan

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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Arlington is set to reach a historic milestone in September — the 180th anniversary of its return from the District of Columbia to Virginia sovereignty.


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A major development project straddling the Arlington-Fairfax county line on Wilson Blvd took another procedural step forward this week.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday (May 5) gave the owner of a key Seven Corners residential parcel the ability to more than double units on the site while also adding retail space.


Announcement

There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults alike: real focus, real skill, and a thrill you don’t get from the usual sports lineup.

This fall, Nova Fencing & Archery Club in Bailey’s Crossroads is opening registration for both, with beginner classes for every age starting the week of September 12th. Fencing welcomes ages 7 to 12 and teens and adults 13 and up. Explore Archery, coached by USA Archery certified instructors, welcomes ages 8 to 12 and meets Tuesdays or Saturdays. And for our youngest fencers, ages 4 to 6, ABC’s of Fencing meets on Saturdays. All classes run eight sessions for $195, equipment provided, no experience needed — yes, even for grown-ups who’ve never held a sword or a bow before.


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Arlington’s third Maman cafe is opening in Pentagon City tomorrow with giveaways for its first customers.

The French-inspired bakery and cafe is hosting a grand opening on the ground floor of Amazon HQ2 (1450 S. Eads Street), where Mae’s Market and Cafe closed last year. Starting at 8 a.m, the first 100 customers will receive a free tote bag and cookie with purchase.


Event

Join us as Signature Theatre joins MoCA Arlington to create a space for mingling, art-making, and discovery! Guests can move through the galleries and enjoy a range of programmed activities, including:

Vintage rack hosted by local sellers — Nicole Lanteri Designs + Thrifted To Be Here
Shop curated selections of vintage art, homewares, clothing and jewelry. A mix of styles, eras + price points!


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The Safeway in Cherrydale is getting a facelift this year.

The longtime grocer at 3713 Langston Blvd is preparing for a store remodel, Dana Ward, director of communications and public affairs for Albertsons’ Mid-Atlantic Division, told ARLnow. Contractors are receiving work permits as the store has begun selling off some soon-to-be discontinued products.


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Police have released composite sketches of a man whose remains were found in a vacant Ballston home more than two years ago, hoping the public can help identify him.

The remains were discovered on Feb. 26, 2024 by the new owners of an abandoned property on the 1300 block of N. Taylor Street. The owners came across the remains in the basement during a walkthrough of the recently purchased home. Police were dispatched just before 5 p.m. and immediately launched a death investigation.


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Arlington’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee is in full organizing mode for a June block party in Crystal City honoring Pride Month.

Organizers are hoping for upwards of 500 attendees at next month’s first Arlington Pride 23rd Street Block Party. Sponsored by Equality Arlington in collaboration with several other community organizations, the event is slated for Saturday, June 6 from 3-7 p.m. in the Restaurant Row area of 23rd Street S.


Schools

Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are calling on Arlington Public Schools to address the disproportionate mental health and safety outcomes negatively affecting its LGBTQ+ student population.

In a new joint letter to APS leaders, the groups, Equality Arlington and the Arlington Gender Identity Alliance (AGIA), are asking the school system to implement a more targeted response to the mental health challenges, violence, discrimination and bullying that its LGBTQ+ students experience at elevated rates when compared to fellow students.


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Rain glistening on leaves in Courthouse (courtesy George Brazier)

No Charges for Miller Activist — A Virginia woman who distributed leaflets disclosing the home address of top White House aide Stephen Miller will not face state criminal charges, according to court documents filed Tuesday by Arlington County’s top prosecutor. Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti (D) said proceeding could risk having a “chilling effect on others wishing to engage in peaceful political protest.” [Washington Post, CBS News]

Rosslyn Dome Makeover — Boston-based Beacon Capital Partners has renovated the former Artisphere and Newseum theater dome at 1101 Wilson Blvd as part of a broader repositioning of the 24-story office building, where occupancy fell to 46% after the Spaces coworking offices closed. The renovated 220-seat venue will serve as a tenant amenity, but Beacon is open to a long-term lease for the right tenant. [WBJ]

Organics Pickup Help on Way — Arlington County has hired American Disposal Services to perform all curbside organics collections beginning Monday, May 11. The county said the additional contractor will help restore reliable performance after recent service issues. Yard waste and food scraps should continue to be placed out on regular collection days. [Arlington County]

Punch at Joint Base Gate — A former soldier was scheduled to appear in federal court Monday following his arrest for allegedly punching a military police officer in the face during a security stop at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall last week. The man fled on foot during a marijuana inspection at the Hatfield Access Control Point in Arlington. Officers later allegedly recovered a loaded handgun from his waistband. [Patch]

Click It or Ticket Returns — Arlington police are urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign that runs from May 11 to May 31, coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday. NHTSA reports that nearly 50% of the 22,713 passenger vehicle occupants killed nationwide in 2024 were not buckled. [ACPD]

Marymount Wins Flag Football Title — The Marymount Saints captured the first-ever Jets ECAC Women’s Flag Football Championship with a 37-26 win over the Franciscan Barons in Sunday’s title game at the Jets training facility. Saints QB Jesenia Velez was named tournament MVP after amassing 253 yards from scrimmage and six touchdowns. [New York Jets]

Buzz Over Beekeeping Rules — A new proposal to regulate beekeeping in Alexandria, which would limit the number of hives allowed on properties and create setbacks of 5 to 10 feet, has drawn criticism from local beekeepers. “Honeybees are pollinators and beneficial to the landscaping of our city,” wrote former beekeeper Alex Crawford-Batt. [ALXnow]

Toxic Metals in East Wing Debris — Debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at the nearby East Potomac golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals, according to an interim report by a Virginia engineering firm. More than 30,000 cubic yards of excavated soil had been transported to the site as of last month. [WTOP]

Potomac Testing Expands — Months of water quality testing has shown E. coli levels in the Potomac River are back to normal after January’s massive sewage spill, but advocates say continued monitoring is critical. The Potomac Riverkeeper Network’s monitoring program is expanding from 28 sites to 37 this season. [WTOP]

It’s Wednesday — Expect rain showers most of the day, with a high near 78 and southwest winds of 15 mph gusting to 30 mph. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the evening and overnight, with a low around 55. [NWS]

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