Arlington leaders say they are trying to lower the temperature in their sometimes-heated relationship with pro-Palestinian activists who appear at monthly County Board meetings.
In recent months, activists have held private meetings with individual Board members, which Board Chair Matt de Ferranti and County Board member Julius “J.D.” Spain, Sr. said have been constructive.
Reagan National Airport has seen a significant decline in the loudest aircraft types over the past decade, but some advocates say it’s not enough to mitigate the impacts of increased flight operations.
Stage 3 commercial aircraft — the noisiest in current fleets — have declined from 21% of all operations in 2015 to 2% in 2025 at Reagan National, while Stage 4 and Stage 5 aircraft have increased from 79% to 98% of the total, according to Michael Jeck, the noise office manager at the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA).
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Rosslyn Water Main Break — “Crews are repairing a 12-inch water main break at 18th St N & N Oak St. Some 50 customers in a high-rise building could be affected. N Oak St is closed to traffic between 18th St N & Wilson Blvd.” [Arlington DES/X]
Crash on I-395 — “It’s lucky this one stayed upright this morning or it could have been a lot worse. Northbound I-395 at Boundary Channel. No injuries reported.” [Dave Statter/X]
Beyer Supports Noem Impeachment — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today… called for the removal of ICE, CBP, and other DHS personnel from Minneapolis, a full, independent investigation of the killings of [Alex] Pretti and [Renee] Good, and the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.” [Press Release]
Bummer for Booz — “The U.S. Treasury Department has canceled $21 million in contracts with Tysons-based consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton, claiming that the firm failed to protect sensitive taxpayer data.” [FFXnow]
Arlingtonians Have Shortest Commute — Arlington workers have an average one-way commute time of 31.04 minutes, lowest in the metro area, according to new data from the 2025 State of the Commute report. The District of Columbia (33.01 minutes) and Fairfax County (35.57 minutes) were second and third in the report, with Charles County, Md., recording the longest commute at 64.38 minutes. —Scott McCaffrey
Local Theaters Get Award Nods — The Arlington Players have received 15 nominations and Dominion Stage nine in the 24th annual Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) awards program for community theaters across the D.C. region. The awards will be presented at a March 22 ceremony at the Birchmere in Alexandria. —Scott McCaffrey
Another Winter Storm? — “Potential is increasing for another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. It is too early to know the details, but please keep updated with the latest forecasts this week!” [NWS/X, WWG/X]
It’s Tuesday — After the wind chill dips to -6, expect sunshine and a high of 26 degrees. The west wind at 5 to 8 mph will shift south in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy and cool with a low of 8 degrees. Wind chill values may reach -1 as the northwest wind blows at 3 to 7 mph. [NWS]
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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jan 26, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high of 26 degrees, though wind chill values can dip to -6. The west wind at 5 to 8 mph will shift to the south in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy and cool with a low of 8 degrees; wind chill values may reach -1 as the northwest wind moves at 3 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.
The program is further enriched by Florence Price’s Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.
For the second straight day following Sunday’s winter storm, Arlington County facilities will be closed on Tuesday.
“Due to inclement weather, Arlington County Government will shift to virtual operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026,” the county announced around 7:30 p.m. Monday. “Programs are canceled. All County facilities are closed.”
So many things went wrong last Jan. 29 to contribute to the deadliest plane crash on American soil since 2001 that the National Transportation Safety Board isn’t likely to identify a single cause of the collision between an airliner and an Army helicopter over the Potomac River at its hearing Tuesday.
Instead, their investigators will detail what they found that played a role in the crash, which killed 67 people, and the board will recommend changes to help prevent a similar tragedy. Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration already took the temporary restrictions it imposed after the crash and made them permanent to ensure planes and helicopters won’t share the same airspace again around Reagan National Airport.
Waste collection has been canceled for a second day in Arlington as the county continues to urge motorists to stay off the road.
Curbside collection and brush pickup will not take place tomorrow (Tuesday), and no make-up runs will happen later in the week. Waste pickup was also canceled today (Monday).
A Maryland man is facing numerous charges after “a series of property crimes targeting Arlington homes and a business.”
The 34-year-old from Waldorf allegedly stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, store merchandise and other items in nearly a dozen Arlington incidents dating back to mid-2025.
Arlington Public Schools will be closed for a second day tomorrow (Tuesday).
The school system, which also closed schools today after the weekend’s winter storm, announced the closure this afternoon “due to the accumulation of ice and snow.”
