Oral arguments in the lawsuit over Arlington County’s “Missing Middle” zoning changes are taking place in the Virginia Supreme Court this morning (Wednesday).
Justices are scheduled to hear a roughly 10-minute argument on plaintiffs’ attempt to reverse a Court of Appeals decision, which effectively put Missing Middle back on the books in Arlington last summer for procedural reasons. This moves the court one step closer to deciding whether to accept the case for full review.
As has been the case for many years under head coach Hannah Davis, the Yorktown Patriots have started a girls soccer season strong.
Through five high-school contests this spring, the Patriots own a perfect 5-0 mark, including shutouts in their first three games. The latest victories were 2-1 over the host Robinson Rams on April 6, then 4-1 against the Chantilly Chargers the next night.
Address: 2609 N Nottingham Street
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Type: 3 BR, 2 BA single-family detached (not a rental)
Open House: August 16, Sunday 2-4 pm
Listed: $1,100,000
Noteworthy: Amazing Location and Price!
Fantastic opportunity in a sought-after North Arlington location! Situated on a quiet street on a beautiful, flat 7,180-square-foot lot, this classic brick rambler offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious kitchen addition, finished lower level, off-street driveway parking, and a fantastic fenced backyard—all within the highly desirable Nottingham Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, and Yorktown High School pyramid.
A welcoming brick walkway leads to the light-filled main level featuring hardwood floors and updated windows. The spacious living room offers recessed lighting and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, while the adjoining dining room features a brushed nickel chandelier. The rear addition features the renovated kitchen, creating a spacious and functional gathering area with direct access to the deck and backyard. Highlights include quartz countertops, 42-inch paneled cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, ceramic tile flooring, two pantries, and a built-in table with bench seating.
The main level also includes three bedrooms and an upgraded full bath with tub. The finished lower level provides additional living space with recessed lighting, large windows, built-in shelving, and a second full bath with shower. The laundry room offers a washer and dryer, utility sink, storage, and walkout access to the backyard, plus a large unfinished storage area.
Enjoy the rear deck overlooking the flat, fenced backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or play. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, Metro, and commuter routes—a fantastic combination of location, lot, schools, and living space!
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Arlington’s new “microtransit” pilot program is launching next week, providing on-demand rides in portions of the county with limited transit options.
The program launches next Monday, April 13. It will be available in two service zones: one in Westover Village and the other in a large swath of northwestern Arlington, including all or some of the neighborhoods of Rock Spring, Yorktown, East Falls Church, Williamsburg, Leeway Overlee, Hall’s Hill and Old Dominion.
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Fed Child Exploitation Cases — Two Arlington men pled guilty last month to federal child sexual abuse charges under the Justice Department’s Project Safe Childhood initiative. One defendant, 26, urinated on his laptop during an FBI search to prevent agents from accessing evidence. A second man, 35, was found with hundreds of files of child sexual abuse material on his devices. [Patch, U.S. Attorney’s Office]
RNC Sues Over Va. Voting — The Republican National Committee filed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s voting system, alleging the state allows some people who have never been residents to cast ballots. The suit targets a provision letting children of overseas Virginians vote without ever having lived in the state. Matthew Hurtt, head of the Arlington GOP, joined the suit. [Washington Times]
Long Bridge Work Delays — Drivers should expect periodic traffic impacts on Boundary Channel Drive and surrounding loop ramps through April 13 as the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority continues work on the Long Bridge Project. Lane narrowing and equipment storage will be in place during weekday off-peak hours, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. [Patch]
Infrastructure Input Sought — Arlington County is asking residents where to prioritize maintenance and funding for streets, parks, technology, stormwater systems and county buildings. Feedback is due by April 23. [Arlington County/X]
MCM Registration Opens — Registration for the 51st Marine Corps Marathon opened Monday, and organizers expect it to sell out. “Last year it took us about a month,” said marketing manager Amber Traunero. The race will be held Oct. 25 with new corral starts and a four-day expo at the National Building Museum. [WTOP]
Art of Pink This Friday — The National Landing BID’s Pink in the Park series wraps up Friday with Art of Pink, a free after-hours event at Metropolitan Park from 5–10 p.m. featuring a cherry blossom art exhibition with 60-plus local artists, a live paint battle, food vendors and live music. [National Landing BID]
Corvex Touts Public Edge — Arlington-based AI cloud computing firm Corvex Inc. is leveraging its new public company status to recruit talent, offering stock options tied to tradeable shares. “It absolutely is an advantage for us,” CEO Jay Crystal said. The company, which went public via an all-stock merger last month, has 38 employees at Fuse at Mason Square in Virginia Square. [WBJ]
Speed Camera Bill Advances — A bill that would expand speed camera locations to high-risk “safety red zones” designated by the state is awaiting Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) signature. The bill, crafted in memory of two Oakton High School students killed on Blake Lane in 2022, would apply to N. Va. localities including Arlington. [FFXnow]
Spanberger Signs School Bills — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed a package of education bills today targeting school construction planning and classroom cellphone restrictions. The laws make the Commission on School Construction and Modernization permanent and set “bell to bell” limits on student device use during the school day. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 55 degrees and light east winds around 6 mph. Tonight’s low drops to around 35 degrees with areas of frost possible after 3 a.m. [NWS]
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Join us for Pike Fest, Columbia Pike’s signature fall festival, on Saturday, October 10!
Celebrate everything that makes Columbia Pike one of Arlington’s most vibrant and diverse communities with an afternoon full of live music, delicious food, family fun, and local shopping. From incredible restaurants and food vendors to artisan makers, community organizations, and small businesses, Pike Fest is your chance to experience the very best of the Pike all in one place.
Good Tuesday 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 — Apr 7, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny weather with a high near 54°F and a northeast wind around 6 mph. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 35°F and areas of frost developing after 3 a.m. The southeast wind will range from 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson to immediately reconvene Congress and hold a vote on a War Powers Resolution as President Trump escalates threats against Iran, warning today (Tuesday) that a “whole civilization will die tonight” if a deal is not reached.
Beyer, whose 8th District includes Arlington, described Trump’s threats as “sick” and “murderous” and accused Republicans of enabling what he called “an immoral and unwell man willing to wield it recklessly.”
The Arlington Planning Commission has given its nod to a proposed 300-unit residential building on Langston Blvd despite concerns about the safety of a nearby intersection.
Planning commissioners voted 9-0, with one recusal, in support of developer Rooney Properties’ proposal at 3130 Langston Blvd, the site of a shuttered Walgreens near the I-66 off-ramp in the Lyon Village area. However, they also recommended that the County Board move up a study on reconfiguring the surrounding streetscape to match the Langston Boulevard Area Plan’s goals.
A man who attempted to rob a bank along Columbia Pike last year will spend nearly four years behind bars.
Steve Jamal Smith, 31, was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison over the Feb. 25, 2025, incident, in which he stole $711 from the Wells Fargo at 951 S. George Mason Drive.
A well-loved sushi restaurant on Columbia Pike has closed after less than three years in business.
Bluefish Bistro is no longer in business at 950 S. George Mason Drive, owner Andy Park told ARLnow. The eatery, which offered a variety of sushi rolls and sashimi, opened in November 2023 at the mixed-use Centro Arlington development and had secured a 4.9-star average rating on Google.
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