The cold front is arriving and with it very strong winds.
The National Weather Service just issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that covers all of Arlington, D.C. and surrounding areas. Expect wind and rain instead of lightning and thunder with the line of storms now entering Arlington.
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 — Mar 16, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Clouds will increase throughout the day, reaching a high temperature near 40°F, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 11-13 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. As for Tuesday night, expect mostly clear skies with a low temperature around 27°F, as the northwest wind slows down to 5-10 mph, with gusts still reaching a maximum of 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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– Albert Einstein
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In our latest Supreme Court roundup, we discussed how the Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe was likely to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for every country that currently enjoys it. Although Mullin only directly addressed TPS for Syria and Haiti, its holding – that the President may end TPS for any country, without meaningful judicial review – will allow the Trump Administration to end TPS as broadly as it likes.
However, TPS can’t be globally and concurrently terminated for every country, for two reasons.
First, TPS is a benefit which lasts for a specified period, then it comes up for renewal. Some countries which enjoy TPS currently – like, say, Ukraine – have not yet reached the renewal (or termination) date, and so the Administration is likely to simply allow the clock to run out for those countries’ TPS benefits.
Second, TPS has been the subject of a bewildering array of lawsuits, all of which are still pending even after the Supreme Court’s decision. In our legal system, a Supreme Court decision doesn’t automatically end legal proceedings in the lower courts. The United States will have to move to have the proceedings dismissed on the basis of Mullin; immigration advocates will have the opportunity to contest that motions practice.
Therefore, we expect the TPS Eschaton to proceed in echelon. (We wrote this whole column with that phrase in mind. Forgive us.)
For all of these countries, we believe it’s merely a matter of time before TPS ends.
What should TPS beneficiaries do?
Some should consider applying for a green card via the adjustment of status. Parents of U.S. citizen children over the age of 21, or spouses of U.S. citizens, are especially encouraged to consider doing so. (Keep in mind that some TPS beneficiaries entered with visas, or later re-entered with advance parole; they will be treated far better in the Adjustment of Status process than those who simply crossed the border.)
Some should consider applying for asylum. With TPS ending, many people who legitimately and reasonably fear return to their countries of origin are going to apply for legal protection. Ordinarily, you must apply for asylum within one year of entry. Being in a valid TPS status is considered a reasonable exception to that rule, but that exception is time-limited. We strongly encourage people to meet with an immigration attorney before or shortly after TPS expires. Six months after TPS expires is likely to be too late.
Some TPS beneficiaries simply won’t have a good immigration option. That is the nature of our immigration system – it is complex, unpredictable, and unfair. Our work as immigration lawyers is mostly palliative. We try to diminish the harm that the immigration system causes, one case (and one family) at a time.
Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) today introduced legislation that would create a tiered surtax on income above $1 million and use the revenue to eliminate federal income taxes for Americans earning less than the median cost of living.
The Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act, introduced with companion legislation by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), would apply an additional 5% tax on individual income above $1 million, an additional 10% tax above $2 million and an additional 12% tax above $5 million. Higher thresholds apply to married couples. The surtax would cover both wages and investment income.
At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), one of the region’s largest and most established human services nonprofits, we believe every child deserves to walk into the classroom on the first day of school feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. But for many local families, the excitement of a new school year is overshadowed by the financial stress of buying school supplies. By helping families meet this essential need, we can ease financial pressure and give students the tools they need to succeed from day one.
This summer, NVFS is bringing together individuals, businesses, and community partners from across Northern Virginia, to provide new backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,500 local students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Mother Nature is not done with us yet.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and the D.C. area. It’s in effect from 8 p.m. until midnight.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Program cuts and staff furloughs could become a reality in Arlington if tax revenue continues to fall below expectations over the next two months.
County Manager Mark Schwartz said at a March 11 forum that there’s a possibility “we will have to shut down some of our services” and temporarily send staff home. Any cutbacks likely wouldn’t hit until the last two months of the fiscal year, which ends June 30.
Arlington County Board elections will continue to use ranked-choice voting through at least 2027.
County Board members unanimously opted for a two-year extension of the pilot program that has been in place since 2024 — coming up short of advocates’ requests to make the switch permanent for all future general elections.
With just days to go until the first round of March Madness, numerous sports bars across Arlington and Falls Church are ready with drinks and bites for sports fans of all stripes.
As establishments offer deals ranging from beers and seltzers to appetizers and wings, here are some local spots to try out while watching this month’s games.
The storm threat for Arlington is not over, but it hasn’t amounted to much so far.
A brief downpour just breezed through the county, around when elementary schools were letting out early due to the severe weather risk.
Eleanor Mahshie and Eve Yungman are normally rivals on the basketball court. But they capped their standout high-school basketball careers by being teammates on the same squad in a season-ending all-star game.
The Arlington residents and seniors were members of the 6D North Region girls squad in the long-running annual Northern Virginia Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s (NVWBCA) Suburban Classic All-Star Games. The two contests — for seniors only — played March 15 at Oakton High School.
As the summer is winding down, Art House 7 is gearing up for August Classes! Offerings include painting, drawing, cartooning, mixed media, and printmaking. Some highlights: Animals of the Serengeti, k-2nd; Digital Art, 4th-6th grades; Painting Metal with Watercolor, Adults. Classes are 3-4 weeks: a short commitment for a lot of creative output. Check out everything on our website.
August Classes at Art House 7:
