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More public restrooms will get diaper changing tables after Arlington state senator’s efforts

By Emily Leayman
Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39) (staff photo by James Cullum)

New publicly-accessible buildings could be required to have baby diaper changing tables after a push from state Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39), whose district includes part of Arlington.

Virginia’s Board of Housing and Community Development voted Monday to approve Bennett-Parker’s proposal to require diaper changing tables in new buildings that are open to the public. The policy would apply to each floor containing public restrooms in new assembly, business, educational, and mercantile occupancy buildings, Group R-1 hotels and motels, and highway rest stops.

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Events

‘Summer Stomp’ fundraising fair coming to Harvey’s in Falls Church

By Katie Taranto
Mural at Harvey's in Falls Church (via Harvey's/Facebook)

A fair in Falls Church next week will pull together local organizations, games and dining specials to raise funds for an Arlington nonprofit.

“Summer Stomp” is expected to draw more than a dozen local businesses and organizations next Thursday at Harvey’s, an American restaurant at 513 W. Broad Street.

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A fresh approach to 55+ living at Cascades at Embrey Mill

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In Stafford, Embrey Mill is known for its active, connected, and outdoors-focused way of life. Since its debut, the community has grown into one of the area’s most recognizable master-planned neighborhoods, defined by its parks, trails, gathering spaces, and strong sense of community. That lifestyle continues to evolve.

At Cascades at Embrey Mill, Brookfield Residential offers a fresh perspective on active adult living within the established community—one that feels more modern, more social, and more in step with how people want to live today.  Condominiums start at $399,990 and offer main-level living—with your kitchen, living, dining, and primary suite all on one floor—plus private elevators, all in the Cascades neighborhood.

Equally important, the homes are designed for low-maintenance living, with lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep all included, so homeowners can spend less time managing a home and more time enjoying their day.

More Ways to Stay Active. More Ways to Connect.
Life here isn’t about slowing down. It’s about having more ways to spend your time.

Homeowners can start the morning with a pickleball match or a walk along nearby trails, meet friends for coffee, or spend the afternoon enjoying the clubhouse and community spaces. With a full calendar of clubs, gatherings, and social events, there’s always something happening.

And because Cascades is part of the larger Embrey Mill community, that experience extends even further, with access to parks, pools, dining, and neighborhood destinations just moments from home.

Homes Designed for the Way You Live Now
At the center of it all are modern 55+ active adult condominiums with private elevators, thoughtfully designed for the way people want to live today.

Brookfield Residential’s thoughtfully designed homes offer main-level living with contemporary finishes and open layouts that support both comfort and flexibility. Private elevators, outdoor living spaces, and attached garages make everyday living easier—whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet day at home. (more…)

Sports

Wakefield, Yorktown varsity eights repeat as state rowing champions

By Dave Facinoli
The Wakefield girls varsity eight gathers with the state championship trophy (courtesy of Wakefield crew)

Arlington high-school teams won two premier races during the 2026 Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association championship regatta.

The Wakefield Warriors won the girls varsity eight high-school crown for the sixth year in a row. The shell’s winning time was 5:10.07 on the 1,500-meter Sandy Run Regional Park course along the Occoquan Reservoir.

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Dog rescued, firefighter injured in high-rise apartment fire

By ARLnow.com
A fire truck leaves Station 2 on Wilson Blvd (file photo by Jay Westcott)

A dog was rescued from an apartment fire in Arlington this morning.

The fire was reported around 8:45 a.m. Thursday on the second floor of a high-rise building in the 4500 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive, just south of Columbia Pike, according to the Arlington County Fire Department.

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Event

The Alex Manfull Fund 5K (Jennie Dean Park)

Jennie Dean Park

3630 27th St S

Arlington, Virginia 22206

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Join Jadin O’Brien, Olympic athlete, 3x NCAA pentathlon champion and 10x All-American (heptathlon) winner for this in-person and virtual 5K. This event is sponsored by The Alex Manfull Fund to raise awareness and advance research on debilitating infection-associated neuroimmune disorders (including PANS and PANDAS) that affect young people. The 5K is part of the organization’s 36 Hours for PANS and PANDAS Advocacy in Motion event. Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt and A Chip Timed Event. The event commemorates the life of Alex Manfull, who died at age 26 due to PANDAS. Susan and William Manfull established the Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short—or interrupted—by these illnesses. Learn more at TheAlexManfullFund.org.

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Expanded Columbia Pike studio to host top-ranking fighter during national UFC event

By Katie Taranto
Vivek Nakarmi (center) with Ciryl Gane (right) and his sparring partner, Arthur Kouame (left) at Pentagon MMA (courtesy of Pentagon MMA)

A mixed martial arts training studio along Columbia Pike has expanded to a new facility nearby — where, for a few weeks, it will soon host a top-ranking French fighter.

Pentagon MMA opened its new performance center last month on the third floor of the Arlington Drafthouse building (932 S. Walter Reed Drive). The new space has a focus on adult classes, training and recovery, with spaces for mixed martial arts and physical therapy — as well as plans to host an international athlete this summer.

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Ranked-choice ballot options for County Board will expand from 3 to 10 in 2027

By Scott McCaffrey
An ‘I voted in Arlington’ sticker (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Arlington voters next year will be able to select up to 10 candidates in ranked-choice elections, more than triple the number currently available.

New ballot scanners set to arrive in Arlington before this year’s Aug. 4 state primary allow for ranking up to 10 contenders. But existing ballot markers, used to assist voters with disabilities, will not be replaced until next year.

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ACPD investigating trio of robberies at Arlington businesses

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Arlington County police are looking for suspects in three business robberies reported across the county on Tuesday.

In each incident, suspects allegedly took merchandise from a retail store and either used force or made threats against employees, according to an Arlington County Police Department crime report.

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Falls Church leaders reduce tax rate, but median homeowner will still pay $557 more

By Scott McCaffrey
The city hall of Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Falls Church City Council members adopted a $134.5 million fiscal 2027 budget Monday night, but at the meeting warned of more significant budget challenges ahead.

On a 6-1 vote, Council members reduced the current real estate tax rate from $1.185 per $100 assessed valuation to $1.18 per $100.

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Morning Notes for May 14, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Weenie Beenie on a sunny day (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Bike to Work Day Tomorrow — Tomorrow (Friday) is the regional Bike to Work Day, with BikeArlington hosting morning pit stops in Ballston, Columbia Pike and Rosslyn from 7-9 a.m. Riders who register get a free t-shirt. Additional Arlington pit stops are planned at Met Park, National Landing Water Park, Lyon Village and the National Guard HQ. [BikeArlington]

Rosslyn BID Relocating — “The Rosslyn Business Improvement District is moving its offices a few blocks south ahead of the demolition of its longtime home.” The BID will occupy a new, roughly 7,300 square foot office at 1100/1101 Wilson Blvd by the end of May. Developer Penzance plans to raze the two 12-story Rosslyn Gateway buildings to make way for One Rosslyn — three residential towers totaling some 800 units, rising as high as 29 stories. [WBJ]

ART Earns Energy Award — “The Arlington Transit (ART) Operations and Maintenance Facility has been named a 2026 Better Project Award Winner by the U.S. Department of Energy.” The new facility reduced energy costs by 83% through strategic upgrades, including 817 solar panels that offset annual energy consumption by 67%. The award was presented this week at the Better Buildings & Better Plants Summit in Crystal City. [Arlington County]

Notable Library Events — Among other Arlington Public Library programming this weekend, Courthouse Library will host “Descenes and Discord” on Saturday at 2 p.m. — a lecture on the late 1970s and early ’80s DMV punk scene (registration full, waitlist available). On Sunday at 11 a.m., Columbia Pike Library hosts Native Hawaiian author and journalist Sara Kehaulani Goo for an author talk on her memoir “Kuleana.” [APL, APL]

Airports Authority Names Chief — “The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority has selected Police Maj. Joseph Kluh as its new police chief, with his appointment set to take effect Sunday.” The 28-year department veteran is the first chief appointed from within the agency’s ranks. The MWAA police department has more than 230 personnel covering Reagan National, Dulles International and the Dulles Toll Road. [Patch]

Bridge Construction Closures — “The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement temporary lane closures on the I-395 NB HOV Bridge for concrete deck replacement work.” Alternating left and right lanes of the bridge over the Potomac will close from 9:30 p.m. Friday to 4:30 a.m. Saturday for barrier relocation. Exit ramps to I-395 NB and 14th Street will also close. [AlertDC]

Spanberger to Veto Union Bill — “Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger intends to veto a bill that would expand collective bargaining powers for public employees after the proposed law received bipartisan pushback, according to lawmakers.” Some officials worried the bill would significantly increase local government expenses. The governor initially tried to amend the bill to delay its effective date until 2030, but that was rejected by the legislature. [WJLA]

It’s Thursday — Mostly sunny skies and breezy conditions are expected today with a high near 65 and northwest winds at 9–13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 51. [NWS]

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