A walkout in protest of immigration enforcement is in the works next week at several Arlington Public Schools facilities.
It’s unclear how large or widespread it will be, although tipsters have said action is planned at all major high schools in Arlington on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m., as well as some middle schools at a later time that afternoon.
The county manager’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee is ready to move beyond the planning stage and start impacting policy decisions.
“We have a really good base” to build on, committee chair Samantha Perez said at the organization’s first meeting of 2026.
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Sewage Situation Update — “Pumping challenges continue at the damaged Potomac Interceptor. Two pumps clogged w/non-disposable wipes Monday night, causing an overflow & contained on-site. E. coli levels remain elevated at collapse site, downstream levels remain below EPA standards.” [PoPville, Washingtonian, Fox 5]
Registration for Police Camps — “The Arlington County Police Department is excited to kick off Summer 2026 with fun, engaging and educational camp experiences for Arlington youth! Through hands-on activities and positive connections, we’re committed to building skills, confidence and lasting relationships with school-aged members of our community.” [ACPD]
Fairfax Casino Bill Update — “Senate Bill 756, championed by Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell (D-34), was advanced on a 10-5 vote yesterday (Tuesday) by the chamber’s Finance and Appropriations Committee with a key revision — criteria that limited potential casino sites to Tysons have now been dropped.” [FFXnow]
Inside Compass Coffee’s Failure — “How did a D.C. feel-good story — a company started by two Marines who redirected their military discipline into the coffee business — wind up here, with a mountain of debt, an uncertain future and a contentious legal battle between founders?” [Washington Post]
Dems Tout Affordability Bills — “Lawmakers highlighted House Bill 834 and House Bill 837 by Del. Adele McClure, D-Arlington. The first would require landlords to coordinate with tenants after fire or damages to properties before terminating any leases, preventing residents from abruptly losing housing.” [Virginia Mercury]
Cannabis ER Visits Rise — “Emergency department visits linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) have increased nearly 29% over a five-year period in Virginia. According to the VHHA Data Analytics Teams, the annual adult emergency department visits for cases of cannabis abuse, dependence, poisoning diagnoses and CHS rose during the period from 2020-2024.” [WAVY]
Snow Cover Hangs On — “Wednesday morning report of 2 inches snow on the ground at DCA makes 18 straight days of cover. At this depth, it’s now tied for 7th longest streak on record. Longer lasting than snow remnants after historic February 2010 snowstorms!” [CWG/X, NWS/X]
It’s Thursday — Expect to see mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 38 degrees. The northwest wind will be blowing at a speed of 11 to 15 mph, alongside gusts reaching up to 26 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 24 degrees, and a northwest wind blowing at roughly 10 mph. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday 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 — Feb 11, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect to see mostly sunny skies and a high temperature near 38 degrees. The northwest wind will be blowing at a speed of 11 to 15 mph, alongside gusts reaching up to 26 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 24 degrees, and a northwest wind blowing at roughly 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Six proposed towers on an undeveloped plot of land in Rosslyn could bring a significant shift to the neighborhood’s character.
Plans for the Potomac Overlook development call for public space in about two-thirds of a vacant 5.5-acre lot at 1401 Langston Blvd — acting as “an extension” of neighboring Gateway Park, Chris Gladstone, president of D.C.-based Quadrangle Development Corporation, told ARLnow.
An Arlington native and former federal prosecutor who investigated President Donald Trump is running for Congress.
J.P. Cooney — who served as a top deputy for special counsel Jack Smith’s office in two criminal prosecutions against Trump, before the president fired him in January 2025 — announced his candidacy today (Wednesday).
William Newman Jr., who served as Arlington’s first Black County Board member and as chief judge of the county’s circuit court, has died.
Newman died at his home yesterday (Tuesday), leaving an enduring legacy that some consider one of the most consequential in Arlington’s recent history. As word has spread, tributes have poured in.
Arlington Public Schools officials are brainstorming ways to encourage special-education teachers to serve as summer school instructors.
A little over half of educators who taught special-ed students at the secondary level during the 2025 summer school program expressed interest in returning for 2026, according to a survey conducted by the school system and reported at the Feb. 5 School Board meeting.
A man who struck a police officer with his SUV in Crystal City and fled the scene will spend the next six months behind bars.
Anthony Aquice, 25, was sentenced last week to five years — though four-and-a-half years of that time is suspended, the Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office announced on Monday.
