Thousands took to Arlington’s highway overpasses and streets Saturday as part of the third nationwide “No Kings” day of demonstrations against the Trump administration.
Advocacy group We of Action Virginia organized two of the day’s main Arlington events: a morning “Bridge Brigade” that stationed protesters on about 20 overpasses across I-395, I-66 and Route 50, and an afternoon “Hands Across Arlington” that lined Glebe Road from S. Glebe Road near Shirlington to N. Glebe Road at Walker Chapel.
Third Democrat Joins County Board Race — Julie Farnam has become the third Democrat running in the Aug. 4 County Board primary. She joins the existing field of James DeVita and incumbent Matt de Ferranti. Farnam, who also competed in the 2024 County Board primary, promised “leadership with integrity and accountability” if elected. —Scott McCaffrey
Teens Charged in Assault on Officer — Three juveniles were arrested after two of them assaulted an officer who was detaining a shoplifting suspect on the 1100 block of S. Hayes Street on Thursday evening, according to police. The officer sustained minor injuries. [ACPD]
Eggs Thrown at Officers in Clarendon — Police tried to apprehend two young suspects accused of throwing eggs at officers Saturday night in Clarendon, but at least one escaped down a bike trail. An egg was first thrown at an officer near Wilson Blvd and N. Highland Street, and a police vehicle was later hit on N. Fillmore Street. [Dave Statter/X]
Trade Group Relocates in Crystal City — The American Public Power Association, a trade group representing community-owned utilities, leased 34,000 square feet at 2733 Crystal Drive, moving one block south from its current space. The building, part of the National Landing Center project, was renovated after the EPA relocated to downtown D.C. [WBJ]
Redistricting Referendum Forum — Advance Arlington will host a program on the April 21 congressional redistricting referendum at its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 6:45 p.m. at Walter Reed Community Center. The program is open to the public with both in-person and online options. [Advance Arlington]
Va. Hospitals Sound Alarm — Virginia hospital chains are becoming more vocal about the financial risks posed by federal health care funding changes, with Sentara’s vice president of government relations saying the health system is “getting hit on all sides.” Tens of thousands of Virginians have already dropped their insurance due to spiked premiums. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 70, but there’s a 40% chance of rain showers after 8 a.m. Southwest winds around 13 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Overnight lows drop to around 59 with lingering shower chances. [NWS]
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Neighborhood: Williamsburg
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Open House: August 16, Sunday 2-4 pm
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Good Friday 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 27, 2026.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect sunny skies with a high near 49°F and northwest winds blowing at 11 to 13 mph, gusting up to 25 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to around 32°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
“It’s always too soon to quit.”
– Norman Vincent Peale
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We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋
Wine & Food Tasting Event at Arrowine, Saturday, August 15, 1- 4 p.m.
Summer adventures are calling — whether you’re packing up for the Beach, escaping to the Shenandoah Mountains, planning a picnic, or heading out for a romantic night of music at Wolf Trap. And if you want those moments to be stress‑free, delicious, and perfectly paired, we’ve got just the tasting for you.
It’s nearly impossible to miss seeing UConn star Azzi Fudd when tuning in for March Madness, as she’s all over TV commercials and social media.
“Really fortunate to have done some really amazing and fun deals and have some great partnerships,” Fudd said in a Zoom interview with The Associated Press. “I’m super excited to see everything just start to roll out. It’s going to be crazy to see everything I’ve done. I feel like a lot of things are being posted now.”
Join us for a free, Virtual Home Buyer Seminar designed to help you feel informed, prepared, & confident as you consider buying a home in the months ahead. With more than half of 2026 behind us, now is a great time to take a closer look at where the housing market stands, what’s changed this year, and what buyers should know heading into the fall.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, thinking about upsizing or downsizing, or simply looking for clarity on your options, this seminar will walk you through what’s happening in today’s market and how to position yourself for success.
Demolition is expected to get underway next week at a Clarendon office tower, making way for a 315-unit multifamily building.
Developer Carr Properties has formed a joint venture with Northwestern Mutual to fund a redevelopment project at 3033 Wilson Blvd, demolishing a more than 40-year-old office building to make way for an eight-story residential building.
A youth production combining the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Alice in Wonderland is debuting at Arlington’s Encore Stage & Studio.
“Sherlock in Wonderland” opened last Friday at Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 S. 2nd Street), marking the second collaboration between Encore and playwright Lynne Streeter Childress.
The founders of a new cafe at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center are hoping to bring some Vietnamese flair to Yorktown later this year.
Tina Dam and David Le are preparing to open Cup of Bliss “in the summer to early fall” at 2439 N. Harrison Street, Dam told ARLnow. They plan to serve coffee, baked goods and Vietnamese specialities from a retail bay that had been vacant for more than three years.
Here’s a snapshot of what ARLnow reporters covered in just the past two weeks…
Dan Egitto reported that a House committee subpoenaed Arlington’s Commonwealth’s Attorney in a bias investigation — a story with national implications unfolding in our own courthouse. He also reported that Arlington County is withholding nearly $1 million from its trash contractor over more than 8,500 missed collections since August, and covered how a partisan “pink slime” newspaper showed up in Arlington mailboxes ahead of the redistricting vote.
Dan also brought us the story of a police officer who ordered pizza for stranded middle schoolers after their charter bus got stuck in the mud, and reported that Ireland’s Four Courts was named America’s Best Soccer Bar in a nationwide contest.
Scott McCaffrey reported that service cutbacks and staff furloughs may be coming if tax revenue stays below expectations, dug into the county treasurer’s shift to short-term investments as the fiscal picture worsens, and broke down a county proposal to withhold extra tax revenue from Arlington Public Schools. This week, he reported that the fire chief offered to reevaluate the controversial plan to consolidate rescue units and that the police chief is seeking funding to unfreeze 20 officer positions.
McCaffrey also found that Arlington unemployment jumped 23% in 2025, and covered a neighborhood plan update for Arlington View — its first since 1965.
Emily Leayman reported on how a proposed $25 minimum wage in D.C. could shift business to Northern Virginia and covered Virginia’s return to the multistate voter roll system — state-level policy stories with direct local impact.
Katie Taranto reported that a local restaurateur is buying out Westover Taco to open Northern Virginia’s first women’s sports bar — one of our most-read stories of the month — and that Xi’an Famous Foods is planning a new location in Clarendon.
Then there’s our reporting on police raiding six Arlington vape stores as part of a regional drug trafficking investigation that seized over $2 million in narcotics. Regional outlets focused on the raids in Fairfax County, while we kept you informed about what happened in our community.
That’s two weeks. Accountability reporting on government spending, public safety, and contracts. Data-driven stories on the local economy and public services. New restaurants, neighborhood plans, and the hyperlocal stories that make Arlington feel like Arlington. Many of these stories aren’t being covered by anyone else — and without ARLnow, they simply wouldn’t get told.
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Arlington residents preparing for home improvements this spring have no shortage of exterior painters to choose from.
Professionals known for their thoughtful preparation, clean workmanship and consistent results can transform the look of a home and protect its exterior for years to come.
Here are the nominees for “Best Exterior Painter Serving Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite painting service? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Cleaning Service is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Home Renovation Firm Serving Arlington. The results are now official:
ConnectJew LIVE! is a social discovery night where 20+ local Jewish organizations, clubs, dinners, and communities come together so you can explore the DMV young adult Jewish scene in one evening. A mixer for Jewish life, friends, and community — meet people, discover social clubs, find Shabbat dinners, and plug in at whatever level feels right. Tickets required; exact address sent 24 hours before the event (Metro Center / Chinatown area).
