Numerous pieces of legislation from Arlington lawmakers are officially set to become law following final approval from Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).
Among the approximately 1,200 bills passed out of the 2026 session, legislation on elections, eviction prevention, tourism improvement districts and the minimum wage all came by way of state senators and delegates representing Arlington. Most signed bills will take effect on July 1, 2026, unless otherwise specified.
Two fast-casual restaurants have opened at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, after months of delays.
Contemporary Indian eatery Bowl’d Masala and Mezeh Mediterranean Grill are both now open, according to a press release.
LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program is now open and enrolling!
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Whether dealing with a dripping faucet or a full-blown pipe emergency, many homeowners eventually find themselves either leaning on a trusted plumber or wishing they had one.
Here are the nominees for “Best Plumber Serving Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite plumber? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Handyman Serving Arlington 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 Exterior Painter Serving Arlington. The results are now official:
Pentagon MMA has brought a special honor home to Arlington from the birthplace of Muay Thai.
The Arlington Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Academy is now officially a certified and registered Muay Thai Gym Partner through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, making Pentagon MMA the only Muay Thai academy on the East Coast to have earned this distinction.
Numerous Arlington athletes were represented on public and private “all-state” high school teams for success in the winter season.
In basketball on the public-school level, there was one Arlington player each chosen for girls and boys Virginia High School League Class 6 all-state teams. That hasn’t happened frequently over the years.
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Ongoing renovations at the Village at Shirlington will include two new areas for pets to relieve themselves.
The pet relief areas and a pet waste station are planned outside Dogma Bakery and the Shirlington Animal Hospital, a spokesperson for Federal Realty Investment Trust told ARLnow.
A 26-year-old has been arrested after allegedly providing fentanyl to a man in Penrose, inadvertently causing his death.
Angel Delcid, of Alexandria, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter through the distribution of fentanyl — one of the first instances of the charge being levied in Arlington after Virginia’s criminal code was updated last year.
Even though the current Arlington County budget draft doesn’t include additional costs from this year’s change-ups at the ballot box, the county government is still planning to cover them.
Elections Director Gretchen Reinemeyer laid out budget pressures during an April 7 work session with Board members, voicing concern that her office’s proposed $2.18 million budget likely would not be robust enough to handle additional requirements this year.
Beyer Blasts GOP on War Powers — Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said he and other House Democrats went to the floor to defend Congress’s constitutional war powers but Republicans refused to recognize their resolution. “They’re choosing this war, and Trump’s violence and chaos,” Beyer said, separately criticizing the president for boasting about the military’s “next conquest.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X, X]
Underground Pipe Flash Fire — “Engine 109, Rescue 109, and BC101 responded to an underground pipe flash fire at the intersection of S Glebe Road and Walter Reed Drive. The situation has been brought under control, and crews have secured the scene while checking for any remaining hazards.” [ACFD/X]
Route 1 Theft Arrest — Arlington police arrested a man on Route 1 at S. 23rd Street yesterday afternoon who was suspected of stealing from a nearby 7-Eleven. [Dave Statter/X]
Arlington Home Prices Dip — Arlington saw the D.C. region’s steepest drop in median home sale price, declining 7.9% to $692,500, according to Bright MLS data. The broader market continues to feel the effects of January’s “snowcrete” storm and uncertainty from the Iran conflict. [Washington Post]
Local Clubs Among Region’s Largest — Two Arlington country clubs rank among the D.C. area’s largest nonprofits by revenue. Army Navy Country Club (1700 Army Navy Drive) placed second with $50.75 million in revenue, while Washington Golf and Country Club (3017 N. Glebe Road) ranked sixth at $23.98 million. [WBJ]
Peace Officers Memorial Day — ACPD and the Sheriff’s Office will hold a ceremony on Friday, May 8 at 8 a.m. at the Justice Center Plaza (1425 N. Courthouse Road) to honor the seven Arlington law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. N. Courthouse Road will be closed between 14th and 15th streets N. from approximately 7–9 a.m. [Arlington County]
Va. Minimum Wage Rising to $15 — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed legislation raising Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2028. The wage will rise from the current $12.77 to $13.75 on Jan. 1, 2027, and then to $15 on Jan. 1, 2028, with annual adjustments tied to the consumer price index beginning in 2029. [Virginia Mercury]
Contraception Bill Signed — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed the Right to Contraception Act, barring state and local governments from restricting access to contraceptives including emergency contraceptives and IUDs. Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin had vetoed similar legislation. [WJLA]
Fairfax Casino Vetoed — “Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has rejected legislation that would’ve opened the door for a casino in Fairfax County… In her explanation, Spanberger argued that the bill would’ve set a new precedent reducing local authority over gambling after many residents and Fairfax County leaders expressed opposition to the possibility of a casino.” [FFXnow, Scott Surovell/X]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 75 degrees and south winds at 2–10 mph. Overnight lows will drop to around 56 under partly cloudy skies. [NWS]
Good Thursday 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 9, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect patchy fog between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., then partly sunny skies turning fully sunny, with temperatures reaching a high near 75°F. A light south wind will pick up to 5 to 9 mph by morning. Friday night will see increasing clouds and a low around 56°F, with a south wind shifting to the west after midnight at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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