A company that uses self-driving robots to deliver food, groceries and online purchases has begun mapping out the streets and sidewalks of Arlington County.
Avride, a Massachusetts-based company that produces autonomous cars in addition to delivery bots, has deployed at least one “personal delivery device” to chart a two-mile radius in the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. The initial phase is expected to last for about two weeks, according to a county webpage about the devices.
The first Republican contender in the redrawn 7th Congressional District made his pitch to Arlington Republicans this week.
Douglas Ollivant, a Culpeper County resident and managing partner of a strategic consulting firm, is for now the only announced candidate in the 7th District as approved by voters on April 21, although more could be on the way.
Washington, DC and Arlington sit about four miles apart, but a move between them rarely takes four miles’ worth of planning. The distance is short. The logistics are not.
A DC pickup might mean limited curb space, a building with fixed moving hours, and a long carry from the unit to the truck. The Arlington delivery might mean a reserved loading dock, a service elevator with a two-hour window, and a front desk that needs a certificate of insurance before the crew walks in. Two buildings, two sets of rules, and a crew that has to satisfy both in a single day. Add weekday bridge traffic and two lease dates that don’t quite line up, and a fifteen-minute drive turns into a full day.
The moves that go smoothly are the ones where pickup and delivery get planned as two separate jobs. At 495 Movers, our crews work both sides of the river daily, so the Arlington movers on our team plan the delivery before the truck ever leaves DC.
Start with how your belongings get out of the building.
If you’re in an apartment or condo, call the property manager and ask about approved moving hours, elevator reservations, certificates of insurance, and floor protection requirements. Many DC buildings won’t allow a move to start before 9 a.m. or continue past 5 p.m., and some don’t permit weekend moves at all.
Rowhouses have fewer rules but their own challenges: narrow stairs, a tight turn at the landing, and maybe thirty feet of sidewalk between the door and wherever the truck can legally stop.
Parking is the piece people leave until last and shouldn’t. In DC, you can reserve curb space for a moving truck through DDOT’s temporary no-parking permit, and the signs generally need to be posted several days in advance. Without it, the crew may end up parked a block away, and long carries add time to the bill. Our DC movers handle permit timing as part of the booking.
Use this as your checklist for the conversation with your building manager and your moving company:
Where the truck can legally stand
Which entrance the crew should use
Whether an elevator is reserved, and for what window
What time loading can begin
How far belongings have to travel to reach the truck
Whether building management needs documents in advance
One more thing to do now: measure your largest pieces. Sofas, bed frames, desks, dining tables, and gym equipment all need to clear the destination doorway, hallway, and elevator, not just the one you’re leaving. Doing this during DC prep rather than on delivery day is what keeps a bed frame from getting disassembled on an Arlington loading dock while your elevator window runs out.
Once the truck crosses the river, the plan starts over.
High-rises in Rosslyn, Ballston, Clarendon, Courthouse, and National Landing typically require advance notice, a reserved loading dock, and a service elevator booking. Many ask for a certificate of insurance naming the building as additional insured, and some collect a refundable move-in deposit. Condo associations can add their own move-in hours on top of that.
The Arlington County Civic Federation marked its 110th anniversary with a call for continued vocal, but still civil, community engagement.
“We’re not a perfect organization, but we work really hard,” Civic Federation board of directors chair David Smith said at the organization’s annual awards dinner, which on April 24 drew more than 100 participants to Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.
Please join us in congratulating Benny Mirpuri, owner of Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repair at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, on reaching an incredible 35 years in business.
For three and a half decades, Benny has proudly served the Pentagon City and surrounding communities, providing quality jewelry and watch repair services along with the exceptional customer service that has made Fast-Fix a trusted local business.
Buckingham Apartment Fire — Firefighters responded to a garden apartment fire in the 300 block of N. Thomas Street yesterday morning. “One occupant was treated and transported to VHC with non-life-threatening injuries. Fire Marshals will investigate the origin and cause,” the fire department said. [ACFD/X]
Alcova Park Hazmat Spill — Arlington’s hazmat team contained a hydraulic fluid leak from a vehicle near Alcova Park yesterday afternoon. “A visible sheen may be present in the creek as it flows toward S. Four Mile Run,” the fire department noted. Residents were advised to keep people and pets out of the water until further notice. [ACFD/X]
Repeat Exposure Arrest — A 41-year-old man arrested Saturday afternoon in Clarendon for indecent exposure has been charged with the same offense five previous times over the last decade. He was charged with indecent exposure with more than three offenses in 10 years, assault and battery, and public intoxication, and was held without bond. [Patch]
Porsche Arlington Heads South — “A luxury car dealership at the high-profile corner of Richmond Highway and South Glebe Road in Arlington County is proposing to high-tail it to a new home seven miles south in Fairfax County.” New Country Motor Car Group filed plans Monday to build a 67,000-square-foot Porsche dealership in Lincolnia, to be branded Porsche Alexandria. [WBJ]
Re-Retrocession Bid ‘Not a Chance’ — A bid by some national Republicans to undo the 1847 retrocession that returned Arlington and Alexandria to Virginia — and absorb both back into D.C. — is being dismissed locally. “It’s not going to happen,” Arlington GOP Chair Matthew Hurtt told The 51st, while Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti separately dismissed the proposal as not serious. [The 51st]
Mount Olivet Reopens Saturday — Mount Olivet United Methodist Church will mark the completion of its post-fire restoration this Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. The historic Arlington church, established in 1854, suffered roughly $1 million in damage during a 2022 fire. A short program at 3 p.m. will celebrate the church’s 170th anniversary. [WTOP]
Decorated SEAL Remembered — Andrew Honeyman, a former Navy SEAL who served with SEAL Team 5 and the elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group, recently died at age 39 in Arlington. The retired Senior Chief — a three-time recipient of the Bronze Star with Combat Valor — was a graduate student at Georgetown University at the time of his passing. A funeral with full military honors is scheduled in Portland, Oregon. [Oregon Live, Legacy]
Reston Penthouse Breaks Record — A penthouse at Reston’s new JW Marriott Residences sold for $10.25 million, shattering the Virginia condo record. The 5,768-square-foot, 27th-floor unit closed April 1. The previous record — $5.65 million — was set in 2024 at Rosslyn’s Waterview tower. [WBJ]
Federal Workforce at 36-Year Low — The Washington region lost more than 62,000 federal jobs from January 2025 to January 2026, a 16.5% drop that puts the region’s federal workforce at its lowest level since 1990, according to a new analysis from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The region overall lost some 103,900 jobs over the same period. [FFXnow]
AI Reshaping Grad Job Hunt — AI is reshaping how new college graduates search for jobs but isn’t necessarily eliminating opportunities, a University of Virginia career expert told WTOP. “Really making sure that you’re using that as a tool, not as a replacement, is essential,” said Kate Melton, of UVA’s Career Center. Internships, meanwhile, have declined nationally. [WTOP]
Syphilis Surge in Virginia Men — The rate of men contracting syphilis in Virginia rose 58% between 2020 and 2024, according to the Virginia Department of Health. The sexually transmitted infection can be passed through vaginal, anal or oral sex, and is curable with antibiotics. [DC News Now]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms today with a high near 69 and a 90% chance of rain. Southeast winds will be light at 3–10 mph but could gust to 18. Storms continue overnight, with a low around 51 and another half-inch of rain possible. [NWS]
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The 6th Annual Boulevard Manor Neighborhood Yard Sale returns on Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. More than 30 homes across the neighborhood will have items out for sale, from furniture and tools to kids' items, kitchen goods, vintage finds, and more. A free shopper map will be available at magnificentmanors.com/ysmap the week before the event so you can plan your route. This is one of South Arlington's favorite fall traditions and a wonderful morning for the whole family. No admission, no registration required to shop. Just come and enjoy the neighborhood.
Good Tuesday 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 28, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers throughout the day, with a possible thunderstorm after 2 PM and a high of 69°F. Southeast winds will range from 6 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. Rainfall could be between a quarter and half an inch, with a 90% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night brings a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms, transitioning from cloudy to partly cloudy skies. The low will be around 51°F, and southeast winds will shift to northwesterly around 9 mph, with gusts again reaching 18 mph. Rainfall amounts may be similar to earlier in the day. See more from Weather.gov.
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Tanner Wall once more is in an underdog situation, having to prove himself all over again — and that suits the 2018 Yorktown High School graduate just fine.
The Brigham Young University grad recently signed a priority free-agent contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. He will compete for duties as a defensive back (safety) and special-teams player.
A combination restaurant, bar and art gallery in Ballston is hosting a farewell party this weekend after five years in business.
Whino Restaurant and Bar’s last happy hour and dinner service will take place from 4-11 p.m. this Friday, on the second level of Ballston Quarter at 4238 Wilson Blvd. After that, the business is throwing a final party with painting, free food and DJs from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. on Saturday.
The woman struck by a bus while riding a scooter in Rosslyn earlier this month has succumbed to her injuries.
Leah Carlomusto, 45, died at the hospital on Sunday, Arlington County police announced today (Tuesday). The Arlington resident was struck by a charter bus at the busy intersection of Langston Blvd and Ft. Myer Drive on the evening of Saturday, April 18.
A local pizzeria known for its Detroit-style slices and playfully monstrous decor opens for business tomorrow (Wednesday) in Falls Church.
Little Beast is preparing to dish up its first pizzas from its new restaurant at 119 E. Broad Street, on the ground floor of Broad & Washington. There, owner and restaurateur Aaron Gordon plans to offer Detroit and deck oven-style pies, pastas, salads, sandwiches and desserts in a casual, kid-friendly atmosphere.
Fall registration is filling up at MoCA! Classes begin in just a couple of weeks so sign up today! From pottery and printmaking to drawing and collage, you and your young artists are sure to find a class or workshop that excites!
Can’t commit to an 8-week class? Check out our 1, 2, or 3 day workshops here at MoCA! These are great introductions to what MoCA has to offer. Whether you are a practiced hobbyist or a complete novice, we are excited to have you join a workshop or class this fall. Programs are already filling up so sign up today!
