Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 2, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 2, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect fog in the morning before 10 a.m., then mostly sunny skies with a high near 82°F. Winds from the south will range from 7 to 14 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. Overnight, there is a 20% chance of showers before 2 a.m., with partly cloudy skies and a low around 65°F. Winds will come from the southwest at about 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Nothing will work unless you do.”
– Maya Angelou

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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Schools

Panel on AI ethics and classroom instruction coming to APS next week

By Dan Egitto
Students at computer (via Anastassia Anufrieva/Unsplash)

A panel discussion on AI in the classroom and beyond is coming to Arlington Public Schools, supporting efforts to keep pace with the developing technology.

Superintendent Francisco Durán will moderate the community conversation next Tuesday, April 7. Educators, students and leaders in higher education and the workplace will “talk candidly about what AI means for teaching and learning right now,” Chief Academic Officer Gerald Mann said in an email to teachers.

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News

Facing declining revenues, Arlington’s BIDs could seek boundary changes

By Scott McCaffrey
County BID leaders Mary-Claire Burick, Danette Nguyen and Tracy Sayegh Gabriel at October 2025 forum (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

With property assessments and resulting tax revenue stagnant, changes could be coming to Arlington’s trio of business improvement districts, better known as BIDs.

It remains to be seen what, if anything, might shift. Danette Nguyen, CEO of the Ballston BID, told County Board members that her organization is not currently interested in any changes to the tax-revenue status quo.

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Announcement

Mark Your Calendar: EvolveAll’s Free Intro Week Returns September 14-19 — Including a Full Slate of Youth Martial Arts Classes

By EvolveAll
Young student in a black gi holds a wooden board as another student in a white gi with a yellow belt performs a kick in a martial arts class.

Looking for a fall activity that gets you moving and builds real confidence? EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio is offer free classes for youth and adults during it’s upcoming Intro Week, September 14-19.

EvolveAll, Arlington’s martial arts and fitness community off Columbia Pike, is once again opening its doors for a full week of free trial classes — and youth classes are one of the highlights. Kids ages 5-15 will get to try hands-on martial arts instruction designed to build discipline, focus, and self-defense skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

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News

Creator of demolished Black history mural at Hall’s Hill McDonald’s will paint replacement

By Katie Taranto
The space behind McDonald's on Langston Blvd, where a mural of Hall's Hill's Black history used to be (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The original creator of a Hall’s Hill mural depicting the neighborhood’s Black history is returning to repaint the artwork, after McDonald’s demolished it last fall.

D.C. artist Roderick Turner will replace the mural on a paneled structure, which will be attached to poles at 4834 Langston Blvd facing the Langston-Brown Community Center, Wilma Jones, president of the John M. Langston Citizens Association, told ARLnow.

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Event

First Baby? Connect with other New Moms!

Poster for Mamistad New Moms: first-time pregnant and new mom groups with a 'Get Connected' call to action.

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*Mamistad Groups meet IN PERSON-only the introductory Zoom call is virtual. :)

Pregnancy and new mom groups are a lifesaver when it comes to normalizing those feelings we just can’t be prepared for.

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Around Town

Three Notch’d nixes ax-throwing in Clarendon as restaurant plans move forward

By Katie Taranto
Signage in Clarendon advertising the new Three Notch'd Brewing Company (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Previous plans for an ax-throwing venue inside a forthcoming Clarendon restaurant have gotten the ax.

Three Notch’d Brewing Company no longer intends to let people throw axes at targets in its new restaurant on Barnes & Noble’s former ground floor. Instead, the Charlottesville-based brewery plans to focus the location primarily on dining, a whiskey distillery, tasting room and private event space, President Scott Roth told ARLnow.

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News

AG Jones vows to fight ‘illegal and malicious’ executive order on mail voting

By Emily Leayman and The Associated Press
A voting dropbox in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Virginia’s attorney general plans to challenge an executive order by President Donald Trump that would add more restrictions and federal oversight to mail voting.

Attorney General Jay Jones (D) has indicated plans to join top elections officials in states like Oregon and Arizona, who pledged to mount legal opposition to the executive order within minutes of Trump signing it — arguing that the president was illegally encroaching on the right of states to run elections.

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Sports

Wakefield boys, W-L girls win chilly outdoor county track meets

By Dave Facinoli
Runners near the finish in the boys 400-meter race (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

Athletes for the Wakefield Warriors boys and Washington-Liberty girls track-and-field teams endured cold and wind during an early-season outdoor meet to win the Arlington County championships.

The high-school meet took place March 28 at Bishop O’Connell in weather conditions more suitable for the winter’s indoor season.

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News

Arlington flea market launches 40-year anniversary season this weekend

By Scott McCaffrey
Vendors at the Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market (courtesy Arlington Civitans)

The Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market is launching its 40th anniversary season on Saturday, with high hopes of drawing more than 10,000 shoppers during 2026.

“The opening event is consistently the busiest of the year, with early-bird shoppers lining up in the dark and many high-demand items selling within the first hour,” said officials with the Arlington Civitan Club.

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News

Morning Notes for April 2, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Springtime tree blossoms (staff photo)

Preparedness Month Begins — “Arlington Preparedness Month, held every April, highlights the importance of preparing for disasters, emergencies, and the unexpected.” The county encourages residents to sign up for Arlington Alert and build an emergency kit. Weekly themes cover flooding, family preparedness, volunteer training and low-cost preparedness. [Arlington County]

WWII Ace Laid to Rest — Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, the last surviving triple-ace pilot from World War II, received full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. Anderson died in May 2024 at 102 after flying 116 combat missions in his P-51 Mustang “Old Crow.” [U.S. Air Force]

Beyer on DHS Funding — “I’m glad to see Speaker Johnson and House Republican leadership accept reality and decide to bring the Senate-passed bill to fund the law-abiding parts of DHS and pay our public servants to the floor. They should bring it up for a vote without delay.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]

Warner on Iran — “President Trump’s address tonight did little to answer the most basic questions the American people deserve when our nation is engaged in a costly and dangerous conflict with Iran,” U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D) said. [Press Release]

Spanberger Signs First Bills — “No Virginian should ever have to choose between seeing their doctor, paying their rent or mortgage, or keeping their lights on,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) said in signing the first set of bills from the 2026 General Assembly. The bills address housing, health care and energy affordability. [ALXnow]

Vape Crackdown Begins — “Vape shops have been allowed to get away with selling unregulated products, with documented negative health impacts not only to adults, but to minors without penalty,” Attorney General Jay Jones (D) said as enforcement of Virginia’s vape product directory begins today. Retailers selling unlisted products face a $1,000 fine per product per day. [Virginia Scope]

It’s Thursday — Patchy fog this morning gives way to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers and a high near 63 degrees. East winds at 2–9 mph. Tonight, a chance of showers continues with a low around 50. [NWS]

There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.

Announcement

Fall Art Classes Are Here!

By Art House 7
Young girl paints at an easel in an art studio, with pumpkin-themed artwork and autumn leaf pottery on a red table nearby, Art House.

We love fall at Art House 7 and can’t wait for you to explore all our offerings. Painting, drawing, ceramics, and sewing/crocheting are our perennials, along with less traditional mediums. Kawaii Style Drawing and Digital Art are among our new classes for kids. We offer an excellent 6-week program for high schoolers preparing their college portfolios. Want something shorter? We have 3-week classes, including linocut notecards. Love ceramics? We have a dedicated studio that comfortably accommodates wheel and hand-building classes. 

Fall 1 Session begins Tue. Sep. 8.

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