Arlington’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee is pressing county and state leaders to do more to keep public walkways clear after winter storms.
Committee members have agreed to send a letter with a list of suggestions to County Manager Mark Schwartz, hoping to potentially improve conditions this winter or in future years.
Another major decline in office-building values is likely to put pressure on county leaders to raise tax rates on homeowners already facing higher bills due to increasing assessments.
The overall assessed value of existing office buildings fell 19% year over year, county officials said in announcing 2026 assessments on Jan. 16.
Address: 986 N. Powhatan Street
Neighborhood: Madison Manor
Type: 3 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 1600 sq. ft.
Open House: Sunday, June 21, from 1 to 4 pm
Listed: $899,000
Noteworthy: Cardinal, Swanson, Yorktown school pyramid
Seller has prepped this cute cape cod with fresh paint, flooring, and lighting to enjoy while planning and saving for renovations. Desirable details include woodburning fireplace in the living room, deep one car garage and driveway, wood floors on two levels, main level bedroom, and two large bedrooms upstairs. Lower level den, full bath and laundry plus a big utility and storage room with space for workout equipment. Blocks to Madison Manor Park, bike and walking path to Westover Village and Ballston. Walk to East Falls Church Metro, neighborhood restaurants and shops, Dominion Hills Pool, Skate Park, and Upton Hills Regional Park.
An appealing home for those who value space and location — and an opportunity to make it their own
Listed by:
Betsy Twigg – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391
Northern Virginia Democrats were in high spirits at the inauguration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger this weekend, looking toward new opportunities for a variety of bills held back by the previous administration.
Legislators and political observers expect fewer vetoes and more collaboration with Democratic policymakers — including those in Northern Virginia — under Spanberger, a centrist Democrat who emphasized bipartisan solutions to issues like housing and health care costs on the campaign trail and in her inauguration speech.
Gov. Spanberger’s Journey — “In 2014, Abigail Spanberger had a decision to make. Her young family was living in Los Angeles, where she was a CIA officer working drug cartel cases, and the time had come to put in for her next assignment. She and her husband, Adam, handed a toy globe to their 5-year-old daughter, Claire, and described endless possibilities for adventure. “Where should we go?” they asked. England? Costa Rica? Kenya? Claire had another idea: Virginia.” [Washington Post]
Gov. Youngkin’s Education Legacy — “Youngkin promised supporters that he would be the “education governor” and reverse what he saw as declines under his Democratic predecessor… interviews with more than a dozen people who worked with the governor in his administration, schools and universities show a mix of opinions about Youngkin’s education legacy. Some say he made fundamental changes that improved schools, while others say he also injected politics into policy, which made it harder to fully realize his agenda.” [Washington Post]
Youngkin’s Big Regret — “Outgoing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin doesn’t have many regrets as he prepares to leave office. But he named the inability to get an Alexandria arena deal done in 2024 as one lost opportunity. The Washington Capitals and Wizards arena would have gone in Potomac Yard as part of an entertainment district. But in March 2024, the City of Alexandria announced that the proposal wouldn’t be moving forward.” [ALXnow]
Colada Shop Open at DCA — “Colada Shop has opened its first-ever airport location, bringing its signature Cuban coffee, cocktails, and all-day bites to travelers flying through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Open from first flight to last, the new outpost delivers the brand’s warm, vibrant hospitality in an on-the-go setting.” [PoPville]
Flu Season Still Raging — “Emergency rooms and urgent care facilities are seeing an increased number of [flu] patients… This season, health officials are monitoring a variation of Influenza A — called H3N2 subclade K — which may have a mismatch with this year’s seasonal flu vaccine. While this year’s flu vaccine may not be the most effective prevention, it still provides valuable protection.” [N. Va. Magazine]
American Legion Bridge Update — “Maryland will reconsider private funding to help replace the American Legion Bridge… [Gov.] Moore agreed to ‘leverage innovative approaches like a public private partnership (P3) that will ensure Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. commuters can soon experience some much needed traffic relief from the most congested corridor in America.'” [Bethesda Magazine]
Beyer on Greenland ‘Nonsense’ — “Trump’s threat to tariff any country that doesn’t accept go along with his idiotic Greenland nonsense is so dumb. He’s already driving some of our closest allies and trading partners into China’s arms. All of this stupidity is making Americans less safe and raising prices.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X, Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Key Bridge Emergency Activity — “Update water search Potomac River beneath Key Bridge. 1 victim recovered by a diver and enroute to EMS at a nearby land location.” [DCFEMS/X, DCFEMS/X]
Sphere Coming to Md. — “Sphere Entertainment Cos. built the largest spherical building on Earth in Las Vegas. Now it wants to build a smaller one outside D.C. The company behind Sphere unveiled plans Sunday night for what it says will be the world’s first “mini-Sphere” venue off the Potomac River in Maryland, a 6,000-seat immersive experience that would open in 2030.” [Washington Post]
Sentencing for Arlingtonian’s Murder — “It has taken nearly three years for an Arlington, Virginia, family to get justice in the murder of their loved one at a Northeast D.C. motel in 2023. It was back in April 2023 that 31-year-old Christy Bautista was stabbed over 30 times, her body battered by 46-year-old George Sydnor. During his sentencing hearing, which resulted in a 40-year sentence for Sydnor, Bautista’s family ripped into another judge by name for allowing Sydnor to be free while he awaited sentencing for other violent crimes.” [WTOP, DOJ]
Weekend Snowstorm Threat — “There is an enhanced threat for a winter storm Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 bringing increased potential of significant travel impacts & closures. Confidence remains low within the 5 day lead time window, but significant impacts are possible.” [NWS/X, CWG/X]
It’s Tuesday — The weather will be sunny, reaching a high of 29 degrees, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 9 to 11 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low temperature of 17 degrees and light variable winds. [NWS]
Commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of the United States of America at Civic Jam! Celebrate the City of Falls Church’s diverse community, civic engagement, and classic summer fun. Jam out to live, local music, sip on local brews, enjoy tasty treats and eats, and a full evening of festivities for all ages on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Play, connect, and earn points throughout the evening in the Civic Cup Competition with activities ranging from sack races and relays to collaborative community art and trivia in the beer garden. No pre-registration required, assemble a team of four, pick up a Civic Cup scorecard, and compete for the Civic Cup Trophy!
The basketball battle for first place in the Liberty District, with three Arlington boys varsity teams included in the chase, is getting interesting.
Heading into Jan. 20 action, the McLean Highlanders were atop the standings with a 5-0 league mark, and Arlington’s Yorktown Patriots were tied for second at 4-1 and 11-4 overall.
What was once only expected to be a coating to an inch of snow could be more like 1-3 inches.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Arlington, the District and other parts of the immediate D.C. area, with snow expected to start falling early Sunday.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Amid a cold drizzle, Democrat Abigail Spanberger was sworn into office Saturday at the state Capitol as Virginia’s first female governor after centuries of men holding the state’s top office.
The inauguration of Spanberger, who defeated Republican Winsome Earle-Sears to succeed Gov. Glenn Youngkin, marks a new chapter in Virginia as Democrats pull the levers of power in state government while Republican President Donald Trump sits in the White House in neighboring Washington.
Nearly 3,000 homes and businesses in the Ballston area are in the dark on a chilly night.
The outage was first reported late Saturday afternoon. As of 5:30 p.m., Dominion’s website listed 2,801 customers without power, in an area roughly bounded by N. Glebe Road, I-66, N. Quincy Street and Wilson Blvd.
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 — Jan 16, 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:
Scattered snow showers will transition to rain showers between 10am and noon before the skies gradually clear up and become mostly sunny with a high of 47°F. A south wind of 8 to 10 mph and gusts up to 21 mph accompany a 50% chance of precipitation. On Saturday night, expect a chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 4am, and a mostly cloudy sky with a low around 31°F. Light and variable winds will become northwest around 5 mph after midnight, with a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
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