A proposed exception to restrictions on military flights around Reagan National Airport is prompting outcry among some federal officials.
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D) and five other members of Congress representing Virginia joined the chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), as well as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, in crying foul yesterday (Wednesday).
Arlington’s county manager is holding off on a firm stance regarding local control of roads currently controlled by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
County Manager Mark Schwartz told the Arlington County Civic Federation that he hasn’t ruled out the idea of the county assuming responsibility for Glebe Road and Langston Blvd, which are among the network of local roads under state control.
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A series of public forums celebrating free speech is coming to Falls Church next year in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday.
Members of the Falls Church250 Committee have tentatively agreed to sponsor a series of at least two dozen “soapbox” forums, giving residents the opportunity to speak about their views on the current state of national and local affairs.
Local Home Has Santa Mailbox — “In the front yard of an Arlington home, there is not just a mailbox. There is the mailbox — a portal that, for hundreds of neighborhood kids, is a direct line to Santa Claus… Six years ago, [the homeowners] say Santa asked if he could place a mailbox on their property — because, he told them, they were the kind of people who made kindness happen.” [WUSA 9]
Crash in Courthouse — “Pretty bad wreck in front of Government Center at Clarendon @ Veitch.” [Brian Gannon/X]
So Long, Seamore’s — “Looks like @seamores is definitely done in Clarendon. Signage coming down.” [ARLnow/X]
Funding for Local AI Startup — “Pryzm, an Arlington-based developer of an AI procurement system for government and industry, announced that it has raised $12.2 million in seed funding. The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz’s (a16z) American Dynamism fund.” [Potomac Tech Wire]
Local Company Acquired — “ManTech, the Herndon-based technology provider to the federal government, announced that it has acquired Arlington-based Elder Research, a provider of AI and data science services.” [Potomac Tech Wire]
Beyer Backing RCV Bill — “The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require RCV for all primary and general congressional races beginning in 2030, allowing voters to express their ranked support for multiple candidates. This would make our elections fairer and more representative and create a more positive politics.” [Press Release]
Lots of Startup Funding — “A wave of unusually large funding rounds has washed over Greater Washington’s tech sector this fall. Six companies have secured nine‑figure investments in the span of eight weeks valued cumulatively at over $1.4 billion, a level of late‑stage capital the region hasn’t seen in years, if ever.” [WBJ]
Update on Snow Chances — “It’s possible that Friday’s system will pass through during the afternoon-to-evening rush hour, causing slick travel. Saturday night’s system, ending Sunday morning, would occur at a time with far fewer people on the roads if it materializes.” [CWG]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 37 degrees and northwest winds blowing at 13 to 15 mph, occasionally gusting up to 29 mph. Cloud cover will increase tonight, dropping the temperature to around 27 degrees while a west wind blows at 5 to 9 mph. [NWS]
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Good Wednesday 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 — Dec 10, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high temperature near 37 degrees and northwest winds blowing at 13 to 15 mph, occasionally gusting up to 29 mph. Cloud cover will increase during Thursday night, bringing the temperature down to around 27 degrees while a gentle west wind blows at 5 to 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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– Francis of Assisi
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Crime is on track to drop in Arlington this year, reversing a trend of increasing criminal incidents over the past several years.
Total reported offenses are down about 4% compared to this time in 2024, according to preliminary numbers in the Arlington County Police Department’s crime data hub.
With age comes wisdom — sometimes, at least — and in the case of one Arlington group of civic leaders, it brings a sense of humor, too.
They call themselves the Geezers. Among their ranks are two retired judges, a trio of former elected officials, several lobbyists and — a Geezer-in-waiting — the current clerk of the circuit court.
The holiday season is in full swing but at least one thing is winding down: the ARLnow Shop.
The deadline for placing an order from our seasonal merch store and getting it by Christmas is tomorrow, Dec. 11, and we’ll be closing up shop shortly thereafter.
A pair of giant menorah lightings are taking place in Pentagon City and near Clarendon next week in celebration of Hanukkah.
Both free events will feature latkes, hot cocoa, donuts, chocolate gelt and dreidels for all, along with lively Hanukkah music and the lighting of a nine-foot menorah.
