With election season in the rear-view mirror, Arlington’s civic and political leaders are again turning to potential changes in the county’s form of governance.
But while several local organizations have given the concept their blessing, a key state legislator who supported efforts in the 2025 legislative session has said she wants to hold off in 2026.
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This summer, Arlington residents and visitors are invited to experience the creative energy of the 2700 Art Space through two community celebrations honoring newly completed public artworks by artists MasPaz and Adam Henry. These events showcase how art can transform public spaces into places of connection, discovery, and belonging.
Located along the Four Mile Run Valley corridor, the 2700 Art Space is a flexible outdoor arts and maker space designed to host public art, performances, workshops, markets, and cultural programming. Developed through community input, the site reflects Arlington’s commitment to investing in arts and culture as essential ingredients of vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving local economy.
The two celebrations mark the culmination of Arlington Arts’ inaugural AIR@2700 Artist-in-Residence program, a National Endowment for the Arts-supported initiative. Through murals, sculpture, concerts, workshops, and community engagement, the program demonstrates how artists can help strengthen community identity and create a greater sense of place.
On Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the public is invited to Meet MasPaz, a community celebration honoring the completion of a dynamic new mural at Arlington Arts. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artist, learn about his creative process, and participate in hands-on artmaking activities at 2700 S. Nelson Street.
MasPaz, also known as Federico Frum, is an Arlington-raised artist whose work blends contemporary street art with influences from his Colombian heritage. His murals often incorporate Indigenous-inspired patterns, environmental themes, and visual storytelling that reflect the diversity of the communities where they are created. Through his residency, MasPaz has transformed the Cultural Affairs facade l into a colorful landmark that invites reflection, conversation, and connection. (more…)
Guidance to DCA Passengers — “As of November 6, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it is imposing flight reductions at busy airports around the United States. Airlines will reach out directly to affected customers regarding flight cancellations or rescheduling options… Double-check the status of your flight directly with your airline before coming to the airport.” [Reagan National Airport]
Va. Dems Plan for Power — “Virginia Democrats awoke Wednesday to a more favorable political landscape than they had dared imagine, their electoral victories for governor and other statewide offices combining with a massive new majority in the House of Delegates to enable any agenda they care to pursue… ‘The word of the day is restraint. We can’t overreach,’ [Del. Don] Scott said during a news conference in Richmond. ‘We have to be wise with the gift that the voters have given us to govern.'” [Washington Post]
N. Va. Powered Wave — “Virginia’s blue wave moved nearly every county to the left this week. In a state shaken up by federal job cuts, the Democratic wins offer a rebuke to President Trump’s first nine months in office. Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger — who campaigned on affordability — made big gains in Northern Virginia counties where President Trump did better than expected last year.” [Axios]
SoberRide Ridership Record — “A record-shattering 4,056 persons in the Washington-metropolitan area used the free safe ride service, SoberRide®, Halloween weekend as opposed to possibly driving home drunk. Last weekend’s ridership was the most ever for a single SoberRide® campaign in the program’s 34-year history.” [Press Release]
Snow Possible Monday — “We’re still watching the chance for some early-season snowflakes in the area as a serious blast of wintry air drops into the eastern United States early next week. A potent cold front passing through the region Sunday night will set the stage. Monday will be quite a shock after weekend highs around 70 degrees. Highs may only make it into the 40s, more than 10 degrees below average.” [CWG]
It’s Friday — Clouds will increase, reaching a high of around 61°F, with south winds of 8-15 mph and gusts up to 29 mph. Expect rain Friday night, primarily before 1am, as it becomes mostly cloudy with lows around 53°F. South winds will continue at 8-13 mph with gusts up to 23 mph. The chance of rain is 60%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible. [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 — Nov 6, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Clouds will increase, reaching a high of around 61°F, accompanied by south winds of 8-15 mph and gusts up to 29 mph. Expect rain Friday night, primarily before 1am, as it becomes mostly cloudy with lows around 53°F. South winds will continue at 8-13 mph with gusts up to 23 mph. The chance of rain is 60%, with less than a tenth of an inch of new precipitation possible. See more from Weather.gov.
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Tree Steward Fall Training Applications Open
Residents worried about our urban forest, their neighbor’s tree, or the declining oak in their own yard can apply now for a seven-week course to learn about trees and become a volunteer Tree Steward with Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria.
Former President Joe Biden turned an ordinary birthday celebration into a uniquely memorable one shortly after dining in Virginia Square last weekend.
A group of Washington-Liberty High School students were out to dinner at Carbonara on Sunday when they noticed what appeared to be Secret Service members and the 46th president.
There were many open questions about the Yorktown Patriots prior to the start of the high-school football season.
That’s common any time a program undergoes a big head-coaching change, especially when the former team leader steps down after 40 years at the helm, winning hundreds of games and multiple championships.
The crew behind an acclaimed Falls Church sushi restaurant is bringing its newest endeavor to Rosslyn.
Neko Panchi, from the husband-wife duo that operates Yume Sushi in Falls Church, will be the newest eatery at the food hall Upside on Moore at 1700 N. Moore Street. It’s scheduled to open on Monday, Nov. 17, according to a press release.
ARLnow is now using Column, an industry-standard tech platform, to handle public notice submissions.
The new system replaces a more rudimentary process that did not allow for account creation, notice templates and publication previews. We have also significantly lowered the price of most notice submissions and are no longer charging extra for invoicing.
A Frost Advisory was just issued for Arlington.
The advisory will take effect early Friday. Forecasters say near-freezing temperatures could lead to frost that can damage sensitive plants.
