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New FAA charts further limit where helicopters can fly over Arlington

Published October 7, 2025 at 3:45PM

A helicopter in the sky over Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

New route charts from the Federal Aviation Administration further restrict helicopter traffic around Reagan National Airport, reducing where the aircraft can fly over Arlington.

The modified charts, published last week, shrink the zones in which helicopters can fly over Northern Virginia and D.C. when operating on authorized business such as medical or law enforcement missions. A portion of the zone in Arlington, which previously extended to Fort Myer in the east, has been pushed back to west of Glebe Road.

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Missing Middle plaintiffs appeal lawsuit to Virginia Supreme Court

By Dan Egitto

Published October 7, 2025 at 2:45PM

An EHO duplex on N. Troy Street in May 2025 (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

The Missing Middle lawsuit has finally arrived on the desk of the Virginia Supreme Court.

Plaintiffs in the suit against Arlington County’s contentious zoning change submitted a petition for appeal to the commonwealth’s highest court yesterday (Monday). They’re trying to reverse a recent Virginia Court of Appeals ruling that would create big obstacles for their case, if upheld.

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Apply for a free tree; Fall 2026 Tree Planting now open

Published May 27, 2026 at 4:45PM

EcoAction Arlington, through the Tree Planting Program, offers Arlington residents the chance to receive free native trees to help grow our urban canopy. Tree Stewards are available to help you choose the best tree for your property.

If you live in a neighborhood other than the 13 listed under the Tree Canopy Equity Program and are a property owner, including those of single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and places of worship, you may apply for a free native tree to be planted on your property. Before applying, please review ‘Our Process’ on our website and take a look at the Tree Planting Program Species List for a list and description of available trees for the Fall 2026 Tree Planting Cycle.

Apply Here!

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Goodwill on Glebe Road will close this month for affordable housing redevelopment

By Katie Taranto

Published October 7, 2025 at 1:45PM

The Goodwill at 10 S. Glebe Road (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

The Goodwill on S. Glebe Road is closing this month to redevelop as a mixed-use affordable housing project.

The donation center, retail store and career center at 10 S. Glebe Road is set to close for about two years beginning on Monday, Oct. 27. Goodwill expects to begin demolition this winter, making way for a six-story building with 128 units of affordable housing, a 3,000-square-foot child care, and a modernized retail and donation center.

Announcement

Hear the Capitol Hill Chorale Sing “Lamentations Into Joy”

By Capitol Hill Chorale

Published May 26, 2026

Join the Capitol Hill Chorale for our final concert of the season, “Lamentations Into Joy” on Saturday, May 30th, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31st, at 4 p.m. at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.

This concert contains matched pairs of pieces from seven composers, contrasting expressions of sadness and joy. It also features the premiere of a new piece by CHC Composer-in-Residence Kevin Siegfried.

Around Town

‘Gilded Age’ actor to star in ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Signature Theatre

By Katie Taranto

Published October 7, 2025 at 1:15PM

Douglas Sills in "The Gilded Age" (via Douglas Sills)

A Tony Award-nominated actor from HBO’s “The Gilded Age” will play the lead role in Signature Theatre’s rendition of “Fiddler on the Roof” this fall.

The Shirlington theater has cast Douglas Sills as Tevye, a Jewish peasant and the musical’s narrator who endures rising antisemitism alongside his family and neighbors in Czarist Russia. The actor is known for his role as chef Monsieur Baudin on “The Gilded Age.”

Event

Live Comedy in Arlington, VA Starring Ryan Donahue (HBO, Kimmel)

May 29, 2026 8:00 pm -10:00 pm

Crystal City Sports Pub

529 23rd Street South

Arlington, Virginia 22202

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Friday, May 29, 2026

8pm (Doors open at 7)

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LGBTQ panel wants more direct county involvement in future Pride celebrations

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 7, 2025 at 12:45PM

Progress Pride flags (via All in Arlington Virginia/Facebook)

Members of an advisory panel are seeking ways to get Arlington County more directly involved in future Pride events.

“We’ve spent a lot of years in the past saying ‘we’re so close to DC, let’s just let Capital Pride take over most of Pride Month,'” said SC Nealy, a member of the county manager’s LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee.

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JUST IN: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

By The Associated Press

Published October 7, 2025 at 11:45AM | Updated October 7, 2025 at 3:41PM

The Capitol is illuminated at dawn in Washington, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been long-standing policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, according to a memo being circulated by the White House.

Trump signed into law after the longest government shutdown in 2019 legislation to ensure federal workers receive back pay during any federal funding lapse. But in the new memo, his Office of Management and Budget says back pay must be provided by Congress, if it chooses to do so, as part of any bill to fund the government.

Around Town

New Clarendon skin care studio opens with repaired windows after vandalism

By Katie Taranto

Published October 7, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated October 8, 2025 at 9:00AM

Balloons for Glowbar's opening in Clarendon (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new facial studio has opened in Clarendon with a repaired storefront, just days after the business’s windows were shattered in a vandalism last week.

Glowbar is now in business with fresh windows at 2930 Clarendon Blvd, where Verizon closed earlier this year. This is the skin care brand’s first Virginia location.

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County Board candidates split over hopes for new Comprehensive Plan

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 7, 2025 at 9:15AM

County Board candidates at 2025 Civic Federation debate (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

County Board candidates are split in their thoughts about a planned update to Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan.

While some fear it could be used as a back-door effort to build denser housing, incumbent Democrat Takis Karantonis argues that concerns are overblown, or at least premature.

Sports

Washington-Liberty golf team wins region championship for first time

By Dave Facinoli

Published October 7, 2025 at 8:30AM

The Washington-Liberty Generals hold the region championship trophy and banner (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

A close but still disappointing runner-up finish in last year’s region golf tournament helped motivate the Washington-Liberty Generals to win this fall’s event.

The Generals captured the 36-hole 6D North Region tourney by carding a two-day score of 298-319–617 on the par-72 Bristow Manor Golf Club near Manassas.