Police arrested a teen after he allegedly pepper-sprayed a bystander during a dispute at Yorktown High School last Thursday (May 21).
Officers were dispatched to the school at 5200 Yorktown Blvd shortly after 3:30 p.m. A teen boy and a girl became involved in a verbal dispute on school property, during which the boy discharged pepper spray and struck another girl, a bystander, according to Arlington County police.
Arlington parents are organizing to push for new limits on school-issued classroom devices, joining a growing national movement to scale back screen time at school.
A group of parents in Arlington gathered on a recent Saturday night to share their children’s struggles with screen addictions and other side effects of school-issued devices.
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Suspect Linked to 2nd Case — Arlington County Police Chief Andy Penn said the man charged in the May 7 attempted abduction in Pentagon City has now been charged in a second incident reported earlier in May. “We’ve actually charged him in both instances,” Penn told ABC 7. Detectives are asking additional victims or witnesses to contact police. [WJLA]
W-L Drops AI Grad Plan — Washington-Liberty High School has scrapped its recently announced plan to use AI to read graduates’ names at next month’s commencement, citing negative feedback from students. “So, this year’s commencement at Washington-Liberty High will look just like the 99 that have come before it, with faculty members reading the names of each of the roughly 700 graduates who cross the stage,” the Washington Post reported as part of a larger article on graduation tech. [Washington Post]
Strangers Honor Fallen Soldier — A viral X post from Sharrell Shaw, widow of Staff Sgt. Alan Shaw, drew strangers to her husband’s grave in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery over Memorial Day weekend after she couldn’t make the trip from Arkansas. “Watching Americans from every political spectrum coming together on Memorial Day weekend to honor just one soldier is one of the most beautiful things I’ve seen as an American in a long time,” she said. [Fox 5]
Fresh Market Near Fairlington Stays — “As another Fresh Market store in the Northern Virginia region prepares to close, the Alexandria location isn’t going anywhere. A Fresh Market spokesperson told ALXnow no changes are planned for the Alexandria store at Bradlee Shopping Center (3680 King Street).” The chain’s Vienna store closes May 31. [ALXnow]
Arch Protest Wraps — A multi-day demonstration against President Donald Trump’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch ran from Sunday through Tuesday near the Lincoln Memorial. “Democracies do not build memorials to living presidents,” said organizers with Third Act DMV. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approved the arch’s design last week. [NBC 4]
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day, with a high near 80 and a 90% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half inch are possible. Showers and storms remain possible overnight, with a low around 64. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday 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 — May 26, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11am and a high near 80°F. Winds will be light and become westerly in the afternoon. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are likely into the evening, tapering off around 11pm, with patchy fog developing until 1am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64°F and winds shifting northwest after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with potential for similar rain accumulation as during the day. See more from Weather.gov.
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A collaborative Summer Solstice gathering hosted by Inner Seasons and Spiritual Enhancements.
The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power, the moment in the Wheel of the Year when light is at its fullest expression. In many traditions, this is the season of radiance, visibility, and creative fire. It is the time when nature stands unapologetically in her fullness, inviting us to do the same.
Madison Community Center will temporarily close beginning in June for a multimillion-dollar overhaul, expected to last for about a year.
The community center at 3829 N. Stafford Street will close on Monday, June 15. Planned upgrades including a new air conditioning system to replace window units, a new roof to address leaks and deterioration, a redesign of the lower level and new ceiling tiles and lighting, according to a county webpage.
An Arlington police officer who responded to the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon has died from cancer related to those recovery efforts.
The Arlington County Police Department honored Cpl. Barry Foust’s 35 years of service with the agency in a press release today (Tuesday). Foust, who was on patrol the day of the terrorist attack and helped launch Arlington County’s response, died Friday following a cancer diagnosis in June 2025.
On weekends in the Arlington Forest neighborhood, locals may notice a pink bake stand loaded with fresh bagels, cookies and loaves of sourdough for pickup.
Isabella Fortunato started the stand, Crumb to Mama, about nine months ago from her home kitchen. A self-described “local sourdough dealer,” Fortunato runs the microbakery with Saturday morning pickups from her driveway.
The Costco in Pentagon City is temporarily closing its food court for a couple months of renovations.
The wholesale retailer at 1200 S. Fern Street is planning to overhaul its dining area with updated kitchen equipment and fixtures, resulting in a closure starting today (Tuesday), General Manager John Ward told ARLnow.
Two days of vendors, activities and pet-themed fun are returning to Clarendon in an annual market happening this weekend.
Pet Palooza is coming to 2800 Clarendon Blvd from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on May 30-31, bringing pet adoption opportunities, live music and giveaways. More than 50 vendors are expected to participate, offering items like handmade pet accessories, treats and toys.
