An Arlington artist with a growing involvement in civic life is planning a new project in the aftermath of Arlington Independent Media’s demise.
Wilson Bender — the Penrose-based satirist behind numerous posters poking fun at local public figures, a new zine about life in Arlington, and a pop-up art studio in Clarendon and Courthouse — has announced plans to launch “Arlington Autonomous Media,” an independently funded Roku channel with a focus on local happenings and political commentary.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate is stuck in a loop of failed votes on a rejected plan to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is threatening to mass fire federal workers and refuse back pay for the rest.
As the government shutdown enters a second week, there’s no discernible endgame in sight.
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Finding a site for a new library and a home for Synetic Theater after its displacement remain two key goals for leaders in National Landing.
At a recent leadership gathering, County Board Chair Takis Karantonis brought no definitive updates on either issue. But, he said, both remained on the county government’s radar.
School Board candidates are at odds on numerous current practices at Arlington Public Schools, including how stringent the school system’s rules on grading and homework should be.
Candidates Monique “Moe” Bryant and James “Vell” Rives IV squared off at a debate hosted online Monday night by Arlington Parents for Education, an advocacy group.
Bring the whole family to Arlington Mill for an evening of laughs, basketball, and underdog determination with Goat.
This animated family comedy follows a determined young goat chasing his dream of becoming a professional basketball star. Before the movie, kids can enjoy face painting and family-friendly activities, making this one of our most kid-focused events of the summer.
Two people were stabbed in Arlington yesterday (Tuesday) by suspects that remain at large.
The first stabbing happened shortly after midnight near the Thomas Jefferson Community Center. Police say a man approached the victim, yelled at him, and stabbed him before fleeing in a car.
Virginia Reps on Fed Furlough Pay — “Today, the Democratic members of Virginia’s congressional delegation in the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to OMB Director Russ Vought clarifying that threats to withhold or cancel back pay to furloughed federal workers would be illegal.” [Press Release]
Beyer Blasts Back Pay Backtrack — “The Trump Administration is trying to frighten federal employees and their families as a negotiating tactic… Federal employees should know that these threats are hollow, and they will be paid when this shutdown ends, as the law requires.” [Press Release]
Kaine Says Suit Likely — “I was proud to work across the aisle in 2019 to pass legislation that Trump himself signed to guarantee backpay to federal workers during shutdowns. If OMB chooses thuggish intimidation tactics over following the law, it better prepare to face the American people in court.” [Sen. Tim Kaine/X]
Sens. Slam Shutdown Messages — “Virginia Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined 22 Senate colleagues Monday in demanding the Trump administration remove partisan political messages from federal agency websites and employee email accounts.” [ALXnow]
Gravelly Point Closed — “On an 80-degree day in October, you’d expect to see a full parking lot and picnic setups at Gravelly Point Park near Reagan National Airport, but not this time. The park, along with several others in Northern Virginia, is partially closed during the federal government shutdown.” [DC News Now]
Commission Backs Ballston Conversion — The Arlington Planning Commission on Monday voted 11-0 in support of a proposal to convert the existing office building at 4100 Fairfax Drive in Ballston to apartment use. The proposal later this month will go to the County Board for final action. —Scott McCaffrey
Flyover Planned This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region (NCR) over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 11:10AM.”
New Metro Elevator — “Have you heard? The new elevator from South Hayes Street to the Pentagon City station mezzanine is now OPEN on the west side! Thank you to our partners @ArlingtonVA, @fta_dot, & @VirginiaDRPT for helping us bring more accessibility to our customers!” [WMATA/X]
More on AG Race Fallout — “A scandal over resurfaced texts from Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones has Democrats in a catch-22. A month before Election Day, pushing Jones off the ticket could fracture Democrats’ chances in a pivotal statewide race seen as a bellwether for next year. But standing by him risks reinforcing Republican attacks.” [Axios, New York Post]
Longtime Food Critic Leaving — From Tom Sietsema: “This week, I’m saying goodbye to my high-calorie job as food critic at The Washington Post. I’ve held the position since 2000, following the legendary work of my predecessor, Phyllis C. Richman. Far from retiring, I’ve got plans to cook more, travel more and stay connected with fellow food enthusiasts.” [Washington Post]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers before 2pm with a high temperature near 70°F. The southwest wind at 7-14 mph will shift to the north in the afternoon, gusting up to 25 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear, with a low temperature around 47°F and a north wind at about 10 mph. [NWS]
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 — Oct 7, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers primarily before 2pm with a high temperature near 70°F. The southwest wind at 7-14 mph will shift to the north in the afternoon, possibly gusting up to 25 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear, accompanied by a low temperature around 47°F and a north wind at about 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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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.
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.
