Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti at an anti-ICE rally in Courthouse (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
A coalition of progressive prosecutors including Arlington’s commonwealth’s attorney is promising to share strategies and pursue accountability for any illegal actions by federal agents.
Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti — alongside Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano and prosecutors from Minneapolis, Philadelphia and other jurisdictions — announced the Fight Against Federal Overreach (FAFO) project yesterday (Wednesday). The initiative aims to “rein in unlawful conduct” amid a growing presence of federal immigration and law enforcement in communities across the country.
The 2700 Art Space project in late November (via Arlington County)
A new art space next to Jennie Dean Park is almost complete and scheduled to open to the public this spring.
Crews are currently putting the finishing touches on the 2700 Art Space project at 2700 S. Nelson Street, which began construction last August, said Alyson Jordan Tomaszewski, a spokesperson for Arlington’s Department of Environmental Services.
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Outdoor patios at 556 22nd Street S. in January 2025 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
A planned beer garden and Korean street food restaurant in Crystal City has received more time to address code and permitting issues as it continues working toward opening.
County Board members have extended the existing use permit for Scapegoat Beer Garden for six months before it returns to staff for further review.
“The Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium is seeking to fill three vacancies on its 2027 Board of Directors. Interested candidates seeking information and an application can find details at the FOAP Elections web page. The deadline for submission is Nov. 15, 2026.”
Wakefield High School (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
A “full-scale emergency response exercise” will be taking place at Wakefield High School and Carlin Springs Elementary School tomorrow (Friday).
Emergency responders and vehicles will be present at Carlin Springs Elementary and nearby Kenmore Middle School from 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. as personnel coordinate responses to a simulated act of violence.
“This little composition…is, alas, the final mortal sin of my old age. A little technique, a little heart, that is all.”
Gioachino Rossini’s "Petite Messe Solennelle" is neither little nor entirely solemn. Yet beneath the wit and irony of its title lies one of Rossini’s most personal creations, which blends the theatrical brilliance and unforgettable melodies of his comic operas—including extraordinary and virtuosic arias—with an almost uncharacteristic tenderness and spiritual depth.
Twilight over snowy Rosslyn and Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Arlington has claimed the crown in a new ranking of the most educated “cities” in the United States.
A new report from Northern Kentucky University found that 41.8% of Arlington residents over age 25 have a graduate degree — the highest number in the nation, above 38.3% of D.C. residents and 32% of residents in the Bay Area city of Fremont.
Del. Alfonso Lopez 2025 campaign kickoff (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-3) is proposing several pieces of legislation to place restrictions on federal immigration enforcement in Virginia, including at sensitive locations like schools and polling places.
One bill introduced by Lopez would prohibit federal immigration enforcement within 40 feet of polling places, as well as near local electoral board locations to certify or recount election results. Activities like loitering and handing political materials are already restricted within 40 feet of polling places, but immigration enforcement is not explicitly mentioned under current Virginia law.
Arlington Tech Robotics club adviser Steve Nystrom, works with students on projects (staff photo by Savannah Taffe)
School Board members are giving themselves extra time before making final decisions on rearranging the locations of some non-traditional secondary programs.
Rather than being taken up the first week of February, as would be the typical cycle following its Jan. 22 presentation as an information item, final discussion and vote will be taken two weeks later.
Arlington is well-positioned to withstand any national upticks in measles cases, but it can’t become complacent, the county’s public health director says.
Arlington students have a 97.5% vaccination rate against the highly contagious disease, compared to 93.9% statewide and 92.5% nationally, according to data presented to County Board members on Tuesday.
Snow clearing operations in Courthouse (courtesy Michael Draper)
New Snow Removal Phase — “Phase 4 clean-up continues, with crews working roads needing more attention and transferring snow from narrow areas. The storage space opened last night on 14th Street N behind the Bozman Center is now full. A Farmers Market on Saturday is unlikely.” [Arlington DES/X]
County Hauling Snow — “The commercial corridors are particularly challenging because there’s limited space available. To help make space, we have been conducting a once-in-a-generation snow hauling effort — so far, we’ve hauled over 1,000+ truck loads of snow to locations around the County.” [Arlington County/X, Arlington County/X]
Later Opening for Rec Centers — “Tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 29, Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and all other Parks and Recreation facilities will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.” [Arlington DPR/X]
‘Severe Service’ for ART — “Due to icy road conditions ART will continue to run Severe Service Thur. Jan. 29, 2026. Only ART 41, 45, 51, 55, 77, and 87 will run, expect possible delays. Once remainder of routes are in passable conditions, we will reassess service levels.” [ART Alert/X]
Consultant for DCA Noise? — “A citizens’ advisory panel is formally pressing for an outside consultant to be hired to analyze noise related to air traffic at Reagan National Airport. But the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) appears disinclined to acquiesce to that request.” [FFXnow]
Upcoming Special Election — “A Special Election will be held on Feb. 10 for State Senate District 39! Only voters who reside in this district are eligible to vote. This includes Pentagon/Crystal City, Aurora Highlands, & east Arlington Ridge.” [Arlington Elections/X]
Letter: Minnesota Matters — “People in Minnesota are grieving after federal immigration agents killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti. Their deaths have shaken communities far beyond Minneapolis. We mourn them and extend our sympathy to their families and loved ones. What happened there matters here in Arlington.” [Letter to the Editor]
Care Sought for Cold — “There has been a recent increase in visits to emergency departments and urgent care facilities related to hypothermia and cold exposure in Virginia. Call 2-1-1 to find a warming center near you.” [VDH/X]
Historic Cold Spell — “D.C. plunged to 13 degrees on Tuesday morning, while many locations in the region dipped into the single digits and below zero. The frigid morning was part of a punishing cold snap that ramped up Saturday and may not relax until around Groundhog Day on Feb. 2. By some measures, it could rank among the most severe cold spells since the late 1800s.” [CWG/X]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant seeks ABC license: wine and beer, on/off premises. [Public Notices]
It’s Thursday — Expect sunny conditions and a high of 23 degrees, but wind chills could reach as low as -5 due to a west wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph, and gusts reaching up to 20 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low of 6 degrees and wind chills as low as -2, accompanied by a northwest wind at around 6 mph. [NWS]
