Barring an appeal from one candidate who failed to qualify, Arlington’s County Board field for November is set at five.
County election officials have confirmed to ARLnow that a prospective sixth candidate narrowly missed meeting the 125-signature threshold for ballot access.
Arlington’s Missing Middle zoning ordinance is back on the books, at least for the time being, following a ruling in the Virginia Court of Appeals.
In the latest development in the dramatic legal battle over the county’s Expanded Housing Options (EHO), three appeals court judges issued a ruling yesterday (Tuesday) that reverses a circuit court decision declaring the zoning change void.
We’re off to a busy start since opening last month, and with continued momentum and expansion ahead, our team is searching for the right person to step into a key leadership role within our restaurant group.
As we continue to grow, we’re currently seeking an Operating Partner to help lead day-to-day operations, develop strong teams, and deliver the high-energy guest experience our restaurants are known for.
Wood & Iron Gameday has grown across the Richmond region since opening in 2017. Known for its house-made elevated bar food and fresh-squeezed cocktails, Wood & Iron delivers a lively atmosphere that’s perfect for watching the big game or gathering with friends any day of the week. (more…)
Today’s sweltering conditions are just shy of the threshold for “extreme heat,” as we’ve seen for the past couple of days, but have still prompted a Heat Advisory.
Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-to-high 90s today, with heat index values up to 108, forecasters say. Anyone spending significant time or exertion outside potentially runs the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
Arlington Public Library is warning local readers to expect longer wait times for popular titles after the collections budget was slashed.
In a release, the library said the collections budget was decreased by 21% in fiscal year.
Join us for the 12th Arlington Triathlon in Memory of Anne Viviani. This youth-only swim-bike-run event for ages 7-15 takes place Sunday, June 7th at Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center. It features a time-trial pool swim, a circuit bike course on closed streets, and an on-road run to the finish on the track. For registration, sponsorship information and more, please visit our website at www.triathlonfamilyusa.com. The race benefits the Arlington Triathlon Club, Arlington’s award-winning, elementary school-based multi-sport training program, the longest-running youth triathlon program of its kind in the country.
The local real-estate market is beginning to feel the impact of federal-government downsizing, new data suggests.
By autumn, the impacts may be even more pronounced, according to Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an aircraft flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:10AM.”
Spanberger Stop at Freddie’s — “Join Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger on a stop on her Span Virginia Bus Tour across the Commonwealth for a Pride event at Freddie’s in Arlington.” [Spanberger for Governor]
Gunshot in Ballston Building — “The male victim was inside his residence when he observed damage to the interior of his home. No injuries were reported. During the course of the investigation, evidence of a shot being fired was recovered. The investigation into the circumstances of this incident is ongoing.” [ACPD]
Crash in Crystal City — “Making a right turn from the left lane may be hazardous to someone’s health. In this case, a motorcyclist. This afternoon, on Crystal Drive in Crystal City.” [Dave Statter/X]
Ebbin vs. Youngkin Picks — “A group of Virginia Senate Democrats sued the leaders of the governing boards at three public universities, an unusual step that escalated their effort to remove several of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s board appointees amid a fight over how to govern the state’s colleges.” [Washington Post, Sen. Adam Ebbin/X]
Beyer Worried About Va. Economy — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA)… today expressed rising concern over Virginia’s economy, after monthly data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showed that the Commonwealth’s unemployment rate had risen for the fifth consecutive month. The increase brought Virginia’s unemployment rate to 3.4 percent, its highest level since August 2021.” [Press Release]
Public Comment for Aging Plan — “The Arlington Area Plan for Aging Services for Federal FY 2026 is now available for public review and comment June 23rd through July 22nd. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard and contribute to decisions directly impacting the Older Americans Act funding that serves older adults and their caregivers.” [Arlington County]
Child Care Pilot — From the Arlington Chamber of Commerce: “On June 16, community leaders, business owners, and child care providers convened to launch the Arlington Child Care Alliance and endorse a pilot initiative to improve child care access and affordability.” [Press Release]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 76. [NWS]
Four people have been sentenced to federal prison for kidnapping an 83-year-old Arlington man from his home in order to steal his money.
The sentences range from six to 20 years in prison for the December 2023 crime that involved holding the elderly veteran at gunpoint and taking him to a “trap house” in D.C.
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 — Jun 24, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny and hot conditions with temperatures reaching a high near 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night brings a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 pm and 2 am, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 76. Winds will be light and variable. See more from Weather.gov.
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.”
– George Eliot
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A 36-year-old man is the county jail after being tracked down in Europe following a shooting in Clarendon two years ago.
Arlington County police say Taha Zouheir fled the country after shooting another man in the early morning hours of June 4, 2023. The shooting followed an early morning dispute of some kind, police said.
ICA Language Services (ICA), a family-owned, woman-led small business based in Arlington, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking decades of supporting the U.S. military and diplomatic community through language training and testing.
Founded in April 1986 as Inlingua Foreign Language Center, a 6-classroom language school, ICA expanded under the leadership of Deidre Doyle, an entrepreneur with a background in organizational management who joined the company the same year. As a military spouse, she had developed a deep understanding of military organizations and culture, helping shape ICA into a trusted provider of language training and testing for military professionals. Doyle became a partner in 1993 and sole owner in 2009, when she changed the name to ICA Language Services.
