Eight shoplifting suspects were arrested in a Pentagon City operation as new police data shows Arlington retail crime is on the rise.
In a May 30 retail theft detail, the Arlington County Police Department arrested seven people on petit larceny charges and one person on a grand larceny charge. The arrests resulted in the recovery of more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise, police said in a press release.
With the filing deadline for candidates only about a week away, the race for one open position on the Arlington School Board has moved into general-election mode.
Democratic endorsee Monique “Moe” Bryant currently faces only one competitor in the Nov. 4 election, returning candidate Major Webb. At least one other candidate is also seeking to qualify before the June 17 filing deadline.
Address: 1621 N Quincy Street
Neighborhood: Cherrydale
Type: 4 BR, 2 BA single-family detached – 2200 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,250,000
Noteworthy: Experience Living in Cherrydale: Expanded Cape Cod Retreat
Set in the heart of Cherrydale, this expanded 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape Cod blends timeless architecture with refined modern living. A 2021 architect-designed addition introduces a serene upper-level primary retreat with walk-in closet, while the reimagined main level offers seamless flow for everyday living and elegant entertaining.
Exterior improvements include HardiePlank siding, updated roof, gutters, and masonry. Outdoor spaces feature a private brick patio, composite deck, and curated gardens with mature plantings. Notable upgrades include Andersen windows (2024), roof (2021), two-zone Mitsubishi HVAC, custom built-ins, new door hardware and lighting throughout.
Prime Arlington location. Moments to Ballston metro, parks, trails, library, shops and dining. This is Cherrydale living at its finest.
Listed by:
Melody Abella – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 371-9219
The Arlington County Republican Committee is trying to reinvigorate its precinct operations in the lead-up to November’s general election.
“Arlington Republicans are rebuilding our precinct operations from the ground up, recruiting members and volunteers to take responsibility over organizing neighborhoods, connecting with voters and communicating our Republican principles to thousands of Arlingtonians,” said Frederick Tarantino, who has been tapped by the Arlington Republican leadership to lead the effort.
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New tech allowing Metro users to pay their fare by tapping debit or credit cards is receiving good grades from local leaders.
At a meeting last week, representatives on the Metropolitan Washington Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors said the new “Tap-Ride-Go” initiative will benefit both regular and infrequent users of the regional system.
The morning will begin with a panel discussion featuring professionals working directly with survivors, legal experts engaged in shaping policy, trauma-informed psychologists, and pastoral care specialists. Together, they will help us consider how to respond faithfully and responsibly to the realities of sexual exploitation.
Following the panel, we will offer breakout sessions that allow participants to engage more deeply with these topics. We will conclude with a closing prayer liturgy centered on a call to action.
New Aviation Bill — “U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine… [introduced] the Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025 to strengthen aviation safety. The legislation follows Warner and Kaine’s years-long advocacy against further crowding in the capital area airspace – which will continue – and comes in direct response to the January 29, 2025 collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a regional commercial jet.” [Press Release]
Coffey on Housing — “Housing is THE issue for most young people (especially in nova!!) It is tied so fundamentally to your job opportunities, your mental health, social connection, & so much more Having a governor who is interested in investing in *building more housing* is huge.” [Maureen Coffey/X]
W&OD Trail Trimming Plan — “In Arlington County, four dead deodar cedar trees will be removed near the intersection of South Oxford Street and South Four Mile Run Drive. At the request of Arlington County, invasive bamboo near Glencarlyn Park will be removed, according to Dominion.” [WTOP]
Economic Worries in F.C. — “No one at the meeting chaired by former City Council member Ross Litkenhous had any solid data to report, but some anecdotal evidence was not good. One board member said that she’d heard from a couple of local restaurant owners that their business is way down, especially their lunch business.” [FCNP]
Va. ‘Culinary Maturity’ Questioned — “The colors emphasize each state’s “culinary maturity,” according to an email from Michelin… Notably, Michelin has Virginia in a medium shade of blue — lighter than the dark blue for Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee — suggesting the group views the state’s restaurant scene as not yet fully mature.” [Axios]
It’s Monday — Patchy fog will clear by 10am, followed by cloudy skies that will gradually clear with a high near 82 and calm southeast winds around 6 mph in the afternoon. Monday night brings a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 11pm, with increasing clouds and a low around 68. [NWS]
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Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Tornado Watch.
The watch was issued just before 2:30 p.m. and is set to remain in effect until 10 p.m.
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The Wakefield Warriors lived up to their potential during the 2025 boys high-school soccer season, especially during the playoffs.
The team made it to the championship match of the 6D North Region tournament, before being upended by the Herndon Hornets, 2-0.
Growing up, Isabelle Young-Smith participated in many different sports. Among them: Dance, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, lacrosse and basketball.
But when she entered Wakefield High School as a freshman and took up another — crew — it significantly changed her interest in athletics and, in some ways, life as well.
