A 28-year-old Alexandria man is due in court today after he allegedly tried to pass classified documents to a foreign government.
Nathan Vilas Laatsch was employed as an IT specialist for the Defense Intelligence Agency when he “offered to provide classified information to a friendly foreign government,” according to the Justice Department.
A smoky apartment fire sparked by an e-scooter could have been much worse if not for a sprinkler system.
The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. on the first floor of The Jordan, a four-story apartment building at 801 N. Wakefield Street, in the Bluemont neighborhood near Ballston. Arriving firefighters reported encountering smoke, an electrical fire, and residents evacuating the building.
Address: 2101 N. Kenilworth Street
Neighborhood: Leeway Heights
Type: 3 BR, 2 BA single-family detached – 1900 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,050,000
Noteworthy: Recent updates and walkable, bikeable, likeable
Walk to Westover Village from classic brick Colonial in the Cardinal, Swanson Yorktown school pyramid. New paint and wood floors give the home a fresh look, and these updates make it comfortable: 2024: heating and air conditioning;
2020-gas water heater; 2017: washer and dryer; 2016: new kitchen with white cabinets, Silestone tops, tile backsplash and stainless appliances. Desirable details include double pane windows throughout, gas fireplace in the living room, expansive covered deck to expand gathering spaces. The lower level has a door opening directly to the driveway with no steps to enter. This and the full bathroom allow the space to double as private spot for visiting family and friends. A kitchenette offers additional possibilities. Enjoy the short distance to Westover Village’s restaurants, library, coffee shops, post office, and Sunday farmer’s market. An enviable location near commuting routes to Washington, Virginia’s business, military, and government centers, National Airport and Amazon HQ II. Easy reverse commute to Tysons, Reston, Dulles Airport and tech corridor. A well-loved home awaits those who value character and location.
Listed by:
Betsy Twigg – Corcoran McEnearney
[email protected]
(703) 967-4391
Food trucks in Arlington serve up a variety of offerings on wheels, from Guatemalan cuisine to coffee and pastries.
Here are the nominees for “Best Food Truck in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite truck? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Pool in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Outdoor Dining Spot in Arlington. The results are now official:
The Rosslyn Farmers Market brings fresh, locally grown food to the heart of the neighborhood on Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. beginning on May 6. Located at Central Place Plaza (1800 N Lynn St) and operated in partnership with FRESHFARM, this thoughtfully curated mid-week market connects the community with regional farmers and food producers offering seasonal produce, baked goods, ready-to-eat items, and other local essentials.
Just steps from the Rosslyn Metro station, the market is a convenient destination for Arlington residents, commuters, and visitors searching for a farmers market near Washington, D.C. From farm-fresh vegetables to artisanal breads, the Rosslyn Farmers Market makes it easy to restock your pantry or fridge with dinner-ready staples right in the middle of the workweek.
Eight businesses in the Rosslyn and Courthouse areas are cleaning up after a series of early morning burglaries.
The break-ins happened early Thursday morning. Police say a group of 2-3 male suspects wearing all black, with their faces covered, smashed glass doors and windows in order to access the businesses and steal safes and cash drawers.
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Simpler, more flexible rules for posting signs at commercial buildings could be coming to Arlington.
The Zoning Ordinance Committee of the Planning Commission considered various possible zoning amendments at a meeting last week.
Fiery Crash on GW Parkway — “Looks bad but initial reports are that everyone made it out okay. No word of serious injuries. Park Police and ACFD handled.” [ARLnow/X]
Arrest After Auto Theft Attempt — “The male suspect entered the parking lot of the business and engaged an employee in conversation. The suspect then allegedly entered an unoccupied, running vehicle and attempted to flee the scene in the vehicle. Employees confronted the suspect who subsequently exited the vehicle and fled the scene on foot…. officers located an individual matching the description of the suspect in the 2300 block of S. Eads Street and detained him.” [ACPD]
Composting Bins Highlighted — “Introducing Bigbelly Bins, the latest high-tech heroes in the green movement. These sleek, solar-powered compost bins are popping up around Arlington, and they’re not just here to look pretty. They’re smart, they’re efficient and they’re making it easier than ever for residents to go green without getting their hands dirty.” [WUSA 9]
Drew Day in Green Valley — “Join us on Saturday, May 31, from 9:45 AM to 1 PM for our end-of-year celebration, as we honor Dr. Charles R. Drew’s birthday (June 3)… Enjoy a fun-filled day with games, activities, and opportunities to get involved.” [Drew Elementary/IG]
‘Single Payer Health Fair’ — “Join DSA NoVA’s Medicare For All Working Group for a fun-filled afternoon of games and activities in Alcova Heights Park as part of the nationwide Day of Action for Single Payer! This event is free and open to the public.” [Action Network]
WHS Soccer Advances in Tourney — “Un a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory last night in the VHSL Liberty District’s Northern Regional Tournament, the Wakefield Warriors stunned the #2-seeded Chantilly Chargers.” [Bryson Dawson/X]
F.C. Apartment Project in Doubt — “In a surprise move, the Economic Development Authority (EDA) decided against selling an EDA parcel for the Maple and Annandale mixed-use project, as originally agreed to by the late EDA Chair Robert Young. The City Manager said that selling the land for this project would limit the redevelopment potential of the Burke & Herbert Bank lot adjacent to it.” [Falls Church Pulse]
Rep Wants WMATA Renamed — “WMATA takes $150M a year in federal funds and delivers nothing but delays, dysfunction, and decay. My bill blocks funding until WMATA is renamed WMAGA and the Metrorail becomes the TRUMP TRAIN.” [Axios, Rep. Greg Steube/X]
Drought Over — “Drought? What drought? Thanks to a soggy May, the entire D.C. Beltway area is now drought-free, per the US Drought Monitor. With even more rain on the way, this could end up a top 10 wettest May ever.” [CWG/Bluesky, CWG]
It’s Friday — After patchy fog gives way to sunshine in the morning, shower and thunderstorm chances increase throughout the afternoon, with a high near 79. Friday night will bring more showers and possible thunderstorms, with some producing heavy rainfall. Lows will be around 59, with north winds at 7-14 mph shifting to northwest after midnight and gusting up to 21 mph. Precipitation chances are at 90%, with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall possible. [NWS]
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Slow-moving downpours could cause flooding in Arlington and the D.C. area Friday night.
That’s according to the National Weather Service, which just issued a Flood Watch for much of the region, nearly 24 hours in advance. In addition to the potential flooding, there could also be severe storms tomorrow evening, forecasters say.
Good Thursday 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 29, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect a slight chance of showers before 2pm, followed by showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, and potentially a thunderstorm after 5pm. Patchy fog may appear before 9am with a high near 79. Winds will be northwest at 3-6 mph, and the chance of precipitation is 80%, with a quarter to half an inch of rainfall expected. Friday night will bring more showers and possible thunderstorms, with some producing heavy rainfall. Lows will be around 59, with north winds at 7-14 mph shifting to northwest after midnight and gusting up to 21 mph. Precipitation chances are at 90%, with 1 to 2 inches of rainfall possible. See more from Weather.gov.
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer
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