News
Signs of protest over I-66 (courtesy Aaron Graham)

ICE Deployments in N. Va. — “ICE is preparing to deploy its Special Response Teams to five cities run by Democratic leaders, two sources familiar with the planning of the future operations told NBC News… The sources said the SRTs have been ordered to deploy in Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, northern Virginia and New York.” [NBC News]

Robbery Near Sequoia Plaza — “The male victim was outside when he was approached by the male suspect who demanded his wallet. When the victim refused, the suspect struck the victim with a knife, causing a laceration and fled the scene on foot. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to an area hospital for treatment.” [ACPD]

New Seating at DCA — “Notice something new in National Hall? Our new seats have arrived and are comfier than ever!” [Reagan Airport/X]

Gun Stopped at TSA Checkpoint — “Transportation Security Administration officers stopped a Virginia man from bringing a loaded gun onto a flight leaving Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sunday, according to a release. At one of the airport’s security checkpoints, TSA officers found the handgun loaded with 16 bullets inside the traveler’s carry-on bag, according to TSA.” [Patch]

Maywood Neighborhood Profiled — “When Marc Koblentz and his wife bought their Craftsman style home in Arlington’s Maywood neighborhood in early 2020, they were just the second family to own it — even though it was built in 1915. The previous owner had spent 98 of his nearly 101 years in the house, watching horses and wagons deliver blocks of ice for the icebox and slide coal down a chute to the cellar as a child.” [Washington Post]

TV Show Filming in Arlington — “This July, Virginia Farm Bureau’s Real Virginia television program will highlight Arlington County as part of its County Close-up segment… Elijah Griles, video content creator for Farm Bureau, will interview local urban farmers, indoor agriculture operators and others to explore the role agriculture plays in the county.” [Morning Ag Clips]

Riverfront Land Swap — “The D.C. government is announcing a deal that aims to open up more waterfront land around Georgetown to everyone who might want to enjoy it. The deal involves land owned by the National Park Service and Georgetown University that runs along the water, or in the shadow of the Key Bridge.” [WTOP]

Crime Down Across Region — “Overall crime in the Washington, DC region has decreased 13 percent in the first four months of 2025 compared with the same time period in 2024 according to a new data dashboard created by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and now live on the COG website.” [Press Release]

Code Orange Air Quality Day — “The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has forecast a Code Orange air day for part of the metropolitan Washington region… Sensitive groups like people with heart or lung disease like asthma or emphysema, older adults, and children should make outdoor activities shorter and less intense.” [Press Release]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71. [NWS]


Around Town

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jun 11, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71, with the south wind at 5 mph calming down in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.


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Around Town

The Arlington dining scene earned quite a bit of recognition in Northern Virginia Magazine’s new list of the region’s best food spots.

Ten restaurants with Arlington locations won their respective categories, including Best Bagel, Best Deli/Sandwich Shop and Best Crabs, in the “Best of NoVA 2025” list. This is in addition to nine Arlington restaurants named as runners-up.


Announcement

Join the Capitol Hill Chorale for our final concert of the season, “Lamentations Into Joy” on Saturday, May 30th, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 31st, at 4 p.m. at Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church.

This concert contains matched pairs of pieces from seven composers, contrasting expressions of sadness and joy. It also features the premiere of a new piece by CHC Composer-in-Residence Kevin Siegfried.


News

An opportunity to support refugees through fitness is coming to Bluemont at the end of the month.

On Sunday, June 29, the Safety and Health Foundation’s second annual 5K Run/Walk for Refugees returns. The event aims to raise $5,000 for the Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC), a nonprofit that supports refugees as they begin new lives in the United States.


Event

A collaborative Summer Solstice gathering hosted by Inner Seasons and Spiritual Enhancements.

The Summer Solstice marks the peak of the sun’s power, the moment in the Wheel of the Year when light is at its fullest expression. In many traditions, this is the season of radiance, visibility, and creative fire. It is the time when nature stands unapologetically in her fullness, inviting us to do the same.


Around Town

Mexican flavors and a new moniker have arrived at a cafe near Courthouse following a change in ownership.

Business partners Jessica Cordova and Arturo Encarnacion took the reins of Mumu Cafe late last month. Now called “Cafecito,” the coffee shop at 1924 N. Uhle Street serves new beverages, lunch items and pastries sourced from local Mexican-American entrepreneurs.


News

Widespread Arlington protests against the Trump administration are scheduled to happen on Saturday along Langston Blvd and on I-66 overpasses.

Across 5.2 miles of sidewalk between Rosslyn and Falls Church, We of Action Virginia is organizing a “human chain” in rejection of “authoritarianism and the militarization of our democracy.”


Opinion

If ARLnow was human, it would be registering for its first driving lessons next month.

We’ve been around for awhile, but it seems that quite a few folks aren’t sure how you’re supposed to pronounce our name. Some pronounce it kind of like a pirate — Arrrrrl Now — while others go for the full “Arlington Now” or the sound-out-every-letter method of “A-R-L Now.”

So let’s find out — how do you personally pronounce ARLnow, either aloud or in your head? We’ll drop the “official” pronunciation into the comments, just so everyone knows.


Schools

The estimated cost of building a new career center on S. Walter Reed Drive is ratcheting up again because of unforeseen conditions at the project’s construction site.

School Board members will receive a presentation on Thursday on appropriating another $1.18 million in contingency funds for the project.


News

Street upgrades in Bluemont, Claremont and Shirlington, plus a loan for renovating 73 affordable housing units, are scheduled for County Board consideration this weekend.

Board members have a total 52 items on their consent agenda this month, but no regular hearing items. All items pulled for further consideration will be heard at the Board’s recessed meeting, set for Wednesday, June 18.