The race for the next chair of the Arlington County Democratic Committee has gotten off to an early start.
Tony Weaver, who previously sought the Democratic nomination for Arlington County Board in 2023, announced his candidacy earlier this month. He plans to host a formal kickoff event in the early summer.
Some spring-break travelers at Reagan National Airport had to scramble for alternate parking last month after all available spots filled up.
Airport officials expect the same situation on high-traffic days throughout the summer and are urging drivers to make reservations to ensure they get a parking spot.
Address: 5934 N. 16th Street
Neighborhood: Westover
Type: 6 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached; not a rental
Listed: $2,495,000
Noteworthy: Cost saving energy upgrades and expansive layout featuring a gourmet kitchen, a stunning great room, and an extraordinary primary bedroom suite with two exceptional walk-in closets
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Listed by:
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[email protected]
(703) 217-4959
The spring high-school sports season for Arlington’s private-school Bishop O’Connell Knights is complete, while the county’s three public-school teams are competing in region-playoff action over the next week.
The Wakefield Warriors, Washington-Liberty Generals and Yorktown Patriots all have teams or athletes entered in individual and team region competition, with one team playing in a district-tournament championship game Friday, May 23.
Mental health shapes how we lead, love, work, parent, communicate, and show up in the world—yet too often, these conversations stay hidden.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, join local nonprofit Rock Recovery for Strength Not Stigma—an unforgettable evening of honest conversation, community, and impact.
A rare real estate find is expected to hit the market in Arlington later this month: a “Missing Middle” home.
A duplex at 2129 N. Troy Street in North Highlands will begin hosting showings on May 30, according to a Redfin posting. The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home comes with 2,470 square feet and a listed price tag of $1,795,000.
Great music, scripture, and prayer mingle together in this ancient evening service as we celebrate Pride and the all-embracing love of God. Join us for this 45 minute service in the beautiful Saint George’s sanctuary. The prelude begins at 3:45 pm and the service is followed by a festive reception. Everyone is welcome at Saint George’s.
Another series of outdoor weekend concerts is kicking off in Crystal City this weekend.
Water Park’s free Saturday Summer Concert Series begins at 6 p.m. this Saturday at 1601 Crystal Drive, with a concert by soul musician Bryan Lee.
Falls Church City Council members seem split on how much to raise their salaries, now that they have state permission to approve a potentially hefty boost in pay.
Council members currently earn $11,500 per year, and the mayor earns $12,000. Virginia law now permits a maximum salary of $21,000 for Council members and $22,000 for the mayor of a city the size of Falls Church.
Cherrydale residents appear to have finally gotten county leaders’ attention about issues with traffic, parking and vehicle noise in their neighborhood.
Now, they’re waiting to see whether these concerns will be addressed.
Smoke in Metro Tunnel — “Passengers at the Rosslyn Metro Station were evacuated after smoke was reported along the train tracks on Wednesday morning… Mia Toser, a passenger, told DC News Now that she boarded the train at the Clarendon Metro Station, and it smelled like smoke and burnt plastic.” [DC News Now]
Awards for Signature Theatre — “Signature Theatre led the Helen Hayes Awards with six wins — including four for the form-bending musical “Private Jones” — during Monday night’s ceremony at the Anthem honoring the best in D.C. theater.” [Washington Post]
More on Wild Crystal City Incident — “Victim One was walking in the area when the male suspect allegedly approached him and asked to borrow his phone. When Victim One refused, the suspect attempted to grab his phone, causing it to fall to the ground and a physical altercation ensued. Victim Two, who was driving in the area, witnessed the altercation, exited his vehicle and assisted Victim One in holding the suspect until police arrival. The victims sustained minor injuries.” [ACPD]
New Parade Details — “There’s now a timeline of events available for the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade scheduled to take place on June 14, which is also President Donald Trump’s birthday… Attendees can expect historical reenactors with “period-accurate equipment,” Army vehicles, flyovers and military bands, the statement says.” [NBC 4]
Metro Cleared to Automate Trains — “After a two-month standoff with its safety watchdog, Metro received approval Tuesday to use self-driving trains on three of its six subway lines. Automation will expand beyond the Red Line to the Green and Yellow lines Friday.” [Washington Post]
U.S. AG and Youngkin Tout Arrests — “The partnership between @GovernorVA and @thejusticedept is the gold standard. Our joint task force in Virginia has arrested 1000 criminal illegal aliens in just 2 months.” [Pamela Bondi/X]
Gerry Connolly Dies — “Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, an influential Democratic voice for nearly 30 years as a local and national legislator, has died. He was 75. Connolly, who represented Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, died this morning (Wednesday) at his Mantua home of esophageal cancer.” [FFXnow]
Toronto Considers Gondola — “A gondola to the Toronto Islands may seem whimsical at first glance. But when you examine it in the full context of this city’s challenges… it starts to feel less like a flight of fancy and more like a very grounded idea.” [Bluesky]
It’s Thursday — Showers likely during the day, with mostly cloudy skies, a high near 68, and west wind at 6-14 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by a slight chance of showers until 2am. Anticipate clouds to gradually clear, with a low around 53 and a 7-9 mph west wind. [NWS]
Good Wednesday 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 21, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers are likely before 2pm, with possible thunderstorms between 2pm and 5pm, followed by additional showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Expect mostly cloudy skies, a high near 68, and west wind at 6-14 mph with gusts up to 18 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch, though higher amounts are possible during thunderstorms. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by a slight chance of showers until 2am. Anticipate clouds to gradually clear, with a low around 53 and a 7-9 mph west wind. See more from Weather.gov.
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