Washington-Liberty High School Principal Tony Hall is stepping down to take a new, unnamed leadership job within Arlington Public Schools.
In a message to the Washington-Liberty High School community, Hall said he will continue serving the Arlington community in a different capacity.
In a cost-saving move, Falls Church leaders on Monday (May 12) voted to reconfigure how the city oversees its economic-development, planning, zoning and permitting operations.
In adopting the fiscal 2026 budget, City Council members eliminated the position of Community Planning and Economic Development Services director.
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
Introducing this meticulously updated 3-level, 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence in the sought-after Westover neighborhood of North Arlington.
Set on a serene neighborhood street, this distinguished home features a traditional feel with a thoughtful renovation and numerous updates and a spacious yard. It has a warm, cozy interior featuring four fireplaces. Enjoy the chef’s kitchen connected to a family room with access to the rear yard and patio. There is also a light-filled great room with vaulted ceilings, and an extraordinary primary suite with two large walk-in closets, a spa-like bathroom, a sitting room, and a balcony. The primary bedroom suite offers a luxurious retreat, while the second floor accommodates five total bedrooms. The lower level has a separate entry and boasts a guest suite with a versatile recreational space, including a sixth bedroom and a fourth full bathroom, a recreation room and a yoga/fitness space. Outside, enjoy a stone patio and built-in fire pit area. Conveniently located near parks, trails, and Metro, this home offers suburban tranquility with easy access to urban amenities. It is a short walk to Westover Village, Swanson Middle School, and Cardinal Elementary School. It is within the Yorktown High School zone.
With many updates, including geothermal heating and cooling, fully paid-for solar panels, and an EV charger, this residence is ready to welcome you home. The utility costs are very low for a home of this size. Opportunity knocks. This is not your cookie cutter home. Schedule your showing today of this distinguished and unique property!
Listed by:
Dawn Wilson – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 217-4959
By MATT OTT AP Business Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Boeing has secured a pair of major orders in the Middle East during a visit to the region by President Donald Trump.
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.
The high-school regular-season sports schedules for Arlington’s teams are concluded, and now it’s on to the postseason for public-school teams.
The playoffs are underway with district-tournament competitions.
Join Jadin O’Brien, Olympic athlete, 3x NCAA pentathlon champion and 10x All-American (heptathlon) winner for this in-person and virtual 5K. This event is sponsored by The Alex Manfull Fund to raise awareness and advance research on debilitating infection-associated neuroimmune disorders (including PANS and PANDAS) that affect young people. The 5K is part of the organization’s 36 Hours for PANS and PANDAS Advocacy in Motion event. Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt and A Chip Timed Event. The event commemorates the life of Alex Manfull, who died at age 26 due to PANDAS. Susan and William Manfull established the Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short—or interrupted—by these illnesses. Learn more at TheAlexManfullFund.org.
Another office-to-residential conversion project may be on the horizon in Arlington, this time at a nine-story Ballston building.
Rooney Properties acquired The Ellipse at Ballston, located at 4350 N. Fairfax Drive, last month. The firm considers the property “a candidate for future redevelopment” and residential conversion, vice president Greg Hoffman told ARLnow.
Arlington leaders on Tuesday (May 13) honored the legacy of a once-vibrant community wiped off the map to make way for construction around the Pentagon.
Board members also expressed regret at how those residents were treated by county leaders eight decades ago.
DCA-to-Pentagon Hotline ‘Inoperable’ — “A hotline connecting air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport and their counterparts at the Pentagon has been “inoperable” since March 2022, a Federal Aviation Administration official confirmed Wednesday.” [Washington Post]
Arlington Dems on Court Order — “Victory for justice and due process! Glad to see illegally-detained Arlington resident Badar Khan Suri will be released from ICE custody — no one should be taken by the government for exercising free speech or without due process.” [Arlington Democrats/X]
Virginia ACLU on Court Order — “‘The Constitution protects us all – regardless of citizenship – from being targeted by the government for our political speech and our family associations. The Trump administration is trying to silence speech it doesn’t agree with by targeting people like Dr. Khan Suri and Mahmoud Khalil, but ideas are not illegal,’ said ACLU of Virginia Legal Director Eden Heilman.” [Press Release]
Arlington Woman, 103, Dies — “Helen P. Illy, age 103, of Arlington, VA recently passed away peacefully at home… She came to Washington, DC to work for the government, met Bob, and they married in 1953. She worked for the federal government, worked in the family business while raising her three daughters, went back to work for the federal government, and retired in 1984.” [Dignity Memorial]
Robbery in Ballston — “The male suspect entered the business and attempted to purchase merchandise at the counter. When the suspect’s payment declined, he jumped over the counter and grabbed cartons of cigarettes. An employee confronted the suspect before he ran around the counter and pushed another employee into a display case, causing property damage.” [ACPD]
First Global Arlington Tech Cohort — “Arlington Economic Development (AED) today announced the first cohort of Arlington Tech Launchpad, a new soft-landing program that invites high-potential global technology companies to explore Arlington as a strategic gateway to the U.S. market. ” [Arlington County]
Park Volunteer Award — “On Tuesday, May 13, Arlington announced the Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria as the recipients of the 2024 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award. The award was presented in recognition of the organization’s outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship, education, and community engagement.” [Arlington County]
Arlington Harris Teeter Investigated — “Kroger stores in multiple states, the investigation has revealed, show a pattern of overcharging customers by frequently listing expired sale prices on the shelves and then ringing up the regular prices at checkout – a practice that adds additional burdens on to American families.” [The Guardian]
More on Va. GOP Ticket Drama — “Republicans… are fielding a historically diverse ticket in Virginia in one of the only states holding elections this year… But in the shadow of Washington, where President Donald Trump’s push to stamp out DEI programs has caused turmoil at colleges, businesses and throughout the federal government, things have gotten complicated.” [Associated Press]
It’s Thursday — Morning showers will give way to gradual clearing and a high near 80. Afternoon winds will be calm, from the southwest at 5 mph. Thursday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise expect partly cloudy conditions and a low around 66, with a 40% chance of precipitation. [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 14, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers and possible thunderstorms after 2pm are expected, gradually clearing towards mid-morning with a high near 80. Afternoon winds will be calm, from the southwest at 5 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation. Thursday night, there’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by a chance of showers after 8pm. Partly cloudy conditions and a low around 66 with calm wind, and a 40% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
– Norman Vincent Peale
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While an annual point-in-time count showed the D.C. region has seen a slight decline in homelessness, Arlington’s count increased by 12%.
The point-in-time count from the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is an annual snapshot tallying people experiencing homelessness around the region.
