The annual Arlington Palooza and two 5K races will prompt some road closures this weekend.
Temporary closures are expected in Arlington Forest and Rock Spring to accommodate the Palooza and the Jamestown Fun Run and Walk 5K on Saturday. On Sunday, the Girls on the Run 5K will affect Pentagon City.
By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered that a Georgetown scholar from India be released from immigration detention after he was detained in the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign college students.
LadyBug Academy Arlington Opening Announcement
LadyBug Academy will officially open its newest location, LadyBug Academy Arlington, on June 1st, 2026, at 1915 N Uhle Street, Arlington, VA. (Ladybug Academy)
An Open House for the community is scheduled for May 30th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Families and community members will have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet staff, and learn more about the programs offered at the new location. (Ladybug Academy)
The event will include family activities such as a bubble party, face painting, balloon twisting, and a petting zoo.
LadyBug Academy provides early childhood education programs focused on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children. The school’s curriculum emphasizes language, literacy, math, science, social development, and hands-on learning experiences led by experienced educators. (Ladybug Academy)
The Arlington location will offer priority enrollment to Arlington County employees.
For more information about the Open House, please contact [email protected] or visit LadyBug Academy.
Bike to Work Day is rolling into town tomorrow (Thursday), rain or shine.
The annual local event encourages locals to, as the name suggests, bicycle to work.
This Memorial Weekend: Argentine Festival USA Returns May 23
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Two large downed trees caused traffic and power woes in separate parts of Arlington this morning.
The first, on the 2400 block of S. Walter Reed Drive near Shirlington, fell last night around 9 p.m., taking down utility lines, knocking out the power to nearby homes and businesses, and completely blocking the road.
Friday, May 29, 2026
8pm (Doors open at 7)
The Theodore (Teddy, to his friends) Roosevelt Bridge’s two-year rehabilitation project started this week with new roadway changes that will be in place at least through 2027.
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) started work Monday on a series of changes to the bridge described by DDOT as “structurally deficient and functionally obsolete.”
A second independent has qualified to be on the County Board ballot in November, guaranteeing that the election again will be run under the still controversial ranked-choice format.
Jeramy Olmack has successfully filed paperwork to be on the Nov. 4 County Board ballot, election officials have confirmed to ARLnow.
County Board Ices Out ICE — County Board members on Tuesday followed through with a plan to eliminate Section 7 of what is known as the government’s “Trust Policy.” The change will end proactive contacts between Arlington police and federal immigration officials. “Immigration enforcement is the exclusive domain of the federal government,” said Board Chair Takis Karantonis. He added that despite the policy change, “we will be compliant with federal law and state law, always.” –Scott McCaffrey
D.C. Recession Fears — “Signs of a DOGE recession are flashing in D.C. — rising unemployment, less credit card spending and jitters about more federal cuts. A local “mild recession” is expected as the Trump administration downsizes the capital city’s big factory — the federal government, employer to 17% of the region’s workforce.” [Axios, Washington Post]
Teens Rob Pentagon City Store — “A group of juvenile male and female suspects entered the business and began collecting merchandise. One female suspect approached an employee, made threatening statements and implied a weapon before all suspects subsequently fled the scene on foot with the stolen merchandise. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
New Burger Spot at DCA — “Five Guys, which has more than 1,800 locations across 26 countries, recently opened a new restaurant at the airport near gate D35 in Concourse D. The location is open daily 5 a.m.-10:30 p.m.” [Patch]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high near 75 degrees and a southeast wind at 5-7 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night, anticipate more showers and storms. The low will be around 64 degrees with an 80% chance of precipitation. A half inch of rain is possible. [NWS]
Good Tuesday 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 13, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers before 2pm, followed by possible showers and thunderstorms from 2pm to 5pm, and then showers with potential thunderstorms after 5pm. The high will be near 75 degrees with a southeast wind at 5-7 mph. An 80% chance of precipitation brings new rainfall amounts between 0.1-0.25 inches, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday night, anticipate showers and potentially thunderstorms before 11pm, chances of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am, and a possibility of showers after 2am. The low will be around 64 degrees with a calming southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation remains 80%, with new rainfall amounts between 0.25-0.5 inches possible. See more from Weather.gov.
“If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.”
– Isaac Newton
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A lauded Chinese fusion restaurant and bar will celebrate a grand opening in Crystal City later this week.
Bar Chinois is set to open at 4 p.m. Thursday at 244 19th Court S.#105, on the ground floor of the Grace and Reva apartments. It will be restaurant’s second location, joining its acclaimed debut spot across the Potomac.
