Spring has sprung, providing both fair weather and ideal biking conditions. Arlington has plenty of spots to find the perfect bike, buy gear or see a trusted mechanic for repairs.
Hilton at 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive (staff photo by Vernon Miles)
A new high-rise Hilton hotel in Rosslyn has begun accepting reservations for this fall.
The 36-story building at 1900 N. Fort Myer Drive will receive its first guests on Nov. 15, according to its website. Two on-site restaurants, Locket and Scott’s Coffee Shop, are expected to open then as well, a Hilton spokesperson told ARLnow.
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.
The Arlington Cultural Affairs building at 3700 S. Four Mile Run (via Arlington County)
Arlington County is changing the way it bills performing arts groups for services, raising concerns among some advocates.
Beginning July 1, the county will shift from charging groups a 10% surcharge for tickets to charging an hourly fee for each staff member or contractor who provides services at a county- or school system-owned theater facility.
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.
Red tulips at the Netherlands Carillon in April 2025 (staff photo by Katie Taranto)
Spotlight on Student’s Volunteer Work — “Aliyah went to New York in March to be interviewed on the Today Show, hosted by Jenna Bush Hager. At the end of an engaging interview about the Points of Light award, the hosts announced a wonderful surprise for Aliyah: Scholastic Books was donating $10,000 worth of books to her One Word Reading Initiative!” [FCNP, Today Show]
Theft from Shirlington Building — “2700 block of S. Arlington Mill Drive. On April 14, police received an online report for a late breaking and entering. It was reported that on March 14 at approximately 10:44 p.m., the two male suspects forced entry into a secured residential building, stole a key and mail and subsequently fled the scene in a black sedan.” [ACPD]
Police Week Approaching — “Members of the public and the media are invited to attend the Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Friday, May 9, 2025. 8:00 a.m. Arlington County Justice Center Plaza located at 1425 North Courthouse Road.” [ACPD]
More Pentagon Turmoil — “Ullyot’s departure comes in the midst of a tumultuous week for the Pentagon. Three political appointees were put on administrative leave on Tuesday and Wednesday during an investigation into potential leaks, including two top aides to Hegseth and the chief of staff to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg.” [Politico, Stars and Stripes]
F.C. Mulls Trash Fee — “In response to residents at Park Tower condominiums who have been asking the City to include them in the City’s solid waste services for several years, saying it was unfair that they pay taxes but do not receive the service, staff presented options last October to move to a fee-based trash service.” [Falls Church Pulse]
It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching about 77°F, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 7-16 mph and gusts up to 28 mph. The night will be partly cloudy, as temperatures drop to around 64°F. The south wind will persist at around 14 mph and may gust up to 22 mph. [NWS]
Expect a mostly sunny day with temperatures reaching about 77°F, accompanied by a south wind blowing at 7-16 mph and gusts up to 28 mph. The night will be partly cloudy, as temperatures drop to around 64°F. The south wind will persist at around 14 mph and may gust up to 22 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Happiness can exist only in acceptance.” – George Orwell
The restaurant at 2920 Columbia Pike experienced a 10% drop in sales from 2023 to 2024, and if the current trend continues, owner James Barnes expects that number to dip another 8.75% by the end of this year.
An accessory dwelling unit by Backyard Homes in North Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
The Falls Church City Council has reached a compromise on accessory dwelling units, allowing for by-right development on most single-family parcels.
The unanimous 7-0 vote followed public discussions with the public last summer and nearly a year of further deliberation. Most public speakers showed up in support of the decision, although some controversy remains on issues such as setbacks.
Police on scene in Pentagon City after an officer was assaulted (via Dave Statter/X)
A group trying to jump the Metro turnstiles in Pentagon City assaulted an officer and led police on a series of foot chases Tuesday night.
The wild incident started around 7 p.m., when Arlington County police were dispatched for as many as eight people reportedly loitering in the mall and refusing to leave. Shortly thereafter, as the group was said to be leaving the mall, a Metro Transit Police officer was allegedly assaulted by a “a group of individuals attempting to fare evade.”
Jackie Layer of DC News Now with the weekend forecast on 4/17/25
There’s good news and bad news about the forecast for this coming Easter weekend in Arlington.
The good news is that it’s going to be warm. The bad news is that it’s going to be breezy and there’s a chance of storms.
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below. Catch her forecasts weekdays on DC News Now/WDVM and on DCW50.
