News

A new documentary delving into the lives of residents at a Columbia Pike affordable housing complex made its debut on Saturday.

“We Are Barcroft: A 60-Acre History of People & Place,” seeks to preserve the stories of people who came to the Barcroft Apartments from around the globe.


Schools

A new policy on notifying parents about confirmed and suspected drug overdoses could be going into effect at Arlington Public Schools.

To comply with a new state law that went into effect July 1, the Arlington School Board is considering a new policy statement requiring the notification of all parents or guardians at a school within 24 hours of a school-connected student overdose.


Sponsored

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As of August 31, there are 175 detached homes, 60 townhouses and 249 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 42 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc. 


News

Police are investigating two separate reports of someone shooting projectiles at Arlington Transit buses on S. Glebe Road.

Neither bus had any passengers and no one was injured, but both ART buses sustained damage to their windows, according to preliminary incident reports from the Arlington County Police Department.


Announcement

There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults alike: real focus, real skill, and a thrill you don’t get from the usual sports lineup.

This fall, Nova Fencing & Archery Club in Bailey’s Crossroads is opening registration for both, with beginner classes for every age starting the week of September 12th. Fencing welcomes ages 7 to 12 and teens and adults 13 and up. Explore Archery, coached by USA Archery certified instructors, welcomes ages 8 to 12 and meets Tuesdays or Saturdays. And for our youngest fencers, ages 4 to 6, ABC’s of Fencing meets on Saturdays. All classes run eight sessions for $195, equipment provided, no experience needed — yes, even for grown-ups who’ve never held a sword or a bow before.


News
Demolition continues on the former department store building, which most recently housed Macy’s, in Ballston (courtesy “ksrjghkegkdhgkk”)

Storm Delays Flight at DCA — “Concerns about wind shear as yesterday’s storms moved across the Potomac River forced one pilot to abandon his jet’s approach to Reagan National Airport. This isn’t an unusual event during severe weather… After landing, the flight tracking app reports it took three hours for the plane to get to the gate.” [Dave Statter/X, Matthew Cappucci/X]

Woman Knifed in Buckingham — “The female victim and male suspect, who are acquaintances, were inside a residence when they became involved in a verbal dispute. The dispute escalated to a physical altercation during which the suspect struck the victim, displayed a knife and struck her with it, resulting in a laceration.” [ACPD]

Remember to Lock Your Car — “DID YOU KNOW: July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. Lock out crime today and every day with these simple tips.” [ACPD/Facebook]

An Arlington Burial — “Jack Felton knew that his father, U.S. Navy Signalman 3rd Class Petty Officer Carl Felton, had been present during the D-Day landings in World War II, but he did not know his role until 1998, when he took his father to see “Saving Private Ryan.” As the movie began and the words, “June 6, 1944, Dog Green Sector, Omaha Beach,” flashed onto the screen.” [Arlington National Cemetery]

Seven Corners Buildings Sold — “BoundTrain Real Estate LLC recently sold a pair of aging office buildings near Seven Corners… known as Lookout at 6400, located at 6400 and 6402 Arlington Blvd.” [WBJ]

Summer of Federal Firings — “Thousands of workers across 19 agencies, who received notice that they were being fired back in the spring, have been out on paid leave pending the results of the court challenge to their dismissals. The Supreme Court lifted a stay on their firings this week. Now these workers are just waiting for the axe to fall — again.” [Axios]

Gov. Touts AI Jobs — “Today, while speaking at Google’s Reston office, Governor Youngkin announced the launch of VirginiaHasJobs.com/AI – a new online AI Career Launch Pad to help Virginians explore, learn, and connect to high-demand AI and tech-related opportunities.” [Press Release, Gov. Glenn Youngkin/X]

It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 89. The heat index may reach 100, accompanied by a south wind of 5 to 9 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitations. Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 76. Southwest winds will be around 7 mph, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation. [NWS]

Photo courtesy ksrjghkegkdhgkk


Event

Join us for the Saint Ann Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26! Start the day with our Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the Fall Festival beginning at 10:00 AM.
This family friendly celebration is open to the entire Arlington community and offers something for everyone! Enjoy rides and inflatables, live entertainment, family friendly Bingo, raffles, a Beer Garden, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to gather with the community.
The festival is also a celebration of Saint Ann’s diverse Catholic community, featuring food and entertainment representing our Filipino, Latino, and Peruvian communities, along with some local favorites.
This year’s entertainment includes a live band in the Beer Garden, and exciting Bolivian and Peruvian dance performances. Admission is free, and tickets for food, rides, and activities can be purchased at the festival.
Come celebrate with us and experience the warm, welcoming spirit of Saint Ann! We look forward to welcoming the greater Arlington community for a fun-filled day together.
The Fall Festival will take place rain or shine! Come join the fun!


Legal Notice

ORDER OF PUBLICATION Commonwealth of Virginia VA. CODE § 8.01-316

ARLINGTON GENERAL DISTRICT COURT – CIVIL

Case No.: GV25003973-00

Commonwealth of Virginia, in re:

TAMARA E GRIGORYEVA

v.

IRVA DARABRINA DENT

The object of this suit is to: CIVIL CLAIM FOR MONEY

It is ORDERED that the defendant IRVA DARABRINA DENT appear at the above-named court and protect his or her interests on or before August 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM.

DATE: July 15, 2025

Darby Garner

DEPUTY CLERK

July 16, July 23 & July 30, 2025

Aug 6, 2025


Around Town

Good Tuesday 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 — Jul 15, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 89. The heat index may reach 100, accompanied by a south wind of 5 to 9 mph. There’s a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts varying between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, or even higher during thunderstorms. For Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, followed by mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 76. Southwest winds will be around 7 mph, and there’s a 60% chance of precipitation with similar rainfall amounts as earlier in the day. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only limits to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

🌅 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.


News

A man has been convicted of breaking into multiple apartments in Courthouse and Virginia Square and sexually assaulting two women in April 2023.

A jury found Geremy Bridgeforth guilty of unlawfully entering three apartments in the middle of the night and, on two instances, sexually assaulting victims while they were sleeping, according to a press release from the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.


Around Town

By popular demand, the award-winning restaurateurs behind Ellie Bird are debuting a new private dining experience in Falls Church.

The Nest offers prix fixe, multi-course meals in a private dining room attached to Ellie Bird at 123 Founders Avenue. It is the fourth concept by owners Carey and Yuan Tang, known for their acclaimed contemporary cuisine and avian-themed eateries, including D.C.’s Rooster & Owl.


Around Town

A new restaurant serving Turkish sandwiches, wraps and pita dishes has opened in Rosslyn.

D.C.-based Capital Doner opened its second location last month at 1731 Wilson Blvd, across the street from H-B Woodlawn. The restaurant serves halal gyros and shawarma, plus falafel wraps and traditional Turkish desserts.