Arlington County police are investigating a pair of separate Sunday incidents involving teen suspects with weapons.
The first happened early Sunday morning in the Crystal City area, when four teen boys brandished what looked like a gun and stole a victim’s jewelry.
A colorful new spot for Tex Mex and other Latin-inspired flavors is set to open in Crystal City this week.
La Posada, a new eatery by veteran restaurateur Julian Giraldo, plans to soft open on Thursday at 320 23rd Street S., on the ground floor of Quimby on 23rd apartments.
LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program is now open and enrolling!
Arlington families have a new opportunity to give their children an early start in Spanish. LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program introduces Spanish naturally through play, storytelling, hands-on activities, and everyday classroom experiences.
Designed with young learners and families in mind, the program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and experience Spanish throughout their school day.
🎉 Grand Opening — August 31st
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📍 3455 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207
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LadyBug Academy Spanish Immersion Program — where a bilingual journey begins early.
Lower speed limits could be coming to five more Arlington road segments — including an infamous stretch of S. Carlin Springs Road.
This Saturday, the Arlington County Board is scheduled to consider reducing the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph in five busy areas.
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.
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Spend an evening discovering exceptional wines, live acoustic music, and community at Rosslyn’s newest event: Rosslyn Reserved. Enjoy a tasting experience with a sommelier from Screwtop Wine Bar, savory bites from local Charcuterie business, Graze Craze, and more!
Eight shoplifting suspects were arrested in a Pentagon City operation as new police data shows Arlington retail crime is on the rise.
In a May 30 retail theft detail, the Arlington County Police Department arrested seven people on petit larceny charges and one person on a grand larceny charge. The arrests resulted in the recovery of more than $6,000 in stolen merchandise, police said in a press release.
With the filing deadline for candidates only about a week away, the race for one open position on the Arlington School Board has moved into general-election mode.
Democratic endorsee Monique “Moe” Bryant currently faces only one competitor in the Nov. 4 election, returning candidate Major Webb. At least one other candidate is also seeking to qualify before the June 17 filing deadline.
The Arlington County Republican Committee is trying to reinvigorate its precinct operations in the lead-up to November’s general election.
“Arlington Republicans are rebuilding our precinct operations from the ground up, recruiting members and volunteers to take responsibility over organizing neighborhoods, connecting with voters and communicating our Republican principles to thousands of Arlingtonians,” said Frederick Tarantino, who has been tapped by the Arlington Republican leadership to lead the effort.
New tech allowing Metro users to pay their fare by tapping debit or credit cards is receiving good grades from local leaders.
At a meeting last week, representatives on the Metropolitan Washington Area Transit Authority (WMATA) board of directors said the new “Tap-Ride-Go” initiative will benefit both regular and infrequent users of the regional system.
New Aviation Bill — “U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine… [introduced] the Safe Operation of Shared Airspace Act of 2025 to strengthen aviation safety. The legislation follows Warner and Kaine’s years-long advocacy against further crowding in the capital area airspace – which will continue – and comes in direct response to the January 29, 2025 collision between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and a regional commercial jet.” [Press Release]
Coffey on Housing — “Housing is THE issue for most young people (especially in nova!!) It is tied so fundamentally to your job opportunities, your mental health, social connection, & so much more Having a governor who is interested in investing in *building more housing* is huge.” [Maureen Coffey/X]
W&OD Trail Trimming Plan — “In Arlington County, four dead deodar cedar trees will be removed near the intersection of South Oxford Street and South Four Mile Run Drive. At the request of Arlington County, invasive bamboo near Glencarlyn Park will be removed, according to Dominion.” [WTOP]
Economic Worries in F.C. — “No one at the meeting chaired by former City Council member Ross Litkenhous had any solid data to report, but some anecdotal evidence was not good. One board member said that she’d heard from a couple of local restaurant owners that their business is way down, especially their lunch business.” [FCNP]
Va. ‘Culinary Maturity’ Questioned — “The colors emphasize each state’s “culinary maturity,” according to an email from Michelin… Notably, Michelin has Virginia in a medium shade of blue — lighter than the dark blue for Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee — suggesting the group views the state’s restaurant scene as not yet fully mature.” [Axios]
It’s Monday — Patchy fog will clear by 10am, followed by cloudy skies that will gradually clear with a high near 82 and calm southeast winds around 6 mph in the afternoon. Monday night brings a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially after 11pm, with increasing clouds and a low around 68. [NWS]
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Looking for a fall activity that gets you moving and builds real confidence? EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio is offer free classes for youth and adults during it’s upcoming Intro Week, September 14-19.
EvolveAll, Arlington’s martial arts and fitness community off Columbia Pike, is once again opening its doors for a full week of free trial classes — and youth classes are one of the highlights. Kids ages 5-15 will get to try hands-on martial arts instruction designed to build discipline, focus, and self-defense skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.
