Arlington County Board members have a lighter-than-usual agenda as they plan to gather for their monthly meeting on Saturday (March 15).
But that doesn’t mean there aren’t some items worth watching. Among them:
Arlington’s commonwealth’s attorney is pushing for an increase in funding for her office as the county continues to wrestle with a relatively tight budget.
At a budget work session last week, Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti argued on behalf of three additional staff positions not included in the current budget draft.
In Stafford, Embrey Mill is known for its active, connected, and outdoors-focused way of life. Since its debut, the community has grown into one of the area’s most recognizable master-planned neighborhoods, defined by its parks, trails, gathering spaces, and strong sense of community. That lifestyle continues to evolve.
At Cascades at Embrey Mill, Brookfield Residential offers a fresh perspective on active adult living within the established community—one that feels more modern, more social, and more in step with how people want to live today. Condominiums start at $399,990 and offer main-level living—with your kitchen, living, dining, and primary suite all on one floor—plus private elevators, all in the Cascades neighborhood.
Equally important, the homes are designed for low-maintenance living, with lawn care, snow removal, and exterior upkeep all included, so homeowners can spend less time managing a home and more time enjoying their day.
More Ways to Stay Active. More Ways to Connect.
Life here isn’t about slowing down. It’s about having more ways to spend your time.
Homeowners can start the morning with a pickleball match or a walk along nearby trails, meet friends for coffee, or spend the afternoon enjoying the clubhouse and community spaces. With a full calendar of clubs, gatherings, and social events, there’s always something happening.
And because Cascades is part of the larger Embrey Mill community, that experience extends even further, with access to parks, pools, dining, and neighborhood destinations just moments from home.
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A security guard who shot and wounded a trespassing teen at the Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn will spend the next year behind bars.
Ahmed Namnoom, 54, was sentenced to the maximum five years of incarceration on Friday for unlawful wounding, though Circuit Court Judge Daniel S. Lopez suspended all but one year.
Three members of Arlington’s delegation to the House of Delegates launched re-election bids last week.
Dels. Adele McClure (D-2), Patrick Hope (D-1) and Alfonso Lopez (D-3) were widely expected to seek new terms.
Internationally acclaimed pianist Carlos César Rodríguez joins NCE for a luminous performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, “Elvira Madigan,” celebrated for its elegance, lyricism, and timeless appeal. Artistic Director and violinist Leo Sushansky takes center stage in Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire, offering a deeply personal and passionate interpretation of its sweeping romantic lines.
The program is further enriched by Florence Price’s Adoration, a work of profound beauty and spiritual warmth, and Johan Svendsen’s Romance, cherished for its lyrical charm and expressive simplicity.
Public Company Moves to Arlington — “Argan, Inc. (NYSE: AGX) today announced that it has moved its corporate headquarters to Arlington, Virginia. The new location at Two Liberty Center, 4075 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 440, is just minutes from the nation’s capital, and provides convenient access for customers, investors and employees, as well as proximity to a variety of restaurants, hotels and other amenities, most within walking distance from the new office.” [BusinessWire]
Drones to Count Deer — “Arlington County will conduct its second aerial drone deer population survey from March 17-21, 2025 (weather permitting), to document the number and distribution of white-tailed deer. This effort builds on the initial drone study conducted in 2021.” [Arlington County]
Reminder: ARLnow Event Today — “Should you build new or renovate your existing home? If you’ve been debating that very question, or expect to down the road, you won’t want to miss a free event at the Arlington Central Library… Taking place on Tuesday, March 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the event will feature a panel discussion and podcast recording, followed by an off-the-record audience Q&A.” [ARLnow]
Measles Exposure in N. Va. — “The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, March 5. The confirmed case was an individual who was returning from international travel.” [VDH, ALXnow]
Events and Deals for Feds — “The following local businesses, nonprofits, public schools and municipal governments are offering help in the form of job fairs, discounts and deals.” [Arlington Magainze]
D.C. May Face Major Budget Cuts — “A federal spending bill introduced Saturday by House Republicans could have a drastic impact on D.C.’s budget, potentially leading to about $1 billion in overnight cuts impacting everything from the city’s law enforcement to schools, according to D.C. officials.” [Washington Post, PoPville]
Beyer Blasts GOP Budget Bill — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today announced that he will oppose the Republican appropriations bill scheduled for a vote in the House later this week.” [Press Release]
Here’s Why Your Car is Dirty –“We received multiple reports of “muddy rain” in portions of the D.C. region Friday night, including Loudoun, Montgomery and Fairfax counties, and reports of long lines at car washes on Saturday. We researched the cause and found out dust from New Mexico and Texas had traveled all this way!” [CWG]
Spring Takes Hold — “The tide is turning after D.C. experienced its chilliest winter in a decade — and a springlike weather pattern is taking hold. With little sign of any sustained cold in either short-or-long-range forecasts, we declare winter over in the D.C. area.” [CWG]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high of around 72 degrees, with calm winds shifting to the south at around 6 mph in the afternoon. As for Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 44 degrees. [NWS]
Good Monday 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 — Mar 10, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for March 10, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:15 am: Arlington’s $8M funding bid for trail along Long Bridge Drive is rejected | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: As Arlington parking project continues, some spots will now cost $4.25 an hour | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Arlington deer-culling efforts come with $151K price tag in budget proposal | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: E-CARE canceled due to double booking with APS job fair targeted at federal workers | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Nepalese restaurant ‘Himalayan Wild Yak’ opens in Ballston next week | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:00 pm: Three arrested after early morning fight at Clarendon bar | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Trial date set for substitute teacher accused of sexual relationship with student | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Arlington woman with early-onset Parkinson’s receives national advocacy award | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 6:30 pm: Free Home Buying Workshop: Discover Arlington + The Davenport Group
- 👉 7:00 pm: First Baby? Find Your New Mom Tribe!
- 7:00 pm: Trivia Night Presented by Geeks Who Drink
☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect sunshine and a high of around 72 degrees, with calm winds shifting to the south at around 6 mph in the afternoon. As for Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of approximately 44 degrees. South winds at 5 to 7 mph will transition to northwest after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The book to read is not the one that thinks for you, but the one which makes you think.”
– Harper Lee
🌅 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.
A Dominion Hills woman diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease received national recognition last month for her advocacy work.
Allison Signorelli was honored with the Citizen Scientist Cultivator Award for participating in various research trials after being diagnosed with the disease in 2022 at age 47.
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A trial date has been set for a former Washington-Liberty High School substitute teacher accused of taking indecent liberties with a high school student.
The trial of Timothy McGhee, 47, is scheduled to begin in Arlington’s Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court on April 23.
Three people were arrested in Clarendon early this morning after a bar fight prompted a large police response.
An officer was flagged down by security at Don Tito shortly before 2 a.m. Monday, according to scanner traffic. The officer then requested backup to help “separate a couple of females inside.” That was soon followed by a more urgent request for more officers.