As fears of immigration arrests flare, a network of Arlington organizations has been quietly but rapidly mobilizing to help undocumented residents and hinder immigration enforcement.
Local communities were already on the alert when U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement carried out multiple raids in Northern Virginia yesterday and today (Tuesday).
BlerDCon, an annual convention celebrating Black fandoms of sci-fi, comics, gaming and more, is happening this weekend in Crystal City.
Named for a portmanteau of “Black” and “nerd,” BlerDCon aims to entertain and create an inclusive environment for fans of “nerdy or geeky things.” Celebrity guest Janelle Monae is expected to join this year’s convention, which includes cosplay meetups, speaker panels, games, anime and more.
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.
A D.C. man accused of initiating a gunfight at a Ballston apartment building early New Year’s Day did so with an illegally modified handgun, according to police.
The handgun that Malachi Rawlings allegedly used was equipped with an extended magazine and an auto sear device, “converting [it] from semi- to fully automatic,” an officer wrote in a criminal complaint.
Struggling with the decision to build new or renovate your existing home? Get clarity from Arlington’s top experts at a free event next week.
Join ARLnow and local real estate columnist Eli Tucker for an evening featuring leading professionals from MR Custom Homes, DeFalco Home Design, Alair Homes, and US Bank. They’ll share insider knowledge on what really works in today’s Arlington market.
When: Tuesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Arlington Central Library Auditorium (1015 N. Quincy Street)
What: Panel discussion followed by exclusive audience Q&A
Get straightforward advice on costs, timelines, financing options, and which approach might be right for your specific situation.
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Join Jadin O’Brien, Olympic athlete, 3x NCAA pentathlon champion and 10x All-American (heptathlon) winner for this in-person and virtual 5K. This event is sponsored by The Alex Manfull Fund to raise awareness and advance research on debilitating infection-associated neuroimmune disorders (including PANS and PANDAS) that affect young people. The 5K is part of the organization’s 36 Hours for PANS and PANDAS Advocacy in Motion event. Runners will receive a Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt and A Chip Timed Event. The event commemorates the life of Alex Manfull, who died at age 26 due to PANDAS. Susan and William Manfull established the Fund in their daughter’s name with the vision that no life ever again be cut short—or interrupted—by these illnesses. Learn more at TheAlexManfullFund.org.
A Turkish restaurant near Ballston closed due to a kitchen fire yesterday (Monday) but intends to open today.
Multiple fire trucks arrived at Istanbul Grill around 1 p.m. yesterday after a reported structure fire at 4617 Wilson Blvd.
“Stumbling stones” honoring the lives of people enslaved in pre-Civil War Arlington will soon be coming to more local neighborhoods.
An additional 15 of the brass memorial markers are slated to be placed in seven neighborhoods in coming months, part of a joint initiative of the Arlington Historical Society, Black Heritage Museum of Arlington and the county government.
Possible changes to Arlington rules on lot coverage could affect how large swaths of the county can be developed — and also make numerous existing homes out of step with zoning regulations.
County Board members on Feb. 25 directed staff to begin preparatory work to study if it makes sense to change how permeable surfaces on a lot are calculated.
A 19-year-old Fairfax woman is behind bars after police say she pepper sprayed someone during a dispute last night.
Police were dispatched to the 3500 block of Wilson Blvd in Virginia Square, near the 7-Eleven store, around 10:20 p.m. Sunday.
Bad Flu Season Continues — “The worst flu season in 15 years has left hundreds of thousands of Americans hospitalized nationwide, and D.C. is feeling it too. The virus is causing more severe complications and hitting young children especially hard.” [Axios]
Local Recession Worries — “Keith Waters, assistant director of the Stephen Fuller Institute at George Mason University, said the likelihood of the region falling into one is extremely high. ‘If I had to throw a number out, the odds are north of 80% that we tip into a technical recession,’ said Waters, one of the few academics who closely tracks the D.C. region’s economy.” [WBJ]
Luxury Home Sales Rise — “Luxury home sales in the D.C. metropolitan area are performing better than the overall market right now. In January, more than 200 homes priced at over $1.5 million sold. Almost 5% of homes currently on the market are priced at $2.5 million or higher, according to Long & Foster Real Estate.” [WTOP]
ACPD Mourns Retired K-9 — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Deuce Sunday. The 13-year-old German Shepherd ‘faithfully served’ the Arlington community from January 2013 to November 2021 as a patrol and narcotics K-9.” [DC News Now]
Sex Offender Appears in Court — “Richard Cox, a registered child sex offender, appeared in Arlington General District Court on Monday morning for a hearing related to a series of alleged indecent exposure incidents in an Arlington fitness center and at two Arlington schools.” [WJLA]
National Dems Look to Va. — “The national Democratic Party arm for state races said Tuesday it’s targeting Virginia as a battleground state ‘we must win and defend before the end of this decade.’ It’s a sign that Virginia’s November elections, which include all 100 House of Delegates seats being up for grabs, are being eyed as an early national political test ahead of the 2026 midterms.” [Axios]
Starbucks Menu Changes — “Starbucks launches its spring menu with new and returning limited-time drinks Tuesday — the same day the coffee giant removes 13 longtime items.” [Axios]
It’s Tuesday — Expect partly sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees, accompanied by a south wind between 6-11 mph and gusts up to 21 mph. Tonight, there is a 30% chance of showers after 1 am as clouds increase. The temperature will dip to around 50 degrees, with a south wind at 8-14 mph and gusts reaching 23 mph. [NWS]
