News

An airport dispatcher admitted to illegally recording surveillance footage showing deceased victims after last month’s fatal midair crash, police say.

Maryland resident Jonathan Savoy allegedly admitted to a police detective that he captured photos and videos of crash victims being transferred from a first-responder boat to a staging area at Reagan National Airport, according to a criminal complaint obtained by ARLnow.


Around Town

A Northern Virginia cafe has opened a new location in Crystal City, offering espresso drinks, bubble tea and brunch.

Java Loco Coffee & Bubble Tea opened Jan. 27 at 2777 Crystal Drive. The new location, featuring two new lunch options, is the business’ fifth overall and first in Arlington.


Sponsored

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News

Two people were stabbed at an Arlington County facility Monday afternoon.

The stabbings happened at Sequoia Plaza, the office complex along Washington Blvd that houses some county departments and the headquarters of Arlington Public Schools. Initial reports suggest that the incident happened at an Arlington Dept. of Human Services office.


Announcement

Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong community support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.

The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.


Around Town

New dessert options with Filipino flair are coming soon to Pentagon City.

With a lilac aesthetic and colorful delicacies, Maryland-based Gwenie’s Pastries hopes to bring baked goods and hot beverages to 1417 S. Fern Street — formerly W Nails & Spa — by April.


Event

Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.

Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM


News

Two men are facing allegations of assaulting first responders in separate incidents in Virginia Square and Pentagon City last week.

The first incident started around 4:30 p.m. Friday, a block away from the Virginia Square Metro station. A shoplifting suspect led officers on a brief foot chase, fled on a Metro train, exited at East Falls Church and then ran on the tracks before being taken into custody nearby, according to Arlington County police.


News

With three years of a sometimes harrowing transportation-improvement effort coming to a close by the end of the year, the Columbia Pike corridor is primed a new chapter of growth.

“We are, together, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel” on road, transit and pedestrian/bicyclist upgrades up and down the 5-mile corridor, said Hui Wang of the Arlington Department of Environmental Services.


Sports

Neighborhood-rivalry high-school basketball games are meant to be this way — nothing comes easy, both teams play hard, scoring is difficult and the contest is close throughout.

Such was the case when the host Wakefield Warriors nipped the Washington-Liberty Generals, 40-39, Friday night (Feb. 7) in a Liberty District boys game between Arlington teams.


News
Aerial view of Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington County (courtesy anonymous)

Key Bridge Marriott Demo Underway — “The Key Bridge Marriott is being taken down before it can crumble away on its own. The Rosslyn property, declared a public nuisance last spring by Arlington County after it shuttered during the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequently fell into disrepair, was returned to its owner last week for demolition… Celtic Demolition is now on site as work has begun.” [WBJ]

Hope Bill Wins Committee Passage — After first voting 9-5 to kill it, members of the Virginia Senate Committee on Local Government on Monday reversed course, voting 8-7 on a party-line vote to move Del. Patrick Hope’s measure on Arlington governance changes forward. The action came despite total opposition by Republicans and concerns from some Democratic lawmakers about facets of the bill. —Scott McCaffrey

Rec Activities, Libraries Closing Early — Arlington libraries and activities at Dept. of Parks and Recreation facilities are among the closures starting at 3 p.m. due to the winter storm. Schools are also dismissing early. [Arlington DPR/X, Arlington Public Library/X]

Parking Plants at DCA — “A new plan to expand Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport’s parking garage will add about 1,400 parking spaces.” [NBC 4]

Valentine’s Day Events at HQ 2 — “Love is in the air at Amazon HQ2, and we are excited to invite you and your readers to a day of family-friendly festivities for the whole community. On Friday, February 14th, come to Met Park and enjoy giveaways, tasty food, creative crafts, and great photo opportunities.” [Press Release]

It’s Tuesday — Snow is expected mainly after 1pm with a high near 34, while the calm wind will transition into a southeast breeze around 6 mph in the afternoon. Precipitation chances are at 90% with a potential 1-3 inches of new snow. By Tuesday night, the low will be around 31, and the east wind will become northeast after midnight at about 6 mph. There’s a 100% chance of precipitation with an additional 2-4 inches of snow accumulation possible. [NWS]


Legal Notice

Bunny and Squirrel, LLC trading as Toastique, 244 19th Ct S, Ste 40, Arlington VA 22202

The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Retail Restaurant or Caterer Application – Restaurant, Wine, Beer, Mixed Beverages, Consumed On and Off Premises

Lara Langdon, Owner of Bunny and Squirrel LLC

NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.