The Arlington County Board approved funding for a pair of big-ticket infrastructure projects on Saturday.
Officials accepted a $20.7 million grant from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, advancing plans for a second entrance to the Crystal City Metro station. They also awarded a contract of $9.6 million to rebuild the Arlington Ridge Road bridge over Four Mile Run.
Military Parade Through Arlington — “According to a D.C. source with knowledge of the plan that’s still being developed, Trump has commandeered Saturday, June 14—the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and, as it happens, Trump’s 79th birthday—for his military parade. It would stretch almost four miles from the Pentagon in Arlington to the White House, according to the source, who stressed that local officials are just learning of it.” [Washington City Paper, Associated Press]
Bar Fights Still a Problem — “Police are addressing nighttime fighting — an increasing problem in the Clarendon section of Arlington… Arlington’s county manager proposed a budget that would provide increased funding for police overtime to staff the Clarendon nightlife detail — $321,000 is included in the plan the county board will vote on this week.” [NBC 4]
Rail on W&OD Trail? — “Transit advocates are hoping to gather support for a plan to build a commuter rail line along the W&OD Trail from Purcellville, Virginia, to the Metro station at East Falls Church. The rail line would be in the footprint of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad, which first began running in 1859 and faded away in 1968.” [WTOP]
Commercial Real Estate Worries — “A monthly index tracking Greater Washington’s economic well-being fell 4.8% in February from the prior month — the biggest drop since early 2022, when interest rates began their rapid climb… the most recent decline was driven by a pullback in commercial real estate, but cancellations of federal contracts and overall investor sentiment amid the Trump administration’s efforts to slash the federal government also contributed to the weakening results.” [WBJ]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunshine and a high of around 47 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at 14 to 16 mph and gusts reaching up to 29 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low temperature of around 30 degrees, and northwest winds of 5 to 11 mph. [NWS]
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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 7, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high of around 47 degrees, accompanied by northwest winds at 14 to 16 mph and gusts reaching up to 29 mph. The night will be mostly clear with a low temperature of around 30 degrees, while northwest winds will blow at 5 to 11 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Arlington County police are investigating after gunfire rang out on Columbia Pike late Saturday night.
It happened around 11:45 p.m. near the Liberty gas station on the 2300 block of Columbia Pike. Two people got into a dispute, leading to one getting of their car and firing a shot at the other person in their vehicle, police said.
Join the Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts at the 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026 featuring live jazz, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Rosslyn! This year’s lineup is bringing a diverse mix of performers and bands redefining the jazz music genre including Plena Libre, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Parlor Greens, and Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band.
The Arlington County Board has delayed making a final decision on a controversial Green Valley redevelopment proposal.
Board members voted 5-0 on Saturday to defer consideration of the 531-unit project that developer CC Rock Arlington Owner, LLC wants to put at 2480 S. Glebe Road — the current site of Hotel Pentagon and Comfort Inn Pentagon City.
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A pop-up art gallery, breakdancing competition and night market are happening in Pentagon City this Friday to commemorate the cherry blossom bloom.
The free event, Art of Pink, will take place from 5-10 p.m. at Met Park on 1321 S. Elm Street.
A new Chinese restaurant hopes to open at Westpost at National Landing in early May.
1983 Chinese Cuisine is currently wrapping up interior design and finalizing its menu at 1101 S. Joyce Street in Pentagon City, manager Cuong Vo told ARLnow. It will fill a vacancy left by Bonefish Grill last winter.
Arlington Democrats are moving back onto offense while the county’s GOP continues its work to build a candidate slate for November.
A monthly meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee last Wednesday attracted at least 100 people to Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School.
