Virginia’s attorney general plans to challenge an executive order by President Donald Trump that would add more restrictions and federal oversight to mail voting.
Attorney General Jay Jones (D) has indicated plans to join top elections officials in states like Oregon and Arizona, who pledged to mount legal opposition to the executive order within minutes of Trump signing it — arguing that the president was illegally encroaching on the right of states to run elections.
Athletes for the Wakefield Warriors boys and Washington-Liberty girls track-and-field teams endured cold and wind during an early-season outdoor meet to win the Arlington County championships.
The high-school meet took place March 28 at Bishop O’Connell in weather conditions more suitable for the winter’s indoor season.
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The Arlington Civitan Open Air Flea Market is launching its 40th anniversary season on Saturday, with high hopes of drawing more than 10,000 shoppers during 2026.
“The opening event is consistently the busiest of the year, with early-bird shoppers lining up in the dark and many high-demand items selling within the first hour,” said officials with the Arlington Civitan Club.
Preparedness Month Begins — “Arlington Preparedness Month, held every April, highlights the importance of preparing for disasters, emergencies, and the unexpected.” The county encourages residents to sign up for Arlington Alert and build an emergency kit. Weekly themes cover flooding, family preparedness, volunteer training and low-cost preparedness. [Arlington County]
WWII Ace Laid to Rest — Brig. Gen. Clarence “Bud” Anderson, the last surviving triple-ace pilot from World War II, received full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery on Sunday. Anderson died in May 2024 at 102 after flying 116 combat missions in his P-51 Mustang “Old Crow.” [U.S. Air Force]
Beyer on DHS Funding — “I’m glad to see Speaker Johnson and House Republican leadership accept reality and decide to bring the Senate-passed bill to fund the law-abiding parts of DHS and pay our public servants to the floor. They should bring it up for a vote without delay.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Warner on Iran — “President Trump’s address tonight did little to answer the most basic questions the American people deserve when our nation is engaged in a costly and dangerous conflict with Iran,” U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D) said. [Press Release]
Spanberger Signs First Bills — “No Virginian should ever have to choose between seeing their doctor, paying their rent or mortgage, or keeping their lights on,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) said in signing the first set of bills from the 2026 General Assembly. The bills address housing, health care and energy affordability. [ALXnow]
Vape Crackdown Begins — “Vape shops have been allowed to get away with selling unregulated products, with documented negative health impacts not only to adults, but to minors without penalty,” Attorney General Jay Jones (D) said as enforcement of Virginia’s vape product directory begins today. Retailers selling unlisted products face a $1,000 fine per product per day. [Virginia Scope]
It’s Thursday — Patchy fog this morning gives way to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers and a high near 63 degrees. East winds at 2–9 mph. Tonight, a chance of showers continues with a low around 50. [NWS]
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St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arlington is hosting its monthly run & walk social on June 18th (Thursday) at 6:30pm. The 3 or 4 mile run (or walk) will start in the back parking lot (off N. Stafford St.) and end at St. Agnes. Participants can enjoy complimentary pizza afterwards. Drinks are BYOB. Extra points if you wear Catholic school swag. Thank you Father Oetjen, who started off our May run from Court House to/from the Marine Corps War Memorial with a prayer (and ran a competitive pace). Also, thank you to the Notre Dame and Georgetown alumni who wore their schools’ colors!
Please RSVP at the link, so we know how much pizza to get. Thank you!
Good Wednesday 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 1, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms primarily after 3 PM, with patchy fog clearing before 11 AM. The day will be partly sunny, reaching a high of about 76°F, with an east wind at 5 to 8 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 54°F and east winds between 7 to 10 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”
– Jimmy Dean
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A public messaging brawl over Virginia’s upcoming redistricting referendum has gotten even messier with new mailers prominently displaying out-of-context quotes from former President Barack Obama.
The front of the mailers, which some Arlington households received last week, urges residents to vote against redistricting and quotes Obama as saying, “Let voters decide, not politicians.” Obama actually supports redistricting, and his quote is taken from a pro-redistricting ad released a few weeks ago.
Renovations are underway at a fire-damaged pupuseria in the Ashton Heights neighborhood, with the goal of reopening this summer.
Pupuseria Doña Azucena has been shuttered at 71 N. Glebe Road since August 2024, when a fire at the strip mall ravaged the space, requiring structural repairs. An exact reopening date has not been set, but “we’re aiming for the second week of June,” owner Heriberto Hernandez said.
Total employment at HQ2 has increased slightly since 2024, despite multiple rounds of corporate layoffs at Amazon in recent months.
Around 8,500 employees currently work out of Amazon’s headquarters in Pentagon City, the company announced in a blog post this afternoon. That’s a modest increase from 8,330 employees reported at the end of 2024.
A Brazilian and Lebanese-inspired charcoal chicken shop is now open for business on Langston Blvd.
Tio Pelé celebrated its grand opening last week at 3110 Langston Blvd in Lyon Village, slinging whole and half chickens, sandwiches, bowls and fresh juice. Customers lined up around the property to get a taste of the family-owned spot, located at the former site of The Block Oven, a Mediterranean restaurant and hookah lounge.
