Update at 9:20 p.m. — Arlington Public Schools will now be closed on Monday, the school system announced.
Earlier: The snow is starting to accumulate in Arlington as another winter storm ramps up.
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A Winter Weather Advisory has officially been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area, ahead of Sunday’s expected storm.
The National Weather Service is currently predicting 2-4 inches of snow accumulation. The flakes will mostly fall Sunday night and early Monday, with temperatures dipping below freezing after a cold rain for most of the day.
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On April 16 – just yesterday – The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) publicly released its precedent decision in Matter of M-K-, 29 I&N Dec. 556 (BIA 2026), the immigration case of Palestinian activist and former Columbia University graduate student, Mahmoud Khalil. Though the decision was originally issued on April 9, 2026, its designation and publication today as binding BIA precedent makes it significantly more consequential, because the ruling now is binding precedent within the immigration court system. (more…)
WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump was swiftly fired Friday by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the firing of James Hundley on social media shortly after he was unanimously chosen by judges to replace former Trump lawyer Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. While the law says that the district court may choose U.S. attorneys when an initial appointment expires, the Trump administration has insisted that the power lies only in the hands of the executive branch.
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
Good Friday 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 — Feb 20, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for February 20, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Arlington legislators’ bills on oversight, affordable housing and more enter home stretch | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Teen suspect accused of shooting into parked vehicle near Courthouse | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Arlington has issued 15 citations for failing to clear snow after winter storm | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:55 am: Beyer praises Supreme Court decision on tariffs | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Poll: The best dermatologist in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:45 pm: APS warns of phishing emails pretending to come from school system | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Driver who deliberately struck cyclist near Long Bridge Park will likely avoid jail time | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: W-L wrestler with ‘unconventional’ style wins region tournament 3-0 | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Heavy snowfall possible Sunday night, as Arlington County and VDOT monitor forecast | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Months of spotty mail deliveries raise concerns for North Arlington residents (12018 views)
- ACPD: Men beaten with baseball bats in Pentagon City (11843 views)
- NEW: Ammo discoveries in two Arlington schools prompt investigations (8360 views)
- ACFD investigating gas explosion in Pentagon City apartment (7378 views)
- Arlington has issued 15 citations for failing to clear snow after winter storm (6674 views)
- Don’t flush so-called ‘flushable’ wipes, county warns after nearby sewage overflow (5850 views)
- Affordable housing proposal off of Langston Blvd heads to County Board (3993 views)
- Virginia Senate passes bill to restrict local cooperation with ICE as Democratic states push back on Trump (3964 views)
- Beyer praises Supreme Court decision on tariffs (3958 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:30 am: The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show
- 11:00 am: Garage Racing National Championships
- 12:00 pm: Fall Heritage Festival
- 12:00 pm: Pop Up Shop
- 👉 12:00 pm: First Baby? Find Your New Mom Tribe!
- 👉 1:00 pm: Battle at Wakefield: Competitive Boxing for a Great Cause on Feb 21st
- 2:00 pm: Frog Frenzy
- 2:30 pm: Commemorative Plans for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- 2:30 pm: Finger-Knitting Fun @ the Innovation Studio
- 4:15 pm: Send Our Boys to Cooperstown Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser!
- 5:00 pm: Art After Hours
- 6:00 pm: Public Planetarium Shows for February, 2026
- 7:00 pm: Jermey Piven
- 9:30 pm: Arlington Cinema Drafthouse
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 10:00 am: Magic & Comedy with The Great Zucchini and Abracadabra Alex
- 3:00 pm: Butterfield’s Brigade at Mt Olivet Church
- 3:00 pm: Rock Spring Recital Series: Robinson & Rohe
- 3:00 pm: The Guitar Renegades Concert
- 7:00 pm: Brian Bates
🌦️ Saturday’s forecast
The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny with temperatures reaching around 53°F and a northwest wind at 6 mph. For Saturday night, anticipate a 50% chance of rain starting after 1am, which may mix with snow after 4am. The sky will become increasingly cloudy as temperatures drop to approximately 35°F, accompanied by a light northeast wind. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.”
– Abraham Lincoln
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋
Spring into Rosslyn for a day where books, blooms, and community come alive!
This year’s Rosslyn Spring Market on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. brings colorful florals, local vendors, and plenty of moments to stop and smell the roses to the NOW pop-up park.
Another winter storm could arrive in Arlington in a few days, but forecasts are still shaky going into the weekend.
As of this afternoon, the National Weather Service is predicting increasing odds of a winter storm warning going into effect on Sunday, and places Arlington at “elevated” risk for heavy snow and sleet.
It took a referee’s warning for stalling to propel Washington-Liberty’s Liam Sloan to a region wrestling crown.
Sloan, a junior competing at 190 pounds, wasn’t having much success before receiving the warning midway through the first period during the Feb. 12 6D North Region high-school wrestling tournament at Centreville High School.
A 58-year-old Arlington man has been found guilty of intentionally striking a bicyclist near Long Bridge Park, but he probably won’t serve time for it.
Samuel Thernstrom was found guilty of two misdemeanors on Tuesday: assault and battery and property damage under $1,000. He faced up to a year in jail but received only a suspended six-month sentence, according to court records.
Arlington Public Schools is warning families to beware of fraudulent emails that use the school system’s branding to collect people’s personal information.
The emails ask recipients to click a link and provide usernames, passwords and other information, APS said in a message to families yesterday (Thursday). They are not real APS communications, but they use the APS logo and may appear to come from the school system.
Arlington’s dermatologists are known for their diagnostic expertise, effective treatment plans and dedication to helping patients achieve and maintain healthy, radiant skin.
Here are the nominees for “Best Dermatologist in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Eye Doctor is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Dentist in Arlington. The results are now official:
- Dr. Greg L. LaVecchia
- Ballston Dental Care
- Roca Dental