An aging culvert in Rock Spring is on track to get replaced through a $5.2 million agreement with the Virginia Dept. of Transportation.
The culvert on the 3800 block of N. Dumbarton Street “has reached the end of its useful life” and is currently “at risk of failure,” a County Board report says. It’s also undersized for its location, which sometimes causes the Little Pimmit Run stream to overflow onto the road.
The newest Adoptable Pet of the Week is Jocelyn!
This adorable grey girl is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. She’s patiently waiting to find her forever home!
While summer is often a slower season for many businesses, BizLaunch has been hard at work supporting Arlington entrepreneurs and preparing an exciting lineup of fall programs. From business growth strategies to inspiring founder stories, there are plenty of opportunities ahead for small business owners looking to learn, connect and grow.
Arlington Growth Accelerator
Ready to take your business to the next level?
The Arlington Growth Accelerator is a selective, cohort-based leadership program designed for established businesses poised for growth. Offered in partnership with SCORE, the program features six hybrid half-day sessions that guide participants through the development of a practical four-year growth strategy focused on operations, financing and long-term success.
Participants will leave with:
Whether you’re planning your next phase of expansion or looking to strengthen your business foundation, this program provides the tools and support to help you grow with confidence. Join us for an info session about the program on Aug. 5 at 12:00 p.m. Program kicks off Sept. 25.
Chefpreneur Chat: Unidos Somos Más (Together We Are More)
Join us Oct. 13 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a special Chefpreneur Chat celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month theme, Unidos Somos Más (Together We Are More).
Hosted by BizLaunch in partnership with Arlington Public Libraries, this interactive event will spotlight the entrepreneur behind Panamericana Bakery. Attendees will enjoy a live fish preparation demonstration while hearing firsthand how the business was built and grown in Arlington.
The conversation, moderated by Dov & Company, will explore entrepreneurship, culture, community and resilience. Guests will gain practical insights from a successful business owner while celebrating the contributions of Hispanic entrepreneurs who help shape Arlington’s vibrant business community.
To continue the celebration, BizLaunch will also launch a social media campaign highlighting stories of collaboration, partnership and the collective impact of Hispanic-owned businesses across Arlington. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when registration for this event opens.
Stay Connected
Fall is just getting started.
In addition to a full lineup of educational programs and networking opportunities, BizLaunch will soon open registration for its annual, 2027 BizLaunch Transformational and PitchFest program, a five-week cohort experience where participants compete for cash prizes while strengthening their businesses.
Stay up to date on upcoming events, workshops and resources by subscribing to the BizLaunch newsletter. Learn more at www.bizlaunch.org.
The Arlington County Board has approved several new investments in projects involving local history.
Officials signed off on a total of $65,000 in funding on Saturday for operational costs at the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, facility improvements at the Arlington Historical Museum and the installation of 30 markers indicating where people were enslaved in Arlington.
Foot Chase Along Langston Blvd — From Arlington County police Friday evening: “At approximately 4:10pm, ACPD apprehended a suspect at Langston Blvd & N. Adams St who fled from a stolen vehicle at N. Veitch St & Wilson Blvd. Prior to being taken into custody, the suspect fled in the area of the Custis & N. Barton St and discarded a black shirt and possibly a bag. Officers are canvassing the area for the suspect’s discarded items.” [Twitter, Twitter]
Big Crash Along GW Parkway — “DC Fireboats & @DCPoliceDept Harbor units assisted our partners from @ArlingtonVaFD and @usparkpolicepio with a vehicle accident on the GW Pkwy S/B near Arlington Blvd with 2 cars partially into Boundary Channel. Booms were laid to isolate any fuel or fluid spill.” [Twitter, Twitter]
I-395 Shirlington Detour — “Drivers headed to Shirlington will have to take a detour through YAlexandria… offering Arlingtonians a glimpse at life once Alexandria finally annexes Shirlington. The northbound ramp off I-395 to Shirlington Circle will be closed overnight Monday night (Sept. 16) and Tuesday night (Sept. 17) into the following mornings.” [ALXnow, VDOT]
Yorktown, W-L Still Undefeated — “The Yorktown Patriots’ 38-16 home victory over the Wakefield Warriors in an all-Arlington Liberty District clash Sept. 13 sets up two big possibilities for the high-school football team in its next game. If undefeated Yorktown (3-0, 1-0) wins that road Sept. 20 contest against the also 3-0 Washington-Liberty Generals in another district and all-county showdown, the victory will be the 300th in the 45-year head football coaching career of longtime Patriots coach Bruce Hanson.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny skies and a high of 77 accompanied by an east wind at around 9 mph. There’s a 50% chance of showers overnight, with otherwise cloudy conditions and a low of 66. [NWS]
Today’s Morning Notes are brought to you by Industrious. ARLnow has been in an Industrious office for years and we love the convenience — you get to focus on your work rather than worrying about brewing your own coffee or keeping the copy machine stocked. Industrious has several Metro-accessible coworking locations in Arlington.
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.
A man was shot and critically injured in Ballston this morning.
Police were dispatched around 6:15 a.m. Sunday for a report of shots fired in front of the Westin hotel. They found a man in his 20s shot in the lower body and several witnesses to the shooting, who said the suspects drove off in the direction of I-66, according to scanner traffic.
Good Friday 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 — Sep 13, 2024.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to gradually sunny with temperatures reaching a high of 84°F. An east wind will blow at 6 to 9 mph. As for Saturday night, expect mostly clear skies and a low temperature of around 62°F, accompanied by an east wind at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“It’s not how much you have that makes people look up to you, it’s who you are.”
– Elvis Presley
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! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
An Arlington County Fire Department employee has been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
An FBI affidavit says Brian Holmes was part of a mob of rioters that assaulted police officers as they pushed their way towards the Capitol building.
A day of German beers, food and music is coming to Crystal City later this month for the neighborhood’s annual Oktoberfest celebration.
The festival — based on a celebration of beer and Bavarian culture in Munich, Germany — will run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2200 S. Eads Street.
A half-mile section of Columbia Pike that closed last year for an expansion of Arlington National Cemetery is scheduled to reopen next week.
The portion of the Pike between S. Nash Street and S. Joyce Street will reopen in its new alignment “on or about” Monday, Sept. 16, ANC announced in a press release. The following traffic patterns will change.
