Construction on new tennis courts and upgraded facilities at Bluemont Park begins next week, kicking off an expected year-and-a-half of renovations.
The tennis courts and parking lot will be fenced off and closed to the public during construction, as will a small section of the Four Mile Run Trail, the Department of Parks and Recreation said in an advisory. The park’s baseball diamond, soccer field and playground will remain open.
Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán stands behind decisions to keep classrooms shuttered for more than a week after last month’s snowstorm, but acknowledges shortcomings in the school system’s approach.
Durán said he and other school leaders should have done a better job at keeping the community informed on the reasons behind their decisions.
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As Spring peaks, Northern Virginia features flowering azaleas, dogwood canopies, and pesky dandelions. Manicured lawns flaunt along neighborhood streets, and Mother Nature continues to outshine in parks, trails and the spaces in between.
Home to a plethora of flora and fauna, Virginia has a long history of impressive grounds. The “Mother of Presidents” could also tack on, “and Their Gardens.” Many of these impressive natural displays are publicly accessible, but many of these gardens rooted in history are found at private residences. The Garden Club of Virginia (GCV) devotes an entire year of planning and preparation for their signature event, Historic Garden Week, to give the public a peek behind the fence.
The annual event is divided by region and tours span over the week (April 18–25). Northern Virginia kicks off in Old Town Alexandria this Saturday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Tickets include tours of five rowhomes’ grounds, admission to Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, and complimentary refreshments. (more…)
Monks Arrive Today — “On Feb 9 we will welcome the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiya as they near the end of their remarkable 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, which began in TX & concludes this week in D.C. Approximately 5:30 p.m.” [Marymount University/X, ARLnow]
Regular Waste Collection Resumes — “Regular curbside collection will return to normal service levels starting Monday, Feb. 9. Please have trash, recycling and organics carts and any special collection materials (brush, scrap metal, e-waste) at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your regularly scheduled collection day.” [Arlington DES]
Cemetery Aims for Reopening — “ANC plans to reopen with modified access for visitors and family pass holders beginning Feb. 10. However, please be advised that some sites and sections may remain temporarily inaccessible due to snow and ice.” [ANC/X]
Local Murder Mystery — “It’s been 35 years since Suanne Burt Sardi last spoke with her older sister, Sandra. Thirty-five years since the two women hung up the phone on an early morning in January, promising to check in again in the afternoon. Thirty-five years since 41-year-old Sandra Burt Carrera was found shot to death in her Arlington, Virginia, home. And for 35 years, the tragedy has gone unsolved.” [Dateline]
Sewage Spill Setback — “Overnight CCTV inspection of the Potomac Interceptor revealed the blockage inside the collapsed sewer line is far more significant, showing a large rock dam stretching approximately 30 feet downstream of the original failure. The unexpected discovery exposed the severity of the obstruction and prompted an immediate reassessment that will extend the timeline for cleaning and repairs.” [PoPville]
Rent Control Bill Fails — “State lawmakers have blocked legislation that could have given Richmond officials more power to block landlords from imposing big rent increases. The proposals failed to advance out of committees in both the House of Delegates and the state Senate, showing one of the city’s top legislative priorities remains a tough sell in the General Assembly.” [Richmonder]
Medicine Affordability Bill Advances — “Legislation to help rein in the cost of prescription drugs for Virginians passed the Virginia Senate today by an overwhelming 31-8 vote. An identical House bill was recommended for reporting by a House appropriations subcommittee this afternoon with a bipartisan 6-1 vote and should be taken up on the floor next week.” [Press Release]
It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 33 degrees, with northwest winds of 3 to 6 mph. Tonight will bring mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 22. [NWS]
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ICA Language Services (ICA), a family-owned, woman-led small business based in Arlington, is celebrating its 40th anniversary, marking decades of supporting the U.S. military and diplomatic community through language training and testing.
Founded in April 1986 as Inlingua Foreign Language Center, a 6-classroom language school, ICA expanded under the leadership of Deidre Doyle, an entrepreneur with a background in organizational management who joined the company the same year. As a military spouse, she had developed a deep understanding of military organizations and culture, helping shape ICA into a trusted provider of language training and testing for military professionals. Doyle became a partner in 1993 and sole owner in 2009, when she changed the name to ICA Language Services.
A pre-school age child with measles traveled through Reagan National Airport and on a Yellow Line Metro train last week.
That’s according to an alert from the Virginia Dept. of Health. The child “is a resident of another state and traveled through Ronald Reagan Washington National airport on January 26,” VDH said.
Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!
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 — Feb 6, 2026.
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:
Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of 18 degrees, but wind chills could plunge as low as -8 due to strong northwest winds of 25 to 29 mph, and gusts reaching up to 60 mph. For Saturday night, the skies will be mostly clear with a low near 10, while wind chills could drop to -6. The blustery conditions continue with the northwest wind blowing at 15 to 24 mph, and gusts peaking at 43 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
– Winston Churchill
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The Walk for Peace route through Arlington has been revealed as police prepare for the Buddhist monks’ arrival near the end of their 2,300-mile journey.
The monks are expected to arrive in Arlington in the early afternoon on Monday, Feb. 9 and depart for their end destination in D.C. the following day.
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are home on the couch this weekend, but that’s no reason to spurn the pomp and circumstance of arguably the biggest sporting event of the year: Super Bowl LX.
Whether you’re a fan of football or just good food, there’s no lack of things to do around Arlington and Falls Church to celebrate Sunday’s big game. Here’s a look at some of the festivities going on.
Newly proposed maps would split Arlington into two congressional districts as part of a statewide overhaul heavily favoring Virginia Democrats.
The proposal would keep a southern portion of Arlington in the 8th Congressional District, which currently encompasses all of the county and is represented by Rep. Don Beyer (D). This would extend as far south as York County in the Tidewater region.
A fender bender and subsequent dispute between drivers ended with one of them down and injured in the middle of a busy intersection at rush hour.
The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Washington Blvd and Langston Blvd in Arlington’s East Falls Church neighborhood.
