Arlington County is experiencing a rash of liquor store thefts and robberies this year.
The county is often seeing multiple thefts per day from Virginia ABC stores — and yesterday was no exception.
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Bicyclist and pedestrian safety upgrades are slated to come to a portion of N. Lynn Street in Rosslyn.
People have until Wednesday, June 5 to submit feedback on a resurfacing project focused on Lynn between 17th and 19th streets.
Starting a business often begins with recognizing a need, and for professional organizer Kathryn “Katie” Kersavage, that need was closer than she realized.
Kersavage officially launched Organized by Katie in March 2026, turning more than 15 years of informal experience helping friends and family declutter into a professional service designed for real life. Based in Arlington, the business helps residents organize their homes in ways that are functional, sustainable and tailored to individual needs — not just picture-perfect aesthetics.
“I help people declutter, organize and create spaces in their home that function for real life, not just Instagram,” Kersavage said.
Organized by Katie offers a flexible approach, working on projects of all sizes, from simple refreshes to full-scale downsizing. Kersavage also acknowledges the emotional and mental challenges that often come with letting go of belongings, an aspect she believes sets her work apart.
“For me, it’s not just about doing the work,” she said. “It’s about understanding why someone feels the way they do and creating a plan that addresses their concerns.”
Kersavage balances her organizing business alongside a full-time role as a senior program manager at a tech company, which allows her to offer evening and weekend appointments — a key benefit for busy Arlington residents.
As a new entrepreneur, she worked with Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch program to navigate the early stages of launching her business. She credits BizLaunch with helping her understand the business registration process and the marketing and promotional resources available to small businesses in Arlington. (more…)
Avoid the waters of Gulf Branch downstream from N. Utah Street, county officials say.
That includes the portion of the stream that runs past the Gulf Branch Nature Center. The reason: a blocked sewage line that’s potentially overflowing into the creek.
The Arlington Home Energy Hub is a new resource provided by Arlington County to help residents make their homes more energy efficient, healthier and powered by clean energy. Arlington residents can now explore a new webpage with information and resources to learn about, plan for and implement home energy upgrades.
The Home Energy Coach is a new resource that provides free, virtual technical support to help Arlington residents make energy upgrades. Home Energy Coaches are available to help with any type of energy upgrade, such as installing new heating and cooling equipment, improving insulation and adopting solar energy. Homeowners can meet with a Home Energy Coach individually and renters can join a group coaching session. To get started, Arlington residents can submit an interest form online and a Coach will follow up with more information.
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More Calls for More Speakers — “Arlington County Board members are sticking with their rules for the public-comment sessions that open each month’s board meeting. ‘We do have reasons’ for the process that is followed, County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said when the procedure was questioned during the May 18 board meeting… [A local resident] proposed multiple speakers be allowed per topic” [Gazette Leader]
D.C. Bank Opening Arlington Branch — “D.C.-based Founders Bank has opened its first Northern Virginia office, a move its CEO said was driven by a desire to be closer to existing and potential customers while reducing the commute times of many employees. The loan production office at 3865 Wilson Blvd. in Arlington is only the second location for four-year-old Founders beyond its main office and full-service branch.” [Washington Business Journal]
Another Win for YHS Girls Lax — “The host Yorktown Patriots girls lacrosse team extended its winning streak to 16 games and progressed to the upcoming Class 6 state tournament after a dominant 17-5 victory over the South Lakes Seahawks in the championship game of the 6D North Region tournament… Yorktown begins play in the Class 6 state tournament on May 31.” [Gazette Leader]
Marymount Teams Racking Up Rings — “Marymount’s total of 12 Atlantic East Conference championships in 2023-24 are the most any league school has won in a single year since it was formed, surpassing the Saints’ own mark of winning 10 the previous school year.” [Gazette Leader]
BBQ Advice from Local Pitmaster — “Now that summer is unofficially underway, it’s the time of year for backyard barbecues and grilling. But how do you make great ribs? What about succulent beef brisket? Even something as simple as grilling the perfect burger? ‘There’s a lot to know about backyard, patio cooking,’ said Andrew Darneille, owner and pitmaster at Smokecraft Modern Barbecue.” [WTOP]
Anniversary for Senior Support Group — “In early May, more than 250 members, volunteers, staff, board and supporters gathered to commemorate a decade of neighbors helping neighbors age in place by marking the 10th anniversary of Arlington Neighborhood Village.” [Gazette Leader]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and potential thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with increasing clouds and a high of 78°F, accompanied by a west wind at 5-7 mph. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation. For Wednesday night, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, followed by scattered showers between 8pm and 11pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low of 57°F and a northwest wind at 7 mph. The precipitation chance tonight is 60%. [NWS]
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 Tuesday 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 — May 28, 2024.
- 9:45 am: Northbound GW Parkway closure and detour planned this weekend | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: Arlington high school student’s artwork selected for display in U.S. Capitol | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Ocean Shack winning diners with unlimited seafood and Instagram influencers | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:35 pm: Video: Falls Church man charged with hit and run that seriously hurt motorcyclist | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Annie | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: ACPD: Woman, 70, charged with malicious wounding, abduction after pepper spray incident | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: The United Negro College Fund Student Leadership Conference
- 9:30 am: Disability Services Employment Summit
- 5:30 pm: CYFA’s Teen Law Day Celebration 2024
- 7:30 pm: Earth Songs: Celebrating Our Beautiful World
⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect showers and potential thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm, with increasing clouds and a high of 78°F, accompanied by a west wind at 5-7 mph. There’s a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts under a tenth of an inch, though higher in thunderstorms. For Wednesday night, showers and possible thunderstorms are likely before 8pm, followed by scattered showers between 8pm and 11pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low of 57°F and a northwest wind at 7 mph. Precipitation chance is 60%, with new amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, and higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”
– Albert Einstein
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
A 70-year-old Arlington woman is facing a pair of felony charges after a confrontation at a condo building allegedly turned violent.
The incident happened around 2 p.m. Friday on the 3000 block of Spout Run Parkway, an address that corresponds with the Cardinal House Condominiums.
Ready to have your heart captured by the sweetest cat ever? Meet Annie, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
Annie is a sweet tabby currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
A 45-year-old man from Falls Church was arrested Sunday and charged in a serious hit-and-run crash that was caught on camera.
The crash happened around 12:40 p.m. Sunday in the southbound lanes of I-395 near the Pentagon.
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It’s full-speed ahead for seafood restaurant and sports bar Ocean Shack.
The restaurant at 2163 N. Glebe Road in Waverly Hills opened its doors six months ago, replacing the former local watering hole Thirsty Bernie.
Starting June 22nd, EvolveAll Martial Arts and Training Studio is opening its doors for Intro Week — one full week where every class is free to try, no experience or membership required.
Whether you want to try something active this summer or are looking for a fitness routine that actually sticks, next week is your chance to walk in and see what EvolveAll is all about.