While Fairfax County recently rolled out a new prosecution dashboard with detailed breakdowns of the county’s criminal caseload, Arlington data tracking lags behind.
The new Case Overview Dashboard from the Office of the Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney contains a wealth of information on the county’s criminal cases, with data on the age, race and gender of defendants as well as stats on specific charges.
A 63-year-old Florida man has been arrested following the robbery of a Crystal City bank Monday morning.
Police say the man, who’s accused of passing a note to a teller and fleeing with stolen cash, was “identified and subsequently taken into custody in Washington, DC on [Tuesday] with the assistance of Metro Transit Police Department.”
When Maripili O’Connell launched Sun & Honey Grazing in spring 2026, she set out to do more than create beautiful charcuterie boards. Her goal was to make it easier for people to gather, celebrate and connect.
Based in Arlington, Sun & Honey Grazing creates custom charcuterie boards and grazing tables for events ranging from intimate family gatherings to corporate celebrations. Using fresh, thoughtfully selected ingredients, O’Connell handles the shopping, preparation and presentation, allowing hosts to focus on spending time with their guests.
“I really just want to help people gather more often by taking one more thing off their plate,” O’Connell said.
Although she officially launched the business this year, O’Connell began testing the concept during the 2025 holiday season. After spending her career in the corporate world, she turned to Arlington Economic Development’s BizLaunch program for guidance on navigating entrepreneurship.
“From the first day I walked into BizLaunch with just an idea, they supported me every step of the way,” she said.
Through BizLaunch, O’Connell connected with mentors, educational programs and organizations including the Latino Economic Development Center and SCORE. The experience helped her understand everything from licensing and business planning to marketing and networking.
One lesson, shared by a mentor through LEDC, continues to guide her approach today: Don’t wait for perfection.
“You can’t sell a product you haven’t tested,” she recalled. That advice encouraged her to launch, gather feedback and refine her offerings based on what customers wanted.
For O’Connell, the most memorable moments often have little to do with food itself. One customer in Colombia contacted her to send a sympathy board to a cousin in Maryland after the loss of a loved one. When the recipient shared how much comfort the gesture provided, O’Connell was reminded of the deeper purpose behind her work.
“Sometimes a charcuterie board becomes a way to say, ‘I’m thinking of you,’ ‘I love you,’ or ‘I’m here for you,” she said.
As an Arlington resident, O’Connell says the community was the natural place to build her business. Her neighbors became some of her first customers, helping spread the word and providing encouragement along the way.
Looking ahead, she hopes Sun & Honey Grazing becomes a trusted part of life’s milestones, from baby showers and quinceañeras to milestone birthdays and company celebrations. She is also expanding beyond catering through community-focused events, including a Paint, Sip & Graze experience this fall and upcoming charcuterie workshops.
“Creating beautiful boards is something I enjoy,” O’Connell said. “But what excites me most is creating opportunities for people to gather.”
For more information about Sun & Honey Grazing visit: www.sunandhoneygrazing.com or their Instagram page at @sunandhoneygrazing. For more information about BizLaunch visit www.bizlaunch.org and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on small business resources in Arlington.
Arlington County is one of the most accessible places in the county.
That’s according to a new set of rankings from Forbes, which looked at a variety of factors from wheelchair-friendly rentals to a place’s Walk Score.
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There’s a new sheriff’s dog in town.
Hope, a yellow Labrador retriever puppy, will serve as a “wellness dog” in the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 unit.
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A new watering hole — one boasting pool tables, shuffleboard, arcade games and other classic attractions — is coming to the Village at Shirlington.
The dimly-lit, 21-and-over bar dubbed “1969” will provide a relaxed sports bar reminiscent of a past generation, co-owner Geoff Dawson told ARLnow.
The Orangetheory on Columbia Pike is closing.
The fitness studio at 4231 Columbia Pike, which opened in late 2019 below Centro Arlington apartments and next to Harris Teeter, will hold its last day of classes on Saturday, Aug. 31, according to an email sent to members. After that, all Columbia Pike memberships will roll over to the Ballston studio at 4201 Wilson Blvd.
With 85 days to go before Halloween, early signs of the spooky season are appearing in some Arlington stores.
ARLnow spotted a small assortment of Halloween-inspired items at two of five stores we stopped by along the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor.
Flyover Planned Today — From AlertDC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at 11:21 AM.”
Temporary Closure for Museum — “It’s soon to be last call to visit the Arlington Historical Museum in the one-time Hume School on Arlington Ridge Road, as the museum is slated to close Aug. 17 for an estimated three to four months. The closure is… part of a larger renovation effort.” [Gazette Leader]
Remembering Frank O’Leary — “A celebration-of-life service for long-serving Arlington Treasurer Frank O’Leary will be held on Saturday, Aug. 24 from to 2 to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 5115 Little Falls Road. O’Leary, who died June 7 at age 80, was first elected county treasurer in 1983 and served for more than three decades before retiring.” [Gazette Leader]
Emergency Declaration for Va. — “Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth could cause transportation difficulties and power outages.” [Press Release]
T.S. Debby Rainfall Forecast — “The National Weather Service is predicting about 3 to 5 inches across much of our region, but locally higher and lower amounts are possible. The chance of rain will gradually increase as the workweek progresses… The most substantial slug of rain is probable Friday into Saturday as the center of Debby’s remnant circulation moves through.” [Capital Weather Gang]
It’s Wednesday — Showers and thunderstorms are expected, becoming more likely after 2pm, with a cloudy high of 86°F. The night will remain cloudy, with a low around 72°F, northeast winds around 8 mph, and a continued 70% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Good Tuesday 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 — Aug 6, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected, becoming more likely after 2pm, with a cloudy high of 86°F. Winds will shift from south to east, measuring 5 to 7 mph. Precipitation has a 70% chance, and new rainfall will range between a tenth and quarter of an inch, potentially higher in thunderstorms. The night will remain cloudy, with a low around 72°F, northeast winds around 8 mph, and a continued 70% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
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