Arlington firefighters performed an unusual rescue operation over the weekend after a dog accidentally jumped into a storm drain.
The dog, Rocky, fell into the drain on Saturday morning at 14th Street S. and S. Fern Street, in the Pentagon City area. He was uninjured.
A Pride-themed block party, planned as the “signature event” in Arlington during Pride Month, has been canceled less than three weeks before it was scheduled to happen.
Logistical challenges proved insurmountable for the Arlington Pride Block Party, which was originally expected to draw hundreds of attendees to Crystal City’s Restaurant Row area on Saturday, June 6, organizers announced yesterday (Monday).
LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program is now open and enrolling!
Arlington families have a new opportunity to give their children an early start in Spanish. LadyBug Academy’s Spanish Immersion Program introduces Spanish naturally through play, storytelling, hands-on activities, and everyday classroom experiences.
Designed with young learners and families in mind, the program provides a warm, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and experience Spanish throughout their school day.
🎉 Grand Opening — August 31st
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LadyBug Academy Spanish Immersion Program — where a bilingual journey begins early.
Arlington Public Schools leaders are planning further limits on some grade levels’ access to digital devices, promising more opportunities for public feedback.
Superintendent Francisco Durán updated School Board members on May 14 regarding the status of changes and what is coming next for the program that once provided every student with a MacBook or iPad.
There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults alike: real focus, real skill, and a thrill you don’t get from the usual sports lineup.
This fall, Nova Fencing & Archery Club in Bailey’s Crossroads is opening registration for both, with beginner classes for every age starting the week of September 12th. Fencing welcomes ages 7 to 12 and teens and adults 13 and up. Explore Archery, coached by USA Archery certified instructors, welcomes ages 8 to 12 and meets Tuesdays or Saturdays. And for our youngest fencers, ages 4 to 6, ABC’s of Fencing meets on Saturdays. All classes run eight sessions for $195, equipment provided, no experience needed — yes, even for grown-ups who’ve never held a sword or a bow before.
A student suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by the driver of a pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School this morning.
The crash happened just after 8 a.m., near the intersection of N. Quincy Street and 14th Street. The circumstances of the crash are unclear but the student was quickly taken via ambulance to the trauma center at Virginia Hospital Center.
Join us for the Saint Ann Fall Festival on Saturday, September 26! Start the day with our Fun Run at 9:30 AM, followed by the Fall Festival beginning at 10:00 AM.
This family friendly celebration is open to the entire Arlington community and offers something for everyone! Enjoy rides and inflatables, live entertainment, family friendly Bingo, raffles, a Beer Garden, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to gather with the community.
The festival is also a celebration of Saint Ann’s diverse Catholic community, featuring food and entertainment representing our Filipino, Latino, and Peruvian communities, along with some local favorites.
This year’s entertainment includes a live band in the Beer Garden, and exciting Bolivian and Peruvian dance performances. Admission is free, and tickets for food, rides, and activities can be purchased at the festival.
Come celebrate with us and experience the warm, welcoming spirit of Saint Ann! We look forward to welcoming the greater Arlington community for a fun-filled day together.
The Fall Festival will take place rain or shine! Come join the fun!
A local environmental advocacy organization hopes to breathe new life into its efforts.
Supporters of the Arlington Tree Action Group (ATAG) met online May 14 to consider specific initiatives and, potentially, a broader mission. The goal, leader Mary Glass said, was to take a fresh look at the local civic landscape and ATAG’s place within it.
‘Mob’ Attack Investigated — Four men in ski masks and armed with what appeared to be firearms attacked a group of eight people leaving a residence in the 300 block of N. Bryan Street late Saturday night, police said. Two victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects fled in a black sedan. [ACPD]
Pentagon City ‘Circus’ — Arlington’s $11 million Army Navy Drive “Complete Street” project is unsafe almost every weekday because of car carrier deliveries to the Fashion Centre, says local public safety watcher Dave Statter, who shared video of four carriers arriving simultaneously. [Dave Statter/X]
Digital Equity Grants Return — Arlington County is offering up to $500,000 in grant funding for nonprofits and Virginia higher education institutions tackling the digital divide. Eligible projects target older adults, people with disabilities, English language learners and low-income households. Pre-applications are due June 5. [Arlington County]
DoubleTree’s Viral Stairwell — “The stairwell in the Doubletree in Arlington, VA goes straight for 13 floors instead of wrapping around,” music publicist Eric Alper said in a tweet that drew 1.2 million views and 28,000 likes. [Eric Alper/X]
Single-Stair Reform Advances — “The state’s Board of Housing and Community Development advanced a proposal to allow single stairways in four-story buildings, setting it up for potential adoption in the next state code requirements.” Sen. Schuyler VanValkenburg (D-Henrico) is leading the effort to spur housing on smaller lots, though firefighters caution it raises safety risks. [Virginia Mercury]
Metro’s Gold Line Pitch — “Randy Clarke sees Metro’s future in the Gold Line: A zippy, dedicated bus route from Georgetown to the new Commanders stadium.” The transit agency’s general manager pitched the dedicated-bus project, which would initially connect Union Station and RFK, before eventually connecting to Rosslyn, in a podcast interview. [Axios]
Heat Wave Topples Records — “The D.C. region is sweltering under a heat wave which is already setting records, with a possibility of more record-breaking heat through Wednesday.” The Dulles record of 91 degrees for May 18, set in 1987, was broken by the 93 degree reading recorded Monday afternoon. [WTOP]
It’s Tuesday — Expect another sunny and hot day with a high near 97 and southwest winds of 5–12 mph, gusting to 20 mph. Dulles’ May 19 record high of 92 degrees, set in 1997, could fall. Overnight will be partly cloudy with a low around 75. [NWS]
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Good Monday 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 — May 18, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 96°F and a southwest wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 75°F. A south wind will persist at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
– Jordan Belfort
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Superintendent Francisco Durán has laid out a quarter-billion-dollar plan to renovate and expand two middle schools.
Downplaying concerns that the projects could crowd out needed improvements at other buildings, Durán on Thursday night described plans for Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Swanson Middle School. They include the following.
James Almand, an Arlington native who served more than a quarter-century in the General Assembly and then nearly a decade on the circuit court, died May 14. He was 77.
“The totality of Jim Almand’s career as a legislator and judge is one of the greatest in Arlington’s history,” Clerk of the Circuit Court and former County Board member Paul Ferguson told ARLnow. “He was liked and respected by everyone who knew him.”
