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GOP bill to return Arlington, Alexandria to D.C. condemned as ‘unconstitutional’ by Rep. Beyer

Published April 24, 2026 at 8:30AM

A view of D.C. from Rosslyn (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A Republican legislator’s proposal to make Arlington and Alexandria part of D.C. has earned immediate condemnation from the region’s congressional representation.

U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) introduced the “Make DC Square Again Act” yesterday (Wednesday) in the wake of Virginia voters approving a redistricting referendum to benefit Democrats’ representation in Congress. McCormick’s legislation seeks to reunite Arlington, Alexandria and the District, which had been the case for 46 years in the 19th century.

Opinion

Morning Poll: Who’s having more fun, Arlington or Alexandria?

By ARLnow.com

Published November 21, 2025 at 10:15AM | Updated November 21, 2025 at 1:02PM

Alexandria as seen in the distance from Arlington (file photo)

Yesterday, Arlington County Board member Maureen Coffey sparked a debate on Bluesky.

“Among my most important and treasured duties as a board member is making sure everyone knows: a) they can submit names for our snow plows and b) we are having more fun than our neighbors in Alexandria,” Coffey wrote on the social network, while linking to our article about Arlington’s snowplow naming contest.

News

Falls Church will consider banning gas-powered leaf blowers in 2026

By Scott McCaffrey

Published October 29, 2025 at 8:30AM

A leaf blower at the US Air Force Memorial, in need of an operator (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Falls Church officials plan to start looking into options for limiting or banning the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within city limits.

Among the issues remaining to be determined, likely early next year, is whether city leaders already have the power to enact a prohibition — or if they must wait for approval from the state government.

News

Another big wave of ‘No Kings’ protests planned next week in Arlington

By Dan Egitto

Published October 9, 2025 at 3:45PM

'No Kings' protesters along Langston Blvd (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Another “No Kings” day of action will involve several Arlington demonstrations next week, including a march into D.C. and a Ballston protest led by local seniors.

Over 1,500 people have already signed up for the latest wave of anti-Trump demonstrations in Arlington, part of over 2,000 protests planned nationwide on Saturday, Oct. 18, organizers told ARLnow.

Around Town

Longtime reporter and editor Vernon Miles departs for job in television

By Dan Egitto

Published September 25, 2025 at 3:45PM

Vernon Miles at Donaldson Run (staff photo by Vernon Miles)

A longtime reporter and editor for ARLnow and its sister sites, known for his colorful headlines and thoughtful human interest stories, is leaving for greener pastures.

Or maybe that’s just a green screen.

News

LGBTQ+ advocates urge APS to defy federal challenges to transgender policies

By Dan Egitto

Published July 29, 2025 at 3:45PM

LBGTQ+ advocates at an Arlington County Board meeting on Jan. 27, 2025 (courtesy of Kellen MacBeth)

Two LGBTQ+ advocacy groups are calling for Arlington Public Schools to defy federal attempts to dismantle the school system’s anti-discrimination policy for transgender students.

Both Equality Arlington and the Arlington Gender Identity Alliance (AGIA) issued statements this week on the results of a U.S. Department of Education investigation into five Northern Virginia school districts.

News

UPDATED: Shed fire at car lot across Arlington border

By ARLnow.com

Published July 15, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated July 15, 2025 at 2:28PM

Smoke seen rising from a building fire at a car dealership in Alexandria (staff photo)

Firefighters from Arlington and Alexandria responded to a shed fire at a car lot along Route 1, just over the Arlington border.

The fire was first reported around 9:45 a.m. in a separate paint shop building on the grounds of Alexandria Toyota at 3750 Richmond Highway. The building was said to be fully engulfed and dark smoke could be seen rising from miles away.

News

Judge says Rosslyn man can be released from immigration detention as case proceeds

By ARLnow.com and The Associated Press

Published May 14, 2025 at 1:45PM

Press conference in Alexandria after a judge ordered the release of Dr. Badar Khan Suri (by Ryan Belmore/ALXnow)

By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered that a Georgetown scholar from India be released from immigration detention after he was detained in the Trump administration’s crackdown on foreign college students.

News

New rush-hour bus route would connect Shirlington to Alexandria and Metro Center

By Scott McCaffrey

Published May 6, 2025 at 9:15AM | Updated May 6, 2025 at 12:52PM

Metrobus service in Arlington (file photo)

A new bus route could provide Shirlington-area residents and workers with rush-hour service between D.C.’s Metro Center and the Alexandria/Fairfax line.

The new line, which would run via Beauregard Street, Mark Center, Southern Towers and the Shirlington Bus Station, is among 15 projects totaling $39.5 million that the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission is currently considering.

News

Protesters and Rep. Beyer rally for Rosslyn man detained over Palestine support

By Dan Egitto and The Associated Press

Published May 2, 2025 at 3:35PM

Protesters call for the release of Badar Khan Suri (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A federal hearing for a Rosslyn man detained over his support for Palestine attracted dozens of advocates yesterday (Thursday), including U.S. Rep. Don Beyer.

At a U.S. District Court hearing in Alexandria, the Trump administration sought to have Indian citizen Badar Khan Suri’s case transferred from the Eastern District of Virginia to Texas. Khan Suri has not been accused of any crimes but is currently in custody over allegations of “spreading Hamas propaganda.”

Around Town

Catboat Pizza Bar plans seasonal reopening on Potomac waterfront

By Katie Taranto

Published March 27, 2025 at 11:15AM

Catboat Pizza Bar's outdoor seating (via Catboat/Facebook)

With warmer days ahead, an outdoor pizza restaurant and wine bar on the Potomac River waterfront will soon make its seasonal return.

Catboat Pizza Bar plans to reopen next month at the Washington Sailing Marina in Alexandria, offering fresh pizza, drinks and lawn games with picturesque views. It will be the restaurant’s second season on the water at 1 Marina Drive.

News

Rep. Beyer planning resource fair for federal workers this weekend

By Dan Egitto

Published March 6, 2025 at 8:15AM | Updated March 6, 2025 at 3:38PM

Wakefield High School (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Arlington’s U.S. congressman is hosting a resource fair for federal workers and contractors this weekend.

The event — hosted by Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) in partnership with Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria and the City of Falls Church — will run from noon to 5 p.m. at Wakefield High School on Saturday.