Two men remain behind bars after allegedly throwing rocks at a Ballston towing business and then stabbing an employee who confronted them.
Edison Mendez Hernandez, 19, was denied bond at a hearing in Arlington Circuit Court today (Tuesday), according to court records. Yuvin Silverio Sis Tista, 20, was also ordered to remain in custody after a hearing in Arlington County General District Court on Friday.
A local program providing free rides in areas with limited transit access has expanded into South Arlington.
The “microtransit” program recently announced it will now serve residents in and around Green Valley, Pentagon City, Crystal City and Douglas Park.
Arlington’s police chief intends to continue defending automated license-plate readers amid evolving conversations about the technology.
Despite the County Board’s recent vote to remove all Flock Safety cameras from public land in Arlington, at an Oct. 13 presentation to the Arlington County Civic Federation, Police Chief Andy Penn said that similar surveillance technology performs valuable work.
Ballston Office Going Residential — Carr Properties bought the office building at 4040 Fairfax Drive, next to the Ballston Metro station, for $12.25 million, about a third of its assessed value. The company plans to redevelop it into a 392-unit apartment building, with work starting in summer 2028 pending county approval. [WBJ]
Confederate Statue Return Advances — The Office of Army Cemeteries submitted final plans last week to return the Confederate Memorial, removed in 2023 under a congressional mandate, to Arlington National Cemetery next year. The 32-foot bronze statue would go in the section where more than 400 Confederate soldiers were reinterred. [Washington Post]
Arch Plans Omit ‘Military Complex’ — Final plans for President Trump’s 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle, which Arlington County is suing to stop, make no mention of the drones, snipers and ammunition storage he touted last month. An Interior Department spokesperson said the design can still accommodate them. The National Capital Planning Commission votes Nov. 5. [NBC 4]
Cars Rummaged in Fairlington Lot — A man and a woman entered a secured parking lot on the 4200 block of 29th Street S. around 12:50 a.m. Friday and rummaged through nine vehicles, according to police. Nothing was reported stolen. Two more vehicle tampering cases were reported online nearby over the weekend. [ACPD]
Equity Grant Applications Open — Arlington County is accepting applications through Dec. 11 for its Opportunities Grant program, which funds nonprofits that provide human services in Arlington. Last cycle, the county awarded $1.69 million to 31 nonprofits. Award recommendations are expected to go to the County Board in March. [Arlington County]
Concentra Clinic Opens Near DCA — Concentra has opened an occupational health center near Reagan National Airport (3600 S. Glebe Road), offering workplace injury care, physical therapy, employment physicals and drug screening on weekdays. The company now has more than 15 centers in the D.C. area. [citybiz]
From Tow Lot to State Department — Britt McHenry, the former ESPN reporter whose 2015 tirade at Advanced Towing went viral, says she has been hired as a press advisor at the State Department. [Defector]
Dream Season for Falls Church Club — Falls Church-based semi-pro soccer club Virginia Dream FC clinched the United Premier Soccer League’s fall regular-season title with a 2-2 draw against Los Toros FC on Sunday. The result earns the club home-field advantage in a playoff semifinal this Sunday at 7 p.m. [Falls Church News-Press]
F.C. Avocado Toast Boom — Avocado toast is on the menu at a growing list of Falls Church cafes, from chains like Starbucks to independents like Best Buns, Northside Social and Cafe Kindred, according to FCNP’s Nicholas Benton. His top pick: the new Yemeni coffee shop Rashfa Cafe on S. Washington Street. [Falls Church News-Press]
Uber Warns of D.C. Fare Hike — Uber says D.C. fares would rise 10% in the first year if the D.C. Council passes a bill overhauling rideshare rules, which would require stronger insurance coverage for drivers and shorter waits for wheelchair-accessible vehicles. The company planned to make its case at a Council hearing yesterday. [Axios]
Spanberger Seeks Rate Freeze — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) wants a six-year freeze on base residential electricity rates and tripled monthly bill credits as conditions of the proposed $67 billion Dominion-NextEra merger. Without those and other commitments, she says the State Corporation Commission should reject the deal. [Press Release]
Dry Stretch in Forecast — Weather models show little to no rain in the D.C. area for at least the next week to 10 days, with one model showing none for 15 days. The region remains about 6 inches below normal rainfall for the year. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 70 and a north wind around 12 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 49. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Design public hearing scheduled for transit access project adding bus shelters and pedestrian improvements; comments accepted until specified deadline. [Public Notices]
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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Oct 19, 2026.
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Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
🏃 Run, Recline + Recreate with Liberty
Oct 24: 5K fun run + outdoor yoga beside Reclining Liberty, with a live DJ, coffee, vendors & art making. Register for a shirt by Zaq Landsberg! [Event]
🎃 Annual Community Trunk-or-Treat at Pentagon MMA
Oct 24: Family friendly Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu class followed by spooky trunks, candy, and tons of fun! [Event]
Child Safety Fun Fair & Car Seat Check
Oct 25: Get your child car seat inspected by a Nationally Certified Technician for FREE! [Event]
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle
Oct 25: Join CCS for this intimate and optimistic reflection on mortality, which served as Gioachino Rossini’s final plea for paradise. [Event]
Building Your New Mom Village Mixer
Oct 29: First-time pregnant moms, new moms and perinatal providers – let’s connect! Note: this location is near MOSAIC DISTRICT. [Event]
💉 The Vaccine Trifecta: The Intersection of Science, Policy, and Politics
Oct 29: Join Dr. Bruce Gellin for the 2026 Dolan Lecture to explore how science, policy, and politics shape vaccine acceptance and public trust. [Event]
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Today: Arlington and Falls Church saw a high of 70° at 4:35 p.m. (2° above normal), a low of 43° at 3:05 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 17 mph.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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A deadline to release footage of a fatal Columbia Pike police shooting came and went on Friday, prompting criticisms at this weekend’s County Board meeting.
County Manager Mark Schwartz said on Saturday that he anticipates body-worn camera footage from the May incident will be released to the public by later this week. That did not satisfy a number of County Board members and others, who had expected footage in advance of the meeting.
A portion of a busy roundabout on Military Road is closed until early next week due to “unforeseen” construction issues.
Detours to “give crews room to build the roundabout structure” have been in effect since Oct. 12, and they’re expected to continue through Sunday, Oct. 25.
County Board members took action on Saturday (Oct. 17) that could lead to expansion of a court program focused on offenders with mental illnesses.
The county is submitting a proposal to state officials for a behavioral health docket within the county’s circuit court. If approved by the Virginia Supreme Court, the post-plea program will serve some individuals charged with felony offenses who are suffering from serious mental illness or a combination of mental illness and developmental disabilities.
County Board members next month could increase fees for towing from private property from the current $160 up to $210, an increase of more than 30%.
That’s the figure recommended by county staff and the Trespass Towing Advisory Board (TTAB), but in recent years Board members have been leery of increasing rates as high as recommended.
If you can afford to live here, Arlington is a fabulous place to rent an apartment, a new survey concludes.
The county ranked fifth nationally in the 2026 “Best Cities for Renters” ranking from Apartment List.
Some affordable-housing advocates fear an advisory panel set up by the County Board earlier this year won’t deliver tangible results.
“I’m not optimistic this working group is going to come up with a substantive solution,” Housing Commission chair Kellen MacBeth said at the commission’s Oct. 8 meeting.
Accidental Shooting in Crystal City — “Police determined that a male was inside handling a firearm when it discharged unintentionally. The person suffered a minor injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment.” The shooting happened around 5:45 p.m. Friday in an office building on the 1200 block of S. Clark Street. [Fox 5]
Charging Costs Vote Coming Tuesday — County Board members on Saturday removed a proposal to increase costs at county-run electric-vehicle charging stations from that day’s consent agenda, moving it to a public hearing to be held Tuesday, Oct. 20 no earlier than 6:30 p.m. The staff proposal calls for increasing fees 72% to help recoup higher energy and capital costs. —Scott McCaffrey
