Good Friday 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 — Apr 26, 2024. 9:30 am: ACPD gears up for spring ‘Street Smart’ campaign, including some targeted enforcement | 🗣️ Comments 10:10 am: BREAKING: Elementary […]
The southbound lanes of N. Glebe Road were blocked at N. Woodstock Street due to a crash involving a school bus. The crash happened around 4:15 p.m. Friday, near Glebe Elementary School, and involves the bus and a car. Two students were on board the bus but no injuries have been reported, according to initial […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/04/26/traffic-alert-part-of-n-glebe-road-blocked-by-school-bus-crash/
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The Arlington County Fire Department has a new plan for the next five years centered on recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing. ACFD’s first-ever strategic plan, released earlier this month, is part of an effort to refocus the department around core values. Based on community and employee concerns about staffing, health and workplace culture, the agency […]
Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one woman’s journey to unearth the secrets buried in her family’s past. Spanning three generations, “Unknown Soldier” unravels a delicate tangle of family lore, as Ellen […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/04/26/dont-miss-the-soaring-new-musical-unknown-soldier-at-arena-stage/
The Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, perhaps for good. Situated at 1138 N. Irving Street, around the corner from O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, the fast-casual sandwich chain first opened in 2014 underneath The Beacon Clarendon apartment complex. Last week, ARLnow received several tips via email indicating that the sub shop had suddenly closed […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/04/26/jimmy-johns-in-clarendon-appears-to-have-closed-possibly-for-good/
An extended day employee at a local elementary school allegedly showed porn to kids. The 18-year-old man from Fairfax County was arrested and is facing several charges, including possession of child pornography, Arlington County police announced Friday morning. Investigators are now seeking additional victims, beyond the three already identified. The man worked at Abingdon Elementary […]
Arlington County police will be stepping up traffic enforcement over the next few weeks as part of the annual spring Street Smart campaign. The regional road safety initiative aims to remind drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike to pay attention and follow traffic laws. It runs through May 19 and will include two high-profile enforcement events […]
Local School Holds Caps Rally — “It was all about the Washington Capitals at Cardinal Elementary School in Arlington, Virginia, on Wednesday, when the school held an hourlong pep rally for the Caps, complete with cheers, hockey lessons from Caps staff and a visit from mascot Slapshot.” [WTOP] County Looks to the Future — “The […]
Good Thursday 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 — Apr 25, 2024. 9:30 am: Arlington-based cafe with focus on community expands into D.C. | 🗣️ Comments 10:30 am: TSA: Florida man caught at […]
A “waterless” nail studio and an “athletic country club” in Clarendon are two examples of how the neighborhood has been evolving into a hub for self care and wellness. Keen Self-Care, the studio, and Life Time, the athletic center, offer a fresh approach to both beauty and fitness. Life Time offers a range of amenities […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/04/25/wellness-rises-as-clarendons-new-center-of-gravity/
A middle school student who allegedly brought a BB gun to school is facing a potential weapons charge. The incident happened Wednesday morning after school administrators found a BB gun and called police. “At approximately 9:35 a.m. on April 24, police were dispatched to Thomas Jefferson Middle School to the report of found property,” Arlington […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/04/25/middle-school-student-facing-weapons-charge-for-bb-gun/
The environmental nonprofit Rails to Trails will host a W&OD Trail clean-up day this weekend. Celebrate Trails Day will take place this Saturday, April 27, along the W&OD from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteers can sign up to select an area from the 45-mile trail to work on, the trail spans from Shirlington to Purcellville. When volunteers […]
Statutes of Liberty reports that the Biden Administration may grant 'Parole in Place' to spouses of U.S. citizens, potentially altering eligibility for green cards among unauthorized migrants.
Arlington has awarded $2.4 million to nonprofits in a new equity-based grant program. The county announced yesterday (Wednesday) that a total of 22 nonprofits received funding through the RACE to Rebuilding Trust and Community grant, designed to “support historically marginalized communities, ensuring equitable access to resources, transparency and accountability.” The Arlington County Board approved the […]
https://www.arlnow.com/2024/04/25/equity-based-grant-pilot-awards-2-4m-to-local-nonprofits/