Arlington News

Youngkin Commutes Shifflett’s Sentence

Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Insult to all Virginians who value an untainted justice system.”

In a statement Sunday night, March 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said he commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett.

Immigrants Face New Fears Locally

Governor orders local ICE cooperation

The attention of northern Virginians has been captive to the uncertainties of agency dissolutions, federal employee terminations and layoffs impacting neighbors living here.

Immigration Raids Evoke Horror in Fairfax County

Three so far this week; more expected.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are sweeping across Northern Virginia this week.

‘It’s Going to Take All of Us’

The atmosphere in the packed Yorktown High School hall was intense. As people lined up to ask questions during Virginia Del. Patrick Hope’s Town Hall meeting on Saturday, they talked about not wanting their names used or a photo taken of a speaker who worked in the federal government.

Hispanic Community in Today’s Political Whirlwind

Alvaro Alacon lives in Fairfax City but has worked with Arlington youth for many years including the Second Chance program.

’Flip the Script’ Pairs with Community Food Culture

The Rossana food trailer is parked in front of Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23 while Encore Stage and Studio’s “Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table” plays at the theatre inside.

EcoAction Arlington Volunteer leadership Training

March 19, 6-8 p.m.

Help steward our environment in Arlington.

Arlington Philharmonic Exceeds Expectations

Guest soloist Akemi Takayama featured

I never paid much attention to the Arlington Philharmonic, oddly.

50 Years of Sweetness

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe milestone in Arlington.

Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe customers crowd in front of pastry cases, stand in the free cupcake line and wait for a chance to offer Wolfgang and Carla Büchler congratulations for 50 years as a business in Arlington.

New Photo Speeding Cameras Installed

Flashing beacons around Arlington school zones signal safety cameras are recording your speed, and tickets will be issued for speeding.

Citi Opens Clarendon Branch

On Feb. 11, 2025, Citi held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its new Clarendon branch in Arlington, Va., joined by the Greater Washington Board of Trade, Doorways and True Ground Housing Partners.

Marymount University Achieves ‘Research University’ Designation

Classification determined by research expenditures, number of research doctorates awarded

Marymount University has reached a significant milestone in its Strategic Plan trajectory as it has been designated a Research University for 2025 by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation.