A man robbed a bank in Crystal City this afternoon, fleeing the scene on foot with “an undisclosed amount of cash,” police say.
The incident took place around 12:20 p.m. at the Bank of America at 1425 S. Eads Street, across from Amazon’s HQ2. The suspect entered the bank and indicated that he had a weapon, but no injuries were reported, according to a preliminary incident report.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and the entire D.C. area.
Forecasters say severe storms with hail and damaging winds, along with some tornados, are possible later today. The watch is in effect until 10 p.m.
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Despite economic challenges, Arlington’s new director of economic development believes the county is poised to enter a positive era.
“We are in a transformational moment,” Anna Nissinen said during the July 14 meeting of the Economic Development Commission.
What if restaurant rankings reflected what diners actually buy and where they choose to return instead of who writes the loudest review?
Tasti is a new Arlington-built restaurant discovery app that creates rankings from verified receipt data. Scan a receipt after dining and Tasti identifies the restaurant and dishes, adds that information to the community rankings, and keeps your personal spending private.
A new spot for coffee and baked goods has opened up inside an upscale bistro in Virginia Square.
For Five Cafe, a concept from the same team behind For Five Coffee Roasters, has opened at the front of The Angie (3901 Fairfax Drive), serving classic coffee options like espresso and macchiato along with freshly baked croissants, biscuits, cookies and muffins.
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A Falls Church man has been arrested after allegedly trying to prevent police from entering a hotel room containing the dead body of a 78-year-old woman.
The Falls Church Police Department announced the investigation of a “suspicious death” following the incident at the Sonesta Suites (205 Hillwood Avenue). Police said they were dispatched around 10:10 a.m. last Tuesday for a welfare check on a guest.
It likely won’t be needed, but the Arlington County Democratic Committee has finalized plans for a caucus to select the party’s nominee for county treasurer.
Democrats have set Friday as the filing date for caucus contenders. Prospective candidates will have a three-hour window — from 4-7 p.m. — on that date to bring their paperwork to the committee’s headquarters in Shirlington.
A serious crash on GW Parkway injured two construction workers and left passengers trapped inside a flaming vehicle on Friday night, authorities say.
One of the construction workers was taken to the hospital in “life-threatening condition,” while the other five people were transported “in critical but stable condition,” U.S. Park Police told ARLnow.
County Board members approved over $3 million in funding for several infrastructure projects on Saturday.
They approved $2.57 million in funding for four new “Neighborhood Complete Streets” projects, in addition to a $925,000 purchase of a Westover home to support stormwater management.
Teens Rob Rideshare Driver — Four teenagers were taken into custody after allegedly assaulting and robbing a rideshare driver on S. Eads Street early Saturday. The driver was inside his vehicle when the passengers attacked him following a verbal dispute, stealing a phone charger before fleeing on foot, according to police. The suspects face petitions for robbery, assault by mob and conspiracy. [ACPD, Dave Statter/X]
Highland Street House Fire — Arlington County Fire Department crews knocked down a house fire Monday evening at the corner of Arlington Blvd and N. Highland Street. No civilians or firefighters were injured, and the fire marshal is investigating, ACFD said. Initial reports suggest the blaze started outside, next to the house, and spread to the structure. [ARLnow/X, ACFD/X]
Nearly 200 Charges in Gym Thefts — An Alexandria man, 29, faces nearly 200 charges tied to thefts from unlocked vehicles parked outside gyms in Fairfax County and Falls Church. Since April, detectives say he stole wallets and credit cards from the vehicles, then made fraudulent gift card purchases at nearby retailers before victims realized their belongings were gone. He is being held at the Arlington County jail. [ALXnow]
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Renters Get More Time — A new state law gives Virginia tenants more time to catch up on overdue rent before facing eviction. House Bill 15, from Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News), extends the grace period to pay from five to 14 days. The law also makes a pilot eviction diversion program permanent and expands it statewide. [Virginia Mercury]
Higher Bills for Power Line — Electric customers in N. Va. will help pay for a 115-mile transmission line planned across rural Virginia. The 765-kilovolt line, driven largely by data center demand, could cost $1 to $2 billion and add $1 or $2 to the transmission portion of Dominion bills, a company spokesman said. The project faces opposition from communities along its route. [WTOP]
Severe Storms Possible Today — The area faces an enhanced risk of severe storms this afternoon and evening, with the National Weather Service placing it at a Level 3 out of 5 threat. Storms are most likely between 3 and 9 p.m. and could bring damaging wind gusts capable of toppling trees, along with a chance of flooding, hail and perhaps a tornado. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a humid day with showers and thunderstorms likely and a high near 92. Winds will blow out of the south at 7–15 mph. Overnight lows will settle around 73. [NWS]
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Two Arlington residents delivered standout performances for Falls Church-based NOVA Fencing & Archery Club at the 2026 USA Fencing National Championships.
Solomon Brosnan, a student at Washington-Liberty High School, captured the Division III National Championship in Men’s Épée. Brosnan began fencing overseas before joining NOVA, where his game rose to a national level.
