Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti speaks at a recent anti-ICE demonstration (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
The House Judiciary Committee continued a war of words with many of Arlington’s local leaders in a new report slamming attempts to shield undocumented immigrants.
Building on aggressive letters to several local agencies earlier this year and an ongoing public dispute with Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, the committee took aim at policies at the Arlington County Police Department, Arlington County Sheriff’s Office and Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in a 23-page interim staff report reviewed by ARLnow.
Police used a Taser to subdue a man who allegedly advanced on an officer with a broken bottle outside a Clarendon business Saturday morning.
Officers were called to a reported assault in the 2700 block of Wilson Blvd around 11 a.m. They determined that a man had walked into the business, broken a glass bottle and begun waving it around, according to the Arlington County Police Department.
Washington, DC and Arlington sit about four miles apart, but a move between them rarely takes four miles’ worth of planning. The distance is short. The logistics are not.
A DC pickup might mean limited curb space, a building with fixed moving hours, and a long carry from the unit to the truck. The Arlington delivery might mean a reserved loading dock, a service elevator with a two-hour window, and a front desk that needs a certificate of insurance before the crew walks in. Two buildings, two sets of rules, and a crew that has to satisfy both in a single day. Add weekday bridge traffic and two lease dates that don’t quite line up, and a fifteen-minute drive turns into a full day.
The moves that go smoothly are the ones where pickup and delivery get planned as two separate jobs. At 495 Movers, our crews work both sides of the river daily, so the Arlington movers on our team plan the delivery before the truck ever leaves DC.
What does the DC side require?
Start with how your belongings get out of the building.
If you’re in an apartment or condo, call the property manager and ask about approved moving hours, elevator reservations, certificates of insurance, and floor protection requirements. Many DC buildings won’t allow a move to start before 9 a.m. or continue past 5 p.m., and some don’t permit weekend moves at all.
Rowhouses have fewer rules but their own challenges: narrow stairs, a tight turn at the landing, and maybe thirty feet of sidewalk between the door and wherever the truck can legally stop.
Parking is the piece people leave until last and shouldn’t. In DC, you can reserve curb space for a moving truck through DDOT’s temporary no-parking permit, and the signs generally need to be posted several days in advance. Without it, the crew may end up parked a block away, and long carries add time to the bill. Our DC movers handle permit timing as part of the booking.
Use this as your checklist for the conversation with your building manager and your moving company:
Where the truck can legally stand
Which entrance the crew should use
Whether an elevator is reserved, and for what window
What time loading can begin
How far belongings have to travel to reach the truck
Whether building management needs documents in advance
One more thing to do now: measure your largest pieces. Sofas, bed frames, desks, dining tables, and gym equipment all need to clear the destination doorway, hallway, and elevator, not just the one you’re leaving. Doing this during DC prep rather than on delivery day is what keeps a bed frame from getting disassembled on an Arlington loading dock while your elevator window runs out.
What do Arlington buildings require on moving day?
Once the truck crosses the river, the plan starts over.
High-rises in Rosslyn, Ballston, Clarendon, Courthouse, and National Landing typically require advance notice, a reserved loading dock, and a service elevator booking. Many ask for a certificate of insurance naming the building as additional insured, and some collect a refundable move-in deposit. Condo associations can add their own move-in hours on top of that.
A U.K.-based quantum computing company is establishing a new U.S. headquarters in Arlington.
Phasecraft, which develops algorithms for quantum computers with a focus on industrial applications, plans to create 19 jobs in Ballston, Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s office announced in a press release today (Monday).
NAACP Arlington Branch is thrilled to invite you to a vibrant evening honoring the collective power, resilience, and unity of our people. On October 17th, we are coming together to celebrate community strength, shared progress, and unapologetic pride. This won’t just be an event—it will be an energetic celebration of what happens when we rise together.
The Wakefield Warriors finished a surprising second in the Liberty District golf tourney (photo by Dave Facinoli)
The results certainly weren’t projected to turn out so favorably for the Wakefield Warriors golf team.
The co-ed high-school golf squad entered the seven-team 18-hole Liberty District tournament at Herndon Centennial Golf Course as a lower seed. A fourth-place finish would have been considered a success.
Equality Arlington’s Coming Out Day Celebration is Sunday, October 11th (National Coming Out Day) from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Lyon Village Community House (1920 N Highland St, Arlington, VA)! Join us for: Arlingtonians sharing coming out stories, Live music, Food, and Sharing your story in our “coming out closet”.
Suggested donation is $15 a person. Please RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/EAComingOutRSVP. If you need a free ticket, email [email protected].
The newly rebranded Two Chefs Greek Couzina (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
After 42 years as a full-service Greek restaurant in the Bluemont neighborhood, Two Chefs Pizza has rebooted as a fast-casual spot.
Now known as Two Chefs Greek Kouzina, the restaurant at 5019 Wilson Blvd has installed menu screens, a self-service kiosk and new decor in response to changing market trends and personal circumstances.
Becky Meiers speaks to County Board members (screenshot via Arlington County)
Boosters of a resurrected community radio station acknowledge they will have to build trust before establishing deep bonds with the county government.
Given the county government’s past experiences with Arlington Independent Media (AIM), “we know [a relationship] will take time to build,” Becky Meiers, who with Ted Schneider cofounded Radio Arlington, told the County Board.
Artists will be displaying their works and welcoming the community. Studios in South Arlington will be open on Saturday, Sept. 26, with those in North Arlington open Sunday, Sept. 27 — both days running 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clouds and sun over Rosslyn and the 14th Street Bridge (staff photo)
Langston Blvd Project Approved — County Board members on Saturday voted 5-0 to permit razing of the former Air & Space Force Association building at 1501 Langston Blvd, replacing it with a residential project totaling 88 condominium units plus a ground-floor museum and underground parking. —Scott McCaffrey
FAA Clears Trump’s Arch — The Federal Aviation Administration has determined the proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery poses no hazard to aircraft. Designers must add an “eternal flame” at the top and floodlights around the base to keep it visible to pilots. [Fox 5]
AI Tool Debuts at DCA — A new Federal Aviation Administration artificial intelligence system launches today at Reagan National, Dulles and BWI, crunching schedule and weather data to predict delays and recommend alternate routes. Officials said the tool, called SMART, will advise controllers rather than replace them. [NYT, Politico]
More Flock Talk Tuesday — County Board members at their Tuesday meeting will have a more robust discussion on last week’s decision to eliminate the county’s use of Flock cameras while also tackling the issue of license-plate readers generally, Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said over the weekend. “Your concern, I think, is fair and well-placed,” he said in response to those who turned up at Saturday’s board meeting to press for more restrictions on the future use of such surveillance equipment. —Scott McCaffrey
Collages Honor Black Neighborhoods — Artist Zane Killgo, a fifth-generation Arlingtonian, will present three oversize digital collages of Green Valley, Johnson’s Hill and Hall’s Hill on Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Langston Boulevard Alliance office. The free reception includes a panel discussion with residents of all three neighborhoods. [WTOP]
Kiwanis Honors Longtime Educator — Meg Tuccillo, who spent three decades with Arlington Public Schools including 17 years as assistant superintendent for administrative services, has received the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington’s Harro & Janie Wulf Legendary Service Award. Past honorees include former Rep. Jim Moran. [Kiwanis]
Human Chain at Kennedy Center — Thousands gathered outside the Kennedy Center on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump’s plans for the building, at one point linking hands around it. A federal judge has ordered the center to give 30 days’ notice before any major physical changes, including demolition. [Associated Press, WTOP]
Community Service in Fatal Crash — A driver who jumped a curb on a Leesburg Pike service road near Seven Corners and killed Sean King, 38, in June left court Thursday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor and completing 20 hours of community service. Fairfax County police said the driver was distracted. [NBC 4]
Beyer Blasts Press Ban — “Yes Trump’s ban on news media outlets is unconstitutional, illegal, un-American, and authoritarian, and yes it will be struck down in court,” Rep. Don Beyer (D) said of the president barring outlets from the White House. “It’s also extreme loser behavior.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Blame the September Shock — D.C.-area traffic feels worse right now not because there are more cars, but because school and office schedules squeeze trips back into traditional rush hours, WTOP traffic expert Dave Dildine told Axios. Fall congestion also shifts inside the Beltway, including Arlington. [Axios]
Data Center Crackdown — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed an executive order establishing what her office calls the nation’s most aggressive data center accountability framework, banning state nondisclosure agreements, ending by-right approvals for projects generating more than 25 megawatts and requiring the centers to pay a larger share of electric costs. [FFXnow, Washington Post]
It’s Monday — Mostly cloudy today with a high near 75 and a 40% chance of rain showers after noon. Northeast winds around 9 mph. Showers and thunderstorms move in overnight, with a low around 62 and a 90% chance of rain. [NWS]
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