Local Eclipse Events Today "Although Arlington won’t be in the path of totality running from Texas to Maine, we’ll be getting 87% coverage around 3:20 p.m. on Monday, April 8. The National Weather Service currently predicts partly cloudy skies. The Rosslyn Business Improvement District is hosting a free viewing event at Gateway Park from
Green Valley Leader Remembered "As part of a day of service held during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the life and legacy of John Robinson Jr. was celebrated with installation of a marker at his grave. After realizing that his grave was unmarked, Mrs. Althea Roseboro approached the civic association in support
Ballston Towing Standoff "There was a mini standoff at the Advanced Towing lot in Ballston today, with the company blocking a vehicle whose owner tried to drive off without paying. Per ACPD, 'the incident was determined to be civil in nature and the parties resolved their dispute. No arrests were made.'" [Twitter] Cost of
Arlington and the immediate D.C. area is under a Winter Weather Advisory, with several inches of additional snow accumulation expected. The advisory from the National Weather Service was issued this morning. While light snow is currently falling, adding to the dusting from overnight Sunday into Monday, heavier snowfall is expected later this afternoon and tonight.
Veterans Day Closures Arlington schools, libraries and most local government facilities are closed today due to the observance of Veterans Day. Additionally, parking meters will not be enforced. [Arlington County] Event at Arlington National Cemetery "Join ANC for the National #VeteransDay Observance this Sat., Nov. 11 at 11. You must use the tram