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Arlington
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Arlington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Late Saturday night, a man was hospitalized after five men assaulted him with a bat and brandished machetes during a robbery on the 4800 block of Columbia Pike in Arlington—police later arrested three suspects including Marvin Ruano, Jeffrey Luna and Gustavo Flores. WJLA
- ➤ On Aug. 17 just before 8:30 p.m., Arlington police said Logan Chrisinger shot his mother in an apartment on the 3400 block of Fairfax Drive near Ballston Virginia Square, and she died at a hospital while he was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated malicious wounding, and using a firearm in a felony. DC News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arlington Public Schools has updated its online back-to-school packet—accessible via ParentVUE—with clearer language and fewer steps to help families update emergency contacts by Oct. 13 as classes start on Monday, Aug. 25. School officials have revised cellphone policies by school level and are planning new projects to support student well-being—with a full report on these changes set for Aug. 21. ARLnow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arlington dog licensing is now done online through a two-step process that takes up to five business days for review—Treasurer Carla de la Pava said officials will soon upgrade it so all steps can be completed at once. ARLnow
- ➤ On Monday, a fire alarm in the air traffic control tower at Ronald Reagan Airport delayed 61 flights as the FAA slowed inbound traffic. Officials said the tower remained fully operational even though some flights were delayed an average of 39 minutes with some delays extending over an hour. DC News Now
- ➤ Arlington’s tax-delinquency rate increased slightly to 0.18% from 0.17% last year despite the treasurer’s office efforts. Treasurer Carla de la Pava announced plans to use QR codes and allow partial payments — actions aimed at clearing overdue bills and meeting a new target of 0.157%. ARLnow
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DLS 5K for Lewy Body Dementia
9 AM – 5 PM — Bon Air Park Rose Garden — Early bird registration until June 30 — Participate in a fun 5K run/walk to raise awareness for Lewy body dementia.
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Mindfulness Meditation for Everyday Life
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Mary Riley Styles Public Library — Free entry — Explore mindfulness meditation techniques to enhance daily living.
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Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2025
12-6 p.m. — Gateway Park — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant day of music featuring the gospel soul sounds of The Sensational Barnes Brothers.
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FFab and the Skulls Live Show
8 p.m. — Galaxy Hut — Free entry — Experience an original music performance with FFab and the Skulls, featuring opening act Anthony Martin.
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Celtic Festival
12-6 p.m. — Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub — Free entry — Experience traditional Irish music, dance, food, and a lively makers market at this annual celebration.
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