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RIP Roberta Flack
Legendary Singer Passes Away at 88
Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist known for her intimate vocal and musical style, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Flack, a top recording artist of the 1970s, remained an influential performer throughout her career. She grew up in Arlington’s Green Valley neighborhood.
February 25,Office to Apartment Proposal
Gilbane Development Plans Office Conversion in Virginia Square
Gilbane Development Co. has announced plans to convert a vacant office building in Virginia Square into apartments-over-retail. This project is one of the first under Arlington County’s newly approved adaptive reuse policy. The 1990s-era office building, One Virginia Square, is located at 3601 Wilson Blvd.
GOP: Elon Posters Aren’t Ours
Arlington GOP Denies Responsibility for Public Advertisements
The Arlington GOP has denied involvement in recently spotted public advertisements featuring Elon Musk’s image. “This Committee does not advertise by vandalizing public spaces, and we do not stylize our committee name this way. This is a fake ad,” the organization stated.
Beyer Blasts U.S. Attorney
Congressman Criticizes Federal Law Enforcement
Rep. Don Beyer voiced strong criticism against the U.S. Attorney, stating, “Washingtonians deserve federal law enforcement who will protect their rights without violating the Constitution, and focus on fighting crime rather than trying to censor the free press and political opponents. Basic understanding of punctuation would be nice, also.”
New Arlington Judge
Adam M. Krischer Elected to General District Court
Local defense attorney Adam M. Krischer has been elected as the newest judge in Arlington’s General District Court. The 50-year-old was unanimously elected by Virginia’s General Assembly last week and will replace the Honorable Romaine Frances O’Brien starting July 1.
Queen City Remembered
Historic Black Neighborhood Honored
Queen City, a once-thriving Black neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, is being remembered at the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. Originally built on land owned by the Mount Olive Baptist Church in the early 1900s, the community has since disappeared from the modern landscape.
Stars Added to Crash Tribute
Figure Skating Legends Join Benefit Event
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan, and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to a benefit event in Washington, D.C., this weekend. The event honors victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
Exhaust Noise Bill Passes
Fairfax County’s Transportation Initiative Moves Forward
A last-minute compromise in Richmond has allowed Fairfax County’s key transportation initiative of 2025 to proceed. Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly approved language permitting a pilot program to reduce vehicle-exhaust noise in Northern Virginia.
Dulles is Most Expensive Airport
Washington Dulles Tops List of Costliest U.S. Airports
Washington Dulles International Airport is the most expensive U.S. airport for domestic flights, according to recent data. Including rideshare costs from D.C., travel expenses can be nearly double those from airports like Ft. Lauderdale. Travelers are advised to use the Silver Line for savings.
Youngkin Unveils Job Portal
New Platform Connects Job Seekers with Opportunities
Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched VirginiaHasJobs.com, a new website designed to connect job seekers with employment opportunities. The initiative aims to assist federal workers in Virginia impacted by mass layoffs. Youngkin announced the platform at Capital One headquarters in Tysons on Monday.
Weather Update
Tuesday Forecast
Expect partly sunny skies with highs reaching 61°F. Light, variable winds will strengthen to 5–8 mph from the northwest in the afternoon. Tuesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of 37°F.