All five candidates running for County Board say they will protect the Barcroft Sports & Fitness Center and its gymnastics programming from elimination.
Candidate James DeVita said that, if elected, he “absolutely” would support both.
A free block party with food, discount beer and live music is taking over a portion of Clarendon this weekend.
Clarendon Ballroom is hosting a “Summer Jam Session” from 2-9:30 p.m. on Saturday — featuring pop, country and rock hits on an outdoor stage, plus yard games like cornhole and giant Jenga in a festive atmosphere.
Hello again, Arlington! It’s me Drew here again from All Team Exteriors – your Arlington based company for roofing, windows, siding, gutters, and doors. I’m reaching out today to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for an incredible first five months in business. Thanks to your support we’ve been growing very swiftly, and we can’t thank you enough. If you don’t remember me, I reached out back in February about my hopes and plans to build something honest right here in Arlington. You all helped us get off to an incredible start and again we just can’t thank you enough.
We have also brought on our first team member and that’s been an absolute blast as well. This summer we were lucky to bring on Owen as an intern from James Madison University, a rising senior there. Owen has been an incredible guy and has worked tirelessly with us, side by side, day in and day out, to help us build this company. One of our owners is a James Madison University graduate and so it’s been great to bring on another JMU team member. Owen is heading back in five or six weeks, but he’s already committed to joining All Team again next summer and bringing some of his JMU buddies along for the ride to hopefully work with us also. We’re thankful for a fun and productive first summer from Owen and look forward to working with him in the future.
We’ve done quite a few roofs already, but we’ve also been blessed to get to work in the other exterior trades as well. This summer we’ve put on new gutters, windows, siding, and doors for many of our clients in Arlington and all-over Northern Virginia. It’s been fun to help take care of our clients in more than one way and provide them with the exterior services that they need.
If you’d like to follow along, anytime you can follow us on Instagram @allteamexteriors and keep up with our growing journey. We’re trying to show transparently as we learn and grow and do our best for every client and family that we’re lucky enough to work with.
If you’re thinking about getting some work done, whether it be a repair or whether you need a new roof, window, door, siding, or some gutters, please let us know. Reach out to us before the end of the summer and we’ll be happy to offer 10% off any job that you need done. Always estimates are always free and we’d love a chance to come by your home and take a look and offer our services. Give us a call at (703) 705-7207.
We look forward to serving you and the greater Arlington community and again we can’t thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts for everything you’ve done for us so far. Stay hydrated and enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to working with you soon!
A new coffee truck serving cafe classics and Nepali specialties has opened outside a gas station in Cherrydale.
Located at 4019 Langston Blvd, Coffee Libations has been open for about a month. Owner Anshu Bhusal, a long-time coffee shop employee, told ARLnow he’d been looking for an opportunity to bring customers both authentic Nepali recipes and brews of his own creation.
At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS), one of the region’s largest and most established human services nonprofits, we believe every child deserves to walk into the classroom on the first day of school feeling confident, prepared, and ready to learn. But for many local families, the excitement of a new school year is overshadowed by the financial stress of buying school supplies. By helping families meet this essential need, we can ease financial pressure and give students the tools they need to succeed from day one.
This summer, NVFS is bringing together individuals, businesses, and community partners from across Northern Virginia, to provide new backpacks and essential school supplies to more than 1,500 local students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
County Board members say further steps to protect students along S. Carlin Springs Road will be in place before classes resume in late August.
“We want to be responsive — all of us care and have been engaged,” Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said in response to concerns raised at the Board’s Saturday (July 18) meeting.
Tree Steward Fall Training Applications Open
Residents worried about our urban forest, their neighbor’s tree, or the declining oak in their own yard can apply now for a seven-week course to learn about trees and become a volunteer Tree Steward with Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) is pushing for more regulations on data centers as part of a new package of artificial intelligence bills introduced in Congress yesterday (Tuesday).
The legislative agenda, titled “A Framework for America’s AI Future,” is Warner’s plan for the United States to develop AI responsibly. Virginia’s senior senator said the bills resulted from years of work examining AI’s impact on the economy, national security, competition and American workers.
Falls Church is staying true to its reputation as a Democratic bastion, based on voting trends leading into the Aug. 4 primary.
Of the 346 ballots cast as of July 20, a total of 324 — or 94% — have been in the Democratic primary for 8th District U.S. House of Representatives. The remaining 6% have been cast in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Cart Robbery Foiled — An Arlington man, 71, was arrested after police say he filled a shopping cart at a business in the 2500 block of 9th Road S. and tried to leave without paying Monday morning. An employee confronted him and the two struggled over the merchandise before the man fled on foot, leaving everything behind, according to police. He was later identified and charged with attempted robbery. [ACPD]
Rosslyn Cyberwarfare Unicorn — Twenty Technologies, a Rosslyn-based cyberwarfare startup, saw its valuation jump to $1.2 billion after a $30 million investment from California venture firm Khosla Ventures. The company became the nation’s first venture-backed cyberwarfare unicorn last month and plans to grow its technical team. [WBJ]
Arlington’s Miss Virginia USA — Arlington resident Justus Kelley was crowned Miss Virginia USA 2026 and will compete for the national title in August. Kelley says she’s the first Miss Virginia who’s also a mom. [N. Va. Magazine]
Student Rockers Take the Stage — Students in Aspire Afterschool Learning’s no-cost summer program have formed a rock band, The Jackson Nine, headlining a free music festival Sunday at the Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S. Dinwiddie Street) from 4 to 6 p.m. Donations support the South Arlington nonprofit’s programs. [Press Release]
Westover Cottage Hits Market — A 1914 stucco cottage in Westover is on the market for $1.35 million. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home on N. Nicholas Street has been expanded to nearly 2,800 square feet and features a finished basement, a front-yard gazebo and manicured gardens. [N. Va. Magazine]
Past the Summer Peak — The first half of climatological summer was the District’s fourth-warmest on record, averaging 79.8 degrees, or 2.2 degrees above normal, Capital Weather reports. The region is now past the peak, with average temperatures easing from here through the rest of summer. [Capital Weather]
It’s Wednesday — Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 86 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the afternoon. Winds will blow from the west at 7–12 mph. An evening storm is possible before skies turn mostly cloudy overnight, with a low around 65. [NWS]
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Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 21, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 21, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: County Board approves $2.6M for new sidewalks in Va. Square, other streetscape upgrades | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: GW Parkway crash critically injured six, including two construction workers | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Candidates for Arlington treasurer can file for Democratic endorsement on Friday | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Police: Falls Church man blocked officers from dead body inside hotel room | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: New cafe from For Five Roasters opens inside Virginia Square bistro | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Arlington’s new economic development director arrives at ‘transformational moment’ | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:00 pm: WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Police seeking man who robbed bank in Crystal City, fled scene on foot | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:30 am: Medicare Basics
- 11:30 am: Storytime
- 3:00 pm: Chess Social
- 5:30 pm: Sillygander: Improv Watch & Learn
- 6:00 pm: Sundeck Summer Reads
- 6:00 pm: Outdoor Yoga with Mind the Mat
- 6:30 pm: NAMI Talks- Racism & Mental Health
⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast
There is a slight chance of showers in the morning, increasing to a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with partly sunny skies and a high near 85°F. Expect west winds at 7 to 11 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will have a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 65°F. North winds will be around 8 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.”
– David Brinkley
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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Police have arrested a suspect following a bank robbery in Crystal City yesterday (Tuesday).
The suspect, Brian Frances, 36, is accused of robbing the Bank of America at 1425 S. Eads Street, across from Amazon’s HQ2, around 12:20 p.m.
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.