A man who fatally stabbed his wife and seriously wounded their 1-year-old daughter in Pentagon City has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Leonardo Antonio Reyes was sentenced today (Friday) to 40 years with 15 suspended for second-degree murder and 20 years with 15 suspended for aggravated malicious wounding — 30 years to serve, followed by 10 years of probation, according to the Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office.
Two individuals who were once enslaved in the Bluemont neighborhood were honored during an Aug. 2 ceremony at St. Ann Catholic Church.
The ceremony honored Henry Speaks and Lidia, whose last name is unknown. They are among about 100 individuals being honored this year with commemorative brass markers, or “stumbling stones,” as part of the Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington initiative.
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Question: How has the Arlington condo market performed in the first half of 2026?
Answer: After a down year for condo prices in 2025, values rebounded close to 2024 levels despite properties staying on market longer and fewer condos selling for at or above their original asking price.
Market Values Higher, Despite Difficulty Selling
One-Bedroom Values Flat/Stable, Two-Bedroom Values Higher but Volatile
Condo Fees Play a Significant Role in Condo Sales
The median monthly condo fee increased 3.6% to $638. On a fee-per-square-foot basis, the median rose 0.5% to about $0.70.
Among 2026 sales with fees below $0.50/SF, the median market time was 11 days, 51.4% sold at or above original ask, and the average sale was 98.6% of original ask. At $1.00+/SF, the median time on market more than doubled, only 35.6% sold at or above ask, and the average sale was 95.8% of original ask. Price reductions were also more common: 32.2% versus 22.9%.
Looking Forward
Given that price growth was attributable to two-bedroom condos, not the entire condo market, and it occurred with key demand metrics well below long-term averages, I wouldn’t be surprised to see values recede in the second half of 2026.
Additionally, condo inventory in Q2 of 2026 was 37% higher than in Q2 2025, while absorption rates were down. More supply combined with less demand is another indicator of downward pressure on condo values in the second half of 2026.
How the Data is Organized
For my mid-year reviews, I like to compare the first half of the year to the first half of prior years, rather than comparing the first half of the current year to the full year in prior years. We tend to see a stronger market (higher demand, more competition) in the first half of the year than the second half, so this approach gives us a better apples-to-apples comparison.
An online Summer Skills Boost Program attracted almost 2,000 Arlington students between second and eighth grade this year.
Seeking to prevent learning loss and prepare for the 2026-27 school year, the self-paced initiative ran from July 6 to 31.
Fall ushers in a robust roster of terrific classes at Art House 7 for kindergarteners through adult. Explore our traditional offerings: ceramics, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sewing. Kawaii Style Drawing and Digital Art are among our recent classes for kids. We also offer an excellent 6-week program for high schoolers aiming to advance their artistic skills and prepare their college portfolios. Love ceramics? We have a dedicated ceramics studio that comfortably accommodates wheel and hand-building classes.
Fall Session begins Sep. 1
The lineup and events schedule for next week’s Arlington County Fair are officially set.
Yacht rock, electro-pop and classic rock bands will all feature in the free festival at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, with headliners including the popular local cover band Milk Mountain. Other features include a princess “glam” tent, a portable planetarium experience and four magic shows.
Join DC Road Runners and Potomac Valley Track Club for our annual Family Night at the Track and Meet of Miles. The event is open to runners of all ages and paces as well as nonmembers.
This event hosts 400 meter and 800 meter races for kids ages 1-8, as well as multiple 1-mile heats for participants of all ages. There is also a 3K race that is open to participants of all ages.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.
Storms are expected later today and forecasters say they could pack quarter-sized hail, 65 mph wind gusts and frequent lightning. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m.
An independent candidate with a background in local activism has entered the race for Arlington treasurer.
Aasim Rawoot is a familiar face for those familiar with County Board meetings, where he has often joined other activists in calling for county leaders to take a stronger stance on the conflict in Palestine. He has filed his candidacy against Kim Rucker, the former chief deputy treasurer who became treasurer last month following Carla de la Pava’s retirement.
From Clarendon’s high-energy nightlife scene to bars, concerts and comedy shows around the county, Arlington has no shortage of options to spend a fun night out.
Here are the nominees for “Best Nightlife Spot in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite spot? Write it in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for Best Place to Take an Art Class in Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Nail Salon in Arlington. The results are now official:
A portion of GW Parkway is temporarily closing to northbound traffic, requiring detours starting next week.
Between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123, the northbound lanes will be closed for part of the day from Aug. 10 to Sept. 1. The closures are effective Mondays through Thursdays from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
The firefighter hurt while battling a three-alarm house fire in Country Club Hills on Sunday is out of the hospital after surgery.
The firefighter suffered a broken femur, had surgery Monday and was discharged on Wednesday, an Arlington County Fire Department spokesperson tells ARLnow. He is recovering at home with his family.
