Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 26, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Jun 26, 2026.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Weeks of military flyovers planned for America’s 250th, starting Wednesday (41947 views)
  2. EXCLUSIVE: Woman seriously injured while brunching in Ballston after rock thrown from high rise (19691 views)
  3. Clarendon post office restricts overnight hours due to pee, poop and fires (9023 views)
  4. Marymount hosting free fireworks viewing with food on Fourth of July (6705 views)
  5. JUST IN: Il Radicchio reopening in Clarendon, replacing Mazaro (6402 views)
  6. Scoop N Scootery attracting big crowds in Clarendon just weeks after opening (6322 views)
  7. Woman, 77, dies after house fire near East Falls Church (5938 views)
  8. Morning Notes for June 25, 2026 (5570 views)
  9. ACPD: Another car-window spree in South Arlington, armed man arrested at apartment complex (5364 views)
  10. New cafe and wine bar plans to open in Shirlington later this year (4535 views)
  11. Local firefighter has a transportation idea: aerial cable cars over Langston Blvd (4535 views)
  12. Four Arlington swim teams all win season-opening meets (4125 views)
  13. Arlington’s new delivery robots prompt mix of curiosity, annoyance from locals (3928 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect showers and possible thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11 a.m. The high will be around 82°F, and winds will shift to the south at about 5 mph in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 80%, with rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. Saturday night will also have showers and possible thunderstorms until midnight, then scattered showers will continue. Fog may develop after 2 a.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 68°F, accompanied by light east winds. Probability of precipitation is 60%, with similar expected rainfall. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋

Schools

Preschoolers bond with seniors in intergenerational painting class at Lubber Run

By Scott McCaffrey
Generations came together at Lubber Run art event (photo by Nicholas Englund, courtesy of Arlington County)

An age gap of a half-century or more didn’t dim enthusiasm during a special art program at a recent Arlington preschool program.

The intergenerational program, held June 15, brought together members of Arlington’s 55+ program to support and paint with the 3-to-5-year-olds in the Creative Preschoolers program at Lubber Run Community Center.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 1001 N. Vermont Street, Unit 804

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 1001 N. Vermont Street, Unit 804
Neighborhood: Ballston
Type: 1 BR, 1 BA condo – 623 sq. ft.
Listed: $399,000

Noteworthy: Enjoy a rooftop pool, garage parking and walking distance to Ballston Metro

Experience endless convenience and amenities at this Westview Ballston condo. Unit 804 is located close to the elevator, has upper floor views, a glass-enclosed bonus room, large closet space, and an in-unit washer/dryer. One underground garage parking space conveys. The building offers a rooftop pool, picnic area, fitness center, concierge, party room and business center. Located just down the street from the Ballston Metro, Ballston Quarter, and countless shopping, dining, grocery, parks, and entertainment options. Lower condo dues make this a great option for budget-conscious buyers. Be in the heart of it all at 1001 N. Vermont #804!

https://homes.amazinglistingphotos.com/1001-N-Vermont-St-1/idx

Listed by:
Palmer Harned – Compass
[email protected]
(703) 868-9983

Schools

Falls Church student’s plea for sidewalks wins ‘If I Were Mayor’ essay contest

By Scott McCaffrey
Willa Thom is honored by Falls Church City Council members (courtesy City of Falls Church)

A Falls Church middle school student won a region-wide “If I Were Mayor” essay competition through a plea for sidewalk improvements.

Willa Thom, representing Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School, was honored for her achievement at the June 22 Falls Church City Council meeting. She had competed in the Virginia Municipal League’s Region 5, which includes much of Northern Virginia.

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Around Town

The Angie upscale bistro soft opening today in Virginia Square

By Dan Egitto
The Angie at 3901 Fairfax Drive (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

An upscale American French bistro is hosting its first dinner guests today (Friday) in Virginia Square.

Balloon arches up, patio seating is in place and workers were bustling around The Angie amid its long-awaited debut at 3901 Fairfax Drive, which included free coffee and pastries this morning, a spokesperson told ARLnow.

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Opinion

Poll: The best cooking classes in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Whether you want to master fresh pasta, finally conquer a sourdough loaf or just spend a fun evening at the stove, Arlington has no shortage of places to sharpen your skills in the kitchen.

Here are the nominees for “Best Cooking Classes in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite class? Write it in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for Best Sandwich Shop 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 Pet Boarding in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Two Way Pet Services
  2. Canine Cardio
  3. Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care
News

EXCLUSIVE: Woman seriously injured while brunching in Ballston after rock thrown from high rise

By ARLnow.com
4040 Wilson Blvd, with The Salt Line on the ground floor (staff photo)

A woman was hospitalized after being struck in the head by a falling rock while she was dining outside in Ballston earlier this month.

The unusual incident happened just before 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, near the end of brunch service at The Salt Line.

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News

Clarendon post office restricts overnight hours due to pee, poop and fires

By Dan Egitto
A notice at the Clarendon post office (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

The Clarendon post office has restricted after-hours access to its lobby, citing issues with people relieving themselves and otherwise causing problems at the location.

The U.S. Postal Service is in the process of installing an automated entry system to enter the lobby at 3118 Washington Blvd from 6 p.m.-7 a.m., USPS spokesperson Mark Wahl told ARLnow. Once completed, customers with a QR code or fob have been able to access their boxes during those hours.

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News

Falls Church affordable housing proposal advances, after much debate

By Scott McCaffrey
Virginia Village properties on S. Maple Avenue, Shirley Street and Gibson Street (via City of Falls Church)

Falls Church leaders this week took a major step forward on a key affordable housing proposal, but ongoing divisions may imperil getting to the finish line.

Council members voted 6-1 authorizing staff to release a request for proposal (RFP), seeking development partners for the apartment buildings owned by the city in the 4.5-acre Virginia Village community.

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News

Morning Notes for June 26, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Capital Bikeshare bikes lined up at a corral in Ballston (staff photo)

Day Camp’s Growth Spurt — Camp Sarraka has more than quadrupled enrollment in three years, from 40 to 50 campers a week at its 2023 launch to about 210 this summer across three Arlington churches, with dozens more on a waiting list. About 10% of slots go to campers who can’t afford the $475 weekly fee. [WBJ]

E-Bike Robbery — Two e-bike riders were robbed in the 200 block of Oakland Street around 8:57 p.m. Wednesday, police said. The suspects asked one rider to borrow his bike and, when he refused, implied a firearm before taking the bike and fleeing. No one was injured. [ACPD]

Driver Gets 29 Years — A D.C. woman, 46, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for a 2023 crash that killed three men, including two passengers headed home to Arlington. She was driving 100 mph after fleeing a Rock Creek Parkway traffic stop when she hit their Lyft, and was convicted in April of three counts of involuntary manslaughter. [NBC 4]

Jets Roar Over Arlington — Military aircraft thundered over the area Thursday as Freedom 250 celebrations ramped up. B-52s and fighter jets crossed over Reagan National around 11:30 a.m., and the British military’s Red Arrows trailed red, white and blue smoke over D.C. and Nationals Park. The flyovers, marking America’s 250th birthday, run through July 10. [T-Byrd/X, Breaking911/X, Airshow News/X]

DES Earns Accreditation — “Years in the making, DES has achieved top accreditation as an American public works agency. A different department member is now rocking our shiny new medal each day like NHL champions spending a day with the Cup.” [Arlington DES]

Assault Weapons Ban Blocked — A Lancaster County judge has temporarily blocked Virginia’s new assault weapons ban from taking effect July 1, when buying or selling the firearms would have become a Class 1 misdemeanor. Attorney General Jay Jones (D) said he will appeal, calling the law “compliant with the Constitution of Virginia.” Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed the ban in May. [WJLA]

It’s Friday — Expect a partly sunny day with a high near 93 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Winds will be out of the southwest around 8 mph, and showers and storms become likely overnight, with a low around 70. [NWS]

New Legal Notice — Hotel restaurant seeks ABC license for on/off-premise wine and beer. [Public Notices]

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