Opinion

Most-read Arlington stories of the week: July 4-8

All About Burger space cleared out at Ballston Quarter (staff photo)

We hope those who had time off enjoyed the holiday-shortened work week.

With any luck, many of you crossed some summer activities off your list, given that we’re nearing the halfway point of the Memorial Day-to-Labor Day season.

Now, here are the most-read Arlington articles of the past week.

  1. Police investigating shooting in Green Valley
  2. Arlington and Alexandria residents asked to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly
  3. An Arlington Little League team hits and pitches its way to states and into local history
  4. Chase, carjacking and mass airbag theft reported during weekend of vehicular mayhem in Arlington
  5. Arlington is back to fully celebrating July 4 for the first time since 2019
  6. All About Burger is all but gone in Ballston Quarter
  7. Sense of Place Cafe in Arlington Forest has closed
  8. Amazon Fresh is now open in Crystal City
  9. Two workers seriously injured after electrical incident at condo building
  10. More storms expected today, after weekend storm fells numerous trees in Arlington

Feel free to discuss these stories or anything else of local interest in the comments. Enjoy the weekend — or at least the non-rainy potion of it!