Good Monday 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 — Aug 14, 2023.
- 9:30 am: Where to enjoy a three-course meal for Summer Restaurant Week in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Suspect in stolen ambulance chase had a recent Arlington arrest | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: New vape shop wafts in to prominent Wilson Blvd storefront in Courthouse | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:50 pm: Payment issues continue for some residents who registered for DPR fall classes | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: NEW: Arlington under Flood Watch tonight | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:55 pm: ACPD: Intoxicated suspect punched officer responding to reported stabbing | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:25 pm: BREAKING: Flash Flood, Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado warnings issued for Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast
There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am today, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88°F, accompanied by a 7 mph west wind. Tonight, the chance of precipitation decreases to 30%, with possible showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, followed by a slight chance of showers until 2am, partly cloudy skies, a low of 67°F, and a 6 mph northwest wind. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
– Robert Louis Stevenson
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
Recent Stories

Children’s Weekday Program (CWP) is a non-profit preschool rooted in a play-based philosophy. We focus on developing a love of learning and exploration, cooperation, empathy, and independence.
Our caring and experienced educators create opportunities for children 16 months to 5 years old to play, learn, and grow in a nurturing environment of child-centered and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Initially established more than 50 years ago in South Arlington, CWP continues to be a lauded program in the Northern Virginia area. We are extremely proud to have been recognized as a Best Preschool in Northern Virginia Magazine for the last 4 years.
Located now in North Arlington at 2666 Military Road, CWP offers a part-time parents day out and preschool program with options to extend care both before and after school. We offer a supportive and inclusive school community for children and parents alike and welcome all families to join our school!

The Optimist Club of Arlington is holding its 77th annual Christmas tree sale!
This year, the tree sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus (5115 Little Falls Road). The lot opens for sales on November 24th. The Optimist Club is selling small and large trees ranging from tabletop size to 10 foot tall trees! Wreaths, garland, tree stands, and White House Christmas ornaments will also be for sale.
100% of all proceeds go towards helping Arlington County youth.
For more information, please visit the Arlington Optimists website at https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.org/.
Holiday Art Show
Holiday Art Show featuring artists: Peter Fitzgerald, Claire Plante, Alanna Rivera, and Suzy Scollon. At the Barcroft Community House, 800 South Buchanan St., Arlington, VA. Dec. 8 from, 2 PM to 8 PM and Dec. 9 from 10 AM to
Christmas Tree Sales
2023 Christmas Tree Sales Begin
Saturday, December 2
Get your holiday decorating off to the right start this year! We will be selling 150 Fraser firs, freshly cut and delivered from Sparta, North Carolina.
Sale Hours: