Good Thursday 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 — Jan 8, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for January 8, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Ebbin takes cannabis role in Richmond, kicking off race for his Va. Senate seat | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Police investigating daytime home burglary and jewelry theft near Langston Blvd | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Beacon Newspapers sold by founders to one of its executives | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Jewelry shop with Etsy-style merch plans relocation to Ballston next month | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: N. Va. reports 8,200 fewer jobs after federal workforce cuts in 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: W-L falls in key girls basketball contest, but Yorktown improves to 6-4 | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: Man repeatedly shouting “six seven” rescued from Clarendon rooftop | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:55 pm: Political sign at Fairlington-area bakery sparks major online debate | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:30 pm: Car knocks down light pole, smashes bench in Clarendon crash | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 👉 8:00 am: Friday Field Trip: Amplify Your Intentions
- 10:00 am: Painting Birds with Teresa Oaxaca Workshop at Art House 7
- 3:30 pm: Drop-in Resume and Job Search Help
- 5:00 pm: Snow Days–January Opening Reception
- 7:00 pm: Samuel Comroe
🌦️ Friday’s forecast
Rain is possible after 4pm with clouds increasing and a high near 56. South winds between 6-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. On Friday night, rain is more likely after 1am, with temperatures dropping to around 49. Southwest winds of 5-8 mph will shift northwest after midnight, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not just about making money. It’s about making a difference.”
– Kathy Ireland
🌅 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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