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 — Feb 12, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for February 12, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Arlington LGBTQ+ committee plans to begin advocating for concrete policies | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: APS students plan walkout in protest of ICE next week | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Bill to support popular vote in presidential elections passes Virginia Senate | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Yorktown girls swim and dive team wins district, aims for state crown | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:45 pm: Obituary: Richard Edelin Crouch (1940-2025) | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Arlington Soccer Association opens new indoor training center in Penrose | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Arlington home sales drop 20% year-over-year, following nationwide decline | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: New ‘innovation district’ in National Landing promotes business, defense partnerships | 🗣️ Comments
- 5:15 pm: Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:00 pm: JUST IN: Rhodeside Grill to close after three decades in business | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 11:00 am: Free Your Mind Yoga
- 7:00 pm: Galentines Day W/ Paris Sashay
- 7:00 pm: H-B Woodlawn Presents: The Mystery of Edwin Drood
☀️ Friday’s forecast
Expect sunshine and a high of 39°F accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 7 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. For Friday night, the skies will be mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to a low of around 28°F, with a gentle southwest breeze. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer
🌅 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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