Good Tuesday 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 — May 26, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for May 26, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Historic preservation position is cut from budget, limiting services | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:05 am: NOW: Fallen tree near Arlington National Cemetery causes Metro delays | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: County Board may consider leaf blower ban this summer | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Pet Palooza to bring two days of pet-friendly vendors and activities to Clarendon | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Costco food court in Pentagon City closed for renovations starting today | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Arlington Forest baker finds success selling fresh sourdough at neighborhood stand | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: ACPD corporal dies from 9/11-related cancer after 35 years of service | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Madison Community Center closes next month for a year of renovations | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 7:00 am: Meet me at Liberty: Sunrise Social Walk
- 12:00 pm: The Pike – Lunch Club at Kabobistan
- 2:30 pm: Pokemon in Real Life
⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11am and a high near 80°F. Winds will be light and become westerly in the afternoon. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are likely into the evening, tapering off around 11pm, with patchy fog developing until 1am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64°F and winds shifting northwest after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with potential for similar rain accumulation as during the day. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau
🌅 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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