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 — Jun 11, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for June 11, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump’s triumphal arch | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: New parking ticket portal launches in Arlington, with permit changes coming soon | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory issued for Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:15 pm: NOW: Hazmat, medical crews dispatched as Pentagon goes on lockdown | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Columbia Pike Blues Festival returns this weekend, bringing live tunes to new location | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Weekend rail work at Crystal City Metro finishes two weeks early | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Phishing attack put VHC Health patients’ medical records, personal information at risk | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:15 pm: JUST IN: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 6:00 pm: More flyovers planned this weekend after a dozen helicopters flew over Arlington today | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:00 pm: WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Piano & More Seeks Volunteers for Spring Recital in Falls Church
- 12:30 pm: Video Game Social
- 3:00 pm: Coloring Page Friday
- 3:00 pm: Invitation for Hello Summer; a community party unlike any other! (Patrick Henry Recreation Center)
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 6:00 pm: “Phenomena of Emotions” – Fundraiser to Support 55+ Programs
- 👉 6:00 pm: “Artfully Yours” Weekend Art Show & Sale 2026–Opening Reception
- 6:45 pm: Friday Forest Bathing
- 7:00 pm: Pride Prom at the Library!
- 9:00 pm: World Soccer
⛈️ Friday’s forecast
Expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 PM, with some severe storms possible. The high will be near 95, and the heat index could reach 103, with west winds at 3 to 8 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. In the evening, showers and thunderstorms will continue until about 8 PM, with lows around 67 and west winds at 6 to 8 mph. The chance of rain remains at 80%, with similar rainfall amounts expected. 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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