Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
📈 Today’s most-read stories
- Man convicted of break-in, ‘unimaginable’ sexual abuse of former girlfriend in Arlington (5,429 views)
- Key Bridge Marriott site will be county’s snow dumping ground this winter (5,179 views)
- Two Arlington sports bars ranked among Washington Post’s top 10 in D.C. area (3,773 views)
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Oct 22, 2026.
- Morning Notes for October 22, 2026
- Five new members inducted into Arlington Sports Hall of Fame
- Floor plan: The design details that make or break a condominium
- NAACP celebrates a ‘transformative year’ with top state officials and Miss USA
- Proposed sidewalk near Courthouse sparks debate over tree loss, pedestrian safety
- Man injured, vehicles damaged in Green Valley shooting
- More than 16 million birds have flown over Arlington so far this fall
- Big outdoor clocks across Arlington are broken, and one may never be fixed
📣 Announcements
FOAP 2027 Board of Directors Vacancy Announcement
"The Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium is seeking to fill three vacancies on its 2027 Board… [Announcement]
St. Charles Preschool Open House – November 13th @ 9:30 AM
Please join us for an Open House at St. Charles Preschool on November 13th at 9:30 am to learn… [Announcement]
Workshops You’ll Love at Art House 7
Explore exciting fall workshops at Art House 7! Coming up October 24–25, master artist Teresa… [Announcement]
Chalice Theatre Presents Copenhagen | Performances November 6–15, 2026
Chalice Theatre presents the Tony-award winning play Copenhagen, by Michael Frayn, Nov 6-15… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Plant Health Care Walking Tour
- 4:30 pm: Spooky Happy Hour
- 6:45 pm: Sunset Cinemas – Jumanji
- 7:00 pm: Art Night – Try the Pottery Wheel, BYOB at Art House 7
⭐ Featured events
🏃 Run, Recline + Recreate with Liberty
Oct 24: 5K fun run + outdoor yoga beside Reclining Liberty, with a live DJ, coffee, vendors & art making. Register for a shirt by Zaq Landsberg! [Event]
🎃 Annual Community Trunk-or-Treat at Pentagon MMA
Oct 24: Family friendly Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu class followed by spooky trunks, candy, and tons of fun! [Event]
Child Safety Fun Fair & Car Seat Check
Oct 25: Get your child car seat inspected by a Nationally Certified Technician for FREE! [Event]
Interchangeable String Quartet & Friends
Oct 25: Total Program Length–2 hours. Free, no ticket required. Donations welcome supporting the St. Anne’s Food Pantry. [Event]
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle
Oct 25: Join CCS for this intimate and optimistic reflection on mortality, which served as Gioachino Rossini’s final plea for paradise. [Event]
Building Your New Mom Village Mixer
Oct 29: First-time pregnant moms, new moms and perinatal providers – let’s connect! Note: this location is near MOSAIC DISTRICT. [Event]
💉 The Vaccine Trifecta: The Intersection of Science, Policy, and Politics
Oct 29: Join Dr. Bruce Gellin for the 2026 Dolan Lecture to explore how science, policy, and politics shape vaccine acceptance and public trust. [Event]
Standup Comedy Show Starring Jim Bryan (Prime)
Oct 30: Comedian Jim Bryan (Amazon Prime) and friends are coming to Arlington for an incredible standup comedy show! [Event]
The Last Supper: Planning for the End of Life
Nov 1: We’ll gather over lunch for meaningful learning and compassionate discussion on preparing for the end of life. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Do Retirement Communities Work? – Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
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🌤️ Weather update
Today: Arlington and Falls Church saw a high of 59° at 8:25 p.m. (8° below normal), a low of 45° at 7:35 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 8 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
🌅 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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