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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 9, 2026

Good Monday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.

📈 Today’s most-read stories

  1. Arlington parents group wants polling places moved out of schools (3,149 views)
  2. ACPD: Driver strikes police car, almost runs over medics while fleeing near Rosslyn (2,084 views)
  3. Pedestrian panel wants no more ‘blockades of ice’ in crosswalks this winter (1,659 views)

🕗 More from today

Everything else we published today, Nov 9, 2026.

📣 Announcements

Clarendon UMC Christmas Tree Sales are open!
Once again, Clarendon United Methodist Church will be selling gorgeous Fraser Fir Christmas… [Announcement]

Low income housing assistance in Arlington: panel discussion and community forum, Nov. 12, 6-7:30 PM, Arlington Central Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 PM-7:30 PM Where: Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy… [Announcement]

I moved back to Arlington and needed guy friends. Now we’re 300 strong.
When I moved back to Northern Virginia, I ran into something a lot of grown men recognize… [Announcement]

A New Source for News, Events, and More in Arlington, VA
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Arlington residents a new source for local news, upcoming… [Announcement]

Signature Theatre Education and Washington-Liberty Theater Presents “Come From Away” Nov. 12-14
Signature Theatre Education and Washington-Liberty High School’s theater program will stage… [Announcement]

Make Your Next Celebration a Creative One at Art House 7!
"Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Let Art House 7 host, and leave… [Announcement]

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

⭐ Featured events

StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center
Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]

Alternative Christmas Market at First Presbyterian Church Arlington
Nov 15: Join us for our 2026 Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12:30-3pm. [Event]

BrownTown Comedy at the DC Improv!!!!
Nov 16: Best and brownest comics at DC Improv [Event]

Free Memory Screening
Nov 18: Free Memory Screening Event! [Event]

Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party
Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]

Rosslyn Holiday Market
Nov 21: Family-friendly holiday market featuring local vendors, a visit from Santa, and more! [Event]

First Baby? Connect with other New Moms!
Nov 21: Connecting with your own in-person group starts with this quick online introduction to Mamistad and other new moms! [Event]

Free Family Fall Rodeo
Nov 22: Everyone is invited to join us for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at UUCA’s Free Fall Family Rodeo! [Event]

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☀️ Weather update

Today: Arlington and Falls Church saw a high of 66° at 1:40 p.m. (5° above normal), a low of 48° at 5:55 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 31 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 2 to 7 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Monday’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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