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
- Police scanners are going silent across the D.C. area. Could Arlington be next? (1,775 views)
- Holiday events in Arlington: Tree lightings, markets, a winter festival and more (1,234 views)
- Three Arlington teams advance to football playoffs this weekend (1,210 views)
🕗 More from today
Everything else we published today, Nov 12, 2026.
- Morning Notes for November 12, 2026
- Arlington GOP seeks to regroup after crushing defeats for Republicans nationwide
- Arlington home listings up 22% in ‘sluggish’ October market
- Sloppy Mama’s BBQ takes Thanksgiving dinner off your to-do list
- What will Trump’s lame duck policy on immigration be? We offer our prediction.
- Good Company Doughnuts, Ellie Bird among local favorites in new Dulles concourse
- ‘Great Arlington Bakeoff’ bringing free samples from local bakers to Central Library
📣 Announcements
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]
Train Free for the Rest of 2026 at Pentagon MMA in Arlington!
New year, new goals…why wait until January? Pentagon MMA is giving Arlington residents the… [Announcement]
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:30 am: Holiday Market | Vendors Wanted
- 12:00 pm: 20th Annual Alexandria Film Festival
- 7:00 pm: Signature Theatre Education & Washington-Liberty Theatre Present Come From Away
⭐ 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 Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend and… [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]
Alison’s Community + Comedy Night!
Nov 20: Come out to be silly and laugh together during a fun, night! We’ll play some easy, goofy games, and I’ll showcase my best stand-up material. [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 1:55 p.m. (7° above normal), a low of 50° at 3:30 a.m., 0.03 inches of rain (City Hall, Falls Church) and a peak gust of 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
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