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 — Apr 16, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for April 16, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Columbia Pike leaders celebrate years of roadwork coming to an end | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Gymnastics, Cherrydale Library likely to survive as Arlington budget takes final form | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Falls Church leaders reject potential tax increases for real estate and meals | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Probation officer warned attempted rape suspect was ‘danger to self and others’ last year | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: New ownership at pizzeria bringing ‘global fusion’ pies to Langston Blvd | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Surge in Arlington property crime reportedly exceeded rise in Chicago and NYC | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:15 pm: Federal commission approves concept for Trump’s triumphal arch near Memorial Bridge | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: After AIM’s collapse, Arlington-based radio station WERA seeks a second life | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 👉 8:00 am: Friday Field Trip: Staying Well During Change
- 👉 8:00 am: Faith Lutheran Preschool Annual Consignment Sale
- 10:00 am: Memorial Arboretum Walking Tour
- 11:30 am: Coloring Page Friday
- 👉 3:00 pm: Event: Hopeful film Preserved + Live QA
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 👉 6:00 pm: “Hope Amid Hardship”
- 6:00 pm: Spring Artful Weekend
- 7:00 pm: W-L Theatre Presents: Curtains
- 👉 8:00 pm: Special Standup Comedy Event in Arlington
🌦️ Friday’s forecast
There is a 30% chance of showers mainly before 11 a.m., followed by mostly sunny skies with a high near 83°F. Winds will come from the northwest at about 7 mph. Overnight, expect mostly clear conditions with a low around 62°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
– Mahatma Gandhi
🌅 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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