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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 12, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Good Friday 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 12, 2026.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. JUST IN: N. Glebe Road blocked due to death investigation (28899 views)
  2. DEVELOPING: Police trying to find driver who fled after fatally striking woman on Columbia Pike (25563 views)
  3. Arlington-based BASH Boxing says it’s closing all studios later this month (10357 views)
  4. NOW: Hazmat, medical crews dispatched as Pentagon goes on lockdown (10248 views)
  5. New sip-and-stroll pilot event debuts in Falls Church this weekend (10076 views)
  6. Two arrested for allegedly dumping gas, motor oil into Arlington storm drain (7461 views)
  7. UPDATE: Hundreds still without power Friday morning following storms (6893 views)
  8. Metro CEO knocks N. Va. leaders for inconsistency in bus fares, enforcement (5771 views)
  9. ACPD investigating armed robbery at Langston Blvd jewelry store (5200 views)
  10. Changes to sidewalks, lanes beginning soon on Wilson Blvd near Va. Square (4527 views)
  11. Moped riders off-roading in Falls Church park dodge enforcement efforts (4032 views)
  12. Many Virginians’ criminal convictions about to be sealed under ‘Clean Slate’ law (3644 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high of 88°F and a northwest wind at 6 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 67°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.”
– George Addair

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋

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  • Launched in January 2010, ARLnow.com is the place for the latest news, views and things to do around Arlington, Virginia. The ARLnow staff byline is used for the Morning Notes and reporting done by an editor or other member of our full-time staff.