Good Wednesday 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 — Jul 8, 2026.
- 8:30 am: New School Board chair pledges to focus on academics and fiscal stewardship | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Redesign of lanes on S. Four Mile Run Drive seeks to reduce speeding, add parking | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Superintendent Durán to serve at least four more years at APS | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Morning Notes for July 8, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Santa Rosa Taqueria plans to open at former Seamore’s spot in Clarendon | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Dunkin’ closes on Columbia Pike, leaving a void at gas station | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: With promised Crystal City library on pause, advocate calls for upgrades to Aurora Hills branch | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Cherrydale Library supporters seek accessibility upgrades to safeguard branch’s future | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 5:00 pm: Member Showcase
- 5:30 pm: Rosslyn LIVE
- 6:30 pm: Monthly Meditation
- 7:00 pm: Queer Characters in Crime Fiction Author Panel
- 7:00 pm: FOUND FOOTAGE FEST: Porcelain VHS Treasures @Arlington Drafthouse
⛈️ Thursday’s forecast
Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with a high near 87°F and south winds around 6 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. Showers and thunderstorms will continue into the evening, especially before 8 p.m., with a low around 71°F and light southwest winds. Rain chance remains at 80%, with new precipitation between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms may bring higher amounts. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“A man is a product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.”
– 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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