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Power outages in Aurora Highlands and Long Branch Creek (via Dominion)
Update at 11:15 a.m. — Nearly 650 homes and businesses are without power in Arlington after last night’s storms, including Ireland’s Four Courts in Courthouse, which is hoping to reopen in time for the World Cup games later today.
Four Courts is still without power after last night's storms, but the pub is hoping to reopen in time for today's World Cup games https://t.co/0T3RkzeIPj
Expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 PM, with some severe storms possible. The high will be near 95, and the heat index could reach 103, with west winds at 3 to 8 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. In the evening, showers and thunderstorms will continue until about 8 PM, with lows around 67 and west winds at 6 to 8 mph. The chance of rain remains at 80%, with similar rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer
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Military helicopter flyover above Clarendon (staff photo by Jordan Ciminelli)
Expect more low-flying military aircraft over the next few days.
A number of flyovers are planned through Sunday, June 14, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage match on the White House grounds.
Address:1600 N Oak Street #1119 Neighborhood: Rosslyn Type: 3 BR, 3 BA condo – 2000 sq. ft. Open House: Sunday, June 14th 1 pm – 3 pm Listed: $1,325,000
Noteworthy: Rare 3-bedroom floor plan with over 2,000 square feet and Potomac River Views
Three-bedroom condos at The Belvedere don’t come along often, and even fewer offer this combination of space, updates, and Potomac River views. Spanning over 2,000 square feet, this renovated residence features three bedrooms, three full bathrooms, an enclosed sunroom, two garage parking spaces, and a storage unit.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully reconfigured to better suit modern living. By opening the wall between the kitchen and dining room, the kitchen now feels brighter and more connected. A large peninsula and a walk-in pantry provide exceptional storage, while relocating the electrical panel created even more cabinet space.
Wide-plank flooring, updated bathrooms, modern finishes, and generous room sizes make this home truly move-in ready. Large windows and the enclosed sunroom showcase the Potomac River views and provide an ideal setting for morning coffee, evening relaxation, or entertaining guests.
Whether you are downsizing from a single-family home, upsizing from a smaller condominium, or simply searching for space that’s increasingly difficult to find in Rosslyn, this home offers a rare blend of size, convenience, and lifestyle.
The Belvedere is a full-service building with an extensive amenity package including a large outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis courts (lined for pickleball), 24-hour front desk, party room, convenience store, car wash area and more. Located just a short walk to the Rosslyn Metro, Target, Starbucks, and Safeway, and minutes to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Washington, D.C., the location offers unbeatable convenience.
The sun and clouds on a hot day (staff photo by James Jarvis)
As if it wasn’t humid enough already, Thursday will be even more sweltering as temperatures rise this afternoon.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Arlington. That means hazardous conditions for those working outside and no outdoor recess for Arlington Public Schools students.
Rendering of proposed arch near Memorial Bridge (via Commission of Fine Arts)
Construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near Memorial Bridge could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years.
That’s according to a preliminary assessment by the National Park Service.
Car wash at the Exxon along N. Rhodes Street in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)
Four Courts Braces for Crowds — Ireland’s Four Courts is preparing for World Cup crowds after being voted America’s best soccer bar by the Men in Blazers podcast. Staff are pulling furniture to pack in more fans and stocking up on chicken wings and Guinness. “Once the World Cup starts, it’s going to be like a Saturday every single day,” managing partner David Cahill said. [WTOP]
Flyover This Morning — From AlertDC: “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over the Lincoln Memorial Thursday, June 11, at approximately 11 a.m.”
Pop-Ups Touch Down at DCA — “The Market at DCA is bringing together local pop-up finds from Blondies Bakery Box and MelanBrand Skin … baked goods and natural skincare.” The pop-ups run through June 30. [Reagan National/X]
Pentagon City Car Carrier Drama — “Car Carrier Gate got very interesting during the noon hour. One driver who apparently didn’t get the word that deliveries and pickups are now to be done on mall property soon had a visitor from Arlington County. That was followed by three others. Their message was apparently pretty strong, considering they wouldn’t even let the driver enter the mall through the exit with his last car.” [Dave Statter/X]
UFC Card Closes Major Roads — A UFC event at the White House will bring a string of road closures and parking restrictions across downtown D.C. from Thursday through Monday. Memorial Bridge closes Friday evening, and stretches of I-395 and I-66 will be affected. D.C. police said all closures and times are subject to change. [WTOP]
Emergency Sewer Repairs Set — D.C. Water will begin emergency repairs Monday on 1,700 feet of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Maryland, work meant to protect drinking water intakes downstream. “Inspections found structural deterioration, including significant corrosion and exposed rebar that requires immediate attention,” according to D.C. Water. The repairs follow a January spill of roughly 240 million gallons. [WTOP]
Kaine Targets Teacher Shortage — Sen. Tim Kaine (D) introduced a bill creating a grant program to address the national teacher shortage and support early-career educators through mentoring. “It’s both an educational effectiveness program, but also a teacher retention program,” Kaine said. He is championing the Better Education Through Mentoring Act with Rep. Jahana Hayes of Connecticut. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 104. There’s a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m., with west winds 3–7 mph. Overnight lows drop to around 73, with thunderstorms possible before 1 a.m. [NWS]
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Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of 96°F and heat index values reaching 104°F. There’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM, with west winds at 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 73°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Winds will calm to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi
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N. Glebe Road closed at Chain Bridge Road (via traffic cam)
A portion of N. Glebe Road is closed near Chain Bridge due to a death investigation.
Initial reports suggest that someone jumped or fell from a bridge along the GW Parkway around 2:30 p.m. They were reportedly found near the Potomac Heritage Trail and pronounced dead on the scene.
Rain clouds over Arlington National Cemetery (Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar)
Local is Nurse of the Year — Wakefield High School public health nurse Heather Williams has been named Virginia’s Nurse of the Year by the state Department of Health, honored for connecting students with care after a student died of a suspected overdose. “I’m just showing up consistently and making my clinic a safe space for these students,” she said. [WTOP]
Pentagon City Helicopter Lift — A helicopter carried out an early-morning HVAC lift for a commercial building on S. Hayes Street in Pentagon City over the weekend, a rare sight since the DCA mid-air collision grounded most local helicopter traffic. “We used to have lots of daily helicopter visits prior to the DCA mid-air collision,” local public safety watcher Dave Statter noted. [Dave Statter/X]
Soccer Team Eyes Nationals — An Arlington boys soccer team, the 2013 ECNL squad, is raising money for travel to the national playoffs in San Diego after winning the Mid-Atlantic Division. A GoFundMe campaign had collected $3,505 of its $4,500 goal as of Tuesday. [GoFundMe]
GW Parkway Rehab Complete — After nearly four years of work, a $161 million rehabilitation of the George Washington Memorial Parkway’s 7.6-mile northern section is complete — the first major overhaul since 1962. Running from Arlington’s Spout Run Parkway through McLean to the Beltway, the stretch is the parkway’s most heavily traveled, carrying about 71,000 riders a day. [FFXnow]
CIA Gate Crash Plea — An Arlington woman, 28, has pleaded guilty to federal charges after crashing into a security gate at CIA headquarters in Langley while drunk in May 2025, an incident in which she was shot multiple times by CIA Police. Her blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit, prosecutors said. [FFXnow]
State Budget Standoff — With July 1 approaching, Virginia lawmakers remain divided over whether to keep a sales tax exemption for data centers, raising the prospect of the state’s first-ever partial government shutdown. The Senate voted to end the break, which repeal supporters say costs nearly $2 billion in revenue, while the House rejected the move. A vetoed marijuana marketplace plan could also resurface in budget talks. [WTOP, WJLA]
Gun Check Law Struck Down — A judge in Lynchburg has struck down Virginia’s universal background check law for gun purchases, siding with gun rights groups that argued it unconstitutionally barred 18-to-20-year-olds from buying handguns. Del. Garrett McGuire (D-Fairfax County), who sponsored the measure, called this year’s legislative session “a historical session for gun violence prevention.” [NBC 4]
Region Studies Backup Water — Regional water officials are launching a “Secure the Source” study to identify emergency backup drinking water supplies in case the Potomac River becomes unusable. More than 5 million people rely on the river, and officials say there’s no full backup if it were suddenly cut off. The effort follows a major sewage spill into the Potomac. [Fox 5]
Beyer Pushes Rail Bills — Rep. Don Beyer (D) has introduced a three-bill package aimed at modernizing the nation’s rail network, including studies of electrification and cleaner locomotive technology along the corridor connecting Florida and Washington. “Rail remains one of the most efficient ways to move people and goods, and new technologies are creating opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability,” Beyer said. [Press Release]
Capital Weather Goes Independent — The Capital Weather Gang, the D.C. area’s popular forecasting team, has officially relaunched as an independent operation under its original name, Capital Weather, ending an 18-year partnership with the Washington Post. Founder Jason Samenow said the team may eventually expand to other cities. [Washington Post, Capital Weather]
It’s Wednesday — Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high near 89 and chances of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Southwest winds will be light at 6–9 mph. Skies turn partly cloudy overnight with a low around 72. [NWS]
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