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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 5, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday 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 — May 5, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 pm, with a high near 77°F, and south winds at 15 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch. Wednesday night, showers and possibly thunderstorms will continue, especially after 11 pm. The low will be around 55°F, with winds shifting from west to north at 8 mph. The chance of rain remains at 80%, with precipitation between a tenth and quarter of an inch, potentially higher during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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

Thanks for reading! 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.

Morning Notes for May 5, 2026

By ARLnow.com
The veterans memorial in Clarendon (courtesy Gale Harris)

Four Courts Celebration Video — Video captures the celebration after Ireland’s Four Courts, the Courthouse pub, was named America’s Best Soccer Bar by Men in Blazers. The soccer media network said it was “a joy to celebrate the beautiful story” of the Courthouse pub, and its reopening after a devastating crash and fire, with USMNT legend Clint Dempsey. [Men in Blazers/X]

Judge Halts Golf Course Cuts — A federal judge told the Trump administration Monday not to cut down more than 10 trees at D.C.’s historic East Potomac Golf Course without first providing notice. The course, which the president plans to renovate into a championship layout, will stay open for now amid an emergency lawsuit from the DC Preservation League. [AP, Washington Post]

Data Center Fight to High Court — The fight over a planned complex of up to 37 data centers near the Manassas National Battlefield is headed to the Virginia Supreme Court. Developer QTS said it will appeal a Court of Appeals ruling that voided the Digital Gateway Project on procedural grounds. The second developer, Compass Datacenters, dropped out of the project this week. [Washington Post]

Spanberger Weighs Class Action Bill — Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing whether to sign or veto legislation that would, for the first time, allow Virginians to file class action lawsuits in state courts. The measure is sponsored by Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax). Virginia is one of only two states, along with Mississippi, without a formal class action procedure. Spanberger has until May 23 to act. [Virginia Mercury]

Chilly May Ahead — After D.C. matched its fourth-warmest April on record, the Capital Weather Gang projects May will average 2 to 5 degrees below normal. “A much chillier weather pattern is taking hold,” wrote meteorologist Jason Samenow, with first-half-of-month highs expected to land more often in the 60s than the typical 70s. [Washington Post]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies and a high near 84, with southwest winds 9–20 mph and gusts up to 33 mph. Overnight will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64 and a slight chance of rain showers after 2 a.m. [NWS]

Want more local news from around the region? Check out our newest sister site, WSHnow.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 4, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Good Monday 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 — May 4, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny conditions with a high near 84°F, accompanied by breezy southwest winds at 10 to 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 33 mph. Tuesday night will bring increasing clouds, a low around 64°F, and a 30% chance of showers after 2 a.m. South winds will blow at 13 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.”
– Charles Kingsleigh

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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

Thanks for reading! 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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Morning Notes for May 4, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Fountain and play equipment at The Crossing Clarendon (courtesy George Brazier)

Columbia Pike Robbery — Police are investigating a robbery in the 4800 block of Columbia Pike on Thursday night. “The suspects then assaulted the victim while stealing his cash and cards,” the daily crime report said. One suspect brandished what appeared to be a box cutter before all three fled the scene on foot. No injuries were reported. [ACPD]

New Arlington Eats — Four new Arlington restaurants are featured in a roundup of recent Northern Virginia openings. Tio Pelé brings Brazilian flair to Langston Blvd, while Monstera Burrito and bubble tea shop Spot of Tea have both opened in Crystal City. A new outpost of sports bar Wood & Iron has also opened along Fairfax Drive. [N. Va. Magazine]

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 1, 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 — May 1, 2026.

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

  1. JUST IN: Woman dies after being struck by bus while riding scooter in Rosslyn (50755 views)
  2. Little Beast kid-friendly pizzeria opens tomorrow in Falls Church (17749 views)
  3. Pizza party leads to active shooter scare at Rosslyn office building (16328 views)
  4. Whino restaurant and art gallery closing with farewell party in Ballston (12926 views)
  5. Inspira Dance opens new dance hall in Ballston this Saturday (12389 views)
  6. Why real estate taxes are going up in Arlington, but going down in Fairfax (11058 views)
  7. County hires new waste contractor to help with missed organics pickups (10984 views)
  8. Spotted lanternflies hatch in Arlington for another buggy season (10888 views)
  9. Rhodes scholar from Arlington honors influential teacher at Stanford ceremony (9334 views)
  10. ACPD: Intoxicated man fires shot in parking lot (8995 views)
  11. Yorktown grad Tanner Wall signs contract with Las Vegas Raiders (8794 views)
  12. Morning Notes for April 28, 2026 (8553 views)
  13. New restaurant underway at former 7-Eleven space in Clarendon (8329 views)
  14. Self-driving delivery robots begin exploring the sidewalks of Arlington (8248 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 mostly cloudy skies with a high of 61°F and a north wind blowing at 7 to 9 mph. By Saturday night, the weather will turn partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 43°F and a northwest wind at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
– Winston S. Churchill

🌅 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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NEW: Hoffman-Boston Elementary secured as police scour neighborhood for wanted man

By ARLnow.com
Police looking for suspect in the Arlington View neighborhood on May 1, 2026 (via traffic cam)

A search for a wanted suspect disrupted dismissal at Hoffman-Boston Elementary School this afternoon.

It started around 3:15 p.m. when a police officer reported seeing a wanted suspect along Columbia Pike and asked for backup. The suspect then ran off into the Arlington View neighborhood south of the Pike, where the school is located.

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Swanson nips Dorothy Hamm to win middle-school swimming title

By ARLnow.com
Williamsburg Middle School swimmers Blake Luongo, Felicity Chubb, Gabi Rodriguez and Maddie Nielsen (photo courtesy Jennifer Nielsen)

The Swanson Admirals had smooth sailing in the 2026 Arlington middle-school swimming championships, held April 16 at Wakefield High School’s pool.

With 1,219.5 total points, Swanson edged out Dorothy Hamm Middle School (1,190.5) in the overall standings, counting both girls and boys competition.

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Poll: The best veterinarian in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

With flea and tick season approaching, Arlington is home to numerous veterinarians committed to keeping the community’s pets healthy and happy.

From longtime neighborhood clinics to certified hospitals, here are the nominees for “Best Veterinarian in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite vet? Write it in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for Best Pediatrician Serving Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Electrician Serving Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Michael & Son Services
  2. John Nugent & Sons
  3. PRO Electric plus HVAC

Morning Notes for May 1, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Beware of the bees on this Ballston sidewalk (courtesy Megan Jones)

Royals Visit Arlington Cemetery — “Cannons fired a 21-gun salute as King Charles III and Queen Camilla entered Arlington National Cemetery for an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.” The ceremony took place on the final day of the royal couple’s state visit to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. [Arlington National Cemetery, NBC Washington]

Beyer Primary Challenger Drops Out — Daniel Gray, one of a number of challengers taking on Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) in the Aug. 4 Democratic primary, yesterday suspended his campaign. In a statement, he said it proved impossible to both hold down a full-time job while simultaneously campaigning. —Scott McCaffrey

Juvenile Robbed at Gunpoint — “The juvenile male was outside when a vehicle with three male suspects approached him and engaged him in conversation. A struggle ensued at the vehicle, during which the suspects brandished firearms and stole the victim’s cash before fleeing the scene.” The robbery occurred around 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 800 block of S. Dickerson Street. [ACPD]

Pricier Parking in Alexandria — “Alexandria City Council on Wednesday approved City Manager Jim Parajon’s proposal to increase metered parking fees and parking ticket fines… raising parking meter rates from $1.75 to $2.75 and parking ticket fines from $40 to $55.” The changes take effect July 1. [ALXnow]

Mayor Flags Bargaining Bill — “Richmond Mayor Danny Avula sent a letter to the Spanberger Administration outlining his concerns with two statewide collective bargaining bills in the Virginia General Assembly… Avula’s letter said the bills as currently written could cause ‘significant implications’ for local governments.” [WTVR, Graham Moomaw/X]

Warner AI Bill Advances — Sen. Mark Warner (D) applauded the Senate Judiciary Committee’s unanimous passage of his bipartisan GUARD Act, which would ban AI companies from providing AI companions to minors and create new crimes for companies that knowingly make available to minors AI companions that solicit or produce sexual content. [Press Release]

It’s Friday — Mostly sunny with a high near 68 and a slight chance of rain showers after 2 p.m. Winds out of the west at 5–10 mph. Overnight lows will fall to around 48 with a 40% chance of rain showers before 2 a.m. [NWS]

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 30, 2026

By ARLnow.com

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 30, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Friday’s forecast

This afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high of 67°F and a slight 20% chance of showers after 2 PM. The wind will shift from northwest to southwest at 5 to 8 mph. Overnight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a 40% chance of showers between 8 PM and 2 AM, and a low around 48°F as the wind changes from west to northwest at 5 to 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm.”
– Winston Churchill

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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

Thanks for reading! 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.

Listing of the Day: 1815 N Highland Street

By ARLnow.com
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Address: 1815 N Highland Street
Neighborhood: Lyon Village
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3866 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,295,000

Noteworthy: Beautifully preserved 1929 Lyon Village Spanish Bungalow

A Lyon Village gem! Step into the charm and character of this beautifully preserved 1929 Spanish Bungalow, offering 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and just under 3,900 square feet of inviting living space. Rich in architectural detail, the home showcases classic white stucco walls, a red terracotta tile roof, graceful arched doorways, and elegant ornamental ironwork, creating a warm, timeless ambiance from the moment you arrive.

Inside, exquisite craftsmanship blends seamlessly with thoughtful updates. The welcoming living room features soaring 11.5-foot ceilings, dramatic Palladian windows, and a stunning kiva-style fireplace, while a gracious formal dining room sets the stage for memorable gatherings. The cozy family room with custom built-ins opens through French doors to a private patio, perfect for effortless indoor-outdoor living.

At the heart of the home, the spacious kitchen offers top-of-the-line appliances, an expansive island, abundant storage, a pantry, and a charming breakfast area framed by a bay window and arched entry. The main level also includes two bedrooms—one ensuite—providing flexible living options, along with a stylish powder room.

Upstairs, the serene primary suite features a fireplace, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms—one with a delightful window seat—share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and a whimsical hidden playroom adds character. A conveniently located laundry room completes the upper level.

Additional highlights include hardwood floors, new carpeting, a terracotta-tiled lower level with ample storage, a two-car garage, and a private, landscaped yard—just blocks to Clarendon’s shops, dining, Metro, and more.

https://listings.blueskyemedia.com/videos/019dd575-4fa8-7391-8027-12a1366764af?v=461

Listed by:
Sheri Grant – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 405-1016

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Pizza party leads to active shooter scare at Rosslyn office building

By ARLnow.com
Arlington County police cars (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

An office birthday party briefly prompted a massive police response after a 911 caller confused revelry for gunfire.

Police were dispatched to a report of an active shooter on the first floor of an office building on N. Kent Street in Rosslyn around 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday).

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