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The Shirlington Transit Center (staff photo by Dan Egitto)
Hand-Pulled Noodles Hit Clarendon — Xi’an Famous Foods will open its first D.C.-area storefront (2800 Clarendon Blvd) on Friday, Aug. 7. The New York chain’s 66-seat, quick-service location is one of its largest yet, with a no-tipping policy and opening discounts putting many dishes around $10. [Washingtonian]
Ballston Construction Site Break-In — Officers responding to a burglary alarm in the 600 block of N. Glebe Road around 9:32 p.m. Tuesday “observed the male suspect inside the secured construction site,” according to ACPD. The suspect ran deeper into the site and a search turned up nothing. [ACPD]
Fairlington Shed Fire — “The fire was contained to a shed, and there was no fire or smoke damage to the occupied residential structures,” Taylor King of the Alexandria Fire Department told ALXnow. No one was injured in the Tuesday night fire in the 4100 block of 36th Street S. Arlington’s fire marshal is investigating. [ALXnow]
‘Burst of Joy’ POW Laid to Rest — Retired Air Force Col. Robert Stirm, the returning prisoner of war embraced by his daughter in the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1973 photo “Burst of Joy,” was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday (Wednesday). Stirm spent 1,966 days in captivity and died at 92. [Arlington National Cemetery]
Summer School All Stars — “This month, we are proud to recognize five employees whose dedication, leadership and care helped make the 2026 Summer School program a success.” The honorees work at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program, Glebe Elementary, Wakefield High School and the Syphax Education Center. [APS]
Dulles Overhaul Unveiled — President Donald Trump unveiled a roughly $22 billion plan to remake Dulles International Airport, scrapping its mobile lounges for a U-shaped passenger train, a central walking tunnel, new concourses and a 32,000-space parking garage. Airlines and the airports authority say they will fund it without federal dollars. [FFXnow]
Falls Church Project Scrapped — Stewart Investment Partners has abandoned plans for a seven-story, roughly 200-unit residential building at 419 W. Annandale Road in Falls Church and listed the just-under-an-acre lot for sale through JLL. The Bethesda firm paid $4.6 million for the site in 2022. [WBJ]
It’s Thursday — Mostly sunny today with a high near 87 and northwest winds around 12 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Rain chances are near zero. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 69. [NWS]
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Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 86°F and a northwest wind at 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 69°F and a lighter northwest wind between 3 and 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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Pedestrians after work at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City (staff photo by Ryan Cole)
NTSB Chair Presses Congress — “Every day that passes without implementation of all 50 NTSB recommendations represents a continued and unacceptable risk to public safety,” NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said Monday, six months after the board issued its final report on the 2025 midair collision near Reagan National. [WTOP]
Leonardo DRS Lands $450M Deal — “Arlington defense contractor Leonardo DRS Inc. will buy McLean military software developer Raft LLC in a $450 million all-cash deal announced Tuesday.” The company said Raft’s software will organize raw field data collected by its sensors into a single platform. Raft employs about 350 workers. [WBJ]
Students’ AI Business Launcher — Arlington students Leo Fall, Chase Rosen and Carter Eckle built LaunchBridge, which uses AI to deliver an LLC, tax identification number, website and Stripe account within three days for a one-time $350 fee. The trio built it for Google’s Build with Gemini XPRIZE contest. [WTOP]
F.C. Firm Files for IPO — “Lyntris Inc., a newly formed defense technology company headquartered in Falls Church, filed plans to IPO on July 23.” It plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker LYNX. Revenue totaled $240.9 million in the first half of 2026. [WBJ]
Va. Is a Measles Hot Spot — “Virginia had only six cases in 2025, but has now seen 176 in 2026.” The state is one of seven accounting for more than 84% of a record national count of 2,318 cases. An outbreak is confirmed in Buckingham and Cumberland counties. [Axios]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 85 and northwest winds of 9–13 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph. Skies stay mostly clear tonight with a low around 68. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Brewery seeks ABC license in Ballston; objections due within 30 days. [Public Notices]
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It will be sunny and warm with a high of 84°F. Expect northwest winds of 10 to 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy with a low of 68°F, and northwest winds around 11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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“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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An ominous storm cloud over Arlington in July 2023 (Flickr pool photo by John Sonderman)
Update at 4:30 p.m. — A Tornado Watch was also just issued for Arlington and much of the area. From the National Weather Service:
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 10 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/tKjdMxh3X2
Rosslyn skyline, with Tysons in the background (Flickr pool photo by Kevin Wolf)
Arlington is a county, not a city — a technicality that surprises plenty of newcomers who assume a place this dense and urban must be one.
Whether it should stay that way is now an open question. As part of a broader review of its form of government, some advocates have floated dropping the county label and becoming Virginia’s newest independent city.
In Virginia, independent cities aren’t part of any county — they run their own courts, schools, roads and tax collection. Arlington already does nearly all of that. It maintains its own streets (one of the few Virginia counties that does), runs its own buses and provides a full slate of urban services, so the practical differences may be smaller than the label suggests.
There are catches. County Attorney Ryan Samuel cautioned the County Board that Arlington’s county manager plan — a form of government unique to Arlington, in place since 1932 — grants it powers other localities don’t have, and that some could be lost in a switch to a city or another structure. His 33-page report flagged both seen and hidden risks in making the leap.
There’s also a timing problem: a longstanding state moratorium on creating new Virginia cities runs through at least 2032, so the switch couldn’t happen before then even if Arlington wanted it.
Cityhood is only one option on the table. The governance review is also weighing changes like expanding the five-member County Board, electing its chair separately, adding district-based seats and ending Arlington’s practice of electing a board member every year. A preliminary report is due by the end of October — and the debate has surfaced before, including a near-overhaul back in 1970.
Despite the moratorium — and with any real change years off regardless — it’s a question that seems to resonate with locals, as one of last week’s most-read stories. So today we’re asking: should Arlington become a city?
“Fruity finds” sign at the Whole Foods store in Clarendon (courtesy George Brazier)
Teens Charged in Mob Assault — Two teens were charged with malicious wounding by mob after a group riding e-scooters allegedly attacked someone on S. Joyce Street in Pentagon City on July 24. “The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital,” police said. [ACPD]
Crystal City Startup Raises $22.6M — “Istari Digital Inc., an Arlington defense tech startup developing software that unifies complex engineering tools, is nearly halfway toward its goal of raising $40 million from outside investors.” The company, founded in 2022, has raised $62.7 million to date. [WBJ]
Arlington’s Homegrown Chains — Six Arlington-based restaurant chains made the Washington Business Journal’s ranking of the region’s 30 largest locally based food and beverage chains. South Block placed highest at No. 6, with 21 D.C.-area locations, followed by District Taco, Lebanese Taverna, Pupatella, Big Buns and Pho 75. [WBJ]
Slug Lines Coming to I-66 — “I-66 connects residential communities throughout Northern Virginia with major employment centers in Rosslyn and Washington, D.C.,” a spokesperson for the I-66 Slugging Network told FFXnow. The carpool network launches in September, with Rosslyn among four drop-off points. [FFXnow]
Smoky Skies Return — “Yep, the wildfire smoke is back… Partly because the origin is further away, air quality concerns at the ground are much lower than 10 days ago.” The plume is drifting in from fires in Oregon and British Columbia. [Capital Weather]
Severe Storms Possible Today — “A strong cold front will approach and move through the area on Tuesday… Some storms during the afternoon and evening could be severe.” The area is at a Level 2 out of 5 severe risk, with damaging wind gusts the main threat. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a high near 85 and south winds of 6–14 mph, gusting to 20. Rainfall of three quarters to one inch is possible. Storms should taper off after midnight, with a low around 69. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — ABC permit application for on-premises caterer: wine, beer, mixed beverages. [Public Notices]
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Expect showers and thunderstorms likely before 11 a.m. and again after 2 p.m., with partly sunny skies and a high of 85°F. South winds will be 7 to 14 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 70% chance of rain, with new rainfall between half and three-quarters of an inch possible. On Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers until 2 a.m. The sky will be mostly cloudy, clearing gradually, with a low near 68°F. Winds will shift from southwest to northwest at 6 to 8 mph after midnight, and there is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
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Cassie the dog plays with a ball at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City (staff photo by Ryan Cole)
Suspicious Truck Closes Street — “N. Utah Street north of Ballston is back open after the earlier suspicious vehicle investigation, for a large rental truck parked on the bridge over I-66. The investigation coincided with a presidential motorcade back from the Trump golf club in Loudoun County.” [ARLnow/X]
Amtrak Tours Long Bridge Site — “Several Amtrak representatives recently toured… the Long Bridge Project site, which by the end of 2030 will create a new two-track rail bridge, along with two new bicycle and pedestrian bridges. The project will increase capacity and reliability along a corridor that currently operates at 98% capacity during peak hours.” [Amtrak/X]
Cyber Startup Valued at $1.2B — “Twenty, an Arlington-based startup focused on cyber warfare, announced that it has received an additional investment of $30 million from Khosla Ventures at a valuation of $1.2 billion. The company has now raised a total of $168 million.” [Potomac Tech Wire]
So Many Arlingtons — “Genuinely why does every major city have a suburb named Arlington. DC, Boston, Dallas, Chicago… like what’s up with that,” an X user said in a post that has drawn more than 300,000 views. [@crocsinwinter/X]
National Guard Housing Deal — “Placemakr Inc.… has inked a $292 million deal with the National Guard Bureau to supply as many as 2,000 units for troops mobilized as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia.” The company operates a building on N. Glebe Road and has proposed converting 125 units in a new Rosslyn tower. [WBJ]
Alexandria Crime Spike — “Over the last couple weeks, we have seen a significant spike in crime… that is felonious assaults, where we have had persons with knives, and none of them have been connected,” Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire told ALXnow. Overall crime is down 13% year-to-date, he said. [ALXnow]
Data Centers Flicker the Grid — “Just before 8 a.m. Wednesday, electricity flickered on and off for about 10 minutes. An engineer’s data says it happened throughout the Eastern half of the U.S., from Chicago to Boston and Miami.” Dominion Energy said equipment on a line serving Loudoun County data centers failed, switching them to backup power. [NBC 4]
Beyer Blasts New Tariffs — “His tariffs, like his foolish war with Iran, are an illegal and ill-advised usurpation of congressional authority that will do lasting damage to our country,” Rep. Don Beyer (D) said after President Trump announced new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on dozens of countries, including key U.S. trading partners. [Press Release]
DEQ Seeks Public Input — Virginia environmental regulators are gathering public feedback on how to engage environmental justice communities during project permitting, under a new law from Del. Kathy Tran (D). The agency must issue updated guidance by the end of the year. A second town hall is set for July 29 in Virginia Beach. [Virginia Mercury]
Three-Year Degrees Explored — “Virginia higher education leaders are exploring a three-year bachelor’s degree, joining a growing national push to shorten college.” So far, 11 of the state’s 16 public universities and four private colleges have expressed preliminary interest. Officials hope to launch two 90-credit programs in spring 2028. [Axios]
Boys Falling Behind — “By 5th grade boys are already starting to show a disinterest… Our boys are 1.5 times more likely to drop out and never complete high school due to lack of interest,” Del. Josh Thomas (D) said. He chairs the new Virginia Boys and Men Advisory Commission, which held its first meeting Monday. [WTOP]
Dental Staffing Strains — “Virginia’s dental offices continue to face staffing challenges, and a new report suggests the situation is not improving, according to the Healthcare Workforce Data Center.” The report found the state has more dentists than dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care. [12 On Your Side]
It’s Monday — Expect a mostly sunny morning with a high near 88, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Winds will be light out of the south and the overnight low will be around 70. [NWS]
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Expect partly sunny conditions with a high of about 83°F and a gentle east wind between 3 to 6 mph. During the night, skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 66°F, accompanied by an east wind at approximately 5 mph that will become calm as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.
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Voting at Arlington Central Library on Nov. 7, 2023 (staff photo by James Jarvis)
Virginia voters may get a say in picking the next Democratic presidential nominee before most of the country does.
The Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee voted today (Friday) to give the Commonwealth one of six spots in the early window of the party’s 2028 presidential nominating calendar. Virginia would go last of the six, on Feb. 29, 2028 — leap day.
