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Fatal Metrobus crash on Carlin Springs Road (via traffic cam/CivicView)
Two pedestrians, a man and a woman, were killed in separate crashes on a stormy Sunday night.
The first happened shortly after 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Carlin Springs Road and Columbia Pike, just over the Arlington border in Fairfax County. A man was struck by a Metrobus turning right onto Carlin Springs Road from Columbia Pike.
Storm clouds, as seen from Rosslyn in 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Watch have been issued for Arlington, Falls Church and much of the D.C. area.
The storm watch was issued just before 4:45 p.m. and is set to remain in effect until 11 p.m. The National Weather Service says hail, wind gusts up to 65 mph, and “a couple tornadoes” are all possible with a line of storms approaching from the west.
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 88°F and an east wind around 5 mph. Saturday night will be mostly cloudy with a low near 72°F and a southeast wind between 3 and 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
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From dim sum and soup dumplings to noodles and hot pot, Arlington’s Chinese restaurants offer a vast range of flavors from numerous regions and traditions.
The crowd at the 2023 Columbia Pike Blues Festival (courtesy of Columbia Pike Partnership)
Arlington is more diverse and far more digitally connected than it was five years ago. Adjusted for inflation, its typical household is also earning less.
That’s the picture from a five-year review of the county’s Race and Ethnicity Dashboard, announced Thursday by the Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development. The report compares 2019 and 2024 American Community Survey estimates across income, poverty, education, digital access, age and commuting.
Lime bike parked outside Starbucks in Clarendon (courtesy George Brazier)
Arlington Woman Charged With Murder — An Arlington woman, 18, is among four additional suspects arrested in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy during an alleged robbery attempt in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said. She is charged with felony murder and attempted robbery and is being held without bond. [Patch]
Wig-Wearing Theft Suspect Caught — “A man has been taken into custody in Arlington… after reportedly stealing over $1,000 in merchandise from an Ulta Beauty store in Fairfax County this afternoon.” Officers boxed in his car near Army Navy Drive and S. Joyce Street, near the Pentagon City Ulta store. [The DMV Live/X]
County Names New HR Director — Agnes Cholewa will become Arlington’s director of human resources on Sept. 8, succeeding Marcy Foster, who is retiring after holding the job since July 2003. Cholewa most recently served as deputy director of D.C.’s Department of Human Resources. [Arlington County]
Fall Programming at Mason Square — Free weekly events return to The Plaza at Mason Square from Aug. 31 through Oct. 30, including a Monday book club, hobby-focused Try it Thursdays and Saturday morning DJ sets at George Mason University’s Arlington campus. [Press Release]
More on Bailey’s Xroads ICE Encounter — A licensed counselor said a masked ICE agent pointed a gun at her head along Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads on Monday, an encounter she recorded. “I think they would have shot me and gotten away with it, to be completely honest,” she said. DHS said she weaponized her vehicle against officers. [FFXnow]
New Senator Votes on Own Bills — Sen. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D-39), whose district includes part of Arlington, told an Arlington Senior Democrats luncheon in Shirlington that winning a mid-session special election let her vote twice on legislation she sponsored. “We’re not in a partisan gridlock,” she said. [ALXnow]
Dominion Seeks $922 Million More — “Dominion Energy asked the State Corporation Commission for permission to recover an additional $922 million in fuel costs…” Securitizing the costs over seven to 10 years would add about $8 a month to the average residential bill, rather than $21 over a single year. [Virginia Mercury]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 88 and a northeast wind around 5 mph. There’s a 30% chance of rain showers in the afternoon, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows tonight will settle around 72, with a 40% chance of storms. [NWS]
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Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 88°F and a 30% chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 5 PM. In the evening, there is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms until 10 PM, followed by showers after 2 AM, with a low around 71°F and light, variable winds. See more from Weather.gov.
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“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
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The exterior of the Kennedy Center is seen, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump’s allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.
During an hourslong meeting that was conducted virtually, the board voted to add Trump’s name to the building’s facade so it would read “The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.” The plaza in front of the building would be named after Trump and most of the space at the venue would be closed for two years to allow for substantial renovations.
Clarendon skyline reflected in Pacers Running windows (courtesy George Brazier)
MarginEdge Lands $80 Million — “Arlington-based restaurant software firm MarginEdge Co. has closed an $80 million Series D funding round to expand its AI product development and staff up.” The 11-year-old company has now raised $162 million since its founding. [WBJ]
Alexander Launches New Show — Local resident Peter Alexander, who left NBC News in March, now hosts “State of Play” on MS NOW. “The ability to have a high-pressure job in the District and a very normal life in Arlington — there are very few places… where you can have both,” he said. [Arlington Magazine]
Reminder: New Podcast — The ARLnow Daily Update podcast is now available via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible and other apps. Each episode runs 4-5 minutes, publishes shortly after 4 p.m. each weekday, and recaps the past day of our original reporting. [ARLnow]
Gold Long Before Huske — Shelley Mann, paralyzed in one leg by polio at age 6, took up swimming and went on to win gold in the 100-meter butterfly at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, setting a world record. She attended Washington-Lee High School. [Arlington Magazine]
ICE Agent Draws Gun — “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents confronted a driver and accused her of trying to run them over in a Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot… a claim contradicted by video recordings that the woman captured of the encounter.” The lot sits near the Arlington border. [FFXnow]
Symphony’s Future Weighed — “Kennedy Center budget planners sketched out three options for its two-year renovation, including ways to keep the National Symphony Orchestra performing during construction.” One scenario would move the orchestra to offsite venues. The board meets today. [Axios]
Stay Out of the Potomac — “Every year, people underestimate the power of the Potomac River at Great Falls. This summer alone, we’ve responded to multiple drowning incidents,” Montgomery County police said. Officials are urging visitors to stay on marked trails and out of the water. [MoCoShow]
Va. Vaccine Rules Unchanged — “After President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to alter childhood vaccine guidance, Virginia’s Department of Health on Tuesday reaffirmed the state’s requirements and recommendations for all children to be vaccinated.” [Virginia Mercury]
Hazy Skies Into Next Week — “Computer model projections show light amounts of smoke lingering through the weekend before a cold front on Monday may push much of it to the south.” Air quality has slipped to code yellow, and the haze may shave a degree off high temperatures. [Capital Weather]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 91 and a northwest wind of 3–8 mph. Rain chances are slim. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 73. [NWS]
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Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 90 degrees and a northwest wind blowing at 5 to 8 mph. During the night, the weather will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 72 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” – Maya Angelou
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