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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 6, 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 — Feb 6, 2026.

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

  1. BREAKING: Arlington Public Schools closed Monday, ‘limited’ trash collection to resume (20332 views)
  2. BREAKING: Man charged with attempted murder after incident at Trump official’s Arlington home (17244 views)
  3. Anti-ICE protesters target North Arlington home of Hilton CEO (14828 views)
  4. Grocery Outlet in Falls Church plans grand opening with giveaways next week (10640 views)
  5. Buddhist monks on 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’ arrive in Arlington next week (12177 views)
  6. The Washington Post guts coverage of D.C. area in mass layoffs (9622 views)
  7. JUST IN: Schools will reopen on a two-hour delay Tuesday, APS says (9182 views)
  8. Arlington syphilis infections are on the rise, nearly 50% over statewide average (8410 views)
  9. NEW: Enforcement on unshoveled sidewalks begins today in Arlington (8165 views)
  10. Falls Church leaders plan potential large-scale redevelopment of townhome community (7641 views)
  11. Morning Poll: How would you grade Arlington’s snow removal effort? (6712 views)
  12. Morning Poll: Do you agree with the APS closure decisions? (5883 views)
  13. WEATHER ALERT: Chance of snow early Wednesday (5836 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 sunny skies and a high temperature of 18 degrees, but wind chills could plunge as low as -8 due to strong northwest winds of 25 to 29 mph, and gusts reaching up to 60 mph. For Saturday night, the skies will be mostly clear with a low near 10, while wind chills could drop to -6. The blustery conditions continue with the northwest wind blowing at 15 to 24 mph, and gusts peaking at 43 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”
– Winston 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. 👋

News

Dispute between drivers ends with man down in middle of East Falls Church intersection

By ARLnow.com
Man down in the middle of the intersection of Langston Blvd and Washington Blvd in East Falls Church (courtesy Audrey Brown)

A fender bender and subsequent dispute between drivers ended with one of them down and injured in the middle of a busy intersection at rush hour.

The incident happened around 5:15 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Washington Blvd and Langston Blvd in Arlington’s East Falls Church neighborhood.

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Poll: The best dentist in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Arlington is home to numerous dental offices dedicated to making sure patients’ smiles stay healthy and bright.

Here are the nominees for “Best Dentist in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your favorite spot? Write it in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for Best OBGYN 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 Summer Camp in Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Camp Sarraka
  2. Arlington County Parks and Recreation
  3. Camp Kids’ Place
Weather

NEW: High Wind Warning issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Flags flying in the wind at Arlington County government headquarters in Courthouse (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s going to be a very windy — and very cold — Saturday.

A High Wind Warning has been issued for Arlington and most of the D.C. area, starting early Saturday. An Extreme Cold Warning will also be in effect.

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Morning Notes for February 6, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Shaved ice truck seen in an Arlington neighborhood (courtesy Sylvia Rortvedt)

Super Bowl DUI Reminder — “For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Arlington County Police Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are teaming up to remind drivers: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. No matter who you are rooting for, your best bet for a safe trip home is a sober one.” [ACPD]

Bills Would Cap Fees from Cameras — “S.B. 297 and S.B. 306, authored by state Sen. Mark J. Peake (R-8), would have repealed the authority of localities to install speed-monitoring and red light cameras… Substitute bills introduced by Peake on Monday instead cap the fees that third-party camera vendors can impose, limiting them to collecting only the civil penalty for the traffic infraction.” [FFXnow]

Beltway Bridge Replacement Update — “The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has found itself aligned with the Trump administration on one issue: the need to update the American Legion Bridge.” [FFXnow]

It’s Friday — Snow is possible after 2 p.m., with increasing clouds and a high near 34. A calm wind will shift to the south at 5 mph. Precipitation chance is 40%. On Friday night, snow may occur before 1am, followed by gradual clearing and a low around 13. Winds will pick up overnight, blowing northwest at 13-18 mph and possibly gusting up to 31 mph. Precipitation chance remains at 40%. [NWS]

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 5, 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 — Feb 5, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌨️ Friday’s forecast

Snow is likely after 2pm, with increasing clouds and a high near 34. A calm wind will shift to the south at 5mph. Precipitation chance is 40%. On Friday night, snow may occur before 1am, followed by gradual clearing and a low around 13. Winds will be light, becoming northwest at 13-18 mph and possibly gusting up to 31 mph. Precipitation chance remains at 40%. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
– Christian D. Larson

🌅 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.

News

NOW: Firefighters battling apartment fire near Ballston

By ARLnow.com
Apartment fire on N. Henderson Road (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Firefighters are on scene of a fire at a garden style apartment complex in the Buckingham neighborhood, near Ballston.

The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on the 4300 block of N. Henderson Road. Initial reports suggest the fire broke out in the kitchen of an apartment and at least one building occupant is being evaluated for injuries.

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Weather

WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Cold Watch issued for Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Wind and snow at the Marine Corps War Memorial (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

It’s about to get even colder in Arlington this weekend.

An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for Arlington County and the D.C. area, with “dangerously cold wind chills” as low as -10 expected Saturday, amid windy conditions that could also cause power outages.

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Morning Notes for February 5, 2026

By ARLnow.com
A view of Rosslyn over the frozen Potomac River in winter (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Courthouse Market Returns — “Hey, Market-goers! The Arlington Farmers Market is back this weekend with some slight adjustments.” [Arlington DPR/X]

Startup Raises Millions — “GenLogs, an Arlington-based developer of intelligence technology for the trucking and logistics industries, announced that it has closed on a $60 million Series B round.” [Potomac Tech Wire]

Historical Society Puts Articles Online — The Arlington Historical Society has placed articles from its 2024 Arlington Historical Magazine online. The magazine, edited by Jessica Kaplan, traces its history to 1957, with articles typically available in digital format a year after the print edition is published. –Scott McCaffrey

Clearing Fire Hydrants — “Snow and ice accumulation can create serious fire safety hazards, including obstructed fire hydrants. By helping keep hydrants clear, you play a direct role in protecting your neighborhood and supporting your firefighters during emergencies… Remove snow and debris from the hydrant and maintain a 3‑foot clearance on all sides. This space allows firefighters to connect hoses, operate the hydrant efficiently, and minimize kinks that can reduce water flow.” [Arlington County]

Kennedy Center Show to GMU — “A New York dance company that recently nixed scheduled appearances at the Kennedy Center is coming to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts instead. Doug Varone and Dancers will visit the Fairfax performing arts venue (4373 Mason Pond Drive) on Saturday, April 25 for a free show in the concert hall, the Center for the Arts announced today.” [FFXnow]

Fairfax Schools Still on Delay — “Fairfax County Public Schools will start classes two hours late for the rest of this week, as lingering “snowcrete” continues to hinder travel.” Arlington Public Schools are opening on time today. [FFXnow]

Spanberger Ends ICE Agreement — “Gov. Abigail Spanberger has formally ended an agreement with the U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement that had allowed Virginia State Police troopers and Virginia Department of Corrections officers to assist ICE.” [Virginia Mercury, Fox News]

Chance of Snow Ahead of Wind Threat — “A powerful cold front, set to arrive Friday afternoon and evening, will bring the possibility of snow showers before frigid air returns to the region. And very strong winds, possibly intense enough to trigger power outages, will surge into the area in its wake.” [CWG/X, CWG]

It’s Thursday — Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of about 31 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 7 to 9 mph. As night falls, clouds will increase, leading to a low temperature around 16 degrees. [NWS]

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Feb 4, 2026

By ARLnow.com

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 — Feb 4, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high temperature of about 31 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 7 to 9 mph. As night falls, clouds will increase, leading to a low temperature around 16 degrees. The northwest wind will be between 3 to 5 mph during the night. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”
– Helen Keller

🌅 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.

Schools

Arlington Public Schools opening on time Thursday and Friday

By ARLnow.com
Washington-Liberty High School in the snow in 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

For the first time in nearly two weeks, Arlington’s public schools will be opening on time tomorrow and Friday.

“All schools and offices will open on time Thu, Feb. 5 and Fri, Feb. 6, 2026,” Arlington Public Schools said in a brief announcement Wednesday afternoon.

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Morning Poll: How would you grade Arlington’s snow removal effort?

By ARLnow.com
Arlington County snow plow working to clear a neighborhood street (via Arlington DES/X)

As the snow removal operations from the Jan. 25 snow and sleet storm wind down, we’re wondering how locals would grade the effort.

This winter storm was uniquely challenging, with five inches of snow falling before getting covered by 2-3 inches of icy sleet — what would have otherwise been 1-2 feet of total accumulation should it have kept falling as snow. Then we had nearly 10 straight days of frigid conditions, with temperatures not rising above freezing and allowing the “snowcrete” to soften.

The scale of the removal operation in Arlington alone is notable. From our reporting yesterday:

Crews have hauled more than 5,000 truckloads of snow — weighing roughly 55,000-75,000 tons, in total — from Arlington’s commercial areas since the snowstorm. They’ve deposited these at five locations around Arlington, at 14th Street N., Fairfax Drive, N. Quincy Street, Long Bridge Park and 601 S. Carlin Springs. […]

They’ve cleared more than 1,000 miles of roads, 10 miles of protected bike lanes and 63,000 feet of sidewalk, working 14 consecutive 12-hour shifts beginning on Jan. 24.

For some, the effort did not go far enough, leaving neighborhood streets covered to harden into an impassable icy surface that remained for days. For others, crews worked long hours and did their best despite very challenging conditions.

All things considered, how would you grade Arlington’s snow removal effort?

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