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Update at 4:10 p.m. — A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for all of Arlington and D.C.
Earlier: Arlington is again under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch.
Someone fired gunshots outside a Green Valley apartment building early Saturday morning — and more than six hours passed before anyone called police.
That’s according to the latest Arlington County Police Department crime report.
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Pentagon 9/11 Reunion Planned — Engineer John Trujillo, who evacuated the Pentagon on 9/11 and helped rebuild it, is planning a three-day reunion starting Sept. 11. “Most people don’t know about us, so what I’m trying to make sure is that our story is going to be told still,” Trujillo said. [NBC 4]
Sunday Night House Fire — “ACFD is on scene of a small house fire on the 500 block of 26th Street S. near Crystal City. Initial reports suggest the fire was mostly confined to a bathroom and is now under control.” [X/ARLnow]
Beyer Blasts Jobs Report — “Today’s jobs report is deeply alarming and offers some of the clearest evidence yet that President Trump’s policies are doing serious damage to the American economy,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said after the July report showed the economy lost 23,000 jobs. [Press Release]
Local Man Honored for Marathons — Arlington resident Bob Mathew came to running later in life, but has since been honored as one of the 40,000 people worldwide to have completed all the Abbott World Marathon Majors, a series of some of the most significant marathons on the globe. [RunWashington]
Reminder: Parkway Closures Start Today — Northbound lanes of GW Parkway between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 close 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, starting today and running through Sept. 1. The closures allow crews to “inspect, prune and remove trees,” the National Park Service said. Detours will be signed. [ARLnow]
Compass Coffee Runs Dry — A lawyer for the D.C.-based chain, which sold its assets to Caffè Nero for $4.76 million in March, told the bankruptcy court it “will not have sufficient funds to confirm a Chapter 11 plan and make distributions to unsecured creditors.” A hearing is set for Aug. 19. [WBJ]
Hemp Businesses Sue Virginia — Seven Virginia hemp businesses have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block new THC limits set to take effect Aug. 15. “They’re destroying our livelihoods overnight, and they’re giving us 45 days to adjust,” Barbara Biddle, owner of District Hemp Botanicals, said. [Fox 5]
It’s Monday — Expect a sunny morning, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible after 2 p.m. The high will be near 95 and heat index values could reach 102. There’s a 40% chance of rain, with an overnight low around 76. [NWS]
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A man who fatally stabbed his wife and seriously wounded their 1-year-old daughter in Pentagon City has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Leonardo Antonio Reyes was sentenced today (Friday) to 40 years with 15 suspended for second-degree murder and 20 years with 15 suspended for aggravated malicious wounding — 30 years to serve, followed by 10 years of probation, according to the Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.
Storms are expected later today and forecasters say they could pack quarter-sized hail, 65 mph wind gusts and frequent lightning. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m.
From Clarendon’s high-energy nightlife scene to bars, concerts and comedy shows around the county, Arlington has no shortage of options to spend a fun night out.
Here are the nominees for “Best Nightlife Spot 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 Place to Take an Art Class in 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 Nail Salon in Arlington. The results are now official:
The firefighter hurt while battling a three-alarm house fire in Country Club Hills on Sunday is out of the hospital after surgery.
The firefighter suffered a broken femur, had surgery Monday and was discharged on Wednesday, an Arlington County Fire Department spokesperson tells ARLnow. He is recovering at home with his family.
Beyer Presses FAA on DCA — “In my meeting with the FAA yesterday we discussed disturbing reports of failed communications between helicopter and commercial airline traffic at DCA. I reiterated the need to fully implement the NTSB’s recommendations related to last year’s tragic midair collision,” Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) said. [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Long Bridge Field Getting New Turf — “The turf at Long Bridge Park Field #4 has reached the end of its lifespan and is due for a replacement,” Arlington County said. Construction is expected to begin on or around Aug. 10 and wrap up in September. All other fields at the park will remain open. [Arlington County]
Indoor Farming Sprouts in Arlington — Area 2 Farms founder Oren Falkowitz, a former national security worker, grows leafy greens on vertical racks and sells weekly produce boxes by subscription. “A core of our logistics is to move the farm and not move the food,” he said. [NBC 4]
Chosin Soldier Laid to Rest — Sgt. DeLoren D. Dage, declared missing in action during the Korean War’s Battle of the Frozen Chosin in December 1950, was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on July 14. “His long, lonely winter on distant soil is over,” a chaplain said. [Arlington National Cemetery]
Gov. Intervening in Dominion Merger — “As a Virginian, I am deeply skeptical about whether selling our primary, state-regulated utility to an out-of-state company is good for the commonwealth,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) wrote of NextEra Energy’s $67 billion bid for Dominion Energy. She will formally intervene in the State Corporation Commission case reviewing the merger. [Washington Post, Gov. Spanberger/X, NBC 4]
Kaine Bill Targets Drug Discounts — Sen. Tim Kaine (D) has introduced legislation to overhaul the 340B drug pricing program, adding annual reporting requirements for participating hospitals and giving federal regulators auditing authority. “We’ve done it in a way to preserve the core intent of what 340B is,” he said. [Virginia Mercury]
Local Drought Designation Lifted — “The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows encouraging progress: DC and much of the Interstate 95 corridor are no longer classified as being in drought.” The regional Drought Watch remains in effect, and Reagan National Airport is still 5.67 inches below normal precipitation for the year. [Capital Weather]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 91 and heat index values as high as 102. There’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with storms more likely during the evening. Overnight low around 73. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Clarendon cafe seeks ABC permits: mixed beverages on-premises; beer/wine on/off. [Public Notices]
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A Maryland man has been charged with armed carjacking after a woman’s SUV was stolen at gunpoint in Cherrydale last month.
Tyler Abrahim Afsar, 23, of Hyattsville, Md., is also charged with robbery, grand larceny auto, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, the Arlington County Police Department said in a press release today. Detectives obtained warrants for his arrest yesterday (Wednesday).
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Aug 6, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny conditions with a high of 91 and a heat index up to 102, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 PM. Southwest winds will be light, increasing slightly in the morning. Friday night brings likely showers and thunderstorms before 8 PM, becoming mostly clear later, with a low of 73 and a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with heavier amounts in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
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A line of strong storms with gusty winds and frequent lightning will soon be arriving in Arlington.
The storms have prompted a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service, for wind gusts in excess of 40 mph.
