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Arlington and the immediate D.C. area is now under a Flood Watch.
The watch was issued shortly before 5 p.m., amid developing storms in the area, and will remain in effect until 10 p.m.
Good Friday 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 — Jul 18, 2025.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
There’s a slight chance of showers before 1pm, with showers and thunderstorms possible from 1-5pm and likely after 5pm, along with a high of 86 and light afternoon winds. Saturday night, expect showers and thunderstorms mainly before 8pm and a low around 73. Both days have a 60% chance of precipitation, with potential rainfall between a tenth and a quarter-inch, potentially higher during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
“There’s a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can’t take part! You can’t even passively take part! And you’ve got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels…upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you’ve got to make it stop!”
– Mario Savio
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! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
A teenager was stabbed inside the Pentagon City mall Friday evening.
The stabbing happened around 5:45 p.m. amid a reported fight among a large group of people, including males and females, in the food court. Initial reports suggest that the boy was stabbed in the back during the melee.
The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.
In the latest episode, Vernon, Dan and Katie discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
A selection of top-rated steakhouses in Arlington are known for their satisfying meals and quality prime cuts.
Here are the nominees for “Best Steakhouse in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite place? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Things to do with Kids 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 Barbecue Restaurant in Arlington. The results are now official:
Child Drowning Warning — “Arlington County Public Health urges parents and caregivers to be extra careful around water this summer. Eight children under the age of five have accidentally drowned in Virginia pools since Memorial Day – that’s more than the total number of child drowning deaths in each of the last three years (three in 2024, two in 2023, and four in 2022). In Arlington, there have been two reports of near drownings in the past two weeks.” [Arlington County]
ICE in Arlington — “Guatemala national David Cabrera was collared by ICE last week after being set free by sanctuary-aligned jurisdiction Arlington County, who refused to honor a federal detainer and released him without notifying ICE… Cabrera entered the U.S. illegally in 2014 and was convicted of felony rape in 2015. He was sentenced to more than seven years in prison, although a portion of it was suspended.” [Fox News]
Crash on I-395 — “Two views as a single car crash takes out a sign and a pole on I-395S at Boundary Channel on Tuesday afternoon. The car drifted over three lanes and narrowly missed hitting other cars. I don’t know if this was from a medical problem or some other issue.” [Dave Statter/X]
Robbery in Arlington View — “The male victim was inside his parked vehicle when the male suspect drove up… and subsequently made threatening statements before stealing a personal item from the victim’s hands. The victim then exited his vehicle and was running away from the scene when the suspect chased the victim, began to assault him and attempted to steal the victim’s phone. When unsuccessful, the suspect fled the scene. The victim sustained minor injuries.” [ACPD]
Community Police Meetings — “The Arlington County Police Department’s (ACPD) Community Engagement Division invites the public to the summer quarterly community meetings covering community issues, crime prevention tips and quality of life concerns. All are welcome to attend.” [ACPD]
Roosevelt Bridge Work — “For the next 3½ years, the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge will be undergoing a major $128 million rehabilitation that will involve lane closures that increase over time. The work threatens to snarl commuter traffic… On Monday, that fourth eastbound lane was removed entirely, so there are only three lanes in each direction.” [Washington Post]
It’s Friday — Expect showers and thunderstorms after 5pm today, with otherwise partly sunny skies and a high near 87. The north wind of 6 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, the showers and thunderstorms will most likely occur after 8pm, leading to mostly cloudy skies and a low around 73. A light southeast wind will accompany the 40% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
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 — Jul 17, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms after 5pm today, with partly sunny skies and a high near 87. The north wind of 6 mph will shift to the northwest in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Tonight, the showers and thunderstorms will most likely occur after 8pm, leading to mostly cloudy skies and a low around 73. A light southeast wind will accompany the 40% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.
“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.”
– Francis Chan
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
Address: 5720 5th Street S
Neighborhood: Glencarlyn
Type: 5 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached – 3660 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,198,000
Noteworthy: Elevator; whole house generator; 2-car detached garage; gourmet eat-in kitchen
Beautifully renovated and custom-built 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home w/elevator +2-car detached garage in the heart of the Glencarlyn neighborhood! Move-in ready and exceptionally maintained, this spacious residence offers approximately 3,600 sq ft of comfortable living, including extensive accessibility features rarely found in the area.
The main level showcases Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, a fully renovated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless appliances, a countertop breakfast bar, and a sunny dining area. The spacious/formal dining room features a custom fireplace with a marble surround, offering an inviting space to entertain. Enjoy a large and light-filled family room with easy access to a grilling area and private backyard. A main-level bedroom suite with a barrier-free bathroom provides an ideal setup for guests or multigenerational living.
Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, two updated full bathrooms, including one with a double-sink granite vanity. The primary suite includes a large walk-in closet, bathroom w/soaking tub + huge shower walk-in shower, as well as ample space for a sitting room or home office.
The finished lower level offers a newly renovated spacious recreation room, expanded bedroom suite with ADA-compliant bath and shower, and a fully accessible egress lift system. The home also includes a whole-house Generac generator for peace of mind. Dual zone heating/cooling (2020).
Conveniently located near Glencarlyn Park, this home offers abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. With easy access Route 50, I-395, and I-495, this home provides effortless access to Washington, D.C., the Pentagon & HQ2.
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Listed by:
Liz Lord
Compass Real Estate
[email protected]
(571) 331-9213
Many Arlington residents are getting their first glimpse of the spotted lanternfly within the county’s borders this month.
The quickly propagating invasive insect has recently been spotted in various parts of Arlington, including in Ballston and along Langston Blvd, after several years of anticipation. That follows a few sightings late last summer.
Vehicle Driven into Potomac — “Vehicle in water updated location north side of Roosevelt Bridge in the Potomac River. Vehicle is submerged. Adult male driver evaluated by EMS & declines further treatment. Fireboats & @DCPoliceDept harbor units on scene.” [DC Fire and EMS/X]
Moped Chase in Rosslyn — “There was a low speed chase of a moped through Rosslyn, VA late last night. It started on Clarendon Blvd. near N. Rhodes St. It ended with the moped colliding with a @VSPPIO SUV just before the Key Bridge. The video shows the driver hopping back on but a trooper stopping that rather quickly.” [Dave Statter/X]
ACPD Recruiting Officers — “Start your story with a strong foundation. With a starting salary of $72,014, Arlington County Police Department is where purpose meets possibility.” [ACPD/X]
Police K9 Unit Graduates — “Please join ACPD in congratulating Corporal Torres and his partner, K9 Nico, on their graduation from Basic Patrol K9 School! K9 Nico is a 1.5 year old German Shepherd/Malinois mix.” [ACPD/X]
It’s Thursday — Expect showers and thunderstorms starting around 5pm, following a mostly sunny day and a high near 95. The heat index may reach as high as 103, with a southwest wind around 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 77, as the southwest wind shifts to northwest at 7 mph after midnight. [NWS]
Good Wednesday 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 — Jul 16, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms starting around 5pm, accompanied by mostly sunny weather and a high near 95. The heat index may reach as high as 103, with a southwest wind around 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 77, as the southwest wind shifts to northwest at 7 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
Address: 519 N. Florida Street
Neighborhood: Bonair
Type: 4 BR, 2 (+2 half) BA single-family detached – 2074 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,199,900
Noteworthy: Beautiful Colonial with Two-Story Addition
Beautiful 4BR, 2.2BA colonial with two-story addition on a quiet cul-de-sac just one block to Bluemont Park & Trail and minutes to Ballston. Expanded floor plan features hardwood floors on main/upper levels, fresh paint, updated windows, and a stunning, private landscaped lot with rebuilt deck.
Renovated kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, 42” cabinets, and breakfast bar opens to light-filled family room with sliding doors, recessed lighting, built-ins, dining area, and walk-in pantry. Spacious primary suite offers walk-in closet with custom organizers and private bath with double vanity and glass-enclosed tile shower.
Three additional bedrooms up with renovated hall bath. Versatile lower level includes rec/flex room, storage, laundry, and half bath. Two-zone gas HVAC, multi-car driveway, and prime location near W&OD Trail, Ballston Metro, Wilson Blvd, I-66, and D.C.
Listed by:
Rob Ferguson
[email protected]
(703) 926-6139
