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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 11, 2026

By ARLnow.com
ARL Now: Daily Debrief for Sep 11, 2026 displayed over a red Arlington County fire truck and crew on a bridge

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 — Sep 11, 2026.

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

  1. N. Va. congressional candidate retweets Hitler video after antisemitism allegations (24428 views)
  2. Arlington housing nonprofit says the math doesn’t work for the poorest renters (9098 views)
  3. New bakery selling bread, pastries and coffee planned in Westover (8842 views)
  4. Families of wage earners detained by ICE to receive up to $2K from Arlington County (7825 views)
  5. Contract awarded for rehab of I-395 bridge over Potomac River (6387 views)
  6. Solace Outpost opens in Ballston, dethroning El Rey taqueria (4356 views)
  7. NOW: Big backups on I-395 due to six-vehicle crash (4776 views)
  8. D.C. Bike Ride brings Arlington road closures this weekend (3870 views)
  9. APS enrollment is down 1.6% from the start of school last year (3601 views)
  10. Clarendon Day returns this month with vendors, live music and more (3529 views)
  11. Nash & Smashed opens at Buckingham Center, serving fried chicken and burgers (3514 views)
  12. Falls Church hosts runners in 485-mile relay remembering 9/11 (2932 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 a slight chance of showers before 10 a.m. and a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84°F. Southeast winds will be about 5 to 8 mph, with a 40% chance of rain. Saturday night will likely bring showers and thunderstorms, continuing after midnight. The low will be around 70°F, with southeast winds of 3 to 6 mph and an 80% chance of rain, possibly bringing between a quarter and half an inch of new rainfall. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 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 discuss it on our new Disqus-powered community message board. 👋

Penrose assisted-living facility marks 15th anniversary with ‘Candyland’ party

By Scott McCaffrey
Three smiling women wearing tiaras pose with oversized candy props at a pink-streamer party backdrop.
Candyland was the theme of the 15th-anniversary celebration at Mary Marshall Senior Assisted Living (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

The Mary Marshall Senior Assisted Living Residence celebrated its 15th anniversary with a carnival atmosphere.

“Candyland” was the theme of the Aug. 27 festivities at the 52-bed Penrose facility that supports 55+ residents with disabilities.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 10, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Worker in a helmet and safety harness rappelling down the exterior of a brick building, with 'Daily Debrief for Sep 10, 2016' overlay from ARL Now

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 — Sep 10, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☁️ Friday’s forecast

There is a slight chance of showers early in the morning, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81°F. Winds will be from the northeast at 3 to 6 mph, and there is a 20% chance of precipitation. Friday night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 67°F and calm winds. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
– Jordan Belfort

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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Civic Federation salutes Arlington firefighters with proclamation and plaque

By Scott McCaffrey
Two men shake hands while presenting a framed certificate at an awards event; one in a dark uniform smiles warmly.
Battalion Chief Melvin Reed receives proclamation from Arlington County Civic Federation president Nicholas Giacobbe (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

The Arlington County Civic Federation opened its 2026-27 year with a salute to personnel of the Arlington County Fire Department.

More than two dozen firefighters were on hand for the Sept. 8 presentation. Civic Federation president Nicholas Giacobbe said the event was designed to show “how much the Arlington community appreciates and supports the fire department.”

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Solace Outpost opens in Ballston, dethroning El Rey taqueria

By Dan Egitto
Outdoor beer garden with long rows of orange picnic tables and closed umbrellas along a central walkway, flanked by modern buildings and a turquoise geometric wall. A Solage Brewing Co. sign is visible on the right.
Solace Outpost at 4201 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

The El Rey taqueria and margarita bar is no more, but Ballston locals can find solace in a new watering hole.

Solace Outpost opened yesterday (Wednesday) at 4201 Wilson Blvd, offering beer, burgers, bowls and bratwurst in a relaxed, sporty atmosphere.

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Nash & Smashed opens at Buckingham Center, serving fried chicken and burgers

By Matt Trunfio
Storefront of a restaurant with a green-and-white striped awning and a sign that reads 'NASH & SMASHED' above the door.
Nash & Smashed at 310 N. Glebe Road (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Nash & Smashed has finally opened its Glebe Road location, serving up Nashville-style fried chicken and smash burgers.

The rapidly growing chain plans to hold a grand opening at 310 N. Glebe Road in about a month, but it is already selling its signature sandwiches along with mocktail-style mojitos, milkshakes and desserts, Chief Operating Officer Lamaan Malik told ARLnow.

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Pop-up art gallery coming to shuttered Walgreens on Langston Blvd

By Scott McCaffrey
Six smiling women stand arm-in-arm in an art studio or gallery setting, casually dressed and posing for a group photo.
Part of the team helping to set up The ARTS Place Pop-Up (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

A former Walgreens on Langston Blvd is being converted to host a seven-week arts extravaganza.

The 5,000 square feet of space will provide the backdrop for a succession of mini-galleries featuring the work of dozens of Arlington Artists Alliance members, plus discussion areas, workshop spaces and dining/shopping options.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 9, 2026

By ARLnow.com
AR Now branding with holiday reindeer decorations in a store aisle and the headline 'Daily Debrief for Sep 9, 2026'

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 — Sep 9, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 89°F, a slight chance of showers early, and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with southwest winds at 6 to 8 mph. Thursday night will see showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then likely showers, with a low around 68°F and northwest winds at 3 to 5 mph. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”
– Mahatma Gandhi

🌅 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 discuss it on our new Disqus-powered community message board.

Falls Church hosts runners in 485-mile relay remembering 9/11

By Scott McCaffrey
Group of runners carrying large American flags while sprinting down a street. The scene looks like a patriotic race or parade at dusk or evening.
Mayor Letty Hardi leads Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Remembrance Relay runners into Falls Church (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Falls Church rolled out the welcome mat for runners taking part in a 485-mile relay between sites impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

“Thank you all,” Mayor Letty Hardi said on Sunday after leading runners into the city at the end of their 6-mile segment from Vienna.

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Santa Rosa Taqueria aims to open in Clarendon by next month

By Jess Daninhirsch
White brick corner storefront with striped awnings and large arched windows; signs read 'Coming Soon' for Santa Rosa Taqueria, colorful mural visible; boxes on sidewalk.
Santa Rosa Taqueria at 2815 Clarendon Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Santa Rosa Taqueria is planning to open in Clarendon within the next few weeks, bringing tacos and a rotating margarita bar to the former Seamore’s space.

The second Santa Rosa Taqueria location, which joins another that opened in D.C. in 2017, plans to open by early October, Micheline Mendelsohn, deputy CEO for Sunnyside Restaurant Group, told ARLnow.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 8, 2026

By ARLnow.com
ARL Now banner with construction workers on a brick house, overlaid text: Daily Debrief for Sep 8, 2026

Good Tuesday 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 — Sep 8, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny weather with a high near 88 degrees and a south wind blowing at 7 to 11 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 72 degrees. A southwest wind will continue at about 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
– Confucius

🌅 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 discuss it on our new Disqus-powered community message board.

New bakery selling bread, pastries and coffee planned in Westover

By Dan Egitto
Exterior view of a dry cleaning shop with a large 'DRY CLEANING' sign above the entrance and teal trim along the storefront.
The site of a planned bakery at 5870 Washington Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A new bakery from the team behind Rare Bird Coffee Roasters is on the rise in Westover.

Bryan Becker, who co-founded Rare Bird in Falls Church with his wife, Lara Benenji, in 2017, has been working on a new concept at 5870 Washington Blvd since last summer.

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