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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 21, 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 — Jan 21, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌤️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 51, with southwest winds at 7 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon and gusting up to 20 mph. As for Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 29 and a light northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.”
– Jack Canfield

🌅 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.

Five spots in Arlington and Falls Church make Washingtonian’s top 100 restaurants list

By Dan Egitto
Some dishes on the menu at Padaek (courtesy Noh Leftovers)

Two restaurants in Arlington and three in Falls Church made the grade in Washingtonian’s new “100 Very Best Restaurants” list.

Regulars in the local dining scene will be familiar with most of these spots, all of which were also highlighted last year. They range from a Vietnamese restaurant in Falls Church’s Eden Center to a popular French-inspired establishment on Langston Blvd.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 20, 2026

By ARLnow.com

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 — Jan 20, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast

Clouds will gradually increase throughout the day, reaching a high near 40°F, accompanied by a light southeast wind that will shift to the south at 9-14 mph in the morning and gust up to 25 mph. On Wednesday night, expect partly cloudy skies with a low temperature around 33°F. The south wind will persist at around 10 mph, with possible gusts up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Little by little, one travels far.”
– J.R.R. Tolkien

🌅 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.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 16, 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 — Jan 16, 2026.

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

  1. Arlington-focused Facebook group with 25,000 members is removed, angering moderators (15061 views)
  2. Assault weapons ban could have new path forward under Gov. Spanberger, lawmakers say (12459 views)
  3. How shifts in N. Va. and other populous areas turned Virginia more Democratic (8670 views)
  4. Golf training center with ‘indoor country club vibe’ coming to Ballston area (8608 views)
  5. New owner of Columbia Pike building seeks retail tenants instead of redevelopment (7796 views)
  6. ACPD: Drunk driver assaults officer after Ballston crash (7586 views)
  7. JUST IN: Student taken to hospital after hazmat situation at Wakefield High School (8502 views)
  8. Two hurt after vehicle overturns in crash near Ballston (7047 views)
  9. High-visibility traffic enforcement happening in Arlington this month (6954 views)
  10. Grocery Outlet plans to open in Falls Church next month (6949 views)
  11. Poppyseed Rye is closing in Ballston after four years selling sandwiches and flowers (6774 views)
  12. Winter Restaurant Week returns next Monday at over 20 Arlington eateries (6098 views)
  13. Hundreds rally in Courthouse to protest ICE shooting of Minneapolis woman (5583 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

Scattered snow showers will transition to rain showers between 10am and noon before the skies gradually clear up and become mostly sunny with a high of 47°F. A south wind of 8 to 10 mph and gusts up to 21 mph accompany a 50% chance of precipitation. On Saturday night, expect a chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 4am, and a mostly cloudy sky with a low around 31°F. Light and variable winds will become northwest around 5 mph after midnight, with a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best way out is always through.”
– Robert Frost

🌅 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. 👋

Falls Church Restaurant Week returns this month with record number of eateries

By Emily Leayman
GrillMarX's lower level bar (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Falls Church Restaurant Week is back beginning next week, with the largest-ever number of establishments participating.

A record 66 restaurants will participate in the event Friday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Feb. 1, offering restaurant week menus, special items and other exclusive offers. This is in addition to those participating in Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week, which returns on Monday.

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Pizza and sub restaurant featured on Shark Tank opening at Rosslyn food hall

By Emily Leayman
Subs at Tony Boloney's (courtesy of Tony Boloney’s)

A New Jersey-founded restaurant featured on Shark Tank is bringing its bold pizza, cheesesteak and homemade mozzarella stick options to Rosslyn.

Tony Boloney’s is planning a grand opening of its first permanent location in the D.C. area on Jan. 27 at Upside on Moore (1700 N. Moore Street). Started as a small restaurant in Atlantic City in 2009, the restaurant is known for pushing the boundaries of comfort food.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 15, 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 — Jan 15, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Friday’s forecast

Clouds will increase today, bringing a high temperature near 37 degrees and a southern wind of 7 to 10 mph. Tonight, there’s a 30% chance of snow showers after 1am, with the clouds continuing to increase. The low temperature will be around 32 degrees, accompanied by a southern wind at 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air’s salubrity.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌅 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.

Arlington ultramarathoner, 51, preps for seven days of 50K races across all seven continents

By Dan Egitto
Michael Wardian competing at a race in May (courtesy of Michael Wardian)

An Arlington ultramarathoner with a history of extreme athletic stunts is preparing for one of his most ambitious challenges yet: seven back-to-back 50K races on all seven continents.

Michael Wardian, a 51-year-old Arlington Forest resident who ran across the entire country from coast to coast in 2022, has already competed in the World Marathon Challenge twice before, running a full marathon every single day in a different part of the world. Later this month, he’ll be back in action with an even loftier goal — seeking to beat the world record for the even longer 50K option.

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New ‘high-end salon’ from hairstylist duo plans Courthouse opening next month

By Emily Leayman
Crafted Boutique Salon's future location at 2300 Clarendon Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A pair of experienced hairstylists who used to work together in Clarendon are reuniting to open a new salon in Courthouse.

Crafted Boutique Salon is aiming to open by March 1 at 2300 Clarendon Boulevard, in Courthouse Plaza, stylists Baylie Madaj and Katy Felice told ARLnow.

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One More Page Books celebrates 15 years of community support in East Falls Church

By Emily Leayman
One More Page Books owner Eileen McGervey poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019 in Arlington. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Approaching its next milestone in East Falls Church, a 15-year-old bookstore is looking back at achievements from organizing a young adult book festival to getting a visit from President Barack Obama.

One More Page Books, an independent bookseller at 2200 N. Westmoreland Street, will celebrate 15 years in business with an anniversary event next Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6:30-8 p.m.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 14, 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 — Jan 14, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies and a high of 32 degrees with a west wind at 17 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Thursday night will be mostly clear with a low of 22 degrees, a west wind of 9 to 14 mph, and gusts up to 26 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”
– Jim Rohn

🌅 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.

Arlington-focused Facebook group with 25,000 members is removed, angering moderators

By Emily Leayman
A Google Maps photo of an exit sign on I-395 served as the cover photo for the "I Grew Up in Arlington" Facebook group (via Google Maps)

Moderators are crying foul over the removal of a popular, longstanding Facebook group where Arlingtonians have shared memories of growing up in the county.

“I Grew Up in Arlington,” a 15-year-old group with about 25,000 members, went dark last week after Facebook took it down and disabled some users’ accounts. The company reportedly accused them of violating standards against solicitation of children — claims that moderators strenuously deny.

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