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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 9, 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 9, 2026.

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

  1. Political sign at Fairlington-area bakery sparks major online debate (52834 views)
  2. Man repeatedly shouting “six seven” rescued from Clarendon rooftop (26594 views)
  3. Projections on Washington Monument end tonight with fireworks display (22743 views)
  4. Compass Coffee plans to shutter Ballston location after filing for bankruptcy (12059 views)
  5. JUST IN: New plan for Key Bridge Marriott site calls for 1,775 residential units and a hotel (11894 views)
  6. K-pop themed Korean restaurant replaces chicken spot in Ballston (9881 views)
  7. Beyer picks up another challenger, an Arlington resident, in Democratic primary (8758 views)
  8. Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more (8144 views)
  9. Long Island man, 20, charged with seriously injuring hotel employee (8088 views)
  10. Car knocks down light pole, smashes bench in Clarendon crash (4821 views)
  11. Letty Hardi will remain the mayor of Falls Church after split 4-3 Council vote (4766 views)
  12. Police investigating daytime home burglary and jewelry theft near Langston Blvd (4481 views)
  13. Plans for 15 townhomes in Falls Church head to Planning Commission (4207 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 rain primarily before 4pm with a high near 49 and a gentle northeast wind at 6 mph; precipitation chance is 100%, with potential accumulation between half to three quarters of an inch. Saturday night, rain is likely between 7pm and 1am with a low around 40, winds becoming northwest from 5 to 10 mph and the possibility of gusts up to 18 mph. Precipitation chance is 80%, with new accumulation between a tenth and quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.”
– Vincent van Gogh

🌅 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. 👋

Where to find mocktails and zero-proof drinks in Arlington this Dry January

By Jared Serre
Left to right: Lychee Calamansi, Sparkling Hibiscus, Le's Passion from Nue (photos courtesy of Hannah Park and David Dang)

Quite a few Arlington establishments are serving mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks this January — and year-round — for those looking for a sober start to 2026.

For customers looking to try out the “Dry January” trend — which some see as a way to improve health and wellbeing, especially after an indulgent holiday season — zero-proof menus in Arlington and Falls Church offer a way to enjoy drinks without getting drunk.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 8, 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 8, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Rain is possible after 4pm with clouds increasing and a high near 56. South winds between 6-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. On Friday night, rain is more likely after 1am, with temperatures dropping to around 49. Southwest winds of 5-8 mph will shift northwest after midnight, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not just about making money. It’s about making a difference.”
– Kathy Ireland

🌅 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.

Jewelry shop with Etsy-style merch plans relocation to Ballston next month

By Jared Serre
The forthcoming Dov & Company in Ballston Quarter (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

A jewelry store billed as “a real-life Etsy shop by women entrepreneurs” is relocating from Maryland to Ballston.

Dov & Company is targeting a February opening on the first floor in Ballston Quarter (4238 Wilson Blvd), across from Drybar, according to signage posted in the mall.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 7, 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 7, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with a high temperature near 53 degrees and light, variable winds. Moving into Thursday night, the skies will become mostly cloudy with a low around 40 degrees, accompanied by a southeast wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.”
– Aristotle

🌅 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.

Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more

By Jared Serre
Deli sandwich from Buffalo & Bergen (courtesy of Birch Thomas)

A New York-style deli, a hot pot place, a French-inspired cafe and other restaurants are expected to open in Arlington in 2026.

Following an eventful 2025, which saw the opening of numerous restaurants like Nettie’s Tavern in Clarendon, Scolapasta in Ballston and Bar Chinois in Crystal City, dozens of restaurants are expected to open this year.

Go to Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more Read more

Compass Coffee plans to shutter Ballston location after filing for bankruptcy

By Jared Serre
The Compass Coffee at 4300 Wilson Blvd in Ballston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Compass Coffee plans to close one of its two cafes in Ballston after filing for bankruptcy yesterday (Tuesday).

A coffeehouse at 4300 Wilson Blvd is one of 10 locations where the regional cafe chain is seeking to cancel its lease as soon as Jan. 30, according to a motion filed in D.C. bankruptcy court.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 6, 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 6, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect mostly sunny skies during the day with a high temperature of around 57°F. The northwest wind will be blowing at 6 to 11 mph, and it could gust up to 23 mph. For Wednesday night, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 36°F. The northwest wind will diminish to around 6 mph and become calm by the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.</em

🌅 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.

K-pop themed Korean restaurant replaces chicken spot in Ballston

By Jared Serre
K-Food Casual in Ballston (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A fast-casual Korean restaurant with K-pop themed advertising has taken over a chicken spot in Ballston.

K-Food Casual has replaced Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings at 875 N. Randolph Street, with graphics inspired by the movie “KPop Demon Hunters” and a menu playing heavily on kimbap and bibimbap dishes.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jan 5, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Good Monday 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 5, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

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☁️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect patchy fog to clear by 10am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 51°F, accompanied by a calm southeasterly wind at 6 mph in the afternoon. For Tuesday night, it will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 44°F and a westerly wind at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The best revenge is massive success.”
– Frank Sinatra

🌅 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.

Relocated Domino’s opening ‘soon’ in Falls Church

By Jared Serre
The forthcoming Domino's Pizza location in Falls Church (staff photo by Jared Serre)

Domino’s Pizza is getting ready to open in a new spot in Falls Church, about a mile and a half away from the chain’s current location in the city.

“Coming soon” signage has appeared outside 438 S. Washington Street, where Domino’s plans to relocate from its current store at 1106 W. Broad Street.

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Emily Leayman joining ARLnow and sister sites

By ARLnow.com
Logos of ARLnow and sister sites ALXnow and FFXnow

Northern Virginia local news veteran Emily Leayman is joining ARLnow and its sister sites in the role of Senior Reporter.

Leayman was previously an editor at Patch, where she covered numerous major local news events, as well as stories of more hyperlocal interest in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County and elsewhere. Leayman’s 8+ year tenure at Patch followed a stint reporting on education policy and two years as editor-in-chief at her college newspaper in Pennsylvania.

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