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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 29, 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 — May 29, 2026.

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

  1. Motorcyclist struck, hurled off vehicle in crash on N. Glebe Road (2521 views)
  2. Costco food court in Pentagon City closed for renovations starting today (7293 views)
  3. Arlington Forest baker finds success selling fresh sourdough at neighborhood stand (5278 views)
  4. APS, Amazon about to finalize deal moving Arlington Community High School to HQ2 (5086 views)
  5. ACPD: Juvenile pepper-sprayed bystander during dispute at local high school (4446 views)
  6. County Board may consider gas leaf blower ban this summer (4433 views)
  7. Suspect arrested after sexual battery in Columbia Pike parking garage (3950 views)
  8. Arlington parents join national pushback against school-issued devices (3892 views)
  9. Beyer to introduce bill blocking Trump’s proposed ‘triumphal arch’ near Arlington Nat’l Cemetery (3564 views)
  10. Dominion Energy’s merger plan sharpens affordability questions for N. Va. lawmakers (3333 views)
  11. Sinkhole blocks road for days in Pentagon City (3276 views)
  12. Pet Palooza to bring two days of pet-friendly vendors and activities to Clarendon (3146 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 sunny conditions with a high around 72°F, along with a north wind blowing at 13 to 15 mph and gusts reaching up to 23 mph. Saturday night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to about 52°F and a lighter north wind ranging from 3 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela

🌅 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. 👋

Twins Ace Hardware hosting giveaways, activities for grand opening weekend in Crystal City

By Katie Taranto
Grand opening signage at the new Twins Ace Hardware in Crystal City (courtesy of Twins Ace Hardware)

Twins Ace Hardware is celebrating its new Crystal City location this weekend with some big-ticket item giveaways, refreshments and other activities.

Starting today (Friday), the locally owned and operated hardware shop is holding a grand opening weekend at 2051 S. Bell Street. Festivities over the next few days will include a grilling expert meet-and-greet, daily giveaways and a ribbon cutting.

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Westin hotel in Crystal City celebrates completed renovations and new restaurant

By Katie Taranto
Staff and local leaders cut the ribbon at the grand reopening of the Westin Crystal City (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A Crystal City hotel is celebrating its completed redesign and a soon-to-come “land and sea”-themed restaurant at the property.

Local leaders and staff at the Westin Crystal City cut the ribbon on the hotel’s overhaul yesterday (Thursday) at 1800 Richmond Hwy. The project redesigned the hotel’s 223 guest rooms, refreshed common areas with new walls, floors and furnishings, and will soon introduce Stillwater & Stone, a new restaurant and bar.

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Freddie’s Beach Bar fights to stay ‘fabulous’ amid difficulties for restaurants region-wide

By Katie Taranto
Freddie's Beach Bar with "drag brunch" signs in Crystal City in 2024 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

The owner of a longtime gay bar and iconic local business in Crystal City says he’s remaining an “eternal optimist” following one of the restaurant’s toughest financial years yet.

Freddie Lutz, owner and founder of Freddie’s Beach Bar, says the restaurant is still grappling with economic difficulties that drove business down throughout 2025. However, Lutz says he is hopeful as ever as the bar — a hallmark of Arlington’s culinary and cultural fabric — recently celebrated 25 years in business on Restaurant Row at 555 23rd Street S.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 28, 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 — May 28, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high of 78°F. Winds will shift from north to west at 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of around 60°F, and southwest winds at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
– Steve Jobs

🌅 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.

Memorial Day marks milestone anniversaries for Clarendon War Memorial

By Scott McCaffrey
Participants in 2026 Memorial Day ceremony at Clarendon War Memorial (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

A recent ceremony honored the 95th anniversary of the Clarendon War Memorial, as well as the 40th anniversary of the move to its current location.

The memorial provides “a sacred reminder” of the sacrifice of U.S. military personnel, County Board member Julius “JD” Spain, Sr., said at the annual Memorial Day commemoration, held at the memorial located above the Clarendon Metro station.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 27, 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 — May 27, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 79°F. Winds will come from the north at 7 to 11 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph. The night will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 56°F and a north wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
– Muhammad Ali

🌅 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 May 26, 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 — May 26, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, with patchy fog before 11am and a high near 80°F. Winds will be light and become westerly in the afternoon. Rainfall may range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Showers and thunderstorms are likely into the evening, tapering off around 11pm, with patchy fog developing until 1am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 64°F and winds shifting northwest after midnight. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with potential for similar rain accumulation as during the day. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”
– Henry David Thoreau

🌅 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 Forest baker finds success selling fresh sourdough at neighborhood stand

By Katie Taranto
Isabella Fortunato with her pastel KitchenAid mixers (courtesy of Crumb to Mama)

On weekends in the Arlington Forest neighborhood, locals may notice a pink bake stand loaded with fresh bagels, cookies and loaves of sourdough for pickup.

Isabella Fortunato started the stand, Crumb to Mama, about nine months ago from her home kitchen. A self-described “local sourdough dealer,” Fortunato runs the microbakery with Saturday morning pickups from her driveway.

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Costco food court in Pentagon City closed for renovations starting today

By Katie Taranto
The food court in the Pentagon City Costco (staff photo)

The Costco in Pentagon City is temporarily closing its food court for a couple months of renovations.

The wholesale retailer at 1200 S. Fern Street is planning to overhaul its dining area with updated kitchen equipment and fixtures, resulting in a closure starting today (Tuesday), General Manager John Ward told ARLnow.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 22, 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 — May 22, 2026.

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

  1. Virginia Democrats demand return of Arlington House materials targeting Robert E. Lee (20270 views)
  2. Student struck by pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School (14392 views)
  3. Virginia Supreme Court agrees to take up Missing Middle lawsuit (11581 views)
  4. Arlington Pride block party is canceled, replaced with LGBTQ+ movie screening (7052 views)
  5. Two more office buildings approved to become housing in Crystal City (6604 views)
  6. Windows smashed, items stolen from 16 vehicles in Potomac Yard (4852 views)
  7. Clarendon barbecue restaurant’s inventive flavors featured on WETA’s ‘Signature Dish’ (4608 views)
  8. Superintendent seeks $250M to refurbish and expand TJ, Swanson middle schools (4491 views)
  9. WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington (4446 views)
  10. Longtime state delegate and circuit court judge James Almand dies at 77 (3993 views)
  11. Dominion announces merger with NextEra, creating a massive power company as AI drives energy demand in the US (3738 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 and areas of fog with a high near 61 degrees today and an east wind around 11 mph. The chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rainfall between a quarter and half an inch likely. Rain continues into Saturday night, with a low around 55 degrees and an east wind of 6 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 90%, with similar new rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.”
– Mother Teresa

🌅 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. 👋

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