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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 19, 2025

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 — Jun 19, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high of approximately 86°F, accompanied by a west wind of around 8 mph. As night falls, the sky will turn partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 68°F and a light southwest wind. 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.

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 18, 2025

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 — Jun 18, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Partly cloudy skies with a high temperature of 75°F (24°C) and a low of 58°F (14°C) are expected, accompanied by a 30% chance of scattered showers throughout the day. In the evening, a light breeze will pick up, with wind speeds averaging 10 mph (16 km/h) coming from the northwest. The sun will rise at 6:15 AM, and sunset will occur at 8:20 PM. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”
– Buddha

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 17, 2025

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 — Jun 17, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers may occur before 2pm, with chances of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, and more likely showers and possible thunderstorms after 4pm. Highs reach around 90°F with a southwest wind of 6-9 mph. Rainfall amounts range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Expect a mostly clear Wednesday night with lows around 74°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. For Juneteenth, showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2pm, with highs around 93°F, southwest winds of 7-11 mph, and gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.”
– Helen Keller

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Free tree and shrub planting applications close next week

By Katie Taranto
Trees cast long shadows from the setting sun at Virginia Highlands Park (staff photo)

Arlington homeowners have until next week to apply to get a free native tree or shrub this fall.

Applications for EcoAction Arlington’s biannual Tree Planting Program and Tree Canopy Equity Program close next Monday, June 23. The nonprofit plans to plant 200 trees and 50 shrubs across the county.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 16, 2025

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 — Jun 16, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect scattered rain until 2pm followed by showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm, while patchy fog clears before 9am. The mostly cloudy day will have a high near 82, with a south wind around 6 mph and a 30% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, anticipate scattered showers and thunderstorms, a mostly cloudy sky, a low around 71, a southeast wind of 3 to 5 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”
– Robert Louis Stevenson

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 13, 2025

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 — Jun 13, 2025.

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

  1. Ten Arlington restaurants named winners in ‘Best of NoVA 2025’ list (28673 views)
  2. Large protests planned on Langston Blvd and over I-66 before military parade (19778 views)
  3. Obituary: Barbara “Bobbi” Ann Farley (1982-2025) (18451 views)
  4. Military parade will bring road closures but no festivities in Arlington (17506 views)
  5. New developer takes over stalled project at Arlington Beer Garden site (11589 views)
  6. ACPD: Teens arrested after stabbing and armed robbery (11322 views)
  7. Ballston fitness studio, a mini-mart and several Arlington restaurants listed for sale (10185 views)
  8. School Board selects new W-L principal despite criticism from school staff (9320 views)
  9. JUST IN: Tornado Watch issued for D.C. area (8093 views)
  10. New system for using credit cards to ride Metro earns Virginia leaders’ praise (7667 views)
  11. Eight shoplifting suspects arrested in Pentagon City after surge in retail crime (7410 views)
  12. Shirlington plaza changes, $7.8 million Barcroft loan slated for County Board consideration (6017 views)
  13. Paragon Theaters opens in Falls Church tomorrow with discounted tickets (5674 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 showers and a potential thunderstorm after 2pm with a high near 82 and a mild northeast wind. Precipitation chance is 80%, with new rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch, and higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday night will see showers, possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, and a low around 66 with an east wind. The precipitation chance remains 80% with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“What comes easy won’t last long, and what lasts long won’t come easy.”
– Unknown

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

Podcast: Arlington’s best restaurants and how to pronounce ‘ARLnow’

By ARLnow.com

The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.

In the latest episode, Lene, Dan and Vern discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:

Let us know what you think about the new podcast format in the comments or via email.

Watch below on YouTube, or listen to the podcast via iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Audacy, TuneIn or your favorite listening app.

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Pickles McButterpants

By Vernon Miles
Pickles McButterpants (photo via AWLA/Facebook)

Snuggly mixed-breed dog Pickles McButterpants is looking for a new home and, thanks to a donation, his adoption fee is free.

The whimsically named dog is two years old and is described by the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) as very affectionate, though he would prefer to be the only pet in the house.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 12, 2025

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 — Jun 12, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 3pm, with a partly sunny high of 89°F and south winds of 3-6 mph. Friday night features a 60% chance of precipitation, including likely showers and potential thunderstorms before 8pm, continuing intermittently until after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 71°F, southeast winds of 3-6 mph, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
– Pablo Picasso

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Paragon Theaters opens in Falls Church tomorrow with discounted tickets

By Katie Taranto
The planned location of Paragon Theaters on Founders Row in Falls Church (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A new movie theater in Falls Church is opening its doors tomorrow (Friday).

The new Paragon Theaters at 112 Founders Avenue will offer $8 movie tickets now through June 30 to welcome its first guests. The location originally planned to open over Memorial Day weekend.

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Arlington Players kicks off 75th season with outdoor ‘Peanuts’ show

By Scott McCaffrey
Jonathan Mulberg and Emily Carbone in "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" (photo courtesy Tyler McGee for The Arlington Players)

The Arlington Players has launched its 75th-anniversary season with a celebration of the beloved “Peanuts” characters, who are also marking their 75th year.

Weather conditions were accommodating for two of the opening weekend performances as the group brought the musical “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” outdoors to audiences at Lubber Run Amphitheater.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jun 11, 2025

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 — Jun 11, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 93 during the day, with a calm wind turning west around 5 mph in the afternoon. On Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low around 71, with the south wind at 5 mph calming down in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 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! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

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