Despite a year-over-year decline, Arlington’s apartment market in May retained its position as most expensive in the region and fifth most expensive urban area nationally.
The county’s median apartment-rental rate of $2,609 — $2,457 for one-bedroom units, $2,969 for two bedrooms — was down 1.4% year over year, according to figures reported May 28 by Apartment List.
The clock continues ticking as Arlington Republicans work to find contenders for County Board and School Board races.
Chris Wright, who heads candidate recruitment for the local GOP, said that so far, efforts have not paid off.
As Arlington’s population ages, is our community prepared to meet the growing range of needs that come with it?
Over the next decade, Arlington will need more than good intentions to support its growing senior population. From affordable and specialized housing to healthcare, caregiving, transportation, and opportunities to remain connected and independent, meeting these needs will require coordination across government, community organizations, healthcare providers, and the private sector.
Join Advance Arlington on October 14 for a timely discussion featuring leaders from across the local aging ecosystem:
Jason Brown, Ph.D., Visiting Fellow in Economic Studies, The Brookings Institution — Moderator and economic policy perspective
Divina Alston, Executive Director, Mary Marshall Assisted Living Residence — Specialized residential care and frontline challenges
Wendy Zenker, Executive Director, Arlington Neighborhood Village — Aging in place and grassroots volunteer networks
Kathy Cameron, Chair, Arlington County Commission on Aging — County policy, healthcare systems, and public advocacy
Michael Rafeedie, Partner, Kensington Senior Living — Senior housing development and meeting growing demand
Together, the panel will examine what Arlington is doing today, where gaps remain, and what will be needed to support older adults in the years ahead.
Whether you join us in person at Lubber Run Community Center or virtually via Zoom, this is an opportunity to hear from experts across five different parts of the aging ecosystem and better understand what Arlington’s changing demographics mean for our community.
Register today at www.advance-arlington.org and join the conversation.
CoStar Buys Zonda for $800M — Rosslyn-based real estate tech giant CoStar Group has agreed to buy home construction data firm Zonda for $800 million in cash, extending its reach into a new segment of the market. The all-cash deal, which adds to a portfolio that already includes Homes.com and Apartments.com, is expected to close in the second half of the year. [WBJ]
Women’s Sports Bar Takes Off — Fresh off its rebrand into N. Va.’s first women’s sports bar, Westover Taco has found a quick following. “We have a huge fanbase here,” owner Sarah White told WTOP. “They’ve all really enjoyed having a place that they can go, where they know the game will be on.” [WTOP]
Designers Furnish Fresh Starts — Two formerly unhoused Arlington women received free apartment makeovers last month from local interior designers volunteering with the D.C.-area nonprofit A Wider Circle. “My house actually looks like a home now,” said Jalisha Quarles, who had been living in a shelter with her young son. “We went from homeless… to a place of our own, and now we actually have a home.” [Arlington Magazine]
Data Center Diesel Fumes — The roughly 10,500 diesel backup generators at Virginia data centers produce enough pollution to harm public health even when run rarely, according to an analysis. Virginia is home to about a quarter of the nation’s data centers. [Washington Post]
Farewell to Foam — All Virginia food vendors must stop using expanded polystyrene foam food containers, a Styrofoam-like material, by July 1 under a 2021 state law. Larger chains with 20 or more locations had to comply last year. Vendors can seek a one-year hardship exemption from their locality, and violators face fines of up to $50 per day. [Bay Journal]
Redistricting’s Root Problem — After an $85 million campaign, Virginia’s congressional map remains unchanged: with redistricting struck down by the state Supreme Court. A new analysis argues the deeper issue is a U.S. House frozen at 435 seats for more than a century, leaving reapportionment a zero-sum fight. [WHRO]
Weather Gang Goes Indie — After more than 18 years with the Washington Post, the Capital Weather Gang has returned to its independent roots as Capital Weather. The team said it will keep serving the D.C. region with trusted forecasts and continue providing insights to Post readers during major weather events. [Washington Post]
It’s Monday — Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 79 and a light north wind of 3–8 mph. Skies turn partly cloudy overnight, with a low around 55. [NWS]
New Legal Notice — Restaurant (Duke’s Burgers) applies for ABC beer, wine, mixed, liqueurs on/off license. [Public Notices]
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Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
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.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
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.
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Nelson Mandela
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. 👋
Join us for a 5k (~3 mile) fun run/walk around the neighborhood followed by an outdoor yoga session next to Reclining Liberty!
The artist behind Reclining Liberty made a shirt for this day only. It comes with every run and yoga ticket — or take one on its own for $25.
A dozen hardy souls braved the threat of thunderstorms and hordes of gnats on May 24 to learn more about the history of a local burial ground.
The 90-minute tour covered nearly 250 years of history at Oakwood Cemetery, located in Falls Church. It was the first of what will be monthly tours, part of the city’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.
Republicans have their candidate in place for the 8th District U.S. House of Representatives race.
Tony Sabio, a national-security professional and self-described Reagan conservative, was the lone Republican to file for the party’s nomination by the May 26 at 5 p.m. deadline.
Costs for the Arlington 55+ Travel program aren’t going up as much as first proposed, but they’re still rising and future increases are likely.
As part of the fiscal 2027 budget process, County Board members approved a 25% increase in fees charged by the 55+ Travel program, operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
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.
Three years after dropping Kaiser Permanente and Cigna as health-insurance providers, Arlington Public Schools is bringing them back.
Superintendent Francisco Durán said at the May 28 School Board meeting that the two firms had been selected to provide health-insurance coverage for a three-year period beginning at the start of 2027. They will replace CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, which has held the contract since January 2024.
