U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) is taking on challenges about his age and the possibility of a dramatically different constituency as he seeks reelection.
Beyer, who turns 76 in June, addressed the age issue at last week’s meeting of the Arlington County Democratic Committee. He also discussed potential congressional redistricting in a press release on Friday.
In a close, seesaw showdown for first place in the Liberty District, the Yorktown Patriots fell short to the host Marshall Statesmen in recent boys basketball action.
Thanks to a 9-0 run, Marshall rallied from a 46-43 deficit in the final three minutes to win the Feb. 5 high-school game, 55-50. Yorktown missed four shots from the floor and one free throw during Marshall’s 9-0 stretch.
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This year’s July 4th fireworks show on the National Mall will set the world record for the largest fireworks display ever, with 860,000 fireworks planned (we normally see 17,000-20,000) over a 40-minute display of explosions and light.
If you can’t bear the thought of dealing with traffic, crowds, and tourists to watch the fireworks, you can buy a private or semi-private view from about a dozen different condo buildings in Arlington.
This week, I’m highlighting Arlington condo buildings that offer the best views of DC fireworks, either from the privacy of your own unit/balcony or a shared rooftop.
Buildings With Exceptional Views from a Shared Rooftop
Pierce (link to inventory since 2025)
Built in 2021, Pierce boasts the highest price per square foot of any building in Arlington, earning its premium with a spectacular rooftop terrace and pool, a penthouse-level owner’s club, two-story gym, and private elevator access to select residences. The units are some of the largest available condos in Northern VA, spanning 1,300-2,400 square feet, ranging in price from about $1M-$4M.
2000 Clarendon (link to inventory since 2025)
Built in 2021, 2000 Clarendon is one of Arlington’s newest condo buildings and offers residents a large rooftop terrace, a rooftop social room, and gym. Most of the units here are one or two bedrooms, with some offering an additional den, and range in price from about $550,000 to $2M. (more…)
A long-vacant storefront in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center will soon welcome its first tenant in over three years.
Cup of Bliss, a Vietnamese-inspired coffee shop, has finalized a lease at 2439 N. Harrison Street, a spokesperson for property manager AJ Dwoskin & Associates announced.
Construction on new tennis courts and upgraded facilities at Bluemont Park begins next week, kicking off an expected year-and-a-half of renovations.
The tennis courts and parking lot will be fenced off and closed to the public during construction, as will a small section of the Four Mile Run Trail, the Department of Parks and Recreation said in an advisory. The park’s baseball diamond, soccer field and playground will remain open.
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Arlington Public Schools Superintendent Francisco Durán stands behind decisions to keep classrooms shuttered for more than a week after last month’s snowstorm, but acknowledges shortcomings in the school system’s approach.
Durán said he and other school leaders should have done a better job at keeping the community informed on the reasons behind their decisions.
Monks Arrive Today — “On Feb 9 we will welcome the Venerable Monks of the Dhammacetiya as they near the end of their remarkable 2,300-mile Walk for Peace, which began in TX & concludes this week in D.C. Approximately 5:30 p.m.” [Marymount University/X, ARLnow]
Regular Waste Collection Resumes — “Regular curbside collection will return to normal service levels starting Monday, Feb. 9. Please have trash, recycling and organics carts and any special collection materials (brush, scrap metal, e-waste) at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your regularly scheduled collection day.” [Arlington DES]
Cemetery Aims for Reopening — “ANC plans to reopen with modified access for visitors and family pass holders beginning Feb. 10. However, please be advised that some sites and sections may remain temporarily inaccessible due to snow and ice.” [ANC/X]
Local Murder Mystery — “It’s been 35 years since Suanne Burt Sardi last spoke with her older sister, Sandra. Thirty-five years since the two women hung up the phone on an early morning in January, promising to check in again in the afternoon. Thirty-five years since 41-year-old Sandra Burt Carrera was found shot to death in her Arlington, Virginia, home. And for 35 years, the tragedy has gone unsolved.” [Dateline]
Sewage Spill Setback — “Overnight CCTV inspection of the Potomac Interceptor revealed the blockage inside the collapsed sewer line is far more significant, showing a large rock dam stretching approximately 30 feet downstream of the original failure. The unexpected discovery exposed the severity of the obstruction and prompted an immediate reassessment that will extend the timeline for cleaning and repairs.” [PoPville]
Rent Control Bill Fails — “State lawmakers have blocked legislation that could have given Richmond officials more power to block landlords from imposing big rent increases. The proposals failed to advance out of committees in both the House of Delegates and the state Senate, showing one of the city’s top legislative priorities remains a tough sell in the General Assembly.” [Richmonder]
Medicine Affordability Bill Advances — “Legislation to help rein in the cost of prescription drugs for Virginians passed the Virginia Senate today by an overwhelming 31-8 vote. An identical House bill was recommended for reporting by a House appropriations subcommittee this afternoon with a bipartisan 6-1 vote and should be taken up on the floor next week.” [Press Release]
It’s Monday — Expect sunshine and a high temperature around 33 degrees, with northwest winds of 3 to 6 mph. Tonight will bring mostly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 22. [NWS]
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A pre-school age child with measles traveled through Reagan National Airport and on a Yellow Line Metro train last week.
That’s according to an alert from the Virginia Dept. of Health. The child “is a resident of another state and traveled through Ronald Reagan Washington National airport on January 26,” VDH said.
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 — Feb 6, 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 skies and a high temperature of 18 degrees, but wind chills could plunge as low as -8 due to strong northwest winds of 25 to 29 mph, and gusts reaching up to 60 mph. For Saturday night, the skies will be mostly clear with a low near 10, while wind chills could drop to -6. The blustery conditions continue with the northwest wind blowing at 15 to 24 mph, and gusts peaking at 43 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
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The Walk for Peace route through Arlington has been revealed as police prepare for the Buddhist monks’ arrival near the end of their 2,300-mile journey.
The monks are expected to arrive in Arlington in the early afternoon on Monday, Feb. 9 and depart for their end destination in D.C. the following day.
