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A bendy tree in a planter in Rosslyn (courtesy George Brazier)

Teens Attack Woman — “At approximately 6:42 p.m. on February 25, police were dispatched to the report of an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined the female victim was outside when she observed a group of approximately 20 juveniles, some of whom were pouring a beverage on another juvenile and attempted to intervene during which the approximately five juvenile suspects became aggressive and assaulted the victim. The suspects then fled into the Pentagon City Metro Station.” [ACPD]

Neighborhood Aesthetics Questioned — “Pentagon City straight up feels like Minsk.” “I like this part of DC area, and nearby Crystal City, perhaps that’s why. It’s reminiscent of Eastern Europe, old and new.” [Mikita/X]

Naturalization Workshop — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is hosting a naturalization application assistance workshop tomorrow (Saturday) at St. Charles Catholic Church at 3304 Washington Blvd, starting at 9 a.m. The $135 event pairs applicants with volunteer attorneys to prepare citizenship documents. [Catholic Charities]

Snow Still in Forecast — “Winter is not fully done with us just yet… we are tracking two systems that could bring wintry weather to the region. First threat would be Monday into Tuesday as a low pressure system slides by south of our area. This could bring a few inches of snow or a wintry mix. Though the track will be crucial on what type and how much wintry precipitation we may get.” [WWG/X]

Big Warmup Coming — “Big warmup starting in about a week, 60s and 70s possible Yes, snow is in the forecast on Monday. But after that wintry system passes on Tuesday, the weather pattern is poised to shift in a radical way. The jet stream dip that has allowed repeated bouts of frigid air to plunge southward will retreat to the north. This will allow much milder air to surge in from the south and west.” [CWG/X]

It’s Friday — Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 53°F and winds becoming southerly at 5 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be mostly clear with lows near 38°F. [NWS]


Around Town

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 — Feb 26, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a mostly sunny day with highs around 53°F and calm winds becoming southerly at 5 mph in the afternoon. The evening will be mostly clear with lows near 38°F and south winds between 3 and 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.”
– Bo Bennett

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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An article published by The Sun, the U.S. counterpart to the UK newspaper, has been substantially changed after a reader pointed out that it plagiarized reporting by ARLnow.

The Feb. 25 article, “Time to say goodbye to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant after chain confirms final day of business for 15-year-old outlet,” started with a nearly line-for-line copy — with some minor wording changes — of ARLnow’s “Buffalo Wild Wings closes in Crystal City after 15 years,” published Feb. 23.


Announcement

Local entrepreneur MaryBeth Powers is being featured on an episode of Women in Power, a series that highlights inspiring women whose passion, perseverance, and purpose have made a meaningful impact in their communities.

The episode shares the remarkable story behind Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer®, an all-natural daily wellness topper for dogs that was born from love and determination. After MaryBeth’s beloved dog, Teddy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and given just 2–4 weeks to live, she refused to give up hope. Through extensive research and a commitment to natural wellness, she created a unique blend of premium ingredients to support Teddy’s health. Teddy went on to enjoy three more years filled with love, comfort and quality of life.


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One of the fiercest advocates for action and advocacy after last month’s mass sewage spill has a long background in fighting for the Potomac River.

Potomac Riverkeeper Dean Naujoks was one of the first at the scene of the burst Potomac Interceptor pipe in Montgomery County on Jan. 19.


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North Arlington residents say their mail service is finally improving after months of spotty deliveries.

Following ARLnow’s reporting on the issue and advocacy from U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D), residents in the 22207 ZIP code say they’ve now gotten some, but not all, of their missing mail in batches.


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Arlington apartment rents continue to be down slightly from this time last year, although they’re up slightly from February, according to one survey.

Zumper’s monthly rent index, released yesterday (Wednesday), reported the county’s median apartment-rental asking rate as $2,380 for one-bedroom units and $3,170 for two bedrooms in February. Those rates are down 4.4% and 5.4%, respectively, from February 2025.


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Police are looking for one or two suspects who have been robbing local businesses while armed.

The robberies happened around 8 p.m. the past two days, each by a 20-something year-old man wearing dark clothing and a face mask. On both nights, a man brandished a gun and demanded cash at a pair of nearby businesses.


Around Town

A kid-focused coding academy is in the works at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center, and it’s already enrolling families.

Code Ninjas, a programming “dojo” teaching skills like building video games and debugging code, has filed permits to take over a 900-square-foot space on the shopping center’s lower level at 2449 N. Harrison Street. The school plans to open in June, according to its Instagram page.


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Arlington’s never-ending campaign cycle saw both Democrats and Republicans gearing up for battle over the past few weeks.

The Arlington County Democratic Committee is “focused on winning, doing everything we can to ensure Democrats win,” party chair Paul Ruiz said at Democrats’ monthly meeting on Feb. 4.