Update on 7/15/26 — An arrest has been made in the case.
Arlington County police are on scene of an armed carjacking in a residential portion of the Cherrydale neighborhood.
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Get ready for another bout of triple digit heat over the next couple of days.
A Heat Advisory was just issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we use that knowledge to your advantage.
As of July 20, there are 176 detached homes, 60 townhouses and 275 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 37 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
- 1149 S. Monroe Street, 22204 – NOW: $1,049,999 (Reduced: $29,000 on 7/17)
- 3024 18th Street S., 22204 – NOW: $875,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 7/19)
- 2012 S. Glebe Road, 22204 – NOW: $749,900 (Reduced: $15,000 on 7/17)
- 2020 S. Pollard Street, 22204 – NOW: $635,000 (Reduced $15,000 on 7/16)
- 4606 36th Street S., 22206 – NOW: $584,888 (Reduced: $15,000 on 7/18)
- 989 S. Buchanan Street #312, 22204 – NOW: $469,900 (Reduced: $30,000 on 7/20)
- 2007 Key Boulevard #586, 22201 – NOW: $259,000 (Reduced: $10,000 on 7/16)
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
A private event venue with rooftop views is preparing to open at a longtime restaurant and bar space in Courthouse.
The Willow opened earlier this month at 2424 Wilson Blvd, in the former home of Rooftop Recess and, before that, Arlington Rooftop Bar & Grill. The space is pivoting to host all kinds of private events — from corporate events and weddings to wine and food tastings.
Falls Church may be the Little City, but it posted big real estate numbers during the first half of the year.
At $1,125,435, the locality’s average home-sales price from January to June was the highest across the metro area and across the Mid-Atlantic, according to figures reported July 10 by MarketStats by ShowingTime.
*Mamistad Groups meet IN PERSON-only the introductory Zoom call is virtual. :)
Pregnancy and new mom groups are a lifesaver when it comes to normalizing those feelings we just can’t be prepared for.
County leaders are being urged to not forget about Virginia Highlands Park when planning facilities upgrades.
“The community would like that to happen on schedule,” Park and Recreation Commission chair William Way told County Board members during a July 9 work session.
Arlington home sales and prices trended higher year-over-year during the first six months of 2026, according to new data.
A total of 1,169 residential properties went to closing between Jan. 1 and June 30, according to figures reported July 10 by MarketStats by ShowingTime. That’s up 1.3% from the 1,154 transactions during the same period in 2025.
Boutique Owner’s Second Act — Paula Frishman spent nearly three decades in nonprofit and higher-education leadership before opening The Golden Fox Boutique at The Crossing Clarendon in 2023, curating home goods, apparel and gifts from local makers and women-owned businesses. “I retired and decided I was bored and wanted to do something, something else, and here we are,” she said. [WBJ]
Toddler Rescued From Window — A toddler was rescued after firefighters found him dangling from a sixth-floor window in Seven Corners. Crews were called to the 3100 block of South Manchester Street around 3:15 p.m. and broke down the door to reach the child, who was not injured. Police said three children were inside without an adult, and detectives from the child abuse unit are investigating. [WUSA9]
Volunteers to Map Heat Islands — More than 30 teams of citizen scientists will measure temperature and humidity along 30 routes in Arlington, Fairfax County and Alexandria on Thursday as part of the Urban Heat Island Mapping Project. “This will be the most granular measurement of heat ever attempted throughout Northern Virginia,” said Chris Topoleski, executive director of the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions. [Press Release]
Another Heat Wave Coming — The hottest stretch of the week arrives Wednesday and Thursday, when highs could flirt with 100 and Wednesday has an outside chance of challenging the record high of 102 set in 2024. Heat index values could reach around 105 on Wednesday, likely prompting heat advisories. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 91 and light winds out of the southwest at 1–6 mph. Skies stay clear overnight with a low around 72. [NWS]
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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 — Jul 13, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 13, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Falls Church wins $30M in regional funds to upgrade Annandale Road | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Planning Commission backs 607-unit conversion project at Pentagon City office buildings | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Ocasio-Cortez, Buttigieg top Arlington Democrats’ early presidential straw poll | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: ‘Fridays at the Fountain’ concert series returns to Crystal City this week | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:45 pm: Man charged with beating victim with combination lock in Courthouse | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Ayers Hardware, closing after 78 years, looks back on decades of community support | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: In a regional first, low-income Arlington Transit riders can now get half off through Metro | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Ballston Holiday Inn project seeks a later start to redevelopment plans | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:15 pm: Water valve leak in North Arlington impacts 100 customers, detours traffic | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:35 pm: More than 4,000 without power along Columbia Pike | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 11:00 am: Information Session for The Borgen Project (An online event)
- 12:00 pm: Ask Our Admissions Insider: Live Q&A with Kristin Landis
- 12:00 pm: Breath, Meditation and Movement
- 2:30 pm: World Cup Soccer Game France vs. Spain! @Arlington Drafthouse!
- 3:00 pm: Mason Square Makers
- 👉 5:00 pm: How Do Retirement Communities Work? – Free Workshop
- 5:30 pm: Until Help Arrives Training
- 6:30 pm: Sound Bath: New Moon in Cancer
- 👉 7:00 pm: First Baby? Connect with other New Moms!
- 8:30 pm: Trivia Tuesdays
☀️ Tuesday’s forecast
The weather will be sunny, with temperatures reaching a high of 91°F. Winds will be calm, shifting to the southwest at about 5 mph in the afternoon. At night, skies will remain clear, with temperatures dropping to around 72°F and southwest winds at 5 to 7 mph. 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.
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Power is starting to be restored to nearly 4,500 Dominion customers in Arlington after a large outage along Columbia Pike.
The widespread outage was first reported between 5-6 p.m. in the Penrose, Arlington Heights, Arlington Village and Columbia Heights neighborhoods. No cause has been given but restoration is expected by midnight, according to Dominion’s website.