Several northern Arlington neighborhoods lost power late Wednesday morning after a tree fell.
The tree fell across power and other utility lines shortly before 11 a.m., on Little Falls Road near the intersection with N. George Mason Drive, according to scanner traffic.
The Arlington County Fair opens today (Wednesday), kicking off five days of fun with a ceremony honoring the event’s 50th anniversary.
The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. on the basketball courts at Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 2nd Street S.), featuring a photo booth, music and a historical photo display tracing 50 years of festivities.
This fall, Arlington Arts is turning 2700 Art Space into an outdoor movie destination with a free film series celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Free Movie Nights at 2700 Art Space will bring together film, music, food and community on select Friday evenings from September 18 through October 16. The series features community-curated films highlighting Latin music and its powerful role in storytelling, culture and identity.
What makes the series especially Arlington is the community behind the selections. Each evening features a film chosen in collaboration with a local community curator, bringing different perspectives and connections to the monthlong celebration.
The series kicks off September 18 with We Like It Like That, curated by Leon City Sounds, exploring the history and enduring influence of Latin boogaloo.
On September 25, Arlington Food Assistance Center curates a screening of In the Heights, the vibrant film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical celebrating family, neighborhood, dreams and the Washington Heights community.
The series continues October 9 with Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends, curated by Jim Byers of WPFW’s “Latin Flavor Classic Edition,” bringing the sounds and history of mambo to the big screen. Director Mari Keiko Gonzalez will introduce the film.
The final evening, October 16, features Disney and Pixar’s Coco, curated by Encore Stage & Studio. The family-friendly film explores music, memory and the connections between generations.
But these evenings are about more than watching a movie. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 6 p.m. to enjoy food, music and time together before each screening begins at sunset, around 7 p.m. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, find a spot and settle in for an evening under the stars.
The series also offers another opportunity to experience 2700 Art Space, Arlington Arts’ creative space at 2700 S. Nelson Street, as a place for gathering, cultural exchange and shared experiences.
Fridays, September 18–October 16 | 6–9 p.m.
2700 S. Nelson Street, Arlington, VA
September 18: We Like It Like That — Community Curator: Leon City Sounds
September 25: In the Heights — Community Curator: Arlington Food Assistance Center
October 9: Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends — Community Curator: Jim Byers, WPFW’s “Latin Flavor Classic Edition”
October 16: Coco — Community Curator: Encore Stage & Studio
Learn more at ArlingtonArts.org.
Arlington apartment rents remain among the most expensive in the nation, but the units themselves are on the smaller end, according to new data.
The average unit in apartment buildings constructed in Arlington between 2016 and 2025 is 815 square feet. That’s down 8% from the previous decade, when the typical new apartment was 859 square feet.
A new traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of S. Walter Reed Drive and 9th Street S. as part of a package of infrastructure upgrades.
The stoplight, located near the new Arlington Career Center facility, went live earlier this month. It’s intended to “make traffic patterns more predictable for everyone who crosses through the area,” Claudia Pors, the county’s transportation communications specialist, told ARLnow.
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This past month was one of the priciest on record for Arlington’s housing market.
The average sales price of all homes that went to closing countywide last month was $1,012,720, second only to the record $1,061,497 in April. Increases were recorded in all three market segments:
Assault Reported on the Pike — A malicious wounding incident was reported four days after the alleged Aug. 5 attack, on the 4900 block of Columbia Pike. The suspect followed the man on foot, then assaulted him and fled, according to ACPD. The victim’s injuries were not life threatening and he later self-reported to a hospital. [ACPD]
Sweetgreen Drive-Thru in McLean — The chain is expected to open its first East Coast drive-thru, dubbed a “Sweetlane,” next week on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 6220 Old Dominion Drive in McLean. Customers order in the app, then pull through to pick up. [Axios]
Bus Drivers Buck Fare Order — Some Metro bus operators are ignoring a May policy requiring them to tell boarding riders, “Hello, the fare is $2.25,” saying it invites assaults. ATU Local 689 flyered garages yesterday urging noncompliance, saying most operator assaults stem from fare disputes. [Washington Post, Press Release]
Spanberger Talks Dominion Deal — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to explain why she’s intervening in NextEra’s $67 billion acquisition of Dominion Energy, making her the first Virginia governor to become a party to a State Corporation Commission case. She also discussed data centers’ effect on power bills. [CNBC]
Reproductive Rights on Ballot — VPM’s “Amending Virginia” video series takes up the proposed constitutional amendment that would establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Amy McInerny of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington said the measure is “much more extreme than Roe v. Wade.” Virginians vote on it this fall. [VPM]
McMahon Presses Va. Colleges — Education Secretary Linda McMahon wrote to Virginia’s college presidents and governing boards asking them to publicly commit to reforms on free speech, admissions, affordability and academic rigor, saying public trust in higher education has “reached record lows.” Governing board leaders stressed institutional independence. [Virginia Mercury]
Jackpot Tops $1 Billion — No one won Monday’s $905 million Powerball prize, pushing tonight’s estimated jackpot to at least $1 billion — the eighth-largest in the game’s history and the biggest lottery prize of 2026. The estimated cash value is at least $433.1 million. [CBS News]
Wildfire Haze Returns — Smoke from new British Columbia fires is drifting east, with meteorologist Ben Noll forecasting “a steady stream of wildfire haze for the East Coast.” Most of it should stay high in the atmosphere, with minimal effect on air quality, though small amounts may reach the ground. [Ben Noll/X, Washington Post]
Busy Day for Skywatchers — A partial solar eclipse crosses the D.C. area between 1:18 and 2:27 p.m. today, though just 3.5% of the sun will be covered at maximum. The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight, with up to 50 meteors per hour visible from dark locations. [Capital Weather]
It’s Wednesday — Partly sunny today with a high near 88 and northwest winds around 6 mph. Skies stay partly cloudy overnight with a low around 71 and a slight chance of showers between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. [NWS]
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Several lanes of Columbia Pike were blocked tonight after a crash that led to a car flipping on its roof.
The crash happened around 8 p.m. on the Pike near the intersection with S. Highland Street. Initial reports suggested that two people were trapped in the overturned vehicle, but everyone was out by the time firefighters arrived on scene.
Good Tuesday 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 — Aug 11, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 87°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night will have a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., followed by a small chance of showers until 2 a.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy before clearing, with temperatures dropping to around 70°F and light winds from the west. The chance of precipitation is 20%. See more from Weather.gov.
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