Halloween is Friday, bringing trick-or-treaters, free Lyft rides and lots of thematic events to Arlington.
Here’s a look at what county newcomers can expect and where to go locally on the spookiest night of the year.
The Falls Church City Council is considering a major increase to a pool of funding to support local residents facing short-term financial difficulties.
City staff originally proposed adding $20,000 to $25,100 previously allocated for an assistance fund that provides eligible households with up to $1,000 in support per year.
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 June 22, there are 175 detached homes, 51 townhouses and 280 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 37 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
1236 N. Utah Street, 22201 – NOW: $1,675,000 (Reduced: $24,000 on 6/19)
4628 13th Street N., 22207 – NOW: $1,449,000 (Reduced: $50,000 on 6/20)
1805 Army Navy Drive, 22202 – NOW: $1,395,000 (Reduced: $30,000 on 6/18)
5935 15th Street N., 22205 – NOW: $1,350,000 (Reduced $50,000 on 6/18)
1800 Wilson Boulevard #412, 22201 – NOW: $950,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 6/18)
2034 S. Shirlington Road, 22204 – NOW: $949,900 (Reduced: $10,000 on 6/19)
2231 N. Culpeper Street, 22207 – NOW: $749,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 6/19)
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 new party supply store is planning to open in a vacant Columbia Pike storefront where a family-owned rug shop closed last year.
New signs have appeared for Tysons-based Party Mania at 2330 Columbia Pike, which has been empty since the rug retailer Manoukian Brothers Oriental Rugs relocated to Langston Blvd.
As brisker weather returns, the outdoor ice rink in Pentagon City is reopening Friday in advance of a free Halloween-themed skating event.
The rink at Westpost at National Landing opens for the 2025-2026 winter season at 10 a.m. on Halloween, a spokesperson told ARLnow. The next day, an event called “Thriller on Ice” will feature a DJ “spinning all your favorite Halloween tracks” from 5-8 p.m. this Saturday.
Bring the whole family to Arlington Mill for an evening of laughs, basketball, and underdog determination with Goat.
This animated family comedy follows a determined young goat chasing his dream of becoming a professional basketball star. Before the movie, kids can enjoy face painting and family-friendly activities, making this one of our most kid-focused events of the summer.
Election offices in Arlington and Falls Church are on the lookout for any glitches with the U.S. Postal Service handling official election-related mail.
A relatively small number of ballots from the office of Falls Church registrar David Bjerke were mailed but had not yet reached residents who requested them, Bjerke reported at an Oct. 23 meeting of the Falls Church Electoral Board.
Despite high office vacancy rates, several of Arlington’s major commercial corridors have some of the highest commercial real estate prices in Northern Virginia, new data shows.
Rosslyn, Ballston, National Landing and Clarendon/Courthouse/Virginia Square were the only sub-corridors of Northern Virginia with asking rates above $40 per square foot in third-quarter figures reported last week by Savills Research & Data Services.
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, said Monday that she would not oppose a push by the state’s Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw congressional districts ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
Virginia Democrats earlier in the day began taking steps to change the state’s constitution to allow for a new congressional map, a change that must ultimately be approved by voters before it becomes law. The change is designed to counter President Donald Trump’s push to create more partisan districts in several Republican-run states.
Leaf Blower Ban Feedback — “Arlington County is considering prohibiting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers with a possible phase-out period of up to three years. Your input is essential in shaping how we move forward. Share your thoughts in this questionnaire by October 29. The County is also hosting an Electric Leaf Blower Webinar on October 29 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.” [Arlington County]
Scam Alert from ACPD — “Community members have reported receiving voicemail messages from individual(s) claiming to be Arlington County law enforcement wanting to discuss an urgent legal matter. REMINDER: ACPD and @acso_va will never call, email or text to solicit funds or collect fines.” [ACPD/X]
Marymount Raising Money — “Marymount University in Arlington has launched a $50 million fundraising campaign it says will set the private Catholic university up for a new era. The effort, tabbed “Momentum: The Campaign for Marymount,” has already raised more than $20 million over the past three years, the university said Friday. The new funds will be used to increase access to scholarships and financial aid, expand learning and innovation spaces on the campus.” [WBJ]
Amazon Corporate Layoffs — “Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter. The figure represents a small percentage of Amazon’s 1.55 million total employees, but nearly 10% of its roughly 350,000 corporate employees.” [Reuters]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching near 57 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind at 10 to 14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. On Tuesday night, there is a 30% chance of showers primarily after 2am, with mostly cloudy conditions, a northwest wind around 9 mph, and a low of 45 degrees. [NWS]
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 — Oct 27, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for October 27, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Falls Church surplus funds could help mark nation’s 250th birthday and extend Vietnamese outreach | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: APS to offer parents more info on how students are using school-distributed devices | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Plan to keep DCA’s ‘Fly Quiet’ effort in-house draws flak from regional noise panel | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Workshop offers teens, tweens tips and techniques for Halloween transformations | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: McDonald’s ‘actively working’ to replace Black history mural after demolition in Hall’s Hill | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:45 pm: Yorktown routs Herndon, remains tied for first in district football | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: ACPD: Man with boxcutter tased after threatening officer in Ballston Metro station | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Police respond to rollover crash on Glebe Road, three-vehicle pileup up in EFC | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Change-of-governance debate might again pit County Board members against state legislator | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 11:30 am: Video Game Social
- 1:00 pm: Ceramic Workshop – Handbuild a Paint Palette at Art House 7
- 3:00 pm: Common Threads: Knitting Fun
- 4:00 pm: Lighten Up, Arlington!
- 4:45 pm: Plaza Pup Social
- 6:15 pm: ¡Bailemos! Dance with Ferocity Dance Company
- 6:30 pm: Arlington/Aachen High School Exchange
- 7:00 pm: Fleischer Toons Halloween Party
- 7:00 pm: Fleischer Toons Halloween Party – Arlington
🌥️ Tuesday’s forecast
Expect mostly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching near 57 degrees, accompanied by a northeast wind at 10 to 14 mph and gusts up to 24 mph. On Tuesday night, there is a 30% chance of showers primarily after 2am, with mostly cloudy conditions and a low around 45 degrees. The northeast wind will be around 9 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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