Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 14, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday 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 14, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high temperature near 70 degrees with a north wind at 8 to 11 mph, gusting up to 21 mph. For Wednesday night, the skies will remain clear, and the temperature will drop to around 45 degrees. The north wind will persist at approximately 9 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.”
– Dan Reeves

🌅 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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News

Missing Middle critics ask Virginia Supreme Court to block new permits

By Dan Egitto
A Missing Middle-style sixplex under construction at 3802 14th Street N. (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

Missing Middle’s critics are launching another round of opposition as Arlington County returns to accepting permit applications for this kind of construction.

Plaintiffs in the lawsuit over Arlington’s Expanded Housing Option filed an emergency motion yesterday (Monday) in the Supreme Court of Virginia. They’re seeking to block a Virginia Court of Appeals order that allows the county to resume issuing permits for multifamily construction in previously single-family-only neighborhoods.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 1001 N. Vermont Street, Unit 804

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 1001 N. Vermont Street, Unit 804
Neighborhood: Ballston
Type: 1 BR, 1 BA condo – 623 sq. ft.
Listed: $399,000

Noteworthy: Enjoy a rooftop pool, garage parking and walking distance to Ballston Metro

Experience endless convenience and amenities at this Westview Ballston condo. Unit 804 is located close to the elevator, has upper floor views, a glass-enclosed bonus room, large closet space, and an in-unit washer/dryer. One underground garage parking space conveys. The building offers a rooftop pool, picnic area, fitness center, concierge, party room and business center. Located just down the street from the Ballston Metro, Ballston Quarter, and countless shopping, dining, grocery, parks, and entertainment options. Lower condo dues make this a great option for budget-conscious buyers. Be in the heart of it all at 1001 N. Vermont #804!

https://homes.amazinglistingphotos.com/1001-N-Vermont-St-1/idx

Listed by:
Palmer Harned – Compass
[email protected]
(703) 868-9983

News

Man seen fleeing on 14th Street Bridge after chase found dead in river

By ARLnow.com
Police searching the 14th Street Bridge for a suspect after a chase (via Dave Statter/X)

A man is dead after police say he was last seen fleeing from state troopers on the 14th Street Bridge.

On Oct. 1, an early morning car chase that started on I-95, on charges of reckless driving, ended on the 14th Street Bridge after the suspect’s vehicle was disabled by spike strips deployed on I-395, according to Virginia State Police.

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Traffic

JUST IN: Intersection blocked in Clarendon after vehicle overturns in crash

By ARLnow.com
The crash at Wilson Blvd and N. Fillmore Street in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

The intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Fillmore Street is blocked due to a crash involving an overturned vehicle.

The reported two-vehicle crash happened around 2:15 p.m., sending one of the vehicles tumbling onto its side. The occupants were able to get out prior to emergency responders arriving on scene, according to scanner traffic.

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Around Town

New bridal boutique and hair salon opening this weekend in Green Valley

By Katie Taranto
2112 and 2114 S. Shirlington Road (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A joint grand opening is planned in Green Valley this weekend for a new hair salon and bridal boutique under the same roof.

The Dahnistry Room and Root & Bloom, located at 2112 and 2114 S. Shirlington Road, both open for business at noon on Saturday. Root & Bloom owner Nataki Green described the ventures as “two Black woman-owned businesses proudly rooted in South Arlington.”

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News

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

By The Associated Press
The Capitol is seen under gray skies on the thirteenth day of the government shutdown, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history, saying he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats until they hit pause on their health care demands and reopen.

Standing alone at the Capitol on the 13th day of the shutdown, the speaker said he was unaware of the details of the thousands of federal workers being fired by the Trump administration. It’s a highly unusual mass layoff widely seen as way to seize on the shutdown to reduce the scope of government. Vice President JD Vance has warned of “painful” cuts ahead, even as employee unions sue.

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Around Town

Van Leeuwen opens in Clarendon this Friday with discount ice cream scoops

By Katie Taranto
Signs for Van Leeuwen in Clarendon (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Van Leeuwen’s new Clarendon shop will celebrate a grand opening this week with discounted scoops and a tote bag giveaway.

The New York City-based chain is set to open its doors at 2831 Clarendon Blvd this Friday, Oct. 17. The incoming business replaces the longtime ice cream parlor Nicecream, which closed in August after 11 years at the address.

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Schools

APS promises more transparency in choosing next year’s health insurance provider

By Scott McCaffrey
AEA members protest the Kaiser contract termination during the Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 School Board meeting (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Arlington school leaders have announced their timeline for negotiating new health-insurance agreements next year, hoping to avoid catching employees by surprise this time.

This time, school leaders are committed to “make sure everybody’s crystal clear” on the process, School Board member Mary Kadera said.

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News

Candidates go one-on-one with Arlington voters in political ‘speed-dating’

By Scott McCaffrey
Del. Alfonso Lopez (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

The political equivalent of speed dating drew candidates and voters to Walter Reed Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 11.

Contenders for local and legislative offices sat down with the electorate in small groups during the annual get-to-know-you session, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City.

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