More low-flying aircraft and loud noises are coming to the D.C. area — this time overnight.
NORAD will conduct an air-defense exercise over the National Capital Region between midnight and 5:30 a.m. each day from tonight (Tuesday) through Thursday, July 2, according to an AlertDC notice. Some aircraft could fly as low as 1,000 feet and may be visible from the ground.
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 — Jun 30, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There is a slight chance of showers between 1pm and 2pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Expect sunny and hot conditions, with temperatures reaching near 99 degrees and heat index values as high as 106. A southwest wind will blow at 6 to 8 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low of around 77, and the south wind will range from 6 to 9 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
– Nelson Mandela
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.
Advance Your Career. Explore Graduate Programs Near D.C.
Are you looking to make a real impact in government or public service? Advanced education can be the key, and it’s closer than you think.
The Schar School offers master’s degrees and graduate certificates designed to help students build expertise, advance their careers, and make an impact in their communities and professions. Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., the Schar School combines rigorous academics with access to the institutions, organizations, and networks shaping policy and public service today.
Students benefit from:
• Renowned faculty with academic and real-world experience
• Hands-on learning through applied research and policy simulations
• Connections to government, nonprofit, and private-sector organizations
• Access to one of the nation’s most dynamic professional environments
Graduate programs are available in areas including:
• Public Policy
• International Affairs
• Public Administration
• National Security and Defense
• Government and Public Management
Explore programs, connect with admissions, and discover the graduate pathway that’s right for you.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users.
State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350 cannabis shops to open across Virginia beginning July 1, 2027. The move marks the latest expansion of access to the drug — which remains illegal at the federal level — through state-level policymaking.
Nearly 18 months after the Trump Administration began downsizing the federal workforce, the impact locally remains open to interpretation and conflicting data.
And not all analysts are downcast.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Construction is starting on the conversion of a vacant Virginia Square office building into 94 apartments — a project now named Renley.
Gilbane Development announced the start of work on Monday. The developer acquired the six-story, 121,200-square-foot building at 3601 Wilson Blvd, a block from the Virginia Square Metro station, in March 2025 and proposed the conversion soon after.
The long-planned 9/11 education center near the Pentagon is getting a boost from Virginia’s new state budget.
The Pentagon Memorial Fund said the two-year spending plan — approved by the General Assembly on Monday and set to take effect July 1 — includes money for the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education Center. A budget amendment provides $1 million to Arlington County to support the center’s construction.
The award-winning burgers from D.C. gastropub Duke’s Grocery are coming to Arlington this week.
Duke’s Burgers, a fast-casual spinoff of the East London-inspired restaurant, opens this Wednesday (July 1) at Water Park, the outdoor venue in Crystal City, at 1621 Crystal Drive. It will be the brand’s first Virginia location.
The merger of Arlington Community Federal Credit Union and CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union goes into effect Wednesday (July 1), with members of both financial institutions set to see changes over the coming year.
Members of CommonWealth One recently approved the consolidation plan, allowing the two institutions to legally merge.
The hottest stretch of the year is almost here.
A heatwave with temperatures near and into the triple digits kicks off Wednesday and it has already prompted a Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Watch from the National Weather Service.
