County Board candidates are split in their thoughts about a planned update to Arlington’s Comprehensive Plan.
While some fear it could be used as a back-door effort to build denser housing, incumbent Democrat Takis Karantonis argues that concerns are overblown, or at least premature.
A close but still disappointing runner-up finish in last year’s region golf tournament helped motivate the Washington-Liberty Generals to win this fall’s event.
The Generals captured the 36-hole 6D North Region tourney by carding a two-day score of 298-319–617 on the par-72 Bristow Manor Golf Club near Manassas.
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!
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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:
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Army Ten-Miler in Jeopardy — “The Army Ten-Miler scheduled for Sunday could be canceled for the first time in its 40-year history. Due to what Race Director Matt Zimmerman termed “unforeseen circumstances,” the Army-Ten Miler organization may need to cancel the in-person event, though a virtual event would proceed.” [WBJ, Army Ten-Miler/X]
Shutdown Feeds Fed Anxieties — “More than 80 federal employees across three dozen agencies described the shutdown, and the spreading fear of layoffs, as the last straw. Some said they are using their unplanned time at home to start applying to positions in the private sector. Others would like to leave but don’t think they could find another job.” [Washington Post]
Fairfax Focused on DCA Noise — “Fairfax County leaders continue to push the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to fund an outside analysis of aircraft noise’s impact on neighborhoods along the flight path at Reagan National Airport.” [FFXnow]
Pedestrian Safety Tips — “October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Follow these tips to make sure you and your loved ones make it to their destinations safely… Pedestrians: -Look both ways before crossing the street. -Whenever possible, cross a street in a designated crosswalk. -If there’s no sidewalk, always walk facing oncoming traffic.” [ACPD/X]
Cart Chaos in Pentagon City — “Our neighborhood shouldn’t look like this. It’s embarrassing. (S.15th Street Between Hayes + Fern).” [CartChaos22202/X]
Latest on Va. AG Race — “President Donald Trump, like Republicans across Virginia, called for Democratic state attorney general candidate Jay Jones to quit the race over the weekend. The Republican president described Jones as a “radical left lunatic” and sought to link him to former Rep. Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s Democratic candidate for governor.” [Associated Press, Axios]
Paper Seeks Funds for Delivery — “We are announcing the imminent launch of a crowdfunding effort to restore the home delivery of the Falls Church News-Press to every household address in the City of Falls Church.” [FCNP]
Wiffenpoofs Coming to F.C. Tonight — “Singing a mixture of old Yale tunes, jazz standards, and other hits from across the decades, the Whiffenpoofs perform more than 200 concerts across six continents each year.” [Event]
It’s Tuesday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 and a south wind at 6-11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Expect showers and possible thunderstorms overnight, a low around 61, and a south wind around 8 mph. Precipitation chances stand at 90%, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. [NWS]
Good Monday 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 — Oct 6, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80 and a south wind at 6-11 mph, gusting up to 20 mph. Tuesday night brings showers and possible thunderstorms after 5am, a low around 61, and a south wind around 8 mph. Precipitation chances stand at 90%, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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Friday, July 31, 2026
The Arlington County Fire Department is urging residents to stay vigilant and educate themselves about risks associated with lithium-ion batteries during Fire Prevention Week.
This year’s safety campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety,” focuses on the possibility of rechargeable batteries overheating, starting fires or even exploding if people treat them improperly or dispose of them the right way.
A cyclist seriously injured in a crash near Bluemont Park over the weekend was issued a traffic citation.
The crash happened shortly after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Manchester Street, where bike lane safety improvements were installed a few months ago.
The Arlington County Police Department says officers recovered cocaine, prescription pills and thousands of dollars in cash last week after a traffic stop in Douglas Park.
A 57-year-old suspect was pulled over on the 1400 block of S. Glebe Road after police observed a traffic violation just before 8:30 p.m. Thursday, ACPD said.
Two people were killed yesterday (Sunday) in a one-car crash on GW Parkway.
Shortly after 2 p.m., a vehicle left the roadway and struck the overpass at the ramp from southbound Washington Blvd to southbound GW Parkway, according to the U.S. Park Police.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican and Democratic lawmakers have provided few public signs of meaningful negotiations to break an impasse on reopening the federal government as the shutdown entered its sixth day on Monday.
President Donald Trump, when asked on Sunday night when federal workers would be fired as he has threatened, told reporters: “It’s taking place right now, and it’s all because of the Democrats.” He declined to answer a question about which agencies are subject to the cuts.
