After a week of hot and humid weather, heavy rain is on the way to cool things down a bit.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Arlington and the immediate D.C. area. It will be in effect from 6 p.m. tonight through 2 a.m. Saturday.
Whether you’re craving an egg sandwich or a bagel piled high with your favorite toppings, there are quite a few spots around Arlington to get your fix.
Here are the nominees for “Best Bagel Shop in Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.
Did we miss your favorite bagel spot? Write them in!
Voting will close in two weeks.
Voting for the Best Longtime Arlington Institution is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.
Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Food Truck in Arlington. The results are now official:
Leaders in healthcare, technology and research gathered in Arlington last month to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of patient care.
The Healthcare + AI Forum, held March 26 at Arlington Economic Development (AED), brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to discuss real-world applications of AI in healthcare, from clinical decision support to the responsible and ethical adoption of emerging technologies. The event was sponsored by AED, the Ballston Business Improvement District and Darwoft.
Panelists included Usman Akhtar of VHC Health, David Patric Werner Rastall of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Skye Donovan of Marymount University and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Shavini Fernando, CEO of Arlington-based startup OxiWear. The discussion was facilitated by Ned Hayes of Darwoft.
Throughout the conversation, speakers highlighted how technology can support faster, smarter clinical decisions while keeping the focus on improving patient outcomes and making a meaningful impact on people’s lives. (more…)
The Arlington School Board appointed a new principal at Washington-Liberty High School last night (Thursday) in a controversial vote.
The unanimous decision to select Alexander Duncan III — currently the executive principal of Alexandria City High School, Virginia’s largest public high school — came despite efforts to keep interim principal Christian Willmore.
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
Real-estate sales data for May paint a mixed picture but show no signs of impending doom for the Arlington and Falls Church markets.
The average sales price per square foot for both jurisdictions was up year-over-year, according to new figures, although May’s rate was running below the year-to-date average in each case.
The morning will begin with a panel discussion featuring professionals working directly with survivors, legal experts engaged in shaping policy, trauma-informed psychologists, and pastoral care specialists. Together, they will help us consider how to respond faithfully and responsibly to the realities of sexual exploitation.
Following the panel, we will offer breakout sessions that allow participants to engage more deeply with these topics. We will conclude with a closing prayer liturgy centered on a call to action.
Possible ICE Activity — “We are aware of reports of ICE agents harassing Arlington residents on S Glebe Rd. yesterday. This kind of over-policing of hard-working residents does not make us safer. Our community is not a prop for Saturday’s parade.” [Arlington Democrats/X]
Beyer Statement on Padilla Incident — “This is another disgraceful episode in a long train of abuses from a thuggish administration that has repeatedly incited and encouraged violence. What happened to Senator Padilla today is horrifying. This incident must be investigated, and everyone involved held accountable.” [Press Release]
Warner Statement on Israel-Iran — “This is a rapidly evolving situation, and it’s critical that the United States work with our allies and avoid steps that will cause further escalation across the region.” [Press Release]
Local Juneteenth Celebrations — “June 19—aka Juneteenth—is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. in 1865. Celebrate the spirit of freedom and resilience with book talks, film screenings, concerts, historic tours and plenty of family fun.” [Arlington Magazine]
Verizon First Responder Network — “Today, Verizon is doubling down by launching [its first responder service] in more than 20 new markets, officially making the offering available nationwide wherever Verizon offers 5G Ultra Wideband service. Newly-added metropolitan areas, which bring the total to 50 major markets, with access to the Verizon Frontline Network Slice include… Arlington, Va.” [Verizon]
Storms Could Disrupt Parade — “Huge crowds are anticipated Saturday in D.C. for events marking the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary — but the weather may not fully cooperate. A sluggish front drifting southward could spark showers and thunderstorms that threaten to disrupt the celebrations.” [CWG]
It’s Friday — Expect showers and storms mainly after 3pm, with a partly sunny high of 89°F and south winds of 3-6 mph. Friday night features a 60% chance of precipitation, including likely showers and potential thunderstorms. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 71°F. [NWS]
Good Thursday 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 12, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 3pm, with a partly sunny high of 89°F and south winds of 3-6 mph. Friday night features a 60% chance of precipitation, including likely showers and potential thunderstorms before 8pm, continuing intermittently until after 2am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low of 71°F, southeast winds of 3-6 mph, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.”
– Pablo Picasso
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After nearly two years of inactivity, a new developer has taken over a stalled redevelopment project in Clarendon.
Donohoe Companies, which got the greenlight to build a new apartment building and hotel at 3200 Wilson Blvd back in 2023, has backed out, a company spokesperson told ARLnow.
Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast this weekend, but will it ruin your Father’s Day and Army parade plans?
Meteorologist Jackie Layer of DC News Now breaks down the local forecast specifically for ARLnow readers in the video below.
A proposal to add a 10-foot-wide path for bicyclists along Haycock Road has won informal support from the Falls Church Planning Commission.
“It will be exciting if it happens,” commission chair Andrea Caumont said during a June 4 briefing on the plan.
