Get ready to fall in love with an adorable, explorative little guinea pig.
Peppa is a four-year-old guinea pig available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA).
By JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer
Over three days of sometimes contentious hearings last week, the National Transportation Safety Board interrogated Federal Aviation Administration and Army officials about a list of things that went wrong and contributed to a Black Hawk helicopter and a passenger jet colliding over Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
Luxury living has arrived in Old Town Alexandria.
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One of the first major redevelopment proposals along Langston Blvd is receiving mixed feedback at the start of the formal community review process.
A site-plan review committee (SPRC) meeting on July 24 included debate on whether the boomerang-shaped project with 310 residential units at 3130 Langston Blvd meets the aspirations of the Langston Blvd Area Plan.
The median monthly rent for a two-bedroom Arlington apartment exceeded $3,000 in July for the fourth consecutive month, despite falling slightly from the all-time record set in June.
The median July rental price for two-bedroom units in Arlington was $3,006, according to data that Apartment List released on Wednesday..
Join us for a crown-worthy evening at Penrose Square as we celebrate Arlington’s own Sandra Bullock with a special outdoor screening of Miss Congeniality.
Before the movie, create your own tiara with our friends at MOCA Arlington, then settle in for a hilarious night under the stars with one of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s.
Additional Shooting Arrests — “The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is announcing additional arrests in the shooting that occurred on September 2, 2024, in the 1200 block of S. Ross Street… Both suspects were extradited to the Commonwealth of Virginia and are being held without bond in the Arlington County Detention Facility.” [ACPD]
Robbery Near Courthouse — “The male victim was walking in the area of Langston Boulevard and N. Adams Street when the three male suspects wearing masks approached him during which one suspect displayed a firearm and demanded cash. The suspects then took the victim’s wallet and stole credit cards and personal identification cards before fleeing the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.” [ACPD]
Work Zone Crashes — “It’s at least the seventh crash at this spot in 14 days. They began two Sundays ago, shortly after @VaDOTNOVA removed the merge lane from Rt. 110S to I-395N to protect bridge work.” [Dave Statter/X]
F.C. Park Reopening — “Celebrate the grand re-opening of the new playground and pedestrian crosswalks at Berman Park! All are welcome to attend on August 11 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Berman Park’s brand-new playground. Enjoy free Kona Ice, a ribbon cutting, music, bubbles, and community speeches.” [City of Falls Church]
Boomers Keeping Their Homes — A significant number of baby boomers, nearly half, intend to remain in their homes, impacting housing inventory and perpetuating high prices. This trend, coupled with earlier home purchasing during more affordable times, contributes to challenges for younger generations seeking homeownership. [WBJ]
It’s Monday — Expect a sunny day ahead with a high temperature of approximately 87 degrees. The calm morning wind will transition to an easterly 6 mph breeze in the afternoon. As night falls, the sky will become partly cloudy and the temperature will drop to around 66 degrees. [NWS]
Today’s Morning Notes are brought to you by Industrious. Even on sunny summer days we enjoy coming into work here. At Industrious, you get to soak up the productivity and focus on your work rather than sweating the small stuff like brewing your own coffee or keeping the copy machine stocked. Industrious has several Metro-accessible coworking locations in Arlington to keep you cool and connected.
Good Friday 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 — Aug 1, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for August 1, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Some Culpepper Garden assisted-living residents could get to stay in place | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Upgraded water fountains coming to Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Poll: The best seafood restaurant in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Appalachian and Italian inspired ‘Nettie’s Tavern’ opens in Clarendon this month | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: The Clarendon Ballroom debuts renovated rooftop with seasonal pop-up decor | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Arlington changes contractor for trash collection and recycling | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Podcast: New Arlington satire and the county’s first known Chinese restaurant | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Professional rugby player charged with rape in Arlington (16521 views)
- Arlington County can’t regulate local ICE operations, legal staff say (13868 views)
- Police investigating attempted bank robbery, attempted carjacking (10815 views)
- Arlington woman killed in five-vehicle crash remembered as ‘beam of pizzazz’ (8774 views)
- ACPD: Knife-wielding man arrested in Clarendon (7187 views)
- Unpaid debt for school meals leaves APS $250K short at fiscal year’s end (5647 views)
- Metro funding could emerge as divisive issue in Arlington County Board race (5326 views)
- Fried chicken and burger chain ‘Nash and Smashed’ coming to Arlington (5228 views)
- Freeze on federal education funds cast doubt on $1.5M at APS (5204 views)
- Flood Watch, Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Arlington and much of region (5197 views)
- High schooler uncovers history of Arlington’s first known Chinese restaurant (5181 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 7:00 am: Arlington Civitans Open Air Flea Market is Back!!!
- 10:00 am: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventures
- 10:00 am: New Exhibit: From Barriers to Ballots AND History Spotlight
- 11:00 am: Stationery Store Day shopping event and celebration
- 1:00 pm: Ball-Sellers House Museum Open for FREE Tours
- 2:00 pm: Artist Led Workshop: “Groovy Buddha Block Prints”
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 10:00 am: MoCA on the Move: Tissue Paper Ice Cap Landscapes
- 11:00 am: Barcroft Park community cleanup
- 1:00 pm: New Exhibit: From Barriers to Ballots
- 4:30 pm: Meet of Miles and Family Night at the Track
☀️ Saturday’s forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 81, accompanied by a mild north wind at 7 mph. The night will be mainly clear, with the temperature dropping to around 63. An east wind at 5 mph will gradually become calm as the evening progresses. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“If you want peace, you don’t talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.”
– Desmond Tutu
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
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The weekend is here and so is a new episode of the ARLnow podcast.
In the latest episode, Vernon, Dan and Lene discuss a few notable local news stories in Arlington from the past week, including:
The contractor that collects trash at Arlington’s single-family homes is changing in the coming weeks.
However, county officials say there will be no substantive changes to existing collection services.
A colorful new look and refreshments have arrived for the summer on The Clarendon Ballroom’s rooftop.
The three-level bar and events venue recently renovated its rooftop — renamed “The Deck” — with latticework, more seating and summery, Mediterranean-inspired decor and food. It is the first pop-up theme in what the Ballroom team hopes to make a rotating series throughout the year.