Belle is a gentle cat that’s shy at first, but eventually opens up and shows her playful side.
She’s a 3-year-old domestic shorthair available for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery in Ballston and an attempted carjacking near Columbia Pike.
The incidents both happened last Thursday.
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Members of the Arlington Planning Commission, who currently work without financial compensation, could eventually start getting paid.
Although posts on the commission are unpaid by longstanding tradition, given the time and effort the job requires, that might change someday.
The next Falls Church City Council will be the one to decide whether some City advisory panels need to be merged or disbanded.
“This would be a big effort. Even getting rid of one is going to have all kinds of psychological weight associated with it,” City Manager Wyatt Shields acknowledged when the proposal to consider changes to advisory boards and commissions came up at meeting last week.
Give yourself a day to connect more deeply with yourself, community, and nature through experiential coaching exercises.
By attending the Friday Field Trip you’ll:
Rescue in Lubber Run Park — “A vehicle attempting to cross a bridge with water running over it was swept into the creek behind Lubber Run Park. Five occupants were safety removed from the vehicle. No injuries to firefighters or occupants. Please do not attempt to cross moving water!” [ACPD/X]
Abduction Arrest in Arlington — “Southfield police say a missing 3-year-old who was believed to have been taken out of state by his mother has been found safe. Authorities say [the child] was found in Arlington, Virginia, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Missing Child Unit. Police said Terri was taken by his mother.” [CBS News]
Police Issue Scam Warning — “Spoofing is when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Victims have reported receiving unsolicited phone calls from individuals fraudulently claiming to be members of the Arlington County Police Department. These individuals accuse the victims of owing money which must be paid immediately, or they must turn themselves in to the police department.” [ACPD]
Gateway Park History — “The creation of Gateway Park is a remarkable story, connected with the complicated history of the creation of Interstate 66. It took decades to get I-66 built in Arlington. Planning for the highway began in the 1950s, but the Arlington portion was not completed and opened until 1982. The Virginia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration agreed to build an urban park over the top of I-66.” [FCNP]
It’s Monday — Expect a sunny day with highs reaching near 95 and heat index values as high as 101. A northwest wind around 6 mph will provide some relief. For Monday night, the sky will be mostly clear and temperatures will drop to a low of around 76 with calm winds. [NWS]
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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 — Jul 25, 2025.
- 5:30 am: Notice: Virginia ABC permit application by Padam Enterprise, LLC | 🗣️ Comments
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 25, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Auditor plans to dive into Arlington flood mitigation efforts | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Karantonis: Critics of county’s public-comment rules should offer alternatives | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Poll: Favorite theater company in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: The Portofino Restaurant celebrates 55 years on Crystal City’s Restaurant Row | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Nonprofit clinic specializing in affordable care plans new Columbia Pike office | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:15 pm: Falls Church police accreditation effort moves forward, but will take time | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:00 pm: County Board approves lower speed limits and names interim county attorney | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Education Department pushes APS to strike transgender policy, alleging Title IX discrimination | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Arlington woman killed in five-vehicle crash on Capital Beltway (78337 views)
- Key Bridge Marriott redevelopment plan expires as demolition continues in Rosslyn (23690 views)
- ‘Wonder’ food hall plans Thursday grand opening in Rosslyn (11277 views)
- New places to eat and drink in Arlington and Falls Church this summer (11086 views)
- Head of ICE targets Arlington sheriff’s office over detainer for twice-deported sex offender (9020 views)
- Northern Virginia officials seek solutions to drivers blocking Arlington’s bus lanes (8976 views)
- State police looking for Porsche driver who fled crash that injured trooper (8723 views)
- NOVA Parks director offers warnings about possible creation of Arlington parks foundation (7885 views)
- Arlington ranks as America’s fittest ‘city’ for eighth year in a row (7052 views)
- Four vehicles damaged after car fire leads to explosion in Crystal City (6967 views)
- ACPD investigating bike brandishing near Clarendon, package theft in Ballston (5463 views)
- County Board approves 1,246 units of new housing in Rosslyn, Ballston and Shirlington (5016 views)
- Narrow sidewalks on N. Glebe Road face increasing scrutiny (4728 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Community Stage Sk8 Session
- 10:00 am: Young Explorers 2025: Global World Tour
- 10:00 am: New Summer Hours at the Arlington Historical Museum FREE!
- 11:00 am: Beats, Bites and Brews in Old Town Alexandria
- 11:00 am: Yoga in the Galleries at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
- 1:30 pm: Benefit Concert for AFAC
- 1:30 pm: Benefit Concert for AFAC
- 2:00 pm: Sound Bath in the Tiffany Gallery
- 2:00 pm: What’s Buried in Your Dirt?
- 7:30 pm: Valeria Stewart and Friends
- 8:30 pm: Columbia Pike Movie Nights – July 26 – The Garfield Movie
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 9:00 am: Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market
- 10:00 am: MoCA on the Move: Artist Spotlight David Amoroso
- 1:00 pm: Arlington Historical Museum Open FREE!
- 2:00 pm: NAACP Arlington Branch Cookout
- 2:00 pm: 15-Minute History Spotlight: The Family Tea House
⛈️ Saturday’s forecast
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high around 94°F. The heat index may reach up to 101°F, with light winds turning east at 5 mph in the afternoon. On Saturday night, there’s a 60% chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms, some producing heavy rainfall, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a low of 76°F with southeast winds at 3 to 5 mph. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.”
– Albert Einstein
🌅 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 federal government is pushing Arlington Public Schools to stop allowing transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms corresponding with their gender identity.
The U.S. Education Department announced today that it has completed a five-month investigation into the anti-discrimination policies of five school districts in Northern Virginia, including APS.
The Arlington County Board approved five lower speed limits and delivered salutes to an outgoing county attorney and organizations promoting disability awareness this week.
This is in addition to actions related to new development and office-building conversions. Barring something unexpected, the July 22 meeting represents the last public gathering for the Board until mid-September.
It most likely will be 2028 before the Falls Church Police Department learns if it has achieved national accreditation.
But Police Chief Shahram Fard has a prediction.