Firefighters from Arlington and Alexandria responded to a shed fire at a car lot along Route 1, just over the Arlington border.
The fire was first reported around 9:45 a.m. in a separate paint shop building on the grounds of Alexandria Toyota at 3750 Richmond Highway. The building was said to be fully engulfed and dark smoke could be seen rising from miles away.
New research is shedding light on a 40-acre military camp for Black soldiers that fanned out from the southeast corner of Columbia Pike and S. Courthouse Road during the Civil War.
Camp Casey served as a key recruiting and training ground for the military regiments that would become known as the U.S. Colored Troops. Some of the soldiers had been enslaved, while others were either born free or emancipated.
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Falls Church officials are considering whether to add composting bins to the Little City’s trash and recycling program.
While leaders hope to reduce the amount of food waste that winds up in the landfill, they acknowledged difficulties that other localities, including Arlington, have faced in implementing such a program.
Wedding at the Library — “On Valentine’s Day, Katie Lettie and Vincent Bauer won Arlington Public Library’s free wedding contest, and on Saturday, the Fairfax couple were married in front of their friends, family and people browsing for their latest book club pick. The multistoried library was packed with people of all ages watching the wedding, and blowing bubbles as the ceremony ended.” [WTOP]
Fence Down in Pentagon City — “The winds from the storm brought down the construction fence in front of the Whole Foods on S. 12th Street in Arlington. The sidewalk between Elm and Eads remains blocked.” [Dave Statter/X]
Unexpected Impact of New Va. Law — “As Virginia customers of Walmart shop on the company’s website, shoppers are receiving a message telling them they need to provide consent for data collection to search for items including pregnancy tests, birth control items and even a baby registry. State Sen. Barbara Favola, a Democrat representing Arlington, said the new message is coming in response to a law designed to protect people’s privacy when it comes to sexual health and reproductive information… She said she is surprised by the pop-up.” [WTOP]
Fmr. ACPD K-9 Dies — “The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) said it is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s, Duke. The 12-year-old German Shepherd began serving on the force in 2014 as a patrol and narcotics detection K-9. He retired in 2022 and spent his time relaxing in the backyard and sending his human brother off to school at the bus stop.” [DC News Now]
Biz Burglary in Dominion Hills — “6000 block of Wilson Boulevard. At approximately 9:44 a.m. on July 12, police were dispatched to the late report of a breaking and entering. Upon arrival, it was determined at approximately 3:53 a.m., the female suspect forced entry into the closed business by shattering a window, stole food items and subsequently fled the scene on foot.” [ACPD]
Uptick in Ticks — “This is tick season in the D.C. region, a time when those poppy-seed-size pests cling and clutch and bite — and an increased number of sightings, bites and emergency room visits have heightened concerns about them this year.” [Washington Post]
New Animal Hospital in Crystal City — Veterinary care chain GoodVets opened a new office last week on the ground floor of The Grace apartments at 1900 Crystal Drive. The new practice is currently offering free exams for first-time customers. –Katie Taranto
It’s Tuesday — Showers and storms are possible in the morning and afternoon. The weather will otherwise be mostly cloudy, reaching a high of approximately 87°F. Afternoon winds will come from the south at 5 mph, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, with a slight chance of showers through 2am. Temperatures will drop to around 74°F under mostly cloudy skies, with light south winds and a 60% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Tree Steward Fall Training Applications Open
Residents worried about our urban forest, their neighbor’s tree, or the declining oak in their own yard can apply now for a seven-week course to learn about trees and become a volunteer Tree Steward with Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria.
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 — Jul 14, 2025.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers are expected before 11am, followed by possible showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, with showers likely and potential thunderstorms after 2pm. The weather will be mostly cloudy, reaching a high of approximately 87°F. Afternoon winds will come from the south at 5 mph, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. Rainfall may be less than a tenth of an inch, although thunderstorms could yield higher amounts. For Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 11pm, with a slight chance of showers through 2am. Temperatures will drop to around 74°F under mostly cloudy skies, with light south winds and a 60% chance of precipitation. Similar to the daytime, expect less than a tenth of an inch in rainfall unless thunderstorms occur. See more from Weather.gov.
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Scattered power outages have been reported across Arlington after a strong dinnertime storm.
The storm peppered Arlington with lightning and caused water to rise on some local roadways. There were reports of trees, branches and power lines down and homes struck by lightning.
Firefighters are still on scene of a house fire that broke out around 6:15 p.m., amid a storm.
A neighbor called to report that fire was coming from the roof of a house on the 2300 block of N. Albemarle Street, in the Old Dominion neighborhood near N. Glebe Road. No one was believed to be home at the time, according to scanner traffic.
As interest in building and renting many varieties of office space declines in Arlington, more focus is falling on creative solutions.
Only a single new office building is currently under construction in all of Northern Virginia — although demand for offices with at least 50,000 square feet of space remains relatively strong, according to a new office market report from CBRE Research.
The Arlington Tenant-Landlord Commission is refereeing a dispute about living conditions at The Shelton affordable-housing apartments.
On one side is the Green Valley Civic Association, which contends the property owner is turning a blind eye to everything from drug use to needed apartment repairs.
