Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 14, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Monday 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 14, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

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.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
– Mark Twain

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.

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News

Power outages reported after storm floods roadways, peppers Arlington with lightning

By ARLnow.com
Power outage map as of 7:45 p.m. (via Dominion)

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.

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News

NOW: Firefighters battling house fire in North Arlington

By ARLnow.com
Arlington County fire truck (file photo)

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.

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Announcement

From One Dog’s Cancer Battle to Helping Hundreds: Alexandria Entrepreneur Featured on Women in Power

By Inside Success
Advertisement featuring a woman with a happy black dog beside a jar of dog turmeric supplement; left-side motto about leading with passion and purpose.

Local entrepreneur MaryBeth Powers is being featured on an episode of Women in Power, a series that highlights inspiring women whose passion, perseverance, and purpose have made a meaningful impact in their communities.

The episode shares the remarkable story behind Teddy’s Turmeric Tamer®, an all-natural daily wellness topper for dogs that was born from love and determination. After MaryBeth’s beloved dog, Teddy, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and given just 2–4 weeks to live, she refused to give up hope. Through extensive research and a commitment to natural wellness, she created a unique blend of premium ingredients to support Teddy’s health. Teddy went on to enjoy three more years filled with love, comfort and quality of life.

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News

Declining interest in office buildings drives push for fresh approaches in Arlington

By Dan Egitto and Scott McCaffrey
The Gartner building at Central Place in Rosslyn (Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar)

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.

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Event

July 25 – Movie Night on the Pike: Goat

Arlington Mill Community Center

909 S Dinwiddie St

Arlington, Virginia 22204

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Bring the whole family to Arlington Mill for an evening of laughs, basketball, and underdog determination with Goat.

This animated family comedy follows a determined young goat chasing his dream of becoming a professional basketball star. Before the movie, kids can enjoy face painting and family-friendly activities, making this one of our most kid-focused events of the summer.

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News

Green Valley dispute pits civic association against affordable-housing provider

By Scott McCaffrey
The Shelton in Green Valley (staff photo)

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.

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News

Arlington unemployment rate reaches highest point since the pandemic

By Scott McCaffrey
Recruiters talk to job seekers at Amazon career day in Crystal City (file photo by Jay Westcott)

Arlington’s unemployment rate has risen to its highest point in nearly four years.

A total of 5,061 Arlington residents were counted as seeking jobs in May, according to new figures from the Virginia Employment Commission.

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Around Town

New partnership creates fresh opportunities for Arlington County Fair next month

By Vernon Miles
View from the ferris wheel at the 2024 Arlington County Fair (staff photo)

Matt Richards knows exactly what he wants to do on Saturday, Aug. 16: grab a beer and relax in the upper field at the Arlington County Fair.

After five years as chair of the Arlington County Fair Board, Richards is among those on the all-volunteer board who will be able to take a breath and enjoy the fruits of their labor this year thanks to a new partnership with the Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation.

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Weather

NEW: Flood Watch issued for Arlington and D.C. area Monday

By ARLnow.com
Minor flooding along Military Road in 2017 (staff photo)

Arlington, Falls Church and other parts of the D.C. area are under a Flood Watch today.

The watch is in effect from 2 p.m. Monday until midnight. Forecasters say storms today will have torrential downpours that could quickly cause flooding on already saturated ground.

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Announcement

Code Ninjas Arlington Open House (August 1)

By Code Ninjas Arlington
Group of kids in Code Ninjas shirts cheer and throw blue confetti in a colorful event backdrop.

Join us on August 1 between 10 AM to 2 PM for a drop‑in event for the whole family! Explore our Dojo—the high‑tech, STEAM‑driven space where you can dive into activities like MakeCode Arcade, Roblox, Minecraft, robotics, 3D printing, drones, VR, and more. While you’re here, take advantage of our amazing enrollment specials, or simply enjoy a fun day of coding, meeting new friends, high fives, and plenty of Hi‑Yahs!

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