Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 16, 2025

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday 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 16, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Thursday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms starting around 5pm, accompanied by mostly sunny weather and a high near 95. The heat index may reach as high as 103, with a southwest wind around 10 mph and gusts up to 18 mph. There’s a 30% chance of precipitation. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a low around 77, as the southwest wind shifts to northwest at 7 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
– George Bernard Shaw

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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

Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.

Weather

Heat Advisory issued for Arlington and D.C. area Thursday

By ARLnow.com
The sun shines down above a tree on a hot summer day with a heat advisory (staff photo by James Jarvis)

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.

Heat index values are expected to reach around 105 degrees Thursday, creating potentially hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 2609 N Nottingham Street

By ARLnow.com
Brick house with an Open House banner showing agent Rob Ferguson and price $1,100,000; event date August 16, 2–4 pm.
Empty living room with white walls and warm hardwood floors, featuring a front door with small window panes, a large window with blinds, and a white brick fireplace with mantel.
Modern kitchen with mint-green cabinets, stainless steel stove and microwave, and a patterned backsplash under recessed lighting.
Empty bright living room with white walls, hardwood floor, and a large window with blinds; doorway and hallway to the left.
Wooden deck with white railing overlooking a green backyard and trees, attached to a blue house with an illuminated exterior light fixture on the right.
Backyard of a brick house with a blue-addition and white deck, set on a green lawn with trees nearby.
Front view of a brick ranch-style house with white trim, small porch steps, and a for-sale sign in the yard.
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Address: 2609 N Nottingham Street
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Type: 3 BR, 2 BA single-family detached (not a rental)
Open House: August 16, Sunday 2-4 pm
Listed: $1,100,000

Noteworthy: Amazing Location and Price!

Fantastic opportunity in a sought-after North Arlington location! Situated on a quiet street on a beautiful, flat 7,180-square-foot lot, this classic brick rambler offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious kitchen addition, finished lower level, off-street driveway parking, and a fantastic fenced backyard—all within the highly desirable Nottingham Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, and Yorktown High School pyramid.

A welcoming brick walkway leads to the light-filled main level featuring hardwood floors and updated windows. The spacious living room offers recessed lighting and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, while the adjoining dining room features a brushed nickel chandelier. The rear addition features the renovated kitchen, creating a spacious and functional gathering area with direct access to the deck and backyard. Highlights include quartz countertops, 42-inch paneled cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, ceramic tile flooring, two pantries, and a built-in table with bench seating.

The main level also includes three bedrooms and an upgraded full bath with tub. The finished lower level provides additional living space with recessed lighting, large windows, built-in shelving, and a second full bath with shower. The laundry room offers a washer and dryer, utility sink, storage, and walkout access to the backyard, plus a large unfinished storage area.

Enjoy the rear deck overlooking the flat, fenced backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or play. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, Metro, and commuter routes—a fantastic combination of location, lot, schools, and living space!

Listed by:
Rob Ferguson – RE/MAX Allegiance
[email protected]
(703) 926-6139

News

Plans for one-acre RiverHouse park envision pedestrian pathway with gathering spaces

By Dan Egitto
Plans for a one-acre park at the RiverHouse project in Pentagon City (via Arlington County)

Pentagon City’s RiverHouse project is collecting public feedback on a planned one-acre park between S. Lynn Street and S. Joyce Street.

The park, which would be developed in two phases, is meant to facilitate pedestrian traffic and serve as a “vibrant gathering place.” Respondents have until Sunday to submit feedback on the final draft design.

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Announcement

Mobile Car Detailing Services

By Arlington Auto Detailing
Promotional flyer for Arlington Auto Detailing with service categories, about us text, and contact details.

Looking to get your car squeaky clean? We bring premium mobile detailing straight to your home or office. Skip the wait and drive something that feels brand new again. We provide interior deep cleans, exterior washes, paint shine, stain removal, and attention to every detail. Reliable, convenient, and built around your schedule.

Book your detail today and let us do all the work!

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Around Town

Alshami Restaurant opens in Bluemont, promising ‘real Syrian food’

By Ryan Cole
Alshami Restaurant at 5216 Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Ryan Cole)

A new Syrian restaurant has opened for business in Bluemont, serving traditional cuisine straight from the kitchen of a Damascus native.

Alshami Restaurant offers a wide array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, platters and flatbreads at 5216 Wilson Blvd. It takes the place of Ya Hala Bistro, a Middle Eastern restaurant that closed last year.

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Events

Artisan pop-up markets coming to Crystal City starting this weekend

By Katie Taranto
Water Park visitors sit outside for an event (courtesy of Water Park)

A series of artisan pop-up markets is kicking off in Crystal City this weekend.

The Landing Local Artisan Market will spotlight at least 16 different vendors at Water Park, located at 1601 Crystal Drive. This week’s pop-up event will be the first of three this summer.

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News

New documentary preserves stories of Barcroft Apartments’ diverse residents

By Scott McCaffrey
Artists and leaders connected with the "We Are Barcroft" film and "Me, Here, on Columbia Pike" exhibition (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

A new documentary delving into the lives of residents at a Columbia Pike affordable housing complex made its debut on Saturday.

“We Are Barcroft: A 60-Acre History of People & Place,” seeks to preserve the stories of people who came to the Barcroft Apartments from around the globe.

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Schools

New policy on notifying parents about student overdoses planned at APS

By Scott McCaffrey
Police and firefighters on scene of a reported overdose at Wakefield High School in January 2023 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A new policy on notifying parents about confirmed and suspected drug overdoses could be going into effect at Arlington Public Schools.

To comply with a new state law that went into effect July 1, the Arlington School Board is considering a new policy statement requiring the notification of all parents or guardians at a school within 24 hours of a school-connected student overdose.

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News

Police investigating after two ART buses struck by BBs on Glebe Road

By Dan Egitto
Intersection of S. Glebe Road and S. Eads Street (via Google Maps)

Police are investigating two separate reports of someone shooting projectiles at Arlington Transit buses on S. Glebe Road.

Neither bus had any passengers and no one was injured, but both ART buses sustained damage to their windows, according to preliminary incident reports from the Arlington County Police Department.

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Announcement

Taste of: Beach / Mountain Vacations / Picnics or Wolf Trap Event

By Arrowine & Cheese

Wine & Food Tasting Event at Arrowine, Saturday, August 15, 1- 4 p.m.

Summer adventures are calling — whether you’re packing up for the Beach, escaping to the Shenandoah Mountains, planning a picnic, or heading out for a romantic night of music at Wolf Trap. And if you want those moments to be stress‑free, delicious, and perfectly paired, we’ve got just the tasting for you.

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