Weather

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch have been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area for the second and third day in a row, respectively, as the region braces for strong storms.

The Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect through 9 p.m.


Around Town

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 — Jun 18, 2025.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Thursday’s forecast

Partly cloudy skies with a high temperature of 75°F (24°C) and a low of 58°F (14°C) are expected, accompanied by a 30% chance of scattered showers throughout the day. In the evening, a light breeze will pick up, with wind speeds averaging 10 mph (16 km/h) coming from the northwest. The sun will rise at 6:15 AM, and sunset will occur at 8:20 PM. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“All that we are is the result of what we have thought.”
– Buddha

🌅 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.


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News

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The candidates for Virginia’s lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the position on Wednesday.

Hashmi is the first Muslim and the first Indian-American to be nominated to appear on the ballot for a Virginia statewide office. She defeated five other candidates, including Democrat Levar Stoney by less than a percentage point, to secure the nomination in a razor-thin primary race. Stoney congratulated Hashmi on Wednesday in a concession statement.


Announcement

As the summer is winding down, Art House 7 is gearing up for August Classes! Offerings include painting, drawing, cartooning, mixed media, and printmaking. Some highlights: Animals of the Serengeti, k-2nd; Digital Art, 4th-6th grades; Painting Metal with Watercolor, Adults. Classes are 3-4 weeks: a short commitment for a lot of creative output. Check out everything on our website.

August Classes at Art House 7:


News

Arlington County police believe there may be more victims in a serial indecent exposure case.

As previously reported, a man was alleged to have exposed himself to two women and two children in a pair of separate incidents on a Saturday afternoon late last month, in the Clarendon area and near Lacey Woods Park.


Event

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.


News

Debate over Arlington County’s relationship with an agency helping Israeli companies build their operations in Virginia broke out anew last weekend.

Activists criticized past cooperation between Arlington Economic Development and the Virginia Israel Advisory Board (VIAB), a state-funded agency.


News

A new 150,000-piece model of Reagan National Airport’s Terminal 2 is about to make its debut.

A nine-month labor of love by Lego enthusiast Richard Paules, the 120-pound centerpiece — featuring an accurate floor design with domes, arrival/departure levels and even a baggage claim — is set to appear to the public next Monday.


News

Virginia is experiencing a boom in skilled trades interest, with the state on track to receive more than 14,000 new contractor and tradesman license applications this year.

The projected number represents a 10% increase from 2024 and nearly double the application volume from a decade ago, according to new data from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.


Weather

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued around 12:40 p.m. and will remain in effect until 7 p.m.  today (Wednesday). Another Flood Watch, meanwhile, was issued a bit earlier and is effective until 8 p.m.


Announcement

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!