Buckle up for what’s shaping up to be a wild weather day.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and a Flood Watch. The former was issued just after 2 p.m. and will remain in effect until 10 p.m.
A pair of Arlington entrepreneurs have partnered with a local taqueria to debut a new cantina-themed booze cruise on the Potomac River.
Sea Suite Cruises’ new “Cantina Cruises” party boat, which debuted on the Fourth of July, comes with a full-service bar plus chips and salsa courtesy of District Taco. Private parties can also get catering from the regional taco chain.
Each week, “Just Reduced” spotlights properties in Arlington County whose prices have been cut over the previous week. The market summary is crafted by Arlington Realty, Inc. Maximize your real estate investment with the team by visiting www.arlingtonrealtyinc.com or calling 703-836-6000 today!
Please note: The properties featured here may be listed with other brokerages– but that doesn’t limit your options. Arlington Realty, Inc. is ready to represent you, arrange showings, analyze value, and negotiate the best possible terms on your behalf. We understand the neighborhoods, pricing trends and market timing — and we use that knowledge to your advantage.
As of August 10, there are 169 detached homes, 65 townhouses and 253 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 43 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
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824 S. Courthouse Road, 22204 – NOW: $1,349,900 (Reduced: $50,000 on 8/6)
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5213 5th Street N., 22203 – NOW: $795,000 (Reduced: $60,000 on 8/9)
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3019 22nd Street S., 22204 – NOW: $775,000 (Reduced: $15,000 on 8/8)
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4239 32nd Road S., 22206 – NOW: $629,000 (Reduced $6,000 on 8/7)
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4608 36th Street S., 22206 – NOW: $565,000 (Reduced: $20,000 on 8/10)
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2700 S. 16th Street #676, 22204 – NOW: $439,000 (Reduced: $10,000 on 8/8)
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1300 Army Navy Drive #608, 22202 – NOW: $399,990 (Reduced: $10,000 on 8/7)
Please note that this is solely a selection of Just Reduced properties available in Arlington County. For a complete list of properties within your target budget and specifications, contact Arlington Realty, Inc.
Falls Church officials are considering whether to allow public safety aides to issue parking tickets, direct traffic and respond to abandoned vehicles.
Under current Falls Church city code, only sworn law enforcement officers have the ability to conduct parking and traffic control.
ConnectJew LIVE! is a social discovery night where 20+ local Jewish organizations, clubs, dinners, and communities come together so you can explore the DMV young adult Jewish scene in one evening. A mixer for Jewish life, friends, and community — meet people, discover social clubs, find Shabbat dinners, and plug in at whatever level feels right. Tickets required; exact address sent 24 hours before the event (Metro Center / Chinatown area).
By TARA COPP Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army’s history is closely tied to its cavalry units, those soldiers who rode into battle on horseback. But the service announced Tuesday that it’s moving toward a future without the ceremonial horses and will put most of them up for adoption.
Political strategist and author Atima Omara joins us to discuss her book The Instigators: How Black Women Are Essential to American Democracy and what organizers today can learn from generations of Black women who built the movements that changed this country.
Josh Kaplowitz of Arlington Blue Families shares how Virginia and DMV volunteers are hitting the road to Ohio to knock doors and help flip one of 2026’s most important battlegrounds.
A working group on affordable housing met last week to explore possible solutions to ever-spiraling costs for Arlington’s low- and moderate-income households.
Though the hour-long meeting on July 1 didn’t resolve any core issues, members suggested that pushing developers to provide more funding to the county’s Affordable Housing Investment Fund might be the best way to get more apartments built in Arlington.
Arlington’s new School Board chair is promising to protect community values she sees as under threat from the state and federal governments.
Bethany Zecher Sutton’s colleagues unanimously selected her to chair the School Board at a meeting yesterday (Tuesday), replacing Chair Mary Kadera.
Beyer Highlights Research Cuts — “Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) joined scientists from across the nation on Capitol Hill [on Tuesday] to showcase research that has been halted due to grant cancellations by the Trump administration.” [ALXnow]
Local Singles Turning to AI? — “Last year, Match reported that AI in dating was still in the early phases, with 6% of single daters using it in some capacity. This year, 18% of single Virginians have had a romantic AI companion. The number is even higher in D.C. (28%).” [Axios]
Adult Sites Slow to ID in Va. — “Virginia was among the first states to require age verification for adult sites, but an Axios review found progress has been slow. Of the top 57 active [adult video] sites listed… Only four asked Virginians for age verification with a government-issued ID, as the 2023 law mandates.” [Axios]
Another Flood Watch Today — “Numerous showers and thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rainfall are expected again Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening. A Flood Watch has been issued for locations to the east of the Blue Ridge for Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening.” [NWS Baltimore-Washington/X]
It’s Wednesday — Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4pm, with otherwise mostly sunny conditions and a high near 91. Wednesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72, and a 60% chance of precipitation. [NWS]
Good Tuesday 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 8, 2025.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for July 8, 2025 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Rep. Beyer is spelling bee champ in annual contest between politicians and press | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: ‘One Rosslyn’ development project wins commission’s support but new skywalk does not | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Cuts to Medicaid and food assistance raise alarm bells for Arlington’s safety net | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:00 am: UPDATE: Arlington under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch and Heat Advisory | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:45 pm: Arlington rent rose again in June, remaining priciest outside of California | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Summer movie nights on Columbia Pike start this Friday | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Arlington Democrats shoot for 3-to-1 victory margin to help Spanberger | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Construction on Long Bridge rail project begins later this month over the Potomac | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:30 am: Storytime on the Plaza
- 5:00 pm: Plaza Pup Social
- 6:00 pm: Outdoor Yoga with Mind The Mat
- 6:30 pm: Wellness Wednesdays: Reiki & Restorative Sound Bath
⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 4pm, with mostly sunny conditions and a high near 91. The calm wind will become south around 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Wednesday night, anticipate likely showers and thunderstorms before 2am followed by a slight chance of showers between 2am and 5am, and again after 5am. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 72, south wind at 3 to 5 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
– Aristotle
🌅 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.
Construction on a new four-track bridge, meant to expand rail traffic between Arlington and D.C., is expected to get underway later this month.
The $1 billion undertaking by the development firm Skanska and infrastructure company FlatironDragados is on track to begin in the coming weeks, Skanska announced in a press release yesterday (Monday).
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.