Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 12, 2024

By ARLnow.com

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 — Nov 12, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 52 with a north wind at 7 mph, shifting to an eastward direction in the afternoon. As night falls, the sky will become mostly cloudy and temperatures will drop to around 37 degrees. The calm wind will transition to an easterly direction at 5 mph after midnight. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
– Theodore Roosevelt

🌅 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.

Sports

O’Connell girls soccer wins Va. independent-school fall crown

By Dave Facinoli
O'Connell offense sets up for an attack (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

After a disappointing runner-up finish in conference-tournament action, the Bishop O’Connell Knights bounced back.

The girls high-school team and second seed ended its season by winning the four-team Northern Virginia Independent Schools State Invitational with a 2-0 record.

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Sponsored

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 22, 2026

By Sponsor

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 April 20, there are 160 detached homes, 44 townhouses and 203 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 35 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

Image from Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: April 22, 2026
3916 Military Road

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. 

Sports

Arlington resident inducted into high school’s Sports Hall of Fame

By Dave Facinoli
Craig Esherick now and with his high-school photo (courtesy of the Esherick family)

Arlington resident Craig Esherick last month became a Hall of Famer at his high school alma mater, Springbrook High School in Silver Spring.

During an Oct. 19 dinner ceremony at Argyle Country Club, the former Georgetown University head men’s basketball coach (and former player) and longtime local resident was one of nine inductees, selected for his prowess in boys basketball at Springbrook.

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Announcement

Cool, Creative Summer Camps

By Art House 7

Is your summer camp calendar still open? Consider Art House 7 for your kids, a creative, well-loved space with a fabulous range of quality summer camps for ages 5-14. Your kids will love the imaginative themes and fun teachers. We’ll be making pottery, painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpting. Among our camp themes: modern masters of art, “green” art, animals, fairytales, and folk stories. Our weekly camps are morning or afternoon, Monday-Friday.

Art House 7 is near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center in Arlington. We have a 2-story studio and free parking.

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Around Town

Clarendon couple appearing on ‘House Hunters’ this week

By Katie Taranto
Mike and Alexa McGuire's wedding photo (courtesy of Mike and Alexa McGuire)

A Clarendon couple’s search for a new home for their growing family will be featured on “House Hunters” tomorrow (Wednesday).

Alexa McGuire, a pediatric health care salesperson, and Mike McGuire, a business consultant, lived in their Clarendon condo on N. Highland Street for five years before going on the HGTV show. One of their main reasons for moving, the couple told ARLnow, was needing more space.

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News

Four arrested following armed carjacking on Columbia Pike, police chase

By ARLnow.com
Police chase of carjacking suspects on I-395 (via Dave Statter/X)

Four teens are facing charges after an armed carjacking on Columbia Pike and a police chase that ended on I-395.

The carjacking happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Penrose Square. Two suspects, one brandishing a gun, demanded a victim’s car keys and phone, according to Arlington County police.

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Legal Notice

ARLnow receives court authorization to publish legal notices

By ARLnow.com
Legal notices in the final issue of the GazetteLeader newspaper, prior to its acquisition by ARLnow (staff photo)

ARLnow has received court authorization to publish legal notices for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church.

A circuit court judge approved the petition from ARLnow publisher Local News Now LLC late last month. That followed the enactment of a new state law earlier this year that made Virginia the first in the nation to allow legal notices on online-only local news sites.

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News

Uncertainty over Missing Middle could chill other county housing initiatives

By Scott McCaffrey
Stacked flats in Portland, Ore., are one way to address housing challenges (courtesy of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability)

The legal limbo of Arlington’s Missing Middle policy could impact other planned housing initiatives.

Members of the county government’s Housing Commission on Nov. 7 were briefed by county staff on new proposals to address housing affordability and to diversify the county’s housing stock.

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Around Town

ACPD’s holiday toy drive returns this week

By Katie Taranto
Officers with toys at a past ACPD Fill the Cruiser toy drive (courtesy of the Arlington County Police Department)

The Arlington County Police Department is kicking off its annual toy drive for children in need.

The first of two ACPD collection events is taking place this weekend, and drop boxes were placed around the county last week. As part of its 10th annual “Fill the Cruiser” campaign, the department is seeking new, unwrapped toys for kids up to 17 years old.

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Announcement

Arlington & Alexandria City/County Managers Public Meeting

By League of Women Voters of Arlington & Alexandria City (LWVAAC)

The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City, in partnership with Arlington County Public Library, invites you to an open discussion on managing local government in a changing environment.

Join Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz and Alexandria City Manager Jim Parajon for a conversation about how local governments are adapting to shifts in federal funding and changes at the state level. The discussion will explore how these evolving conditions may impact local priorities, services, and decision-making in our communities.

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