Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 11, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Friday 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 — Oct 11, 2024.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. DEVELOPING: Northern lights visible from Arlington (12340 views)
  2. Demolition begins on old Harris Teeter as Ballston redevelopment project advances (11992 views)
  3. Police union: Crime is up in Arlington and officers are being attacked (10038 views)
  4. Airport redevelopment plan a work in progress (8999 views)
  5. Columbia Pike drivers, residents, businesses face another year of discomfort (8566 views)
  6. UPDATED: Langston Blvd partially blocked after trash truck strikes pedestrian (7675 views)
  7. Beyer Auto Group has been sold after 51 years in congressman’s family (5892 views)
  8. New Gateway Park design released, with bigger dog parks and more trees (5190 views)
  9. ‘Urban Oasis’ departs from Ballston courtyard amid building ownership changes (5065 views)
  10. Lawsuit says Virginia is illegally purging legitimate voters off the rolls (4468 views)
  11. New Kaldi’s Social House opens near Potomac Yard with cocktails and a dinner menu (4341 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

☀️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect sunshine and a high near 77, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. In the evening, patchy fog may develop after 5am, but otherwise, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 55. A light east wind is also anticipated. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”
– Ayn Rand

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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

We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋

Sports

Yorktown team wins big in football for a second straight week

By Dave Facinoli
Yorktown quarterback Drew Morgan (staff photo by Dave Facinoli)

It took a bit, but the Yorktown Patriots have compiled strong back-to-back overall winning performances for the first time this season, according to their head coach.

The football team’s latest victory was a 39-7 over the visiting McLean Highlanders in an Oct. 10 Liberty District high-school game.

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Sponsored

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: September 2, 2026

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As of August 31, there are 175 detached homes, 60 townhouses and 249 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 42 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

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

At 7-0, Washington-Liberty has its best football record since 1956

By Dave Facinoli
Jackson Colgan looks to pass (staff photo by Deb Kolt)

The undefeated Washington-Liberty Generals continue to score big — and win.

Even with starting quarterback Matthew Abramson injured and sidelined for a good part of the showdown for first place in the Liberty District against the Marshall Statesmen, Washington-Liberty built a 28-0 lead and came out on top, 42-13, Oct. 10 at home.

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Announcement

Local Muay Thai Academy Earns Prestigious Muay Thai Certification from Thailand

Two men pose in an office holding a plaque with the Thailand flag and SMG 2026 seal/emblem.

Pentagon MMA has brought a special honor home to Arlington from the birthplace of Muay Thai.

The Arlington Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu Academy is now officially a certified and registered Muay Thai Gym Partner through the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand, making Pentagon MMA the only Muay Thai academy on the East Coast to have earned this distinction.

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News

Arlington detective who worked high-profile homicide and sex crime cases retires

By Katie Taranto
Det. Rosa Ortiz speaks at her retirement ceremony (via ACPD/X)

A long-time detective in the Arlington County Police Department retired this week.

Det. Rosa Ortiz served her last day on the force yesterday (Thursday) following decades of Arlington sex crime and homicide investigations, including the 2009 murder of Carl Diener and the 1999 murder of Eva Veliz.

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Event

LLT 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser

Group of women wearing pink 5K shirts running on a forest trail, bib numbers 187, 189, and 186 visible on their chests.

Event location

Bluemont Park

329 N Manchester St.

arlington, Virginia 22203

Add to Calendar

Join us for the LLT 5K Run/Walk, a community-powered fundraiser supporting Empower Latina and our mission to uplift, empower, and create opportunities for Latina women and girls. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your participation helps make a meaningful impact. Lace up, show up, and empower Latina!

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News

Mystery over planned memorial that never made it to JFK’s gravesite is (partially) solved

By Scott McCaffrey
Design of sculpture intended for John F. Kennedy gravesite at Arlington National Cemeter (courtesy Oak Spring Garden Foundation)

The mystery over what happened to a large memorial wreath designated for placement at President John F. Kennedy’s grave has been solved.

But why it never was put in place at Arlington National Cemetery? That question continues to bedevil researchers.

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Schools

Amazon and APS shift relocation plans for Arlington Community High School

By James Jarvis
Amazon headquarters in Pentagon City (courtesy of Amazon)

Amid ongoing construction delays, plans have changed for Arlington Community High School’s (ACHS) relocation in 2026.

The high school — currently located in an office building in Ballston — was originally set to relocate to PenPlace, the planned second phase of Amazon’s HQ2 campus in Pentagon City.

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Schools

School Board candidates mostly on board with ‘away-for-the-day’ phone-use restrictions

By Scott McCaffrey
Arlington Parents for Education School Board debate

Three of four candidates for two open Arlington School Board seats have come out forcefully in favor of an “away-for-the-day” policy for student phone use, with exceptions available in narrow instances.

“School should be phone-free,” Paul Weiss, a retired county educator, said at a Thursday (Oct. 10) candidate forum sponsored by the Arlington Parents for Education (APE) advocacy organizations.

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Around Town

Open houses this weekend: Custom new construction in Ashton Heights

By ARLnow.com
3220 5th Street N.

Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.

This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a custom $3 million house with a wine room and screened porch with heaters.

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Opinion

Poll: Best brewery near Arlington

By ARLnow.com

It’s October and that means that Oktoberfest beers are on tap!

It also means there’s plenty of time to grab a cold one at your local brewery to celebrate the season. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or just enjoy some suds from time to time, the breweries in and around Arlington are not to be missed.

Here are the top places for “Best Brewery Near Arlington” as part of our new ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Voting will close two weeks from publication time, so make sure to cast your vote to highlight your favorite brewery soon.

Don’t forget voting for Best Place to Hike Near Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote — or write in your own — before voting closes next Friday at 9 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on Arlington’s best ramen spot. The results are now official:

  1. Jinya Ramen Bar
  2. Hanabi Ramen
  3. Boru Ramen
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