Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 23, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Monday 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 — Sep 23, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Tuesday’s forecast

Scattered showers and cloudy skies are expected with a high near 70 and an east wind of 6 to 9 mph; the chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday night will see scattered showers and potential thunderstorms after 2 am, a low around 65, and a 7 mph east wind, with a 50% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is you. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live as only you can.”
– Neil Gaiman

🌅 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.

News

Washington-Liberty wins big over rival Yorktown in football

By GazetteLeader

Generals led 46-0 at halftime of county rivalry game

The result wasn’t unexpected, but the blowout margin of victory was a surprise to many when the Washington-Liberty Generals hosted and defeated the Yorktown Patriots, 46-16, in this season’s annual all-Arlington clash between the neighborhood high-school rivals.

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Sponsored

Just Reduced Properties in Arlington: September 2, 2026

By Sponsor

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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. 

News

Ancillary revenue helping the bottom line at local airports

By GazetteLeader
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Less revenue coming directly from airline operations is being more than offset by tangential revenue – from parking, concessions and the like – at Northern Virginia’s two commercial airports.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Sept. 18 reported that year-to-date revenue from aviation operations totaled $582 million through August, up 2.9 percent from the year before and 7.1 percent higher than budgeted.

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Announcement

Ever Wanted to Duel with a Sword or Hit a Bullseye? Fall Registration Is Open at Nova Fencing & Arch

By Nova Fencing & Archery Club
Two young athletes in sport gear: a child fencer in white on the left and a girl drawing a bow in archery on the right, with NOVA Fencing & Archery Club logo

There’s something a little bit magical about picking up a foil for the first time — or drawing back a bow and watching your arrow fly true. It’s why fencing and archery have such a hold on kids and adults alike: real focus, real skill, and a thrill you don’t get from the usual sports lineup.

This fall, Nova Fencing & Archery Club in Bailey’s Crossroads is opening registration for both, with beginner classes for every age starting the week of September 12th. Fencing welcomes ages 7 to 12 and teens and adults 13 and up. Explore Archery, coached by USA Archery certified instructors, welcomes ages 8 to 12 and meets Tuesdays or Saturdays. And for our youngest fencers, ages 4 to 6, ABC’s of Fencing meets on Saturdays. All classes run eight sessions for $195, equipment provided, no experience needed — yes, even for grown-ups who’ve never held a sword or a bow before.

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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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Around Town

Shirlington’s Oktoberfest is canceled once again, but aims for 2025 return

By Katie Taranto
Shucktoberfest in Shirlington in 2022 (courtesy of Shucktoberfest)

A seasonal celebration of craft beer and oyster shucking in Shirlington has been canceled for the second year in a row.

For logistical reasons related to a change in ownership last December, Copperwood Tavern’s Shucktoberfest won’t be returning in October, General Manager Jody Hessler told ARLnow.

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News

Police investigating vandalism at Washington-Liberty High School before football game

By ARLnow.com
War Memorial Stadium at Washington-Liberty High School (file photo via APS)

Sports facilities at Washington-Liberty High School were vandalized ahead of a big football game over the weekend.

The vandalism happened overnight Friday into Saturday, before W-L was set to face cross-county rival Yorktown. A tipster tells ARLnow that the school’s track was damaged.

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News

Project to slow down turning vehicles seeks feedback on effectiveness

By Dan Egitto
An intersection included in Arlington's hardened centerlines safety pilot (via Arlington County)

Arlington County is collecting feedback on a pilot program meant to improve pedestrian safety by causing turning vehicles to slow down.

Respondents have until Wednesday to submit their thoughts on the impacts of the centerline hardening project, which installed raised speed humps and flexible delineator posts at five busy intersections.

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News

Va. governor hopeful to headline women’s conference in Arlington this week

By James Jarvis
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A candidate in the 2025 Virginia governor’s race is slated to visit Arlington this week for a conference on issues impacting women.

U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D) is scheduled to serve as the keynote speaker at Rep. Don Beyer’s eighth annual women’s conference, titled “The Time is Now.”

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