Make sure to get you trash carts out for collection early next week.
Arlington County’s solid waste crews are planning to start collections earlier due to a week-long bout of high heat.
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 — Jun 14, 2024.
- 9:00 am: Permanent outdoor dining sought by South American eatery on Columbia Pike | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: Here’s where you can watch Euro 2024 soccer in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:35 am: UPDATED: Another large police response at the Key Bridge Marriott | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:00 pm: Adoptable Pet of the Week: Dottie | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:00 pm: Julie Farnam: Why you should vote for me | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Tenley Peterson: Why you should vote for me | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:00 pm: Natalie Roy: Why you should vote for me | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: JD Spain: Why you should vote for me | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:00 pm: James DeVita: Why you should vote for me | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:55 pm: JUST IN: Man convicted of 2023 Virginia Square murder | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- NEW: Another bear has been spotted in a North Arlington neighborhood (56020 views)
- Police investigating body found in Pentagon City (27682 views)
- More sightings as bear continues to wander through north Arlington (19121 views)
- New bar and restaurant coming to former Pamplona space in Clarendon (10211 views)
- Blues festival, 5k to prompt road closures along Columbia Pike and in Pentagon City (8344 views)
- Overnight I-395 chase ends with big crash, search for suspect near Shirlington (7373 views)
- Planned DCA pedestrian bridge teed up for $18M regional investment (6930 views)
- Video: Sound of shots fired sends partygoers fleeing in Arlington View neighborhood (6829 views)
- Hot pot, Korean BBQ restaurant coming to Ballston Quarter (5473 views)
- ACPD: Driver playing loud music struck officer with car near Ballston (5157 views)
- Plan to swap proposed Crystal City library for $5.8M could become final this weekend (3936 views)
- NEW: Ballston Target robbery leads to bike and foot chase (3894 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 7:00 am: ZERO Run/Walk Prostate Cancer
- 👉 10:00 am: U.S. Army Birthday Festival
- 12:00 pm: Hawaiian Cultural Festival
- 1:00 pm: Arlington Historical Museum Open, FREE
- 5:00 pm: Art After Hours: 50th Anniversary Celebration
- 6:00 pm: Arlington Sheriff’s Office vs. Arlington Soccer
- 6:30 pm: Public Planetarium Shows
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 11:00 am: Father’s Day at Punch Bowl Social
- 1:00 pm: Juneteenth Black Heritage Walk
- 1:00 pm: Free Tours at the Ball-Sellers House
- 1:30 pm: Public Planetarium Shows
☀️ Saturday’s forecast
Expect sunny skies and a high of 84 degrees, accompanied by a 10 mph north wind during the day. Moving into Saturday night, the sky will be mostly clear, and the temperature will drop to a low of approximately 63 degrees, with a light northeast wind ranging from 3 to 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
– Walt Disney
🌅 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. 👋
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 July 20, there are 176 detached homes, 60 townhouses and 275 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 37 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
- 1149 S. Monroe Street, 22204 – NOW: $1,049,999 (Reduced: $29,000 on 7/17)
- 3024 18th Street S., 22204 – NOW: $875,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 7/19)
- 2012 S. Glebe Road, 22204 – NOW: $749,900 (Reduced: $15,000 on 7/17)
- 2020 S. Pollard Street, 22204 – NOW: $635,000 (Reduced $15,000 on 7/16)
- 4606 36th Street S., 22206 – NOW: $584,888 (Reduced: $15,000 on 7/18)
- 989 S. Buchanan Street #312, 22204 – NOW: $469,900 (Reduced: $30,000 on 7/20)
- 2007 Key Boulevard #586, 22201 – NOW: $259,000 (Reduced: $10,000 on 7/16)
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.
A man has been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend in a Virginia Square apartment last year.
The gruesome crime happened around 5 a.m. on June 19, 2023, at the Terwilliger Place apartments at 3445 Washington Blvd.
Last week, we invited the candidates running in the June 18 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
Below is the unedited response from James DeVita, candidate for Arlington County Board.
Join the Rosslyn BID and Arlington Arts at the 34th Rosslyn Jazz Fest 2026 featuring live jazz, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities in the heart of Rosslyn! This year’s lineup is bringing a diverse mix of performers and bands redefining the jazz music genre including Plena Libre, Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars, Parlor Greens, and Dogo du Togo & the Alagaa Beat Band.
Last week, we invited the candidates running in the June 18 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
Below is the unedited response from JD Spain, candidate for Arlington County Board.
Last week, we invited the candidates running in the June 18 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
Below is the unedited response from Natalie Roy, candidate for Arlington County Board.
Last week, we invited the candidates running in the June 18 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
Below is the unedited response from Tenley Peterson, candidate for Arlington County Board.
Last week, we invited the candidates running in the June 18 Democratic primary to write a post about why Arlington residents should vote for them. Find information on how and where to vote here.
Below is the unedited response from Julie Farnam, candidate for Arlington County Board.
Meet Dottie, a beautiful 3-year-old dog in need of a forever home!
This sweet and gentle girl is a hound mix that is currently in foster while she waits to find a loving family.