A Falls Church man has been arrested after allegedly trying to prevent police from entering a hotel room containing the dead body of a 78-year-old woman.
The Falls Church Police Department announced the investigation of a “suspicious death” following the incident at the Sonesta Suites (205 Hillwood Avenue). Police said they were dispatched around 10:10 a.m. last Tuesday for a welfare check on a guest.
It likely won’t be needed, but the Arlington County Democratic Committee has finalized plans for a caucus to select the party’s nominee for county treasurer.
Democrats have set Friday as the filing date for caucus contenders. Prospective candidates will have a three-hour window — from 4-7 p.m. — on that date to bring their paperwork to the committee’s headquarters in Shirlington.
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A serious crash on GW Parkway injured two construction workers and left passengers trapped inside a flaming vehicle on Friday night, authorities say.
One of the construction workers was taken to the hospital in “life-threatening condition,” while the other five people were transported “in critical but stable condition,” U.S. Park Police told ARLnow.
County Board members approved over $3 million in funding for several infrastructure projects on Saturday.
They approved $2.57 million in funding for four new “Neighborhood Complete Streets” projects, in addition to a $925,000 purchase of a Westover home to support stormwater management.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Teens Rob Rideshare Driver — Four teenagers were taken into custody after allegedly assaulting and robbing a rideshare driver on S. Eads Street early Saturday. The driver was inside his vehicle when the passengers attacked him following a verbal dispute, stealing a phone charger before fleeing on foot, according to police. The suspects face petitions for robbery, assault by mob and conspiracy. [ACPD, Dave Statter/X]
Highland Street House Fire — Arlington County Fire Department crews knocked down a house fire Monday evening at the corner of Arlington Blvd and N. Highland Street. No civilians or firefighters were injured, and the fire marshal is investigating, ACFD said. Initial reports suggest the blaze started outside, next to the house, and spread to the structure. [ARLnow/X, ACFD/X]
Nearly 200 Charges in Gym Thefts — An Alexandria man, 29, faces nearly 200 charges tied to thefts from unlocked vehicles parked outside gyms in Fairfax County and Falls Church. Since April, detectives say he stole wallets and credit cards from the vehicles, then made fraudulent gift card purchases at nearby retailers before victims realized their belongings were gone. He is being held at the Arlington County jail. [ALXnow]
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Renters Get More Time — A new state law gives Virginia tenants more time to catch up on overdue rent before facing eviction. House Bill 15, from Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News), extends the grace period to pay from five to 14 days. The law also makes a pilot eviction diversion program permanent and expands it statewide. [Virginia Mercury]
Higher Bills for Power Line — Electric customers in N. Va. will help pay for a 115-mile transmission line planned across rural Virginia. The 765-kilovolt line, driven largely by data center demand, could cost $1 to $2 billion and add $1 or $2 to the transmission portion of Dominion bills, a company spokesman said. The project faces opposition from communities along its route. [WTOP]
Severe Storms Possible Today — The area faces an enhanced risk of severe storms this afternoon and evening, with the National Weather Service placing it at a Level 3 out of 5 threat. Storms are most likely between 3 and 9 p.m. and could bring damaging wind gusts capable of toppling trees, along with a chance of flooding, hail and perhaps a tornado. [Capital Weather]
It’s Tuesday — Expect a humid day with showers and thunderstorms likely and a high near 92. Winds will blow out of the south at 7–15 mph. Overnight lows will settle around 73. [NWS]
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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 20, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and possible thunderstorms in the morning, tapering off by early afternoon before resuming after 2pm, with a high near 91°F. South winds will range from 8 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 21 mph, and there’s an 80% chance of rain, with up to half an inch expected. Tuesday night will bring more showers and thunderstorms, particularly before 2am, with lows around 73°F and southwest winds at 9 to 11 mph. Rain chances remain at 80%, with up to three-quarters of an inch of rain possible. See more from Weather.gov.
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Roger Paul Morie, age 72, a long-time resident of Arlington, Va., passed away in Arlington on May 21, 2026. Roger will be remembered for his extraordinary kindness to others and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Born on September 5, 1953, in Lamar, Colo., Roger grew up near Denver in Westminster, Colo. He attended the University of Denver and graduated summa cum laude in 1975. Roger then attended law school at Columbia University, where he met the love of his life, Lynette Charboneau. Following their graduation in 1978, Roger and Lynette married and moved to Washington, D.C.
It’s official: gas-powered leaf blowers are getting banned in Arlington.
County Board members on Saturday adopted a 29-month phase-out period for gas-powered leaf blowers countywide, a timeframe officials said would help to make sure the transition goes smoothly.
Future neighbors of a planned behavioral-health and rehabilitation compound on S. Carlin Springs Road are pressing for more details about management and oversight.
Representatives of VHC Health and Lifepoint Behavioral Health met with local residents during a July 16 meeting convened by the Glencarlyn Civic Association to discuss the proposed 146-bed facility.
