A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Arlington.
The watch is in effect from now until 8 p.m., with forecasters warning of the possibility of severe storms packing quarter-sized hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
A new cafe opened this week in Crystal City, offering espresso, tea and a selection of meals at an office undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation project.
Constellation is now in business at 2011 Crystal Drive, serving coffee, loose-leaf tea, entrees and house-made pastries along with grab-and-go items. The space can seat about 60 guests and is equipped with a “slow bar,” where customers can purchase beverages prepared in a more deliberate, intentional fashion than a typical fast-paced cafe.
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 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:
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6022 26th Street N., 22207 – NOW: $1,475,000 (Reduced: $20,000 on 8/28)
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1200 S. Cleveland Street, 22204 – NOW: $990,000 (Reduced: $50,000 on 8/28)
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2417 Washington Boulevard, 22201 – NOW: $949,000 (Reduced: $25,000 on 8/29)
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2544-D S. Arlington Mill Drive, 22206 – NOW: $639,000 (Reduced $26,000 on 8/29)
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1805 Crystal Drive Unit 1010S, 22202 – NOW: $559,000 (Reduced: $16,000 on 8/28)
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5548 Langston Boulevard Unit 43-E, 22207 – NOW: $549,000 (Reduced: $11,000 on 8/28)
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2994 S. Columbus Street Unit B1, 22206 – NOW: $325,000 (Reduced: $10,000 on 8/28)
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.
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Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation is demanding the restoration of Arlington House educational materials that cast Robert E. Lee’s role in history in a critical light.
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, who represents Arlington in the 8th Congressional District, led Democrats in demanding the National Park Service bring back a Junior Ranger Program activity booklet to Arlington House. The booklet was reportedly flagged for stating, “In 1829, Robert E. Lee promised to serve in the Army and protect the United States. In 1861, he broke his promise and fought for slavery.”
Ever Wanted to Duel with a Sword or Hit a Bullseye? Fall Registration Is Open at Nova Fencing & Arch
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.
Gas prices in Virginia have crept past $4.30 a gallon on average, more than 40% higher than this time last year — and the squeeze at the pump shows no obvious sign of letting up.
AAA’s Virginia average for a gallon of regular sat at $4.322 on Monday, with the metro D.C. average just above $4.53. The national average has climbed roughly 25 cents in each of the last two weeks, according to WSLS, and the Virginia average is now about $1.31 above where it stood a year ago, Northern Virginia Magazine recently reported.
The cause isn’t a mystery.
Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28 — drawing condemnation from Virginia’s Democratic congressional delegation — Iran has blocked access to the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas typically passes. The Federal Reserve, which had been expected to cut interest rates this year, has turned cautious as it waits to see how long the conflict lasts.
The result has been the fastest run-up in consumer prices in three years. Federal data released last week showed inflation climbing 3.8% from April 2025 to April 2026, with gasoline prices up more than 28% year-over-year and real hourly wages falling for the first time in three years.
The economic ripples have already shown up in local coverage: the Iran conflict has complicated Arlington’s real estate market, cut flights out of Dulles, and prompted Northern Virginia housing markets to brace for a slower spring than expected.
How much pain is felt at the pump depends on how someone gets around. Arlington residents who commute by Metro, bike, e-bike, or electric vehicle, or who work from home, may barely notice the new price tag at the gas station. Others — those who drive daily for work, ferry kids to school and activities, or live in parts of the county less served by transit — are absorbing the increase fill-up by fill-up.
Earlier this spring, Virginia House Republicans proposed a 90-day suspension of the state’s gas tax, which would have shaved an estimated 30 cents per gallon off prices at a cost of roughly $125 million per month in lost transportation funding. Many Democrats opposed the idea on the grounds that it would shrink road and transit budgets. The proposal did not advance.
Last year, when DOGE-driven federal workforce cuts started to bite, 65% of poll respondents said they were “very worried” about the local economy. Two months later, most readers said they had already started pulling back on spending. With prices now rising faster than wages and gas leading the climb, we’re curious how directly all this is hitting home.
How are rising gas prices affecting your life?
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Join us as Signature Theatre joins MoCA Arlington to create a space for mingling, art-making, and discovery! Guests can move through the galleries and enjoy a range of programmed activities, including:
Vintage rack hosted by local sellers — Nicole Lanteri Designs + Thrifted To Be Here
Shop curated selections of vintage art, homewares, clothing and jewelry. A mix of styles, eras + price points!
A pair of open-house-style events held over the weekend provided local residents an up-close look at the inner workings of the commonwealth’s attorney’s office.
The two Interactive Data Walks on Local Prosecution and Diversion Programs aimed to demystify the work of the prosecutor’s office, Commonwealth’s Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti told ARLnow.
Pike Robbery Arrest — An Alexandria man, 32, was arrested on robbery charges after a Saturday morning incident in the 4100 block of Columbia Pike. Police said the suspect stole cash from the victim, then “threatened the victim with scissors” before fleeing the scene. He was held without bond. [ACPD]
DCA Parking Upgrade — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is committing $17 million to modernize parking systems at Reagan National and Dulles, replacing aging tech that’s “approaching end of life” with a system supporting license plate recognition, mobile wallets and ticketless payments. The MWAA board is expected to vote on the proposal Wednesday. [WBJ]
Pup Rescued Near Key Bridge — A dog separated from its owner ended up on the rocks along the Potomac River above Key Bridge. Good samaritans alerted authorities, and DC Fire and EMS Department Fireboat 4 came to the rescue, “retrieved the pup and returned it to the owner.” [DC Fire and EMS/X]
Park Volunteer Honored — Arlington County recognized Noreen Hannigan on Tuesday with the 2025 Bill Thomas Park Volunteer Award, citing her roughly 2,800 hours of work with the Arlington Regional Master Naturalists and Tree Stewards since 2015. Hannigan co-leads a project to plant 100 trees and shrubs along a stretch of Four Mile Run. [Arlington County]
Arlington Mural Tour — In his column, Bill Fogarty traces the history of public murals in Arlington, starting with seven New Deal panels by Auriel Bessemer in the lobby of the Clarendon Post Office. He also visits murals at two American Legion posts and interviews the artist behind the John Mercer Langston tribute along Langston Blvd. [Falls Church News-Press]
Cannabis Sales Vetoed Again — Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Tuesday vetoed legislation that would have created Virginia’s long-delayed adult-use cannabis retail market, five years after the commonwealth legalized possession. The veto “likely pushes any renewed negotiations into the 2027 legislative session.” [Virginia Mercury], Washington Post, WTOP]
Drug Board Vetoed — Spanberger on Tuesday also rejected a bill creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to help cap drug costs for state-regulated insurance plans, marking the proposal’s third veto across two governors. The veto came hours after the governor touted a separate bill she signed capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month. [Virginia Mercury, Gov. Spanberger/X]
Summer Outlook — NBC4 chief meteorologist Doug Kammerer posted his summer outlook for the D.C. region, predicting a strong El Niño pattern will bring more humidity and rainfall but less intense heat than typical. “All in all, it should be a pretty good summer,” he said. [Doug Kammerer/X]
It’s Wednesday — Expect sunshine and potentially record-setting heat, with a high near 96 but falling to around 90 in the afternoon as a cold front moves through. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later in the day, with a 70% chance of precipitation. Overnight lows will drop to around 59 behind the front, as a cool and damp pattern takes hold through the holiday weekend. [NWS]
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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 — May 19, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for May 19, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Arlington tree boosters aim to refresh mission, branch out in advocacy | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:25 am: Student struck by pickup truck near Washington-Liberty High School | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: APS plans more limited access to iPads, promises more public engagement | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Arlington Pride block party is canceled, replaced with LGBTQ+ movie screening | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Arlington firefighters rescue dog from storm drain | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:45 pm: Arlington leaders still analyzing local impact of new ‘Faith in Housing’ legislation | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:15 pm: Arlington theaters take home seven Helen Hayes Awards | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Virginia Supreme Court agrees to take up Missing Middle lawsuit | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 10:00 am: Capital Harvest Market (Woodrow Wilson Plaza)
- 6:30 pm: Wellness Wednesday: Sound Bath & Music
⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect increasing clouds with showers and thunderstorms likely after 5 p.m. and a high near 95°F, with a west wind of 6 to 11 mph. There is a 60% chance of rain, with new rainfall generally less than a tenth of an inch, though heavier amounts are possible in thunderstorms. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will continue until 3 a.m., with a slight chance of showers between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. The low will be around 59°F, with a north wind of 5 to 7 mph and an 80% chance of rain, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person.”
– Mother Teresa
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
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The Virginia Supreme Court has agreed to review the lawsuit over Arlington’s Missing Middle zoning change, moving one step closer to resolving the complicated but consequential case.
Following oral arguments last month, the court announced today (Tuesday) that it will review a Virginia Court of Appeals ruling that would create big obstacles for plaintiffs, if upheld.
Three Arlington theater companies took home a combined seven Helen Hayes Awards this week — including one for a Yorktown High School graduate.
Signature Theatre led local winners with four awards, while Synetic Theater claimed two — including one of the night’s top Outstanding Production prizes — and Avant Bard Theatre picked up one. The Shirlington-based Signature finished fifth overall among the region’s theaters at the 42nd annual Helen Hayes Awards, held Monday at The Anthem in D.C.