Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for May 18, 2026

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 — May 18, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with a high temperature of around 96°F and a southwest wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to about 75°F. A south wind will persist at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can’t achieve it.”
– Jordan Belfort

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.

Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 5934 16th Street N.

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 5934 N. 16th Street
Neighborhood: Westover
Type: 6 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached; not a rental
Listed: $2,495,000

Noteworthy: Cost saving energy upgrades and expansive layout featuring a gourmet kitchen, a stunning great room, and an extraordinary primary bedroom suite with two exceptional walk-in closets

Introducing this meticulously updated 3-level, 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence in the sought-after Westover neighborhood of North Arlington.

Set on a serene neighborhood street, this distinguished home features a traditional feel with a thoughtful renovation and numerous updates and a spacious yard. It has a warm, cozy interior featuring four fireplaces. Enjoy the chef’s kitchen connected to a family room with access to the rear yard and patio. There is also a light-filled great room with vaulted ceilings, and an extraordinary primary suite with two large walk-in closets, a spa-like bathroom, a sitting room, and a balcony. The primary bedroom suite offers a luxurious retreat, while the second floor accommodates five total bedrooms. The lower level has a separate entry and boasts a guest suite with a versatile recreational space, including a sixth bedroom and a fourth full bathroom, a recreation room and a yoga/fitness space. Outside, enjoy a stone patio and built-in fire pit area. Conveniently located near parks, trails, and Metro, this home offers suburban tranquility with easy access to urban amenities. It is a short walk to Westover Village, Swanson Middle School, and Cardinal Elementary School. It is within the Yorktown High School zone.

With many updates, including geothermal heating and cooling, fully paid-for solar panels, and an EV charger, this residence is ready to welcome you home. The utility costs are very low for a home of this size. Opportunity knocks. This is not your cookie cutter home. Schedule your showing today of this distinguished and unique property!

Listed by:
Dawn Wilson – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 217-4959

Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 5934 16th Street N.

By ARLnow.com
1/7

Address: 5934 N. 16th Street
Neighborhood: Westover
Type: 6 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA single-family detached; not a rental
Listed: $2,495,000

Noteworthy: Cost saving energy upgrades and expansive layout featuring a gourmet kitchen, a stunning great room, and an extraordinary primary bedroom suite with two exceptional walk-in closets

Introducing this meticulously updated 3-level, 6-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom residence in the sought-after Westover neighborhood of North Arlington.

Set on a serene neighborhood street, this distinguished home features a traditional feel with a thoughtful renovation and numerous updates and a spacious yard. It has a warm, cozy interior featuring four fireplaces. Enjoy the chef’s kitchen connected to a family room with access to the rear yard and patio. There is also a light-filled great room with vaulted ceilings, and an extraordinary primary suite with two large walk-in closets, a spa-like bathroom, a sitting room, and a balcony. The primary bedroom suite offers a luxurious retreat, while the second floor accommodates five total bedrooms. The lower level has a separate entry and boasts a guest suite with a versatile recreational space, including a sixth bedroom and a fourth full bathroom, a recreation room and a yoga/fitness space. Outside, enjoy a stone patio and built-in fire pit area. Conveniently located near parks, trails, and Metro, this home offers suburban tranquility with easy access to urban amenities. It is a short walk to Westover Village, Swanson Middle School, and Cardinal Elementary School. It is within the Yorktown High School zone.

With many updates, including geothermal heating and cooling, fully paid-for solar panels, and an EV charger, this residence is ready to welcome you home. The utility costs are very low for a home of this size. Opportunity knocks. This is not your cookie cutter home. Schedule your showing today of this distinguished and unique property!

Listed by:
Dawn Wilson – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
(703) 217-4959

Schools

Superintendent seeks $250M to refurbish and expand TJ, Swanson middle schools

By Scott McCaffrey
Supporters of improvements to Thomas Jefferson Middle School made their case at the Dec. 18, 2025 School Board meeting (courtesy Melinda Wuellner)

Superintendent Francisco Durán has laid out a quarter-billion-dollar plan to renovate and expand two middle schools.

Downplaying concerns that the projects could crowd out needed improvements at other buildings, Durán on Thursday night described plans for Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Swanson Middle School. They include the following.

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Announcement

Tell us what you think about Rosslyn for the chance to win $100!

By Rosslyn Business Improvement District

The Rosslyn BID wants to hear from you! Last year, over 1,000 participants weighed in to help shape Rosslyn. Your voice matters — whether you live, work, or spend time in Rosslyn, we want your input to continue enhancing the neighborhood.

Take our 10-minute Rosslyn Perception Survey to share what you love, what could be better, and how we can serve you more effectively.

Go to Tell us what you think about Rosslyn for the chance to win $100! Read more
Obituary

Longtime state delegate and circuit court judge James Almand dies at 77

By Scott McCaffrey
James Almand and family members at 2024 Optimist Club celebration (file photo by Scott McCaffrey)

James Almand, an Arlington native who served more than a quarter-century in the General Assembly and then nearly a decade on the circuit court, died May 14. He was 77.

“The totality of Jim Almand’s career as a legislator and judge is one of the greatest in Arlington’s history,” Clerk of the Circuit Court and former County Board member Paul Ferguson told ARLnow. “He was liked and respected by everyone who knew him.”

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Event

From Arlington to Palestine, People Against Apartheid

Fairlington Community Center Room 118

3308 South Stafford Street

Arlington, Virginia 22206

Website Contact Social

Join Arlington for Palestine and NAACP Arlington Branch for a movie night and community discussion about Israeli apartheid.

We will watch two short Palestinian films about life under Israeli apartheid, hear from a member of Arlington for Palestine about their trip to Palestine last year, and discuss together what all this means to us living in Arlington .

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Around Town

Girls on the Run 5K brings 3,000 students and boosters to Pentagon City

By Scott McCaffrey
A group of runners starts the Girls on the Run 5K (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

Thousands of local youth and their supporters prepared for action in Pentagon City yesterday (Sunday) in one of two Girls on the Run 5Ks in Northern Virginia this weekend.

“Today is your day to shine,” said Caroline Woods, executive director of Girls on the Run Northern Virginia, as participants lined up near the starting line on S. Joyce Street, adjacent to RiverHouse.

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Schools

Marymount grads urged to embrace challenges, serve the greater good

By Scott McCaffrey
Marymount University undergraduates at 2026 commencement ceremony (via Marymount University/YouTube)

Members of Marymount University’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation with encouragement to maintain their core values as they move through a complex and ever-changing world.

“Every setback carries a lesson. Every challenge carries an opportunity,” said Mario Murgado, a philanthropist and president/CEO of Florida-based Murgado Automotive Group, at the undergraduate commencement ceremony held yesterday (Sunday) at DAR Constitution Hall.

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Around Town

Tasting festival with games and a DJ coming to Rosslyn food hall

By Katie Taranto
The south-facing entrance to Upside on Moore (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

A tasting extravaganza is coming to the food hall above the Rosslyn Metro station next month.

A Taste of Upside, happening from 2-5 p.m. on June 27, will offer samplings from Upside on Moore’s vendors alongside live entertainment and activities.

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Sports

O’Connell baseball team wins WCAC tournament for first time in 25 years

By Dave Facinoli
O'Connell gathers with the WCAC championship trophy (photo courtesy of O'Connell baseball)

A season full of notable accomplishments for the Bishop O’Connell Knights culminated in winning the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) baseball tournament for the first time in 25 years.

The second seed won the tournament with a 5-1 record, clinching  the crown by defeating the top seed St. Paul VI Catholic Panthers in the deciding contest of a three-game championship series played at the University of Maryland.

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News

Two more office buildings approved to become housing in Crystal City

By Scott McCaffrey
1901 S. Bell Street (via Arlington County)

The County Board has approved two more projects seeking to convert aging office buildings in Crystal City into residential buildings.

JBG Smith won approval to adapt a pair of empty, 11-story buildings constructed in the 1960s for housing — despite some residents’ objections about the limited community benefits that come with such projects. Under the plan, which County Board members unanimously supported at a Saturday meeting:

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