Around Town

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Apr 17, 2026

By ARLnow.com

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 — Apr 17, 2026.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Local butcher and deli known for cheesesteaks is coming to Crystal City (43728 views)
  2. Family of W-L grad killed in DUI crash settles wrongful death lawsuit (30881 views)
  3. BREAKING: Large brush fire reported near Pentagon City (26791 views)
  4. ‘Cafe Dalmatia’ planned at former Green Pig Bistro space in Clarendon (23880 views)
  5. Some Arlington apartments go without AC despite soaring temperatures (23002 views)
  6. Lebanese restaurant moving to former burger joint on Langston Blvd (19892 views)
  7. Surge in Arlington property crime reportedly exceeded rise in Chicago and NYC (18219 views)
  8. Probation officer warned attempted rape suspect was ‘danger to self and others’ last year (17622 views)
  9. Gymnastics, Cherrydale Library likely to survive as Arlington budget takes final form (14854 views)
  10. JUST IN: Man charged with attempted rape after attacking woman in Clarendon (14719 views)
  11. UPDATED: Alexandria man, 61, dies after motorcycle crash on I-395 (13780 views)
  12. Culpepper Garden transitions seniors amid plans to end assisted living by July (12850 views)
  13. Masked teen reportedly brandished gun at two pedestrians on trail (11573 views)
  14. ACPD looking for suspect in attempted sausage theft (11117 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

🌤️ Saturday’s forecast

Mostly sunny with a high of 82°F and east winds at 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 18 mph. Showers likely Saturday night after 2 a.m., with increasing clouds and a low of 52°F. Winds will shift from southeast to northeast, gusting up to 20 mph. There’s a 60% chance of rain, with less than a tenth of an inch expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”
– John Quincy Adams

🌅 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! 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. 👋

News

Neighbors’ Club began connecting women of North Arlington more than a century ago

By Scott McCaffrey
Neighbors' Club costume party, 1922 (via Charlie Clark Center for Local History)

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On an October day in 1970, Rock Spring Neighborhood House came alive with history.

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Sponsored

BizTalk: Innovators and Healthcare Professionals Convene in Arlington

By Sponsor
Speakers and organizers gather at the Healthcare + AI Forum hosted by Arlington Economic Development on March 26.
Speakers and organizers gather at the Healthcare + AI Forum hosted by Arlington Economic Development on March 26.

Leaders in healthcare, technology and research gathered in Arlington last month to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of patient care.

The Healthcare + AI Forum, held March 26 at Arlington Economic Development (AED), brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders to discuss real-world applications of AI in healthcare, from clinical decision support to the responsible and ethical adoption of emerging technologies. The event was sponsored by AED, the Ballston Business Improvement District and Darwoft.

Panelists included Usman Akhtar of VHC Health, David Patric Werner Rastall of Johns Hopkins Medicine, Skye Donovan of Marymount University and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Shavini Fernando, CEO of Arlington-based startup OxiWear. The discussion was facilitated by Ned Hayes of Darwoft.

Throughout the conversation, speakers highlighted how technology can support faster, smarter clinical decisions while keeping the focus on improving patient outcomes and making a meaningful impact on people’s lives. (more…)

News

Energy committee wants to compare Arlington’s environmental efforts against neighbors

By Scott McCaffrey
An Arlingtonian holds a sign at a rally supporting clean energy on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 in Arlington, Va. (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)

Members of a county advisory panel are seeking more specifics on how Arlington’s energy initiatives stack up against localities across the region.

The goal is to “try and compare [county efforts] to what our neighbors are doing,” said Elizabeth Whitney, who chairs the Arlington Energy Committee, at an April 8 meeting.

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Announcement

One and Done! Painting the Rose

By Art House 7

This Sun. April 19 we have a fabulous opportunity to spend a day with master artist Teresa Oaxaca painting a rose, start to finish! We’ll create life-like, expressive flowers with an iridescent, lush petal and pigment pattern. Teresa is an exceptional teacher who narrates her steps and process as she goes and gives incisive feedback to guide each student.

Art House 7 offers other short sessions you’ll love. Art Night: Matisse-Inspired Flower Painting provides a relaxed evening to create a vibrant painting that incorporates Matisse’s cut-out organic shapes. Wed. April 22, 7-9pm. See all our workshops and Art Nights:

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Around Town

Westover Taco’s new women’s sports bar hosts grand opening with D.C. teams

By Katie Taranto
Sarah White cuts the ribbon on Westover Taco's women's sports bar (staff photo by Katie Taranto)

Westover Taco cut the ribbon on Northern Virginia’s first women’s sports bar last night (Thursday) with a little help from some of the region’s athletes.

Members of the professional women’s tackle football team D.C. Divas and nonprofit tackle football team DMV Queens showed up alongside professional ultimate frisbee players from DC Shadow Ultimate to help celebrate the grand opening of the bar with founder Sarah White.

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Event

Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Surfside Tenleytown – Washington

Surfside Tenleytown

4200 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, District of Columbia 20016

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Join us at Surfside Tenleytown for a Cinco de Mayo celebration you won’t want to miss! 🌮✨ An event for the whole family! Enjoy classic margaritas, Happy Hour specials, and buy two, get one free tacos (all day, dine-in only), along with face painting and balloon twisting from 3:30–7:30pm and live music from 5–10pm. Reserve your table today on Resy!

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News

Investigation underway after man found dead in car in Buckingham

By ARLnow.com
Arlington County police car (staff photo)

Arlington County police are investigating a man’s death in the Buckingham neighborhood, but so far there’s no indication of foul play.

Police and medics were dispatched to a parking lot on the 4200 block of 2nd Road N., near the intersection with N. Thomas Street, around 7:45 a.m. today (Friday) for a report of a man in his 30s believed to be sleeping in a green Cadillac.

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Opinion

Poll: The best electrician serving Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Whether you’re dealing with flickering lights, upgrading your electrical panel or installing new fixtures and outlets, there’s no substitute for a knowledgeable electrician.

Here are the nominees for “Best Electrician Serving Arlington” as part of our ARLnow Readers’ Choice awards.

Did we miss your go-to electrician? Write them in!

Voting will close in two weeks.

Voting for Best Plumber Serving Arlington is still taking place. Be sure to cast your vote before voting closes next Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Two weeks ago, we voted on the Best Handyman Serving Arlington. The results are now official:

  1. Jim The Handyman
  2. Watts Handyman LLC
  3. Christian’s Task Force (tied)
  4. Hambleton Handyman (tied)
News

Year-over-year county joblessness up nearly 55% in latest monthly data

By Scott McCaffrey
Job seekers line up at career day in Crystal City (staff file photo by Jay Westcott)

The number of jobless in Arlington rose 54.7% year-over-year in January, according to new state data.

A total of 5,148 county residents were reported as seeking jobs for the first month of 2026, up from 3,328 in January 2025.

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Sports

Local coach reaches 1000th Arlington youth soccer game after 25 years

By Dave Facinoli
John Mingus, far right, recently coached his 1,000th game in the Arlington Soccer Association (courtesy of Arlington Soccer)

When no one else stepped forward to fill the void, years ago John Mingus made a one-season commitment to coach his young daughter’s Arlington Soccer Association recreation girls team.

Now, 25 years later, Mingus, 59, is still coaching recreation soccer teams in the league.

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News

Criminal justice organization spotlights local efforts at annual ‘Liberation Gathering’

By Scott McCaffrey
OAR executive director Elizabeth Jones Valderrama at 2026 Liberation Gathering (screenshot via OAR)

A local nonprofit working to help those facing the impacts of incarceration used a recent gathering to recommit to its advocacy and supportive services.

OAR of Arlington, Alexandria and Falls Church held its 17th annual Liberation Gathering yesterday (Thursday), providing both an update on activities and a call for future efforts.

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