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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 18, 2026

By ARLnow.com
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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 — Aug 18, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Wednesday’s forecast

It will be sunny, with a high near 89°F, accompanied by a west wind blowing at 3 to 6 mph. Wednesday night could see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m., with increasing clouds and a low of around 72°F. Winds will be calm, and there’s a 20% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
– Albert Einstein

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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News

Advanced Towing sues Arlington County, seeking to increase the cost of getting towed

By Dan Egitto
Advanced Towing lot in Ballston (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A local towing company has filed a lawsuit arguing that getting towed in Arlington should cost more.

Advanced Towing has been pursuing litigation against Arlington County in circuit court for the last several months, seeking to increase the base towing rate from $160 to $210.

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Sponsored

Listing of the Day: 2609 N Nottingham Street

By ARLnow.com
Brick house with an Open House banner showing agent Rob Ferguson and price $1,100,000; event date August 16, 2–4 pm.
Empty living room with white walls and warm hardwood floors, featuring a front door with small window panes, a large window with blinds, and a white brick fireplace with mantel.
Modern kitchen with mint-green cabinets, stainless steel stove and microwave, and a patterned backsplash under recessed lighting.
Empty bright living room with white walls, hardwood floor, and a large window with blinds; doorway and hallway to the left.
Wooden deck with white railing overlooking a green backyard and trees, attached to a blue house with an illuminated exterior light fixture on the right.
Backyard of a brick house with a blue-addition and white deck, set on a green lawn with trees nearby.
Front view of a brick ranch-style house with white trim, small porch steps, and a for-sale sign in the yard.
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Address: 2609 N Nottingham Street
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Type: 3 BR, 2 BA single-family detached (not a rental)
Open House: August 16, Sunday 2-4 pm
Listed: $1,100,000

Noteworthy: Amazing Location and Price!

Fantastic opportunity in a sought-after North Arlington location! Situated on a quiet street on a beautiful, flat 7,180-square-foot lot, this classic brick rambler offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a spacious kitchen addition, finished lower level, off-street driveway parking, and a fantastic fenced backyard—all within the highly desirable Nottingham Elementary, Williamsburg Middle, and Yorktown High School pyramid.

A welcoming brick walkway leads to the light-filled main level featuring hardwood floors and updated windows. The spacious living room offers recessed lighting and a cozy wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, while the adjoining dining room features a brushed nickel chandelier. The rear addition features the renovated kitchen, creating a spacious and functional gathering area with direct access to the deck and backyard. Highlights include quartz countertops, 42-inch paneled cabinetry, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, ceramic tile flooring, two pantries, and a built-in table with bench seating.

The main level also includes three bedrooms and an upgraded full bath with tub. The finished lower level provides additional living space with recessed lighting, large windows, built-in shelving, and a second full bath with shower. The laundry room offers a washer and dryer, utility sink, storage, and walkout access to the backyard, plus a large unfinished storage area.

Enjoy the rear deck overlooking the flat, fenced backyard with plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, or play. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, Metro, and commuter routes—a fantastic combination of location, lot, schools, and living space!

Listed by:
Rob Ferguson – RE/MAX Allegiance
[email protected]
(703) 926-6139

News

Police identify woman struck and killed in S. Glebe Road crash

By Dan Egitto
Nighttime street scene with flashing red and yellow emergency lights and roadwork barriers blocking lanes.
Critical pedestrian struck incident on S. Glebe Road (via traffic cam)

The victim of a fatal crash on S. Glebe Road over the weekend has been identified as a 48-year-old Arlington resident.

The Arlington County Police Department has identified Katherine Krueger as the pedestrian fatally struck on Sunday night at S. Glebe Road and 14th Street S.

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Announcement

Ballston Children’s Center Marks 30 Years of Building Strong Foundations for Children

By Ballston Children's Center
Group of young students and two teachers posing for a class photo in a bright, colorful classroom with charts on the wall.

This September, Ballston Children’s Center (BCC), a longtime daycare and preschool in Arlington, VA, celebrates 30 years of serving Arlington families and building a preschool around one belief: the early years are more than preparation for kindergarten — they are the foundation for a child’s future.

Why Arlington Families Choose BCC:

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News

Arlington man, 51, arrested after gunfire at Gunston Middle School basketball court

By Dan Egitto
File photo

An Arlington man has been arrested after a dispute at the Gunston Middle School basketball court erupted into gunfire last month.

Adrian Dwight Taylor, 51, has been charged with nine counts of attempted malicious wounding and several other felonies in connection with the incident, which took place around 10 p.m. on July 25.

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Event

2026 Ocean, River Cruises & Guided Tours Showcase (@ Germantown, MD)

Event poster for the Ocean, River & Guided Tours Travel Showcase on Sept. 19, with a register button and a QR code. Includes multiple travel-brand logos in a collage background.

BlackRock Center For The Arts

12901 Town Commons Dr

Germantown, Maryland 20874

Website Contact Social

Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!

Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.

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Around Town

Free ice cream coming to Ballston tomorrow in new ‘pop-up park’ series

By Ryan Cole
Urban plaza with long concrete benches, pebble border, and a colorful fence near a beige apartment building.
Courtyard at 4075 Wilson Blvd that will host The Commons Pop-Up Park (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

A new series of outdoor events in Ballston is offering free scoops of Van Leeuwen ice cream tomorrow (Wednesday).

“Honeycomb” ice cream made with caramel candy will be available in a courtyard at 4075 Wilson Blvd, which organizers are calling “The Commons Pop-Up Park,” starting at 11:30 a.m. and continuing while supplies last.

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News

Redesign of Drew Park includes more play equipment, fruit trees and a bathroom

By Dan Egitto
People enjoying a sunny day in a community park: kids playing on a grassy field, adults chatting, and trees lining the area.
Renderings of the new proposed design for Drew Park (via Arlington County)

A proposed redesign of Green Valley’s Drew Park expands on natural elements and things to do, while also attending to some visitors’ more urgent needs.

The draft final design for the park, located next to Drew Elementary School, includes a new fitness area next to the basketball court, an additional play area near the spray pad, barbecue grills, a picnic pavilion and raised garden beds.

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News

Proposed historic marker highlights 150 years of history at Reeves Farmhouse

By Scott McCaffrey
A two‑story house under renovation: one side with exposed wood siding and windows, the other wrapped in Tyvek with a portable toilet nearby outside a chain‑link fence.
Reevesland property during renovation in August 2026 (staff photo by Scott McCaffrey)

A new historical marker honoring the Reeves Farmhouse property is up for consideration this week at the Historical Affairs and Landmark Review Board (HALRB).

The vote, slated for Wednesday, comes as renovation and expansion work continues on the property, which will be used to provide housing and services to adults with intellectual disabilities.

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News

Commission seeks more funding to treat mold, despite Arlington landlords’ objections

By Scott McCaffrey
Scientist wearing gloves and goggles swabbing a red agar plate in a lab setting.
Mold testing (via Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Unsplash)

Arlington’s Tenant-Landlord Commission is seeking more state support in treating and testing for mold, despite protests from some industry representatives.

The commission is recommending legislative approval of a statewide mold-remediation fund and free mold testing for Virginia residents. Members placed the issue atop their recommendations to County Board members in advance of the 2027 General Assembly session.

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News

Morning Notes for August 18, 2026

By ARLnow.com
Construction in Clarendon, as seen from a barbershop (courtesy George Brazier)

Treasurer Race Field Set at Two — The Aug. 14 filing deadline passed with Democrat Kim Rucker and independent Aasim Rawoot as the lone candidates for the Nov. 3 special election for county treasurer, Arlington election officials confirmed on Monday. Rucker became treasurer after the July retirement of Carla de la Pava. —Scott McCaffrey

I-395 Bridge Work Snarls Commutes — “Drivers paying tolls to travel north on I-395 have lost access to the exit that normally allows them to continue toward Capitol Hill and I-695. Instead, they’re being forced onto 14th Street.” Work on the Rochambeau Bridge is set to wrap up in October. [WJLA]

AvalonBay Merger Creates Vivmark — “Arlington’s AvalonBay Communities Inc. and Chicago’s Equity Residential announced Monday that they have combined to create Vivmark Residential, the nation’s largest multifamily REIT with an enterprise value of $69 billion.” The company is expected to have dual headquarters in Arlington and Chicago. [WBJ]

Meet Beyer’s GOP Challenger — Republican Tony Sabio, a Navy veteran and former Secret Service and CIA officer, is challenging Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) in the Nov. 3 election. Sabio ran unopposed in the Aug. 4 primary, while Beyer defeated four challengers with roughly 68% of the vote.  [Washington Examiner]

Students Build AI Startup Tool — Chase Rosen, Leo Fall and Carter Eckle built LaunchBridge.ai, which registers a Virginia LLC, applies for an IRS employer ID number and creates a basic website within 72 hours for a flat $350. The trio is competing for a Gemini XPrize. [Arlington Magazine]

Still No Pull-Ups at DCA — “Nearly one year and $1 billion later, you still can’t do pull-ups at Reagan National Airport à la RFK Jr.” The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said no renovations are planned at DCA or Dulles under the Trump administration’s family-friendly airport initiative. [Axios]

Capital One Lounge Draws Crowds — “The 90-seat space in Terminal 2 at Reagan National Airport seems to always have a wait.” The Capital One Landing, a partnership with chef José Andrés, is open to Venture X cardholders with a same-day boarding pass. Guest passes now cost $45. [Axios]

Falls Church Restaurant Week Debuts — The City of Falls Church is holding its first Summer Restaurant Week Aug. 21–30, with prix-fixe menus and seasonal plates at restaurants from West Broad Street to Founders Row. A sip-and-stroll event, Little City Sips, runs 5–10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. [Falls Church News-Press]

D.C. Condo Sales Slump — “The condo market in D.C. is bottoming out. Sales this year are on track to plummet about 40% from pre-pandemic levels…” Studios and one-bedrooms are hardest to sell, and 41.6% of listings had a price cut in June, according to Bright MLS. [City Cast DC]

Localities Weigh Data Center Pauses — “The community has basically been begging us to do something about the unchecked growth of data centers,” Loudoun County Supervisor Juli Briskman (D) said. Loudoun’s board votes Sept. 15 on pausing new applications, and Suffolk, Front Royal and Chesapeake are weighing similar limits. [Virginia Mercury]

It’s Tuesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 88 and a north wind of 5–8 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 70. [NWS]

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