County Board members are considering a contract to convert Kenmore Middle School’s athletic fields from grass to synthetic turf, among other improvements.
Set for approval as part of the Board’s consent agenda, the contract is slated to be awarded to the LandTek Group, the low bidder among four competitors.
Is there anything Falls Church residents love as much as dogs? Cats, apparently.
Just months after being named the most “dog-loving” city in Virginia, the Little City has ranked top in the state for its residents’ love of cats.
Artists looking for flexible access to professional printmaking equipment now have a new option in Arlington.
Beginning July 1, The Studios at Arlington Arts introduced new day-rate access to its Printmaking Studio, giving experienced printmakers the opportunity to reserve workspace without committing to a monthly membership.
The new pricing is designed to make professional printmaking facilities more accessible while supporting artists who may only need occasional studio time. Day rates are $40 for Arlington County residents and $48 for non-residents.
The Printmaking Studio is equipped for a variety of printmaking processes and is available to experienced artists who can independently operate professional-grade equipment. The new option complements The Studios’ existing membership program, which continues to offer regular studio access, flat file storage, participation in sales events, and keycard access to the facility for artists seeking ongoing workspace.
Located at 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, The Studios at Arlington Arts serves as a creative hub where artists develop their practice, connect with fellow creatives, and engage with the community. The addition of day-rate access expands opportunities for artists who need specialized equipment for individual projects, experimentation, or short-term use.
By introducing more flexible studio options, Arlington Arts continues to invest in Arlington’s creative community by lowering barriers to professional resources and supporting artists at every stage of their careers.
To learn more about the Printmaking Studio, membership opportunities, or other programs at The Studios at Arlington Arts, email: [email protected].
The Five Guys in Courthouse has temporarily closed for a revamp of its interior.
The burger spot at 2300 Wilson Blvd closed on July 6 and is expected to reopen in August, a company spokesperson told ARLnow. No further information was available on the specific renovations, but permit applications mention “interior alterations.”
Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (EMP&A), a trademark law firm specializing in trademark protection, announced the launch of TMarcas.com, a new Spanish-language website designed to help Hispanic businesses register and protect their brands through U.S. trademark registration. The new site provides Spanish-language educational resources and access to the firm’s flat-fee trademark registration services to Spanish-speaking clients, backed by the firm’s 25+ years of experience and hundreds of client reviews.
“Language should never be a barrier to protecting a brand,” said Erik Pelton, founder of EMP&A and a former USPTO Trademark Examining Attorney. “TMarcas.com allows us to serve Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs with clear guidance, transparent flat fees, and personalized legal support, helping more business owners protect the brands they’ve worked so hard to build.”
It’s going to be hot, hazy and moderately unhealthy to be outside today (Thursday).
The National Weather Service just issued a Heat Advisory, starting at 11 a.m. and remaining in effect until 8 p.m. tonight. That’s on top of the earlier Code Orange air quality alert, amid the sweltering weather and smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota.
Join us for a crown-worthy evening at Penrose Square as we celebrate Arlington’s own Sandra Bullock with a special outdoor screening of Miss Congeniality.
Before the movie, create your own tiara with our friends at MOCA Arlington, then settle in for a hilarious night under the stars with one of the most beloved comedies of the 2000s.
A Pentagon City ice cream shop is hosting a meet-and-greet this weekend with a local, internet-famous toucan.
Chester, a 9-year-old toucan with nearly 850,000 followers on TikTok, will be posing for photos at Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream (1201 S. Joyce Street) from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday.
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) was a supporter of an amendment to slash U.S. military financing to Israel, which divided House Democrats yesterday (Wednesday).
Prior to the 104-314 vote — which pitted supporters including House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) against opponents including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) — Beyer voiced support stripping $3.3 billion in support to Israel.
Reported crimes declined in all major categories between 2024 and 2025 in Virginia, with some rates reaching five-year lows.
Paralleling similar decreases in Arlington, overall violent crime dropped by 6%, from 19,862 crimes in 2024 to 18,722 in 2025, according to a dashboard from Virginia State Police.
Iraqi Visit Grounds DCA — New details have emerged about Tuesday’s ground stop at Reagan National, when security for Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi’s visit halted flights for hours. “Commercial flights were postponed from taking off or landing at the D.C.-area airport from 11 a.m. ET until around 3 p.m. Over 300 flights were delayed and at least 126 flights were canceled, according to the flight tracking site FlightAware.” [CBS News, Dave Statter/X]
JBG Smith Exits Rosslyn — JBG Smith is poised to sell Central Place Residences, a 31-story, 377-unit apartment tower atop the Rosslyn Metro station at 1800 N. Lynn Street, to Boston-based Berkshire Residential Investments for a price expected to top $200 million. The deal would mark the Bethesda-based developer’s full exit from the Rosslyn market. [WBJ]
Drifting at the Pentagon — “Someone had fun at 3:30 this morning at a Pentagon parking lot on Army Navy Drive,” Dave Statter posted Wednesday, sharing video of the pre-dawn drifting. He wondered whether it was the same driver who used to do the same thing at the intersection with Eads Street before police caught him near the Pentagon. [Dave Statter/X]
O’Connell Runners Defend Titles — The Bishop O’Connell boys cross-country team is gearing up to defend two 2025 championships this fall. Last year’s squad first won the Virginia state Catholic crown, then captured the Division I state championship for the first time in 25 years. It has many key performers returning. [RunWashington]
MWAA Taps Airport Advisers — The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority awarded a combined $50 million in contracts to HNTB, Accenture and EY to help oversee coming infrastructure projects at Reagan National and Dulles. The work is expected to include replacing Reagan National’s aging Terminal 1 “banjo” concourse and a $22 billion overhaul at Dulles. [WBJ]
Who Pays for Power Lines — Consumer advocates and Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s (D) administration are pushing state regulators to make data centers pay for the high-voltage transmission lines that serve them, part of a Dominion Energy case over how power line costs hit customer bills. The State Corporation Commission has until Aug. 1 to decide. [Virginia Mercury]
Heat Slows Amtrak Trains — Amtrak has added temperature-related speed restrictions across the Northeast, including the D.C. region, as extreme heat grips the area. Trains may run at reduced speeds and face delays between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. through Friday, and affected customers have already been notified. [Fox 5]
Business Optimism Ticks Up — Optimism among N. Va. business leaders is improving, though some worry about taxes and the state’s new paid family and medical leave program, according to a second-quarter survey from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and PR firm Pinkston. About three-quarters are optimistic about their company’s performance, up from 67% in the first quarter. [FFXnow]
Youngkin Joins Venture Studio — Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) is returning to dealmaking, joining venture studio Red Cell Partners as a partner, chairman and board member, he told Axios. Youngkin, who left as Carlyle co-CEO in 2020 to run for governor, said the role will take one to two days a week and reiterated he has no plans to run for president in 2028. [Axios]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 100 and heat index values as high as 104, along with areas of smoke between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Winds will be light from the northwest at 3–8 mph. Overnight, a slight chance of evening showers and thunderstorms gives way to a partly cloudy low around 77. [NWS]
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Photo courtesy Dave Statter
Good Wednesday 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 15, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect patchy smoke from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with mostly sunny and hot conditions, reaching a high near 100°F and a heat index up to 104°F. Winds will be light and variable, shifting to the west at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Thursday night will be partly cloudy with a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., followed by patchy smoke. The low will be around 76°F, with west winds around 6 mph turning north in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.”
– Henry Ford
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What if restaurant rankings reflected what diners actually buy and where they choose to return instead of who writes the loudest review?
Tasti is a new Arlington-built restaurant discovery app that creates rankings from verified receipt data. Scan a receipt after dining and Tasti identifies the restaurant and dishes, adds that information to the community rankings, and keeps your personal spending private.
