A man and his goats set up camp in Arlington last night, nearing the end of a long and somewhat peculiar sojourn across much of the country.
By foot and by hoof, a man known as Jacob Holiday and his livestock have been traveling this way for a long time. Holiday told Midwest Media in November that they’d been on the road for years, traveling from Minnesota to spread a message of peace and love.
Arlington Democrats appear to have their nominee for the upcoming special election for treasurer, while Republicans are seeking to recruit a challenger.
Kim Rucker, who became treasurer upon incumbent Carla de la Pava’s retirement earlier this month, was the only candidate to file for the Democratic endorsement, Democratic officials told ARLnow.
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As of July 27, there are 172 detached homes, 62 townhouses and 267 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 45 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:
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To build a social media following in Arlington, focus on community.
That’s one lesson that local influencers shared with ARLnow, discussing how they and other Arlington residents have cultivated Instagram and TikTok accounts with well over 50,000 followers.
The median cost of renting an apartment in Arlington has likely hit its high point for 2026 after increasing 3.5% since the start of the year.
The county’s $2,611 median rent in July — $2,459 for one-bedroom units, $2,975 for two-bedroom units — was down 1.1% year-over-year but remains among the priciest in the nation.
Live standup comedy in Arlington on Friday July 31 starring Jim Bryan, Kim Villamera, and Greg Billet.
Friday, July 31, 2026
A brewpub concept from a Sterling brewing company is pursuing a partnership with a Mexican restaurant in Ballston.
Solace Outpost has applied for a license to sell alcohol at 4201 Wilson Blvd, at the site of El Rey taqueria and margarita bar. Solace Brewing Company co-founder Jon Humerick told ARLnow that Solace is “finalizing terms” on an agreement with El Rey’s current owners, potentially involving co-ownership.
Unemployment in Arlington is stabilizing but remains greatly elevated compared to the end of 2024, according to new data.
With 146,571 county residents employed in the civilian workforce and 4,622 looking for jobs, June’s unemployment rate was 3.1%, according to data reported July 29 by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.
County Board candidates say economic uncertainties make it unlikely a new branch library for Columbia Pike is on the horizon.
“I would love to see a [new] library on Columbia Pike,” Julie Farnam said at a July 20 candidate forum sponsored by the Douglas Park Civic Association. “But right now, I think that’s not feasible.”
The Arlington School Board is considering a formal ban on petting dogs that are working as service animals.
As part of a July 22 Policy Committee meeting, School Board members reviewed a proposal to officially require that students and staff refrain from extraneous interactions with service animals, including petting them.
Hand-Pulled Noodles Hit Clarendon — Xi’an Famous Foods will open its first D.C.-area storefront (2800 Clarendon Blvd) on Friday, Aug. 7. The New York chain’s 66-seat, quick-service location is one of its largest yet, with a no-tipping policy and opening discounts putting many dishes around $10. [Washingtonian]
Ballston Construction Site Break-In — Officers responding to a burglary alarm in the 600 block of N. Glebe Road around 9:32 p.m. Tuesday “observed the male suspect inside the secured construction site,” according to ACPD. The suspect ran deeper into the site and a search turned up nothing. [ACPD]
Fairlington Shed Fire — “The fire was contained to a shed, and there was no fire or smoke damage to the occupied residential structures,” Taylor King of the Alexandria Fire Department told ALXnow. No one was injured in the Tuesday night fire in the 4100 block of 36th Street S. Arlington’s fire marshal is investigating. [ALXnow]
‘Burst of Joy’ POW Laid to Rest — Retired Air Force Col. Robert Stirm, the returning prisoner of war embraced by his daughter in the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1973 photo “Burst of Joy,” was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday (Wednesday). Stirm spent 1,966 days in captivity and died at 92. [Arlington National Cemetery]
Summer School All Stars — “This month, we are proud to recognize five employees whose dedication, leadership and care helped make the 2026 Summer School program a success.” The honorees work at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Program, Glebe Elementary, Wakefield High School and the Syphax Education Center. [APS]
Dulles Overhaul Unveiled — President Donald Trump unveiled a roughly $22 billion plan to remake Dulles International Airport, scrapping its mobile lounges for a U-shaped passenger train, a central walking tunnel, new concourses and a 32,000-space parking garage. Airlines and the airports authority say they will fund it without federal dollars. [FFXnow]
Falls Church Project Scrapped — Stewart Investment Partners has abandoned plans for a seven-story, roughly 200-unit residential building at 419 W. Annandale Road in Falls Church and listed the just-under-an-acre lot for sale through JLL. The Bethesda firm paid $4.6 million for the site in 2022. [WBJ]
It’s Thursday — Mostly sunny today with a high near 87 and northwest winds around 12 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Rain chances are near zero. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 69. [NWS]
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