Police are investigating more gunfire on S. Lowell Street in Green Valley, less than a day after a shooting on the same block left a man injured.
Officers found evidence of shots fired in the 2400 block of S. Lowell Street tonight (Thursday), along with damage to several parked cars and a home, the Arlington County Police Department said in a post on X. No injuries had been reported as of 9:52 p.m., police said.
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit trying to stop the Trump administration from building a triumphal arch in Memorial Circle asked a federal judge today (Thursday) to halt all construction plans, one day after the National Park Service signaled it would begin work Nov. 5.
The plaintiffs, three veterans and a retired architectural historian, asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to prohibit the administration and NPS “from taking any steps to construct, or to direct or facilitate construction of, any structure in Memorial Circle, absent congressional authorization, during the pendency of this litigation.”
This regularly scheduled column is written by Eli Tucker, Arlington-based Realtor and Arlington resident. If you would like to work with Eli and his team in Northern Virginia and the greater D.C. Metro area, you can reach him directly at [email protected].
Question: Can you highlight the key market trends you’re seeing in the housing market?
Answer: Today we’ll look at three charts that describe what I’m currently seeing in the DC Metro, Northern VA, and Arlington housing market.
Showing Volume Down Significantly in the DC Metro
Weekly showing volume in the DC Metro has been running at its lowest rate in 5+ years since the beginning of September. Last week, showings were down 16% year-over-year (YoY).
Most Detached Homes Available in Seven Years in Northern VA
There haven’t been this many single-family detached homes available for sale in Northern VA since October 2019. The number of detached homes for sale in Q3 increased by 38% YoY in 2025 and another 17% in 2026.
That said, detached inventory levels are still well below pre-pandemic levels.
Months of Supply at Ten-Year High for Arlington Condos
The Arlington condo market has the highest Months of Supply (a measure of supply and demand) readings and lowest absorption readings in over ten years. Expect these trends to continue at least through the end of the year, with MoS going higher and Absorption dropping further.
If you’d like to discuss buying, selling, investing, or renting, don’t hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected].
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Below are some of our team’s pre/off-market listings, details and additional listings available by request:
Arlington VA (Barcroft) – 4BR/2BA/2,500 sqft – Detached Single Family – 4th St S Arlington VA 22204
Arlington VA (Chain Bridge Forest) – 6BR/6.5BA/7,000 sqft – Detached Single Family (2027) – River St Arlington VA 22207
Fairfax VA – 6BR/6.2BA/7,000 sqft – Detached Single Family (2027) – Taylor Dr Fairfax VA 22032
Mclean VA – 5BR/4.5BA/3,700 sqft – Detached Single Family (2023) – Randolph Rd Mclean VA 22101
Annandale VA – 4BR/3.5BA/2,000 sqft – Townhouse – Aspen Hill Ct Annandale VA 22003
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Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.
Everything else we published today, Oct 22, 2026.
FOAP 2027 Board of Directors Vacancy Announcement
"The Friends of Arlington’s Planetarium is seeking to fill three vacancies on its 2027 Board… [Announcement]
St. Charles Preschool Open House – November 13th @ 9:30 AM
Please join us for an Open House at St. Charles Preschool on November 13th at 9:30 am to learn… [Announcement]
Workshops You’ll Love at Art House 7
Explore exciting fall workshops at Art House 7! Coming up October 24–25, master artist Teresa… [Announcement]
Chalice Theatre Presents Copenhagen | Performances November 6–15, 2026
Chalice Theatre presents the Tony-award winning play Copenhagen, by Michael Frayn, Nov 6-15… [Announcement]
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
🏃 Run, Recline + Recreate with Liberty
Oct 24: 5K fun run + outdoor yoga beside Reclining Liberty, with a live DJ, coffee, vendors & art making. Register for a shirt by Zaq Landsberg! [Event]
🎃 Annual Community Trunk-or-Treat at Pentagon MMA
Oct 24: Family friendly Muay Thai & Jiu Jitsu class followed by spooky trunks, candy, and tons of fun! [Event]
Child Safety Fun Fair & Car Seat Check
Oct 25: Get your child car seat inspected by a Nationally Certified Technician for FREE! [Event]
Interchangeable String Quartet & Friends
Oct 25: Total Program Length–2 hours. Free, no ticket required. Donations welcome supporting the St. Anne’s Food Pantry. [Event]
Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle
Oct 25: Join CCS for this intimate and optimistic reflection on mortality, which served as Gioachino Rossini’s final plea for paradise. [Event]
Building Your New Mom Village Mixer
Oct 29: First-time pregnant moms, new moms and perinatal providers – let’s connect! Note: this location is near MOSAIC DISTRICT. [Event]
💉 The Vaccine Trifecta: The Intersection of Science, Policy, and Politics
Oct 29: Join Dr. Bruce Gellin for the 2026 Dolan Lecture to explore how science, policy, and politics shape vaccine acceptance and public trust. [Event]
Standup Comedy Show Starring Jim Bryan (Prime)
Oct 30: Comedian Jim Bryan (Amazon Prime) and friends are coming to Arlington for an incredible standup comedy show! [Event]
The Last Supper: Planning for the End of Life
Nov 1: We’ll gather over lunch for meaningful learning and compassionate discussion on preparing for the end of life. [Event]
Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]
How Do Retirement Communities Work? – Free Workshop
Nov 4: Interested in learning about how Continuing Care Retirement Communities work, but don’t know where to start? Join us on 11/4 to learn more! [Event]
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Today: Arlington and Falls Church saw a high of 59° at 8:25 p.m. (8° below normal), a low of 45° at 7:35 a.m. and no rain.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 8 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
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Explore exciting fall workshops at Art House 7! Coming up October 24–25, master artist Teresa Oaxaca returns for a special 2-day Painting a Child’s Portrait in Oils workshop for ages 16–adult. Looking for something shorter? Try the pottery wheel, create a ceramic leaf plate or keepsake ornaments, or explore drawing, printmaking, and Suminagashi. We also offer parent-child workshops and special art workshops for kids on Veterans Day and Election Day!
Art House 7 offers classes throughout the year, taught by a range of fantastic teachers. You can buy art supplies next door. We’re near the Lee Harrison Shopping Center.
Time keeps ticking away. At least, it’s supposed to do that.
In many places around Arlington, however, you might get fooled into thinking it’s not moving. Several large outdoor clocks in public spaces just aren’t keeping up with the times.
National Chamber Ensemble's 20th Anniversary Season opens with an evening of Romantic masterworks by Schubert, Mendelssohn and Brahms. Acclaimed soprano Karin Paludan joins National Chamber Ensemble musicians for a program celebrating the beauty, passion, and elegance of the Romantic era.
Featuring chamber music and vocal selections by three of classical music's most beloved composers. The concert features "Shepherd on a Rock", Schubert's spellbinding opera-like song, Mendelssohn's glorious Piano Trio in D minor and Brahms dramatic Piano Quartet in G minor. Join us for an inspiring evening of exceptional artistry as we begin our milestone 20th season.
More than 16 million birds have flown over Arlington under the cover of darkness so far this fall.
That’s about 19% above the historical average for this point in the season, according to the Arlington County migration dashboard from BirdCast. BirdCast is a Cornell Lab of Ornithology project that uses weather radar to estimate how many birds are in the air each night.
Police are searching for suspects following a shooting in Green Valley yesterday (Wednesday) that left a man injured.
The shooting took place in the area of S. Lowell Street and S. Lincoln Street shortly before midnight.
A proposed sidewalk in the Courthouse area has prompted debate among local residents, some of whom criticize the planned loss of parking spaces and trees.
County Board members on Oct. 17 voted to approve construction of a five-foot sidewalk along two blocks on the west side of N. Cleveland Street between 12th Street N. and Fairfax Drive.
The Arlington NAACP works to protect the rights of all local residents and seeks support from across the community, leaders said at the organization’s 79th annual Freedom Fund banquet.
“All together, we can accomplish so much,” branch president DeLishia Davis said at the Oct. 17 event, held on George Mason University’s Arlington campus.
Ireland’s Four Courts and First Down are among the best sports bars in the whole D.C. region, according to a new ranking from Washington Post readers.
Four Courts — a popular Irish pub in Courthouse that was previously named “America’s Best Soccer Bar” in another voting contest — ranked No. 3 in the newspaper’s list. Just behind that, at No. 4, was First Down Sports Bar in Ballston.
Please join us for an Open House at St. Charles Preschool on November 13th at 9:30 am to learn more about our Christ-centered, nurturing preschool community! Applications for the 2027-28 school year will be opening that day on our school website.
Our school offers:
