Good Thursday 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 — Sep 24, 2026.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 24, 2026 | 🗣️ Comments
- 8:30 am: Arlington holds off on program to crack down on noisy vehicles | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:15 am: Local recovery organization launches new grassroots advocacy group | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:00 am: New fantasy bookstore and ‘witchy’ hideout nears opening in Falls Church | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: El Mercat tapas restaurant closes in Pentagon City after one year | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: County Board rejects Big Tony’s karaoke despite objections | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:55 pm: BREAKING: Prosecutor seeks special grand jury in fatal Columbia Pike police shooting | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:30 pm: County considers long-term future of expiring affordable units near Ballston | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Sam Feldt At Clarendon Ballroom
- 9:30 am: Honoring the Unknown Dead of the Civil War at Arlington National Cemetery
- 12:00 pm: The Cost of Courage on the Friday Power Lunch
- 3:00 pm: Lawn Games Social
- 4:30 pm: Live Music with Arlington Philharmonic Flute Quartet
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
- 6:00 pm: Parents’ Night Out @ Encore Stage & Studio
- 6:00 pm: Improv Comedy Night
- 6:00 pm: Improv Happy Hour & Battle Royale
- 7:00 pm: Art Night – Try the Pottery Wheel, BYOB at Art House 7
- 7:00 pm: American Mahjong Supper Club
- 7:15 pm: Sunset Cinemas
☀️ Friday’s forecast
It will be mostly sunny with a high of around 72°F. Expect a north wind at 11 to 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. Overnight, the weather will be mostly clear with a low of about 56°F, and the north wind will continue at 10 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.”
– Bo Bennett
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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