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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 9, 2026

By ARLnow.com

Published November 9, 2026 at 9:00PM

Good Monday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow.

📈 Today’s most-read stories

Arlington parents group wants polling places moved out of schools (3,149 views)
ACPD: Driver strikes police car, almost runs over medics while fleeing near Rosslyn (2,084 views)
Pedestrian panel wants no more ‘blockades of ice’ in crosswalks this winter (1,659 views)

🕗 More from today

Everything else we published today, Nov 9, 2026.

📣 Announcements

Clarendon UMC Christmas Tree Sales are open!
Once again, Clarendon United Methodist Church will be selling gorgeous Fraser Fir Christmas… [Announcement]

Low income housing assistance in Arlington: panel discussion and community forum, Nov. 12, 6-7:30 PM, Arlington Central Library
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 6 PM-7:30 PM Where: Arlington Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy… [Announcement]

I moved back to Arlington and needed guy friends. Now we’re 300 strong.
When I moved back to Northern Virginia, I ran into something a lot of grown men recognize… [Announcement]

A New Source for News, Events, and More in Arlington, VA
The NOVA Guide has launched, giving Arlington residents a new source for local news, upcoming… [Announcement]

Signature Theatre Education and Washington-Liberty Theater Presents “Come From Away” Nov. 12-14
Signature Theatre Education and Washington-Liberty High School’s theater program will stage… [Announcement]

Make Your Next Celebration a Creative One at Art House 7!
"Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Let Art House 7 host, and leave… [Announcement]

📅 Upcoming events

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

6:00 pm: Get It Done Social Hour (+ snacks!) Courthouse

⭐ Featured events

StoryWorx Book Festival/ Meet the Authors at the Workhouse Arts Center
Nov 14: Family Friendly Book Festival [Event]

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 15: Northern Virginia Fairfax Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) cordially invites you to attend… [Event]

Alternative Christmas Market at First Presbyterian Church Arlington
Nov 15: Join us for our 2026 Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12:30-3pm. [Event]

BrownTown Comedy at the DC Improv!!!!
Nov 16: Best and brownest comics at DC Improv [Event]

Free Memory Screening
Nov 18: Free Memory Screening Event! [Event]

Washington Spirit Alum Meet & Greet + The Amazing Race Watch Party
Nov 18: Meet Washington Spirit alum Joanna Lohman, then stick around to cheer on Joanna and Ali Krieger as they compete on The Amazing Race! [Event]

Rosslyn Holiday Market
Nov 21: Family-friendly holiday market featuring local vendors, a visit from Santa, and more! [Event]

First Baby? Connect with other New Moms!
Nov 21: Connecting with your own in-person group starts with this quick online introduction to Mamistad and other new moms! [Event]

Free Family Fall Rodeo
Nov 22: Everyone is invited to join us for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at UUCA’s Free Fall Family Rodeo! [Event]

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☀️ Weather update

Today: Arlington and Falls Church saw a high of 66° at 1:40 p.m. (5° above normal), a low of 48° at 5:55 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 31 mph.

Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 2 to 7 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph.

🌅 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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JUST IN: Drones expected overhead starting tonight during regional exercise

By ARLnow.com

Published November 9, 2026 at 4:55PM

U.S. Secret Service agents prepare a drone outside the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prior to President Donald Trumps's arrival at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC hotel, in Washington, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

If you hear a drone flying overhead after midnight tonight (Monday), it’s most likely part of a planned public safety exercise.

Local, state and federal agencies will be testing drone detection technology between midnight and 4 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

McLean Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival – DEC 4th-6th

By Sponsor

Published November 9, 2026 at 10:45AM

SAVE THE DATE!
December 4-6, 2026

Experience the magic of the holiday season at this beloved
event that has offered truly unique, handcrafted treasures for
more than four decades. Find pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion
accessories, woodwork, artisanal foods, and more from 80
exceptional regional artisans. Come discover the perfect gifts,
treat yourself to lunch at the onsite café, and celebrate the
spirit of the season with us! A juried show since 1982.

• FREE parking | 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101

• Proceeds support the NVHG Scholarship Program for college art students

• Tote bags will be given to the first 200 attendees each day

• MCC has accessible entrances and restrooms

For additional information please visit:

www.nvhg.org/show

www.mcleancenter.org

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Deer sharpshooting returns next month in several Arlington parks

By ARLnow.com

Published November 9, 2026 at 3:45PM

Deer in Bluemont Park (via Dennis Dimick/Flickr)

Professional sharpshooters will be returning to Arlington this winter for another deer cull.

The program will operate “on select nights” between December and February, according to a county bulletin. It will take place on public property, owned either by the county government or NOVA Parks, in two major areas:

Announcement

Make Your Next Celebration a Creative One at Art House 7!

By Art House 7

Published November 9, 2026

“Looking for a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Let Art House 7 host, and leave most of the work to us! Our two-hour art parties for ages 5 and up let guests explore their creativity and make something special to take home. Choose from themes including painting, clay sculpture, jewelry making, monster pillows, and more. Birthday parties take place on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m.

Art brings people together at any age.

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ACPD: Driver strikes police car, almost runs over medics while fleeing near Rosslyn

By ARLnow.com

Published November 9, 2026 at 2:45PM

File photo

A man found asleep behind the wheel sped off after he woke up Saturday afternoon, hitting a police car and forcing two medics to run out of the way, according to the Arlington County police.

Officers and medics were sent to the 1700 block of N. Quinn Street, in the Rosslyn area, around 3:25 p.m. ACPD lists the call as a report of public intoxication in which a man was seen slumped over the wheel of a car parked next to a building.

Event

Alternative Christmas Market at First Presbyterian Church Arlington

November 15, 2026 12:30 pm -3:00 pm

Event location

First Presbyterian Church Arlington

601 N. Vermont Street

Arlington, Virginia 22203

Add to Calendar

Get a jump on your holiday shopping on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 12:30-3pm at First Presbyterian Church Arlington’s Alternative Christmas Market! Find unique and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list while supporting local and international fair trade and nonprofit vendors like The World Crafted on King (formerly Ten Thousand Villages), Together We Bake, Palestinian Olive Oil and Just Coffee. Credit cards are accepted.

First Presbyterian Church Arlington is a block away from the Ballston Mall. Parking is free and the market will take place downstairs in the social hall.

Around Town

Free car washes for veterans coming to Arlington this week

By Dan Egitto

Published November 9, 2026 at 1:45PM

Busy day at Mr Wash on N. Glebe Road in 2022 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Veterans, active-duty service members and military spouses in the D.C. area can get free car washes tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday.

Mr Wash Car Wash is honoring Veterans Day with free services at 10 locations in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Delaware. This includes the car washes at 4148 S. Four Mile Run Drive, in the Douglas Park neighborhood, and 101 N. Glebe Road in Ashton Heights.

Sports

W-L roundup: Success for boys volleyball, girls cross-country and field hockey teams

By Dave Facinoli

Published November 9, 2026 at 12:45PM | Updated November 9, 2026 at 2:37PM

The Washington-Liberty boys won the Liberty District volleyball tournament (photo courtesy of W-L athletics)

It took until the postseason, but the Washington-Liberty boys volleyball team emerged as a true Cinderella story.

That’s when the third-seeded boys volleyball squad, playing its inaugural season in the varsity high-school sport, won the Liberty District tournament by upsetting the No. 1 seed, host and defending champion McLean Highlanders, 3-1, in the championship match.

News

King of Koshary plans to reopen soon after renovations

By Nolan Stout

Published November 9, 2026 at 11:45AM

King of Koshary on Wilson Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto)

An Egyptian restaurant on Wilson Blvd is planning to reopen within the next few weeks following renovations.

King of Koshary is running slightly behind the timeline it gave after temporarily shutting its doors in September. However, the restaurant still plans to reopen by the start of December.

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Potential bump in Metrobus fares raises concerns for County Board member

By Scott McCaffrey

Published November 9, 2026 at 10:00AM

A Metrobus makes its way down Columbia Pike (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A County Board member is urging caution around a possible increase in the cost of riding Metrobus.

With Metrobus ridership down across Northern Virginia and the broader region, Metro officials need to be “very, very careful about raising fares right now in the current environment,” County Board member Takis Karantonis said at a Nov. 5 meeting of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC).

Schools

Arlington parents group wants polling places moved out of schools

By Scott McCaffrey

Published November 9, 2026 at 9:15AM

Arlington voter checks in to vote at Innovation Elementary School in Lyon Village (staff photo by Ryan Cole)

An advocacy organization is asking county leaders to consider ending the use of schools as polling places.

In an Oct. 29 letter to County Board members, Arlington Parents for Education (APE) said finding alternative sites would allow students to go to school on election days. Current School Board policy is generally to hold a teacher workday or close its facilities, including those not being used as polling places, for elections.

Announcement

I moved back to Arlington and needed guy friends. Now we’re 300 strong.

By Alex Vans, founder of Choros

Published November 5, 2026

When I moved back to Northern Virginia, I ran into something a lot of grown men recognize: making guy friends takes more effort than it used to. My old social circle had scattered, and I wanted a few people nearby to grab a drink with, get outside, and hang out with regularly.

I had an idea that small groups and consistent plans could make that easier, so I started bringing a few guys together right here in Arlington. Those first members helped turn a small experiment into Choros, a local community and app built specifically around helping guys form a solid crew.