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As of October 19, there are 207 detached homes, 82 townhouses and 322 condos for sale throughout Arlington County. In total, 64 homes experienced a price reduction in the past week, including:

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Around Town

After 14 years in business, the Crystal City Wine Shop is closing down at the end of the month.

A sign in a storefront window indicates that Saturday, Oct. 31, will be the last day of operation for the business that has offered gourmet wine and beer, with a special emphasis on Virginia wines, since 2012.


News

Red light cameras went live today (Wednesday) at two of the most hazardous intersections in Falls Church.

A 30-day warning period has begun for violators at the intersections of E. Broad Street with Washington Street and Roosevelt Street. Drivers who run a red light at these crossings will receive a $50 civil fine starting Nov. 20.


Announcement

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.


News

Arlington police staffing remains lower than desired but is improving, Police Chief Andy Penn said at a recent meeting.

“We’re still struggling with it,” Penn said of staff levels at the Oct. 13 Civic Federation meeting. “The good news is, hiring is up. I feel really positive about that.”


Event

Join us in person for a day packed with excitement and peace of mind! Our Child Safety Fun event features a cool fair filled with games and activities for the kids, plus a seat check station to make sure the car seats are installed correctly and to ensure your little ones are buckled up safely. It's a perfect chance to have fun and learn some important safety tips. Don’t miss out on this awesome event made just for families!


Sports

The Wakefield Warriors girls and boys cross-country teams had solid finishes in the recent Arlington County varsity high-school meets.

The girls placed second in the annual event at Bluemont Park and the boys were third. The top five individual finishers for the girls were underclassmen.


News
Reagan National Airport air traffic control tower at dawn (courtesy photo)

Critic Loves Ruthie’s Pancakes — Ruthie’s All-Day made Tom Sietsema’s list of five favorite D.C.-area breakfasts. “Craving pancakes? You want the golden buttermilk saucers at this family-friendly dining room in Arlington Heights, where the order comes with a knob of butter that melts in the heat and a chunky apple compote…” [Washington Sun]

Firewood Thrown Into Business — Three teens threw a piece of firewood into a business on the 3400 block of Washington Blvd Monday evening, police say. “No injuries or property damage was reported. A lookout was broadcast… yielding negative results.” [ACPD]

Metro Entrance Project Honored — “The new entrance to the Crystal City Metro Rail Station, scheduled to open in Spring 2027, has received an Envision Silver Award for sustainable design… It is the first project in the Metro system and in Arlington County to earn an Envision award.” [Arlington County, WMATA]

Day of the Dead Picnic — “The lawn at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is the center of the action for a Día de los Muertos picnic, complete with performances such as poetry readings, folklórico dance from Los Quetzales and music from Mariachi Estrella.” The free event is Sunday, Nov. 1, from 5-8 p.m. [Washington Post]

Mom League Comes to Arlington — “Mom League launched in Alexandria this August, and now also hosts series in Arlington and Tysons… The $375, eight-week program brings a small group of moms and babies ages 0-12 weeks together once a week at venues like Barre3 and Be Hive Wellness.” [Axios]

Attic Treasures Bazaar Returns — “The Attic Treasures Bazaar, a 60+ year tradition that has evolved since it began in 1965, will be held this year on Friday and Saturday, November 6-7 at the Falls Church Community Center.” Donations will be collected Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. [Falls Church Pulse]

FCPS Using Safe Routes App — Fairfax County Public Schools is piloting SafeWalkr, an app built by three Thomas Jefferson High School students that maps safer walking routes to school. “A pilot project launched at 14 schools on Oct. 7, which was National Walk and Roll to School Day.” [FFXnow]

Medium Rare Co-Owner Sued — Medium Rare co-owner Mark Bucher is being sued by his business partner, who alleges Bucher “accepted kickbacks for using certain food vendors and pocketed the money for himself.” Bucher’s lawyer said the allegations are false. [Washingtonian]

It’s Wednesday — Expect sunny skies today with a high near 66 and north winds at 7–10 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 46. [NWS]

There’s more local news to explore. Check out WSHnow, with stories from around the region.


News

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

📈 Today’s most-read stories

  1. ‘Microtransit’ program expands into South Arlington, reduces rates (1,924 views)
  2. Arlington police chief emphasizes support for automated license-plate readers (1,853 views)
  3. Suspect denied bond for alleged stabbing of Ballston towing company employee (1,656 views)

🕗 More from today

Everything else we published today, Oct 20, 2026.

📣 Announcements

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]

📅 Upcoming events

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

⭐ Featured events

🏃 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]

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]

Dialogue for Democracy
Nov 3: Dialogue for Democracy invites high school students from across the DMV to George Mason University. [Event]

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🌤️ Weather update

Today: Arlington and Falls Church saw a high of 72° at 1:45 p.m. (4° above normal), a low of 46° at 5:50 a.m., no rain and a peak gust of 17 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind 7 to 10 mph.

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

Tuesday’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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News

A rapidly expanding number of seniors in Arlington may place strain on local services and require a shift in how leaders approach community needs, panelists said at a recent forum.

Advance Arlington on Oct. 14 addressed what it calls a “silver tsunami” — the rising numbers of those in their 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond who continue to live in Arlington during their retirement years.


News

Falls Church city leaders are beginning to mull the implications of splitting real-estate taxes into separate rates for land and improvements.

That could fundamentally change tax bills for property owners and is not something the city should rush into, one veteran City Council member says.