Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 72, low: 52.
Thursday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 81 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Arlington GOP backs Clement for County Board, criticizes both treasurer candidates (arlnow.com) — Arlington Republicans have endorsed independent Audrey Clement for County Board, urging voters to rank her first while withholding support from the other candidates. The party is also sitting out the treasurer's race, sharply criticizing both contenders, as perennial candidates Clement and James "Vell" Rives IV again challenge Democratic incumbents.
• From Humble Arlington Rambler to Serene Scandi Jewel Box (arlingtonmagazine.com) — An Arlington family in the Leeway-Overlee neighborhood transformed their modest 1950s rambler into a light-filled, Scandinavian-inspired two-story home. Working with a local design-build firm, they added a second level, reimagined the kitchen and living areas, and preserved the original brick fireplace as a centerpiece. The redesign emphasizes efficient space, smart storage, and calm, modern finishes.
• Writing Competition: On Adam Smith's The Wealth of Nations and the American Constitutional Order (nyu.edu) — George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School in Arlington is hosting a nationwide law student writing competition on Adam Smith's influence, with top prizes up to $7,500. Winners will present their work at an Arlington conference in April 2027 and receive feedback and networking opportunities with leading legal and policy experts.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
CCPTA Launches "Fill the Break" Out-of-School Food Security Fundraiser! Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA) today announced the official launch of Fill the Break: The 2026 Arlington CCPTA Food Security Challenge.... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Crazy foster dog lady at it again…. now I have a gorgeous 2 year old collie mix, named Jelly Roll. He is neutered, house-trained and sweet. Sadly, his owner had to give him to a… (Nextdoor Broyhill Forest)
Any rehabbers able to pickup a fledgling mourning doves tomorrow?! I found him on the concrete cold and lethargic. He is parking up after being on a heating pad. Ive hand raised two sparrows and starlings ( all… (Nextdoor Long Branch Creek)
Rocket posted a job opening for Real Estate Agent - Northern Virginia in Arlington. Apply here.
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Ballston gets a custom airbrush spray tan studio as Golden Hour Tans opens October 12 (Community Post) (arlnow.com)
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Why were there Texas U.S. Senate race ads during the Eagles game? (inquirer.com)
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