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Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. šŸ•— News recap The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 20, 2026.

Roger P. Morie (Age 72) Memorial service info Roger Paul Morie, age 72, a long-time resident of Arlington, Va., passed away in Arlington on May 21, 2026. Roger will be remembered for his extraordinary kindness to others and will be dearly missed by family and friends. Born on September 5, 1953, in Lamar, Colo., Roger grew up near Denver in Westminster, Colo. He attended the University of Denver and graduated summa cum laude in 1975.

It’s official: gas-powered leaf blowers are getting banned in Arlington. County Board members on Saturday adopted a 29-month phase-out period for gas-powered leaf blowers countywide, a timeframe officials said would help to make sure the transition goes smoothly. “It’s really about, how do we set ourselves up for success?” said Board member Maureen Coffey, who successfully proposed setting the deadline at Jan. 1, 2029.

Future neighbors of a planned behavioral-health and rehabilitation compound on S. Carlin Springs Road are pressing for more details about management and oversight. Representatives of VHC Health and Lifepoint Behavioral Health met with local residents during a July 16 meeting convened by the Glencarlyn Civic Association to discuss the proposed 146-bed facility. Under the plan moving through the county’s planning process, VHC and Lifepoint are working together on the $161 million facility at 601 S.

Musical comedy duo, Griefcat, on The Kelly Clarkson Show (courtesy of Louisa Hall) Musical comedy duo, Griefcat, performing (courtesy of Louisa Hall) Musical comedy duo, Griefcat, performing (courtesy of Louisa Hall) Griefcat posing for new album “Dirty Laundry” (courtesy of Louisa Hall) A musical comedy duo featuring an Arlington native appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” last week to talk about a viral music video.

Event July 25, 2026 10:00 am -2:00 pm Little Lambs Academy 333 S Glebe Rd, Ste A Arlington, Virginia 22204 Join us for the Little Lambs Academy Open House! Families with children ages 3 months to 12 years are invited to tour our classrooms, meet our caring staff, and learn about our educational programs. Discover our STEAM curriculum, Christian learning environment, language enrichment, music education, and other unique opportunities we offer.

From rooftop views and stylish resident lounges to a private courtyard, fitness center, pet spa, and dedicated work-from-home spaces, The Aidan offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and connection. Just steps from shopping, dining, entertainment, and the Braddock Road Metro, everything you love is right outside your door.

Ayers Variety & Hardware after closing at 5853 Washington Blvd (staff photo by Ryan Cole) Poster inside window of Ayers Variety & Hardware in Westover (staff photo by Ryan Cole) Poster inside window of Ayers Variety & Hardware in Westover (staff photo by Ryan Cole) Customers on the final day of shopping at Ayers Variety & Hardware in Westover (staff photo by Ryan Cole) Ayers Variety & Hardware officially closed its doors yesterday (Sunday), but not before customers gave a fond sendoff to the...

A recent project review by Arlington County planning staff flagged numerous practical concerns about plans to build a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Noting incomplete and sometimes inconsistent information in an environmental assessment by the National Park Service, county staff questioned likely impacts on roads, pedestrians, historic views and air traffic if the Trump administration builds a 250-foot arch in the middle of the Memorial Circle roundabout.

County Board members are asking for residents’ patience as authorities continue an investigation into a fatal police shooting on Columbia Pike in May. Board Chair Matt de Ferranti responded to a petition drive launched for information and dialogue around the death of 33-year-old Shawn Valn, who was shot and killed by Arlington officers after barricading himself in a 7-Eleven store at 3602 Columbia Pike.