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ARLnow Daily Update: September 25, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Friday, September 25th. This is the ARL Now daily update. The Arlington County Board has ordered the release of available footage from May's fatal police shooting inside a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven by October 16th.
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  It's unclear exactly what will be made public. Police say 33-year-old Sean Vallon, who was homeless, displayed a knife after a nearly three-hour standoff and two officers fired.
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  The order comes a day after Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani Tafti said she's seeking a special grand jury to investigate.
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  Arlington's review of possible changes to county governance is on track, the county board's clerk said Tuesday.
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  After two delays, the National Civic League owes an initial report by October 30th and a final report by November 30th, setting up board consideration in December.
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  Options include a larger board, district seats, or a separately elected chair. Board Chair Matt DeFerranti, the lone board member on the November ballot, has promoted a seven-member board.
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  Arlington Restaurant Week runs October 12th through the 19th, and restaurants offered an early taste at a first ever preview Thursday night at the Westin Crystal City.
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  The Arlington Chamber of Commerce hosted the tasting to drive business to local restaurants, which Chamber President Kate Bates said face many economic headwinds. Each restaurant sets its own menu and prices.
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  Six civic leaders from Green Valley, a historic African American community in Arlington, were celebrated at Green Valley Day last Saturday.
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  The Green Valley Greats series by longtime activist Portia Clark honors figures including Leonard "Doc" Muse of the Green Valley Pharmacy, and her mentor, Dr. Alfred Taylor.
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  Clark, the only one of the six still living, says a companion book is in production.
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  The Optimist Club of Arlington has honored Mort Zetlin, the 94-year-old chairman of the Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Arlington and Alexandria, for decades of service.
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  Zetlin started out on his father-in-law's used car lot in 1957. The club's annual Christmas tree sale, which supports local youth, opens November 27th.
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  Washington Liberty senior quarterback Tyler Flint-Steinag has 12 touchdown passes as the Generals start three and one.
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  Off the field, he's won national and East Coast high school titles in Madden Football Esports, which he says has sharpened how he reads defenses.
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  In Falls Church, Paragon Theatres on Founders Row screens the Manhattan Short Film Festival this Sunday and next at 5:30 in the evening.
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  Audiences worldwide vote on the winners, and for the first time, all 10 films come from different countries. And you can vote for the best place to hike near Arlington in our Readers' Choice Awards through October 7th.
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  In the recent vote for best park, Potomac Overlook Regional Park came out on top. That's all for today. Thank you for listening.