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ARLnow Daily Update: July 28, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Tuesday, July 28th. This is the ARL Now daily update. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Arlington and the wider DC region until 10 tonight.
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  Forecasters say storms could bring damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. Hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible. Keep an eye on alerts this evening and be ready to move indoors if warnings are issued.
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  Arlington police say a former Prince George's County police officer and another suspect conspired to steal vehicles, acquire stolen vehicles, and alter identification numbers to avoid detection.
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  Police allege former officer Sierra Alston used law enforcement resources to assist Renaldo Gaines. Both were arrested in DC on July 23rd.
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  Alston and Gaines face multiple charges, and the allegations have not been proven in court. Arlington Community Radio station, WERA 96.7 FM, is working to return after going off the air last July.
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  New licensee Radio Arlington plans volunteer-run local news, music, debates, and cultural programming.
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  The nonprofit received temporary federal authority to use another antenna, but its license could expire if broadcasting does not resume by 11:59 tonight.
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  The group has also been working through access and cabling issues at its Clarendon equipment site. The Democratic primary for Virginia's eighth congressional district is one week away.
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  Congressman Don Beyer faces Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunnagan, and Mo Seifeldin on August 4th. The district includes Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, and Eastern Fairfax County.
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  Unlike Arlington's county board contest, the congressional race uses a plurality vote rather than ranked choice. Arlington voters in the Democratic primary will also select a county board nominee.
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  Bagel Uprising opened its second location today at 901 North Glebe Road in Ballston. The veteran-owned Alexandria business makes its five-ingredient bagels in-house each day and serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches.
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  It also plans to offer plant-based babka in chocolate, cinnamon, and rotating seasonal flavors. The Ballston shop is open daily from 7:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. This sponsored update is from Ask Eli.
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  Realtor Eli Tucker's review of Arlington's first half detached home market found more competition but slower price growth. He reports that the median resale price rose 1.9% to nearly $1.3 million.
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  68% of resales sold at or above asking, while new homes typically took longer to sell and more often needed price reductions.
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  Arlington's Armed Forces Cycling Classic got a national mention during NBC's Tour de France coverage.
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  Race founder Rob Layburn says he is discussing a possible ownership transfer with the tour's organizer, the Amaury Sports Organization. He says any deal would still be at least a couple of years away.
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  The multi-day local event includes professional races in Clarendon and DC, and its proceeds benefit the military survivor nonprofit TAPS. This sponsored update is from Schar School.
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  The school offers master's degrees and graduate certificates near Washington in public policy, international affairs, public administration, national security, and government management.
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  The programs combine faculty instruction with applied research, policy simulations, and connections to government, nonprofit, and private sector organizations.
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  ARL Now's morning poll asks whether Arlington should become an independent city. Cityhood is one option in a wider review of the county's government structure.
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  County attorney Ryan Samuel has warned that changing status could cost Arlington some powers tied to its unique county manager system. And a state moratorium means Virginia cannot create a new city before at least 2032.
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  A preliminary governance report is due by the end of October. Falls Church held its first Civic Jam at Cherry Hill Park on Friday after extreme heat delayed the event by three weeks.
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  Families competed for a Civic Cup through games, challenges, and visits to community booths. The gathering is part of the city's commemoration of the nation's 250th birthday.
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  Related videos, public discussions, library programs, and other activities are scheduled to continue through the end of the year. That's all for today. Thank you for listening