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ARLnow Daily Update: September 14, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Monday, September 14th. This is the ARL Now Daily Update. A $100 million visitor center broke ground Saturday at the Pentagon September 11th Memorial, the last of the three attack sites to get one.
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  It came a day after the 25th anniversary of the attacks that killed 184 people at the Pentagon and aboard American Airlines Flight 77. Plans call for exhibits, a cafe, and event space with free admission.
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  Organizers say they've raised 20 to 25% of the cost, and construction should finish in 2029.
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  A large tree fell across power lines in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood this morning, knocking out power to more than 3,000 homes and businesses.
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  It happened just before 10:45 AM on the 2800 block of South Arlington Ridge Road, snapping a utility pole, sparking a transformer fire, and blocking the road.
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  Oak Ridge Elementary and Gunston Middle School lost power but stayed open. Dominion said just over 100 customers were still out as of 3:00 PM.
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  ACPD says a 32-year-old Alexandria man is being held without bond after throwing bricks at the occupied home of a woman he knows. It happened around 10:30 Saturday night on South Lowell Street in Green Valley.
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  Police say he fled in his vehicle and eluded a traffic stop. Investigators identified him and arrested him Sunday on charges of missile into an occupied dwelling, eluding, and destruction of property.
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  Los Tios Grill has closed for good on Crystal City's Restaurant Row after seven years. The Tex-Mex and Salvadoran spot opened at 515 23rd Street South in early 2019, and its last day was August 30th.
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  A message on its website thanked customers but gave no reason, pointing them to three other locations in Alexandria and Leesburg.
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  A Java Loco is preparing to open near the Ballston Metro Station, replacing a Starbucks that closed last year.
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  The Vietnamese cafe and bubble tea shop plans to open at 901 North Stuart Street in late September or early October, the sixth location for the northern Virginia chain.
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  Co-owners Nam Tran and Nga Ho say it's about 90% finished and still needs a final building inspection. The Falls Church Festival returned Saturday for its 50th year, and the city is calling it a big bash.
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  It runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the city hall grounds at 300 Park Avenue, with free admission, craft vendors, live music, a beer garden, and rides for kids.
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  Organizers expect 10,000 to 13,000 people, and Taste of Falls Church is back with $3 tickets good at 18 local businesses. More lane closures are coming to the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
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  Starting next Monday, all southbound lanes will close between Route 123 and Spout Run Parkway from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays through October 29th.
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  The National Park Service says crews will prune and remove trees, and is urging drivers to expect delays and consider alternate routes.
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  Four life-size animal sculptures have turned Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City into an unlikely safari since late August.
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  Leo the Lion, Gerry the Giraffe, Billy the Bear, and Cody the Steer are the work of DC artist Brandon Hill, organized by Amazon's HQ2 and the arts group Nine Dot Arts.
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  Today is their last day at Met Park, but a spokesperson says they'll move to a new spot within National Landing.
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  Washington Liberty football is three and zero for the fourth straight year after a 41 to 27 win over Edison.
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  Senior quarterback Tyler Flintstein threw for 326 yards and five touchdowns, and the Generals host undefeated Westfield Friday night.
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  WL field hockey is six and zero, its best start this decade under first-year coach Ariana Villegas. This sponsored update is from K Houghton.
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  Today's listing of the day is 999 North Tuckahoe Street in Falls Church in the Whistling Pines neighborhood.
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  It's a custom single-family home with six bedrooms and more than 5,800 square feet across four finished levels, less than a mile from the East Falls Church Metro.
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  Highlights include a gourmet kitchen, two masonry fireplaces, and a wine cellar. It's listed at just under $3 million. This sponsored update is from PJI Law.
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  You can schedule a consultation at pjilaw.com. That's all for today. Thank you for listening