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ARLnow Daily Update: August 12, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Wednesday, August 12th. This is the ARL Now Daily Update. We start with a report alleging a pattern of antisemitism at Yorktown High School.
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  The Free Press says it exclusively reviewed a 39-page evidence summary issued last October by then Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares.
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  Investigators found reasonable cause to believe Arlington Public Schools violated anti-discrimination laws, the story says. The report is not public.
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  APS says it takes such allegations seriously, but does not comment on confidential personnel matters. VHC Health has received the largest gift in its history, $17.5 million from Arlene Evans and Barry Dubery.
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  It funds a new cancer center opening in summer 2028 in the hospital's outpatient pavilion, which is being renamed for the couple.
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  The center will bring oncology, infusion therapy, imaging, and research together in one place for more than 2,000 patients a year.
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  Firefighters knocked down a fire in a sixth-floor unit at the Hyde Park Condo building near Ballston this afternoon. The call came in around 12:15.
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  No injuries were reported, though nearby roads were blocked while crews worked. A falling tree took down power lines late this morning on Little Falls Road near North George Mason Drive.
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  More than 1,000 customers initially lost power in neighborhoods including Yorktown, Rock Spring, and Williamsburg. Dominion reported 365 still out at noon.
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  The Arlington County Fair opens today at Thomas Jefferson Community Center, marking its 50th anniversary with a 5:00 PM opening ceremony. Expect rides, food trucks, and outdoor attractions. It runs through Sunday.
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  Indoor vendors open Friday, and shuttles run from Ballston Quarter. Arlington home prices came close to a record last month. The countywide average sales price was about $1,012,000, second only to April's record.
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  Single family homes averaged just over 1.6 million, up more than 19% from a year ago. 227 properties sold, down 5%, though sales volume rose more than 10%.
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  Bright MLS economist Lisa Sturtevant credits high-end buyers less sensitive to rates. New Arlington apartments are getting smaller.
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  Units built between 2016 and 2025 average 815 square feet, down 8% from the previous decade, according to a RentCafe analysis of Yardi data. Nationally, new apartments grew slightly to 910 square feet.
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  Arlington rents remain among the nation's highest. Apartment list puts the July median at $2,611 across all sizes, down about 1% year over year. This sponsored update is from Arlington Realty Incorporated.
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  Arlington Realty is a brokerage serving Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington area, and it writes the weekly just reduced market summary.
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  Its agents represent buyers and sellers, arrange showings, analyze what a property is worth, and negotiate terms, drawing on their read of Arlington neighborhoods and pricing trends.
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  You can learn more by calling 703-836-6000. A new traffic signal is now running at South Walter Reed Drive and 9th Street South, near the new Grace Hopper Center, part of intersection upgrades due to finish this month.
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  Roadwork on South Walter Reed between Columbia Pike and 5th Street South continues into 2027, adding bus stop islands, protected bike lanes, and storm water improvements.
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  In restaurant news, Seki Sushi has opened at 480 11th Street South in Crystal City, with nigiri, sashimi, sushi rolls, ramen, and donburi.
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  It's open daily except Monday, with omakase style dinner at the sushi bar from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. This sponsored update is from bizLaunch, the small business program at Arlington Economic Development.
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  If you're starting or growing a business here, bizLaunch says its team brings more than 45 years of combined experience helping local entrepreneurs.
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  It offers free workshops and webinars, marketing support, and practical business resources, plus one-on-one appointments with a small business counselor.
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  Today's sponsored feature profiles charcuterie business Son and Honey Grazing, which credits the program. Learn more at bizLaunch.org. A couple of quick notes.
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  A car flipped onto its roof on Columbia Pike near South Highland Street last night, blocking several lanes.
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  Everyone was out of the vehicle before firefighters arrived, and one person was evaluated for a non-serious injury.
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  And if you're new here, this show is a free weekday recap of our recent local reporting, posted shortly after 4:00 PM. You can find the ARL Now Daily Update on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and other podcast apps.
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  That's all for today. Thank you for listening.