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ARLnow Daily Update: August 20, 2026 · ARLnow Daily Update

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  It's Thursday, August 20th. This is the ARL Now daily update. We start with the sky.
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  The National Weather Service has a tornado watch and a severe thunderstorm watch up for Arlington, Falls Church, and much of the DC area, both until 10 tonight.
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  Forecasters warn of hail and wind gusts up to 70 miles an hour with a tornado risk. Capital Weather says areas inside the Beltway face the greatest danger between 4 and 7 this evening.
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  Corso Italian in Shirlington is closing indefinitely.
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  Flooding on August 2nd badly damaged a dining room and the basement, and owner Jill Erber told customers the repair work has reached the point where the restaurant has to close completely.
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  Erber said the flooding came from exterior construction in the village at Shirlington, so insurance won't cover the wages her 40 workers lose. A fundraiser has brought in nearly $7,000.
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  Property owner Federal Realty says it's committed to helping Corso reopen. Arlington's goat saga has an ending, sort of.
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  Animal control returned the goats it was holding and says it no longer has any animals tied to the case.
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  Their owner, known as Jacob Holiday, turned up near the Lincoln Memorial this morning, then was seen walking west on Interstate 66 in Rosslyn with two black goats pulling his wagon. A third white goat hasn't been seen.
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  Holiday says he's been traveling for months to sing Imagine on the Capitol steps. AP. S staff want two fewer days in the elementary school year, and school board members are hesitant.
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  The plan shifts time in October and March for parent-teacher conferences, leaving 178 days, below the board's own 180-day policy. Students would still exceed the hours state law requires.
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  Superintendent Francisco Duran said it answers family and teacher feedback. Chair Miranda Turner said she doesn't necessarily support it, but that deciding now gives families predictability. The vote is August 27th.
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  One entrance at Central Library is closed for a $2.3 million fix to keep water out of the building and its garage. The Quincy Street door is fenced off and much of the patio is torn up.
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  The county is improving drainage and regrading the plaza. At least one entrance will stay open throughout. Work runs through the spring. Falls Church holds its second Little City Sips on Saturday, 5 to 10 in the evening.
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  Adults can buy drinks at eight businesses, including Dogwood Tavern, Northside Social, and Clare & Don's Beach Shack, and carry them inside a marked zone near West Broad and North Washington Streets.
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  A city spokesperson says interest is running ahead of June's debut. It falls during Falls Church's first summer restaurant week, with about 80 restaurants taking part.
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  Also Saturday, Bikenetic is sending cyclists down every street in Falls Church, 56 miles inside a city of just 2.1 square miles. Owner Jan Feuchtner says it's meant to be funny and silly.
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  Riders meet at 12:30 on West Jefferson Street and finish at 6, with prizes for covering the most streets, shooting the most street art, and the best decorated bike.
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  An all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant near Clarendon looks finished. Sakaki Izakaya on Washington Boulevard is listed as permanently closed, wasn't open during posted hours Wednesday, and has stopped taking online orders.
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  Its restaurant group didn't respond to questions. Next door, Tiger Dumplings still appears open. And a new all-you-can-eat spot, Momo GoGo, just opened in Penrose Square. To sports.
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  Washington Liberty opens its football season August 28th at Bishop O'Connell.
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  Coach Josh Shapiro, in his 20th season, says the offense is strong enough that teams will have to plan for it while the defense is a work in progress.
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  Quarterback Tyler Flint-Steinig returns after more than 2,200 yards and 17 touchdowns. Shapiro expects the Generals to contend for the district title with Yorktown, Langley, and McLean.
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  Learn more at j-montana-law.com. That's all for today. Thank you for listening.