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Spotted on the Arlington calendar: Open Auditions for The Alden's Professional Teen Improv Company

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Good morning Arlington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Arlington police detail brick-throwing incident at occupied Green Valley home
  • Tree fall cuts power and closes Arlington Ridge Road today
  • What's happening around Arlington on Tuesday, and how's the weather?

Also on today's calendar: Open Auditions for The Alden's Professional Teen Improv Company and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Very warm with sunny spells, with a high of 88 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Alexandria Man Accused Of Throwing Bricks At Occupied Arlington Home: Police (patch.com) — Arlington residents are learning more about a weekend incident in Green Valley, where police say an Alexandria man threw bricks at an occupied home on South Lowell Street and then fled in a vehicle. Officers later identified and arrested the suspect, who now faces multiple charges and is being held without bond, highlighting ongoing public safety efforts in Arlington neighborhoods.
   

2. Large tree falls across Arlington Ridge Road, closing road and knocking out power (arlnow.com) — A fallen tree on South Arlington Ridge Road knocked out power to more than 3,000 Arlington homes and businesses this morning and completely blocked the roadway. Dominion has restored most service, but about 100 customers near the site may be without electricity until this evening, while Oakridge Elementary and Gunston Middle stayed open despite outages and phone issues.
   

3. ARLnow Daily Debrief for Sep 14, 2026 (arlnow.com) — Arlington residents get a quick catch-up on Monday's local stories plus a look at what's happening around town on Tuesday, including events you can attend and a detailed, same-day weather forecast. It's a concise snapshot to help you plan tomorrow in Arlington.
   

4. Los Tios Grill closes in Crystal City after seven years (arlnow.com) — Crystal City diners are losing a longtime Tex-Mex favorite, as Los Tios Grill has permanently closed its Arlington location on Restaurant Row after seven years, with its last day of service on Aug. 30. The space, home to Latin restaurants for decades, leaves fans heading to the chain's remaining spots in Alexandria and Leesburg.
   

5. Organizers break ground on education center at Pentagon 9/11 memorial (militarytimes.com) — A new $100 million Pentagon 9/11 Memorial Visitor Education Center is moving forward just across the parkway from the existing memorial in Arlington, promising exhibits, programs, and event space when it opens in 2029. Organizers have raised about a quarter of the needed funding so far, with support from federal, state, and private sources and a new National Park Service grant.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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