Daily Debrief for Oct. 26: City Hall, Today and this week

Weather alert

• Potomac River at Alexandria: forecast action flood stage Observed 1.77 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-10-26T22:24:00Z; forecast 2.7 ft (action) at 2026-10-27T01:00:00Z. (National Weather Service) Weather: Tonight: Mostly clear, 50°F. Tuesday: Sunny, 69°F. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, 50°F. Wednesday: Partly sunny, 68°F. (NWS forecast)

City Hall

• Police Host the 12th Annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to host its 12th annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive, continuing a beloved holiday tradition of bringing joy to children in nee (City of Arlington)
• Crime Report: October 26, 2026 Significant criminal incidents generally reported from the day before. (City of Arlington)
• MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington, NOVA Parks Host E-Moto Trail Safety Events NOVA Parks and representatives from Arlington County will announce free E-Moto Trail Safety Engagement Events. (City of Arlington)

Today and this week

• County Board Townhall Meeting 26 Oct 2026 Townhall Meeting of the Arlington County Board (City of Arlington calendar)
• Affordable Housing Ordinance Working Group 2026 Meeting (Hybrid) 26 Oct 2026 Affordable Housing Ordinance Working Group 2026 Meeting (Hybrid) (City of Arlington calendar)
• Climate Change, Energy and Environment (C2E2) Meetings 26 Oct 2026 Monthly meetings, either virtual or hybrid, for the C2E2 Commission. (Virtual: January, March, June, November) (Bozman Room 311: February, April, May, July, September, (City of Arlington calendar)
• Executive Economic Development Commission Meeting 27 Oct 2026 The Executive Economic Development Commission (EDC) is an advisory body of forward-thinking business leaders who provide strategic guidance to the County Board on Arlin (City of Arlington calendar)
• Early Voting 27 Oct 2026 All Arlington voters are eligible to vote early in the November 3, 2026 General Election. (City of Arlington calendar)
• 55+ Tour de Friends Bike Club 27 Oct 2026 Stay active with friendly biking companions. We’ll explore nearby trails and neighborhoods in a fun, safe manner. Ride distances are between 10-25 miles; durations vary (City of Arlington calendar)
• Rodgers and His Collaborators 27 Oct 2026 Join pianist Ken Schellenberg and the Usual Suspects as we look at the music of Richard Rodgers and his collaborators - Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein and Stephen Sondh (City of Arlington calendar)
• Movie Matinee 27 Oct 2026 Steal away and catch some great afternoon movie entertainment at Lubber Run. September: Into the Heights (2021) (PG-13). October: Karate Kid: Legends (2025) (PG-13). No (City of Arlington calendar) The Daily Debrief is a daily digest of what Arlington’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.