Good Friday evening, Arlington. Today we published articles that were read a total of 10800 times… so far.
📈 Top stories
The following are the most-read articles for today — Mar 17, 2023.
- Roads closed in Shirlington amid response to mental health crisis
- ACPD: Airbags stolen from multiple vehicles in parts of N. Arlington
- Arlington expands no right on red to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety
- Morning Notes
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- Scoop: Courthouse Taco Bell Cantina to open next week (2857 views)
- Arlington Planning Commission gives thumbs up to ‘Missing Middle’ zoning changes (9467 views)
- Serving since 1988, El Pollo Rico continues to please (8063 views)
- Morning Poll: After last night’s Colbert segment, pick a position on pickleball (6413 views)
- NEW: State police investigating fatal crash in Arlington (5930 views)
- JUST IN: Smoke at Clarendon Metro station prompts large emergency response (5418 views)
- Ballston area pet store appears to be closing later this year (4903 views)
- Plans for RiverHouse come into focus as residents call for more infrastructure upgrades (4314 views)
- Demolition day nears for RCA building in Rosslyn (3367 views)
- ACPD: Person shot in Pentagon City after neighbor’s gun cleaning accident (3196 views)
- EXCLUSIVE: Some builders and business owners say Arlington’s new permit system is lagging (3138 views)
- BREAKING: Firefighters battling house fire in Bluemont (3047 views)
- Langston Blvd McDonald’s makes a second pass at adding another drive-thru lane (3011 views)
- JUST IN: Teen girl sexually assaulted along Columbia Pike (2941 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 11:30 am: Cherry Blossom Tea Begins at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
- 5:00 pm: Building Bridges Breaking Bread Benefit Dinner
- 👉 7:30 pm: National Chamber Ensemble – Liebermann Live, and Brahms!
- 7:30 pm: National Chamber Ensemble – Liebermann Live, and Brahms!
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 9:00 am: Try Scuba at Wakefield Aquatic Center
- 3:00 pm: Spring Lenten Concert
⛅ Saturday’s forecast
Partly cloudy throughout the day. High of 56 and low of 28. Sunrise at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:19 pm. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Thought of the Day
Thought of the day: Compassion molds deeper connections, blending visible humanitarian acts with unseen ripples farther out. With each act your echoing presence touches existence we might even never become aware of, crafting a living human jigsaw enveloped throughout mysterious pass-over bridges among hearts.
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
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Synetic Theater Camps are a wildly fun, highly accessible choice for young people who love moving, playing games, and making memories. Registration is open now for Summer Camps (sessions June 20-August 25) and there are even a few spots left for Spring Break camp, April 3Â-7.
Located in National Landing, these performance-based camps are designed for students of all ages – no theater or performance experience required.
Led by professional teaching artists, campers learn acting, movement, and technical theater skills through the lens of Physical Theater. Physical Theater incorporates acting, movement, dance, mime, and acrobatics. If you’ve seen a Cirque du Soleil performance, you’ll find many similarities.
Most first-time campers are new to the performing arts, and teaching artists are well-versed in engaging students at all levels. Parents and campers report that one of the best parts of Synetic is the community, with many families returning year after year because they feel a strong sense of belonging.

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WHS Spring Festival
Join us at the WHS Spring Festival on April 22, 2023, from 10am- 3pm at Wakefield High School(main parking lot). Come out to shop, play, and eat!
Shop local vendors, arts & crafts, new and used items, food vendors/trucks, and
District 27 Toastmasters 2023 Virtual Conference
District 27 Toastmasters invites you to its annual conference where you can hear phenomenal speakers, attend professional development and personal growth seminars about leadership, negotiation, communication, teamwork, and mentorship. Learn how to develop your personal story and how to improve