Good Monday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Jul 17, 2023.
- 9:30 am: After four decades in Arlington, Rick’s Tattoo is moving to Bailey’s Crossroads | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Surreal restaurant hoping for fall opening in Crystal City but details remain sparse | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:45 am: Petition filed by Union Kitchen employee to end relationship with union is B.S., union rep says | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:00 pm: NOW: Metro delays likely due to fleeing suspects on tracks | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Arlington County Board punts on ranked-choice voting for November election | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Arlington’s air quality has reached Code Red levels again due to Canadian wildfire smoke | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: ACPD: Three arrested for catalytic converter theft | 🗣️ Comments
- 4:45 pm: Signature Theatre may get $415K in loans forgiven as it plots future renovations | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast
There’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm today, with widespread haze expected before noon. It’ll be mostly sunny with a high near 92, and a west wind of 3 to 8 mph. The chance of precipitation stands at 30%. As for Tuesday night, the possibility of showers and thunderstorms lingers mainly before 8pm. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 71, and slightly windy at 6 mph, calming down in the evening. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
– Native American Proverb
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
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Children’s Weekday Program (CWP) is a non-profit preschool rooted in a play-based philosophy. We focus on developing a love of learning and exploration, cooperation, empathy, and independence.
Our caring and experienced educators create opportunities for children 16 months to 5 years old to play, learn, and grow in a nurturing environment of child-centered and developmentally appropriate experiences.
Initially established more than 50 years ago in South Arlington, CWP continues to be a lauded program in the Northern Virginia area. We are extremely proud to have been recognized as a Best Preschool in Northern Virginia Magazine for the last 4 years.
Located now in North Arlington at 2666 Military Road, CWP offers a part-time parents day out and preschool program with options to extend care both before and after school. We offer a supportive and inclusive school community for children and parents alike and welcome all families to join our school!

The Optimist Club of Arlington is holding its 77th annual Christmas tree sale!
This year, the tree sale will be held at the Knights of Columbus (5115 Little Falls Road). The lot opens for sales on November 24th. The Optimist Club is selling small and large trees ranging from tabletop size to 10 foot tall trees! Wreaths, garland, tree stands, and White House Christmas ornaments will also be for sale.
100% of all proceeds go towards helping Arlington County youth.
For more information, please visit the Arlington Optimists website at https://optimistclubofarlingtonva.org/.
Holiday Art Show
Holiday Art Show featuring artists: Peter Fitzgerald, Claire Plante, Alanna Rivera, and Suzy Scollon. At the Barcroft Community House, 800 South Buchanan St., Arlington, VA. Dec. 8 from, 2 PM to 8 PM and Dec. 9 from 10 AM to
Christmas Tree Sales
2023 Christmas Tree Sales Begin
Saturday, December 2
Get your holiday decorating off to the right start this year! We will be selling 150 Fraser firs, freshly cut and delivered from Sparta, North Carolina.
Sale Hours: