Good Friday 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 — Mar 22, 2024.
- 9:30 am: Mi Vida, LEGO Store and another Starbucks coming to DCA | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: The Union in Va. Square has shuttered, possibly for good | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: Ecto-1 expected at opening of new Ghostbusters movie tonight in Crystal City | 🗣️ Comments
- 12:30 pm: Serious crimes still increasing as Arlington continues search for more police | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:45 pm: Timber Pizza Co. in Ballston drops ‘Turu’ from name to clear up confusion | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:00 pm: Bill supporting $20K grants for first-generation homebuyers might not be enough for Arlington, experts say | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- A look inside ‘old-school’ Italian restaurant Carbonara, now open in Virginia Square (12959 views)
- Dry, windy conditions lead to Fire Weather Watch (7972 views)
- Elementary student struck by driver in Arlington Ridge (6616 views)
- Arlington Independent Media lays off its staff, elects new board president and treasurer (6288 views)
- JUST IN: Arlington doctor gets 10 year sentence for opioid scheme (5195 views)
- Parents push back against proposed ‘pause’ to multi-year overhaul of elementary Spanish immersion programs (5029 views)
- Bike theft suspect charged with assaulting victim and police (4931 views)
- Inspired by his kids, single dad opens new play area in Ballston Quarter mall (4636 views)
- A new era of housing questions for Arlington one year after passing Missing Middle (4402 views)
- Arlington’s top communications official is leaving for the federal government (3816 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 8:30 am: Spring 2024 E-CARE
- 10:00 am: Barbie Truck Dream House Living Tour
- 10:00 am: Clearing Energy at Home
- 10:30 am: Westover Village Easter Egg Hunt
- 11:00 am: Spring Egg Hunt (March 23rd-24th)
- 11:00 am: Celebrating Women and Music
- 1:00 pm: Pink In The Park: Art of Pink
- 2:00 pm: How to Prune Your Roses
- 3:00 pm: Chamber Music with The United States Navy Band
- 👉 7:30 pm: National Chamber Ensemble – Florence Price and Brahms
- 8:00 pm: TAP Presents THE PROM
- 10:00 pm: Taylor Swift v Olivia Rodrigo DJ Night
- 11:00 pm: Celebrating Women and Music
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 10:00 am: Nourishing You: Mind Your Body Oasis Cacao Meditation
- 2:00 pm: Women’s IFPA Pinball Tournament 3/24/24
- 2:00 pm: TAP Presents THE PROM
🌧️ Saturday’s forecast
Rain, potentially heavy at times, will mainly occur before 2pm, accompanied by patchy fog and a high near 56. East wind at 6-16 mph will shift to the north in the afternoon, with gusts up to 26 mph. Precipitation is certain, with 1-2 inches expected. Conditions will evolve from cloudy to partly cloudy on Saturday night, with a low around 31, blustery north winds at 18-21 mph, and gusts up to 33 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“The future rewards those who press on. I don’t have time to feel sorry for myself. I don’t have time to complain. I’m going to press on.”
– Barack Obama
🌅 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. 👋