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 — Apr 5, 2024.
- 9:30 am: Virginia to become first state to allow online-only local news sites to publish legal notices | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:45 am: A local nonprofit will host a campaign to raise funds for its medical outreach services | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:30 pm: Pregnant inmates at the Arlington County jail to receive maternity support and training | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Free after-school programs, support for children with behavioral issues among top demands at Arlington budget hearing | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- ACPD: Seven juveniles charged after armed robbery, multiple foot chases in Pentagon City (11195 views)
- Harris Teeter marks Ballston grand opening with free sampling event as old location closes (10820 views)
- Solar eclipse in Arlington: where to watch, learn and get free glasses (8660 views)
- Here are 14 businesses currently listed for sale in Arlington (5614 views)
- Higher minimum wage and recreational marijuana vetoed despite Arlington senator’s efforts (4662 views)
- When and where to find Arlington farmers markets this spring (4352 views)
- Japanese restaurant serving sushi and ramen expected to open in a few weeks in Ballston (4270 views)
- Alexandria man charged after loaded gun found in carry-on bag at DCA (4253 views)
- NEW: Caps and Arlington County discussing modernizing the Capitals Iceplex in Ballston (4106 views)
- Arlington police to give out free devices to curb auto theft (3951 views)
- ACPD: Theft suspect pushed store employee, assaulted police officer (3705 views)
- Columbia Pike Deli celebrates grand opening in former Rappahannock Coffee space (3613 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 9:00 am: Parent and Child Cherry Blossom Painting, K-2nd grades Workshop at Art House 7
- 9:00 am: Pink In The Park: Pink In The Pool
- 12:00 pm: Partial Eclipse of the Heart Adoption Event
- 1:00 pm: Sounds & Sights of A Colonial Farmhouse
- 1:00 pm: Pink In The Park: Art of Pink
- 2:00 pm: Solar Eclipse Extravaganza 2024
- 2:00 pm: Yorktown Performing Arts presents Les Miserables (School edition)
- 5:00 pm: Art After Hours – MoCA Arlington
- 👉 6:30 pm: Portofino Italian Wine Dinner, April 6, 6:30pm
- 7:00 pm: Yorktown Performing Arts presents Les Miserables (School edition)
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 12:00 pm: Westpost at National Landing presents Maker’s Market
- 12:00 pm: Nourishing You: Massage 101 Experience
- 2:00 pm: Healing US Documentary Screening and RIP Medical Debt Fundraiser
🌥️ Saturday’s forecast
Expect increasing clouds and a high near 57, accompanied by a northwest wind of 15 to 18 mph and gusts up to 32 mph. Saturday night will be partly cloudy with a low of around 39, and northwest wind ranging from 9 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
– Maya Angelou
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
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. 👋