If you are a parent of young kids, you obviously know CoComelon. And now the YouTube hit is coming to life in Arlington.
The DoubleTree Crystal City Hotel (300 Army Navy Drive) is set to host “CoComelon Party Time” this weekend. The event from May 3-5 will feature various experiences for children, including their favorite characters — JJ, Cody, Nina and more — dancing and engaging in themed activities.
It’s a challenging real estate market out there.
Home sales were down in March, both in Northern Virginia and nationally. Prices remain elevated while inventory is tight and mortgage interest rates are well over 7%.
Man Beaten and Robbed — “4600 block of S. Four Mile Run Drive. At approximately 3:42 p.m. on April 24, police conducted follow-up on the late report of an assault. The preliminary investigation indicates at approximately 1:00 a.m. on April 21, the male victim exited his parked vehicle when an unknown suspect approached, assaulted him and stole his wallet. The victim sustained serious, non-life threatening injuries and was transported to an area hospital. The victim later located fraudulent activity on his bank statement.” [ACPD]
Greens Endorse Natalie Roy — From Roy’s newsletter: “Arlington Greens voted to endorse Natalie Roy for the Arlington County Board in the June primary in Arlington. Greens chairman John Reeder cited Roy’s environmental background and strong support for advancing Arlington to a carbon-free community by 2050… Arlington Greens opposed Missing Middle zoning that would endanger Arlington tree canopy and unpaved green space without providing any affordable rental housing for lower-income Arlington tenants.”
Rangers Bar in Clarendon — “It’s a patch of blue in a region where they Rock the Red. No, I’m not talking an electoral map. I’m talking about the Colony Grill, a Northern Virginia restaurant that’s become an outpost for New York Rangers fans in the Washington area. About 245 miles separate Madison Square Garden from the Colony Grill, but you wouldn’t have known it Friday, when about 50 members of the D.C. Rangers fan club packed the place.” [NHL]
‘The Crossing’ Profiled — “Located between Ballston and Rosslyn, The Crossing Clarendon is a premier outdoor Arlington shopping center featuring upscale retail and dining options. Explore a selection of 38 national and regional food, lifestyle, and fashion businesses along Clarendon Boulevard and North Fillmore Street.” [Northern Virginia Magazine]
Hikes Near Arlington — “Time to dust off those hiking boots, fill up your hydration pack and lose yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of the woods. We asked the staff at Arlington’s favorite camping and sporting goods store, Casual Adventure, for recommended hikes within a two-hour drive, from easy-breezy to expert–and even overnight trips. Put these destinations on your list.” [Arlington Magazine]
High Temp Possible Today — “Upper 80s to low 90s could tie or beat area record-high temperatures — 91 degrees is the record high for April 29 at Reagan National Airport. Skies look sunny until mid- to late afternoon. That’s when there’s a slim (10 percent) chance of seeing a few thunderstorms pop. If any storms develop, one or two could have brief hail or a strong wind gust.” [Capital Weather Gang]
It’s Monday — Expect sunny skies and a high of approximately 89 degrees, with a west wind at 5 to 7 mph that will turn southward in the afternoon. As for Monday night, it will be mostly clear with a low temperature around 65 degrees and a south wind at about 7 mph. [NWS]
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Join Encore Stage & Studio for a special presentation of two original productions, From Nauck to Green Valley: Transforming a Community and The Day Nothing Happened. Journey through time as we revisit the first integrated school in Virginia and learn about the entrepreneurial spirit of the Green Valley neighborhood.
There will be a special talkback with Green Valley historian and native Dr. Alfred O. Taylor, Jr. following the Saturday April 27, 11am performance.
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Apr 26, 2024.
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The southbound lanes of N. Glebe Road were blocked at N. Woodstock Street due to a crash involving a school bus.
The crash happened around 4:15 p.m. Friday, near Glebe Elementary School, and involves the bus and a car. Two students were on board the bus but no injuries have been reported, according to initial reports.
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This question often perplexes those of us in the industry. However, the answer, in its essence, is remarkably straightforward.
The younger generation aren’t collectors. The more you have, the more you have to move, and young people move around a lot these days for work or personal interests. Then there is the patience factor; a great bottle of wine needs time to develop into something grand. Not to mention, the snobbery thing doesn’t sit well with some.
But let’s look at what works on any level of wine appreciation. Wine tastes good and completes and heightens any culinary experience. It can turn even microwaved leftovers into something special. Then, there is the social aspect; wine is meant to be shared, contemplated, and discussed. There is no harm in enjoying a glass by yourself, but wine tastes better when shared in good company.
Understanding wine is easy. Most of it is geography, where the grapes were grown and the wine made. You need to know the basics. No one expects anyone to identify a wine blind and correctly identify it. That’s ridiculous for this discussion.
Wine is history and speaks to our past, (more…)
The Arlington County Fire Department has a new plan for the next five years centered on recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing.
ACFD’s first-ever strategic plan, released earlier this month, is part of an effort to refocus the department around core values. Based on community and employee concerns about staffing, health and workplace culture, the agency developed the document to solve problems and improve existing systems.
Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one woman’s journey to unearth the secrets buried in her family’s past. Spanning three generations, “Unknown Soldier” unravels a delicate tangle of family lore, as Ellen chases the extraordinary story that unlocks her history—and charts her future.
“Unknown Soldier” has a book by Daniel Goldstein (Broadway’s “Godspell”), music by the late Michael Friedman (“Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson”), and lyrics by Goldstein and Friedman. The Arena Stage production is directed by Trip Cullman (Broadway’s “The Rose Tattoo”) and stars Kerstin Anderson (Broadway’s “My Fair Lady”), Riglee Ruth Bryson (“Annie” North American Tour), Adam Chanler-Berat (Broadway’s “Next to Normal”), Lora Lee Gayer (Broadway’s “Holiday Inn”), Nehal Joshi (Broadway’s “The Phantom of the Opera”), Perry Sherman (Broadway’s “Fun Home”), and four-time Tony Award nominee Judy Kuhn (Broadway’s “Les Misérables”).
The musical has been hailed as “COMPELLING…a romantic mystery spanning almost a century” by The Washington Post, “GORGEOUS…ENGAGING…SIMPLY MAGICAL…a fascinating exploration of memory, love, and loss” by BroadwayWorld, and “MOVING…ENTHRALLING…EVOCATIVE…the memory musical unfolds with the delicacy of an heirloom music box” by DC Theater Arts.
“Unknown Soldier” plays at Arena Stage through May 5. Get tickets at arenastage.org/soldier.
The Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, perhaps for good.
Situated at 1138 N. Irving Street, around the corner from O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, the fast-casual sandwich chain first opened in 2014 underneath The Beacon Clarendon apartment complex.
Monarch Montessori School is now enrolling infants, toddlers and three year-olds for its full-time Montessori program. We offer a seamless enrollment process which involves submitting an application for review, paying the enrollment fee and submitting the remaining enrollment materials before your proposed start date.
At Monarch Montessori School, we aim to provide an authentic Montessori learning experience. At our Alexandria location, we currently have 8 openings in our Primary classroom (ages 3-6), and 6 openings in our Toddler classroom. Additionally, there are 3 infant openings at this time.
