Popeye’s is making its triumphant return and a regional dumpling eatery is expanding with another Arlington outpost.
Those are the latest additions to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. The mall just announced that both Popeye’s and Dumpling District will be opening in the food court “early this summer.”
Swanson Middle School was briefly evacuated this morning due to a structure fire near the school.
A shed behind a house on the 1100 block of N. Lexington Street caught fire and was fully engulfed by the time firefighters arrived, shortly before 9 a.m.
Our Arlington therapy practice is thrilled to introduce Kaley Payne, B.A., Masters Intern, who currently has openings for new clients, at reduced rates:
“I am especially passionate about helping teenagers and college-aged women. As a younger therapist myself, I feel that I can connect with this demographic on a very personal level.
Country Club Controversy — “Washington Golf and Country Club is engulfed in a fierce controversy as the club… battles its own members accusing it of gender discrimination for fighting to maintain a “Men’s Grill.'” [Politico, Twitter]
It’s Bike to Work Day — “The 23rd annual Bike to Work Day is scheduled for Friday, May 17, offering residents across the D.C. area the opportunity to celebrate cycling. Arlington County will host eight designated pit stops, including three sponsored by BikeArlington in Ballston, Rosslyn and Shirlington.” [ARLnow]
Tech Defense Firm Moving HQ — “A software maker for computing platforms that support drones and autonomous robotics systems has relocated its headquarters from Moorpark, California, outside of Los Angeles to Arlington as it seeks to be closer to its defense-related customers. Auterion Ltd. has already had some of its 112 employees based in Greater Washington for several years, but the company’s HQ presence at 3100 Clarendon Blvd., across the street from the Clarendon Metro station, now serves as its global base of operations.” [DC Inno]
Renovation for Office Building — “JBG Smith Properties is teeing up a major renovation of an aging office building it owns in National Landing — noteworthy of a firm that’s said numerous times the market is oversaturated with office and has long been rebalancing its activities toward multifamily. The 11-story, 1980s-era office at 2011 Crystal Drive will get a makeover, especially to its tenant amenities, to the tune of $40 million, according to an investor presentation.” [Washington Business Journal]
Input Sought on Future of Libraries — “The Arlington library system is seeking community input on 12 possibilities as it explores what services should be offered in the future.” [Gazette Leader, Arlington Public Lbirary]
Newspaper Editorial Blasts Beyer — “In a political environment laden with buffoons on both sides of the partisan divide, U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8th) stands out for his courtliness, gravitas and real-world experience. Why then, does he seem to sign on to so many pieces of nonsensical legislation emanating from the whackadoodle flank of his own party?” [Gazette Leader]
Disaster Relief Volunteer Work at HQ2 — “Earlier this week, Amazon employees rolled up their sleeves to meet the urgent needs of DMV residents. More than 600 Amazon volunteers built hygiene kits with Clean the World, a social enterprise focused on providing recycled soap and hygiene supplies to those who have limited access to essential items to help prevent diseases. Amazon committed to deliver over 50,000 hygiene kits.” [Press Release]
Police Week Pipes at Four Courts — “Great to have the Border patrol pipes and drums back in the pub.” [Twitter]
It’s Friday — There is a 20% chance of showers in the afternoon, with partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 75°F. Expect a gentle northeast breeze of 3-7 mph. On Friday night, showers are more likely, mainly after 2am, with an 80% chance of precipitation. The temperature will drop to around 59°F, accompanied by a southeast wind of 5-7 mph. New rainfall amounts could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. [NWS]
You’re invited to an Open House event at Northern Virginia Family Practice! Join us on Thursday, May 16 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at our Arlington location: 2445 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA, 22206.
This is your chance to meet four of our top Concierge Medicine Providers in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Bring your questions and learn how our personalized care approach can benefit you and your family. We look forward to welcoming you!
There is a 20% chance of showers starting after 2pm, with partly sunny skies and a high temperature near 75°F. Expect a gentle northeast breeze of 3-7 mph. On Friday night, showers are more likely, mainly after 2am, with an 80% chance of precipitation. The temperature will drop to around 59°F, accompanied by a southeast wind of 5-7 mph. New rainfall amounts could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
Arlington’s homeless population grew by 14% in the past year, according to a recent report.
However, the county’s efforts to expand shelter capacity and enhance outreach have led to more homeless individuals gaining access to shelter and fewer homeless survivors of domestic violence and transition-age youth, per a report released on Wednesday by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)
ARLnow’s email newsletter has barely changed since President Obama’s first term. But a refresh is in the works.
The Afternoon Update newsletter reliably sends out the past 24 hour of local news headlines from ARLnow at 4 p.m., six to seven days per week. It currently has more than 17,500 subscribers.
The newsletter has been going out since 2010, the year of ARLnow’s founding. The current Afternoon Update uses the same RSS-to-email functionality as that original 2010 version, just with some aesthetic changes.
That’s about to change. We’re currently testing a new version that will look similar but the way it’s generated under the hood is completely updated — much like the new version of our website.
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