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Good Guys Hospitality, LLC trading as Dudley’s Sport and Ale, 2766 S Arlington Mill Dr, Arlington VA 22206.
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Johnson Lewis, Member, Good Guys Hospitality, LLC.
NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Green Pig Bistro, LLC trading as Green Pig Bistro, 2900 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Mixed Beverage license to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
Fitzgerald Lewis, Member Green Pig Bistro LLC
NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200.
Expect partly sunny skies today, with temperatures reaching a high of around 43 degrees and calm winds shifting to southeast at 5 mph in the afternoon. Friday night sees increasing chances of rain, mainly after 1 am, accompanied by patchy fog and overcast conditions, with lows around 38 degrees. Southeast winds will be gentle at 3 to 5 mph, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall possibly accumulating between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
Yorktown players Bennett Haas, Will O'Sullivan and Brendan Thompson (photo by Dave McGraw)
By dominating the time of possession, the Yorktown High School ice-hockey club team defeated host Fauquier/Patriot, 4-1, at Haymarket Iceplex to cap the first half of its regular season.
Yorktown took 65 shots on goal in the win and allowed only nine.
Say hello to James Bond, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
As a longhaired cat, this charming male is fluffy enough for plenty of pets. He is currently up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and his mission is to find his forever home.
A wet and gray morning in Shirlington, with the village Christmas tree up (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Be careful on the roads, sidewalks and trails this morning — icy spots are possible.
Freezing temperatures paired with damp conditions could result in slippery spots on pavement. Any ice is expected to melt as temperatures rise later this morning.
Christmas lights and decoration outside of an Arlington house (courtesy Geoff Collins)
Curbing Phones = Fewer Fights — “The program being tested at Wakefield requires students to store phones in magnetically locking pouches during the school day. Peter Balas, principal of the 2,200-student school, said teachers have reported less phone use in the classroom and higher engagement since the pilot launched in September. He’s seen fewer fights and less drama from social media.” [Washington Post]
Xmas at Mary Marshall — “The staff at the Mary Marshall assisted living facility in Arlington, made sure older neighbors living with illness and disability’s wishes were fulfilled” on Christmas. [WUSA 9]
Paper Halts Free Home Delivery — “The Falls Church News-Press, for the first time in 33 years, will not be carrier-delivered free of charge to every household address in the City of Falls Church. However, abundant copies of the paper will be provided at over 40 locations in and around the Little City… It is a difficult but unavoidable move in the effort to keep the paper solvent, and we intend it to be only temporary.” [FCNP]
It’s Thursday — Skies will transition from cloudy to sunny, with a high close to 42 degrees and calm winds. By Thursday night, expect partly cloudy conditions with a low near 29 degrees. [NWS]
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
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🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast
Expect mostly cloudy skies throughout the day with a high of 68°F and low of 44°F. Chance of scattered showers is 30%, with rain accumulation of less than 0.1 inch. Winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 mph, shifting from southwest to northwest in the afternoon. In the evening, the cloud cover will decrease, allowing for partially clear skies. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell
AI-generated image of festive gondolas over the Potomac at Christmastime (generated by ARLnow via OpenAI)
As many of us gather with family and friends to celebrate, we wanted to take a moment to wish our readers joy during this festive season.
To those celebrating Christmas Eve tonight and Christmas tomorrow, we hope your days are merry and bright. To our readers who are celebrating Hanukkah this week, we hope the start of the Festival of Lights bring warmth and peace.
Christmas lights and decorations in the Waycroft-Woodlawn neighborhood in 2020 (staff photo by Jay Westcott)
Reminder: Don’t Drink and Drive — “Drunk driving is the No. 1 cause of road deaths in Arlington, with alcohol factoring in 75% of fatal injury traffic crashes since 2022. We can prevent unnecessary tragedy this holiday season if everyone steps up to stop drunk driving. The County’s Vision Zero team and the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) have launched a new anti-drunk driving campaign this month.” [Arlington County]
Scammers Target Transgender Workers — “Email messages claiming to be from an employee that were sent in November to the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative in Arlington, Va., and to a yoga studio in Middleton, Del., requested that the employees’ direct deposit paycheck be sent to a new bank account. According to an official with the LGBT+ Counseling Collaborative and the employee at the yoga studio, the emails had the employees’ correct names, including a photo, and included a bank account number for the Green Dot Bank where the email messages said the salary payments should be deposited.” [Washington Blade]
County’s Year in Review — “A look back on the many achievements of 2024 — who we are, and who we strive to be. From employee groups engaging with the community to imagining what Arlington looks like in 2050, and from important initiatives in human services to welcoming home an Olympian — and everything in between — join the County in reflection on the community’s values and achievements.” [Arlington County]
It’s Christmas Eve — Rain or freezing rain is expected in the morning, followed by a slight chance of rain in the afternoon, with a high temperature near 45. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation and a possibility of less than 0.1 inches of new ice accumulation. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 32. On Christmas Day, expect partly sunny skies with a high temperature near 42. [NWS]
Rain or freezing rain is expected until 1pm, followed by a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 2pm, with a high temperature near 45. The southwest wind will be around 5 mph, becoming light and variable in the morning. There’s an 80% chance of precipitation and a possibility of less than 0.1 inches of new ice accumulation. Tuesday night will be partly cloudy, with a low around 32 and a north wind at 6 mph. On Christmas Day, expect partly sunny skies with a high temperature near 42 and a north wind at 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau
