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Whether you’re planning drinks for a Thanksgiving meal or selecting a holiday gift for the beer or wine lover in your life, Arlington has plenty of options for picking out the perfect splash of cheer.
Alexandria as seen in the distance from Arlington (file photo)
Yesterday, Arlington County Board member Maureen Coffey sparked a debate on Bluesky.
“Among my most important and treasured duties as a board member is making sure everyone knows: a) they can submit names for our snow plows and b) we are having more fun than our neighbors in Alexandria,” Coffey wrote on the social network, while linking to our article about Arlington’s snowplow naming contest.
Brown leaves in a big pile, waiting for the vacuum truck (staff photo)
Rosslyn Panera Closing — “Office workers in Rosslyn are about to lose one of their go-to lunch spots. Panera Bread at 1700 N. Moore St. is closing its doors at 4 p.m. on Nov. 25 after more than a dozen years in the location, the Washington Business Journal has learned. A Panera spokesperson confirmed the store’s closing, adding that no additional store closures are planned ‘at this time.'” [WBJ]
Arlington Man on Jeopardy! — “Jeopardy host just introduced a contestant who is a ‘stay at home dog dad from Arlington, Virginia.'” [Daniella Diaz/X, The Jeopardy! Fan, LinkedIn]
Holiday Bread Options — “Pick up spiced, seasoned and fruited holiday loaves, plus classic baguettes, boules, challah and other leavened goodies from these Northern Virginia bakeries.” [Arlington Magazine]
Right-to-Work Repeal Bill — “Virginia state Sen. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Woodbridge, has filed legislation to repeal the state’s longstanding right-to-work law — something Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger, also a Democrat, has said she does not support.” [WBJ, Virginia Scope]
Beyer Censure Reform Bill — “The Beyer bill would require a 60% majority to censure a House member, per text obtained by @axios
GOP Rep. Don Bacon co-leading. “We believe this is a sensible reform that would fix a broken process and raise the level of sanity in the House,” they wrote to colleagues.” [Andrew Solender/X]
It’s Friday — Expect mostly cloudy skies and a high temperature of 56°F. The wind will shift to the south, blowing at around 5 mph. Friday evening will bring rainfall, with temperatures around 49°F and the wind turning north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with potential accumulation between a quarter and half an inch. [NWS]
Rain is expected mostly after 1pm, accompanied by mostly cloudy conditions and a high temperature near 56°F. The calm wind will later shift to the south, blowing at around 5 mph, with a 50% chance of precipitation. Friday night will experience more rainfall, with temperatures around 49°F and a calm wind turning north at 6 mph after midnight. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with potential accumulation between a quarter and half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
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Several new shirt designs have dropped at the ARLnow Shop just in time for the holidays. Order today for yourself or that special Arlingtonian in your life.
A Christmas tree at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (file photo)
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Ballston with sunset reflected in the windows (courtesy George Brazier)
Arrest Yields Stolen Gun — “An officer conducting proactive patrols inside a parking garage located a parked, unoccupied vehicle associated with a wanted individual. The suspect returned to the vehicle and the officer conducted a traffic stop during which the suspect resisted arrest. With the assistance of additional officers, the suspect was subsequently taken into custody. During the course of the investigation, a firearm which was determined to be stolen and displaying an altered serial number was recovered.” [ACPD, ACPD/X]
DUI Enforcement Efforts — “Transportation Safety is a priority of the Arlington County Police Department all year ‘round. Corporal Kumar explains the importance of DUI investigations to help keep dangerous drunk drivers off the roads of Arlington County.” [ACPD/YouTube]
Coffee for a Cause — “Northside Social has teamed with Counter Culture Coffee and the Arlington Free Clinic (AFC), which provides medical care to uninsured Arlingtonians, to create a special coffee blend for a cause. The popular coffee and wine bar will donate 10% of sales of this specialty item to the healthcare nonprofit through June 2026.” [Arlington Magazine]
Rosslyn Survey Results — “Comparing 2018 and 2025 data reveals meaningful progress… Dining satisfaction remains high though shopping continues to lag. Community sentiment about Rosslyn has evolved— from “boring” to “growing,” “fun,” and “safe.” Transportation access remains a defining advantage. Event participation continues to climb, particularly among younger residents.” [Rosslyn BID]
WFC Projects Kicks Off — “After years of planning, the West Falls Church Metro station’s transformation into a mixed-use neighborhood is officially underway. Developers EYA and Rushmark Properties joined officials from Metro and local governments to break ground today (Wednesday) on a project that will ultimately add up to 1 million square feet of residential, office and retail space on land currently covered by parking lots.” [FFXnow, WMATA]
Thanksgiving Cost Comparison — “The average “classic holiday feast for 10” will run $55.18 this Thanksgiving, per the American Farm Bureau Federation’s new annual survey. That’s about $5.52 per person, and down about 5% from last year — the third straight year of declines. Yes, but: “Three years of declines don’t fully erase dramatic increases that led to a record-high cost of $64.05 in 2022,” AFBF says.” [Axios]
Holiday on the Highways — “VDOT will be suspending many highway work zones and lifting temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads in Virginia from noon on Wednesday, Nov. 26 until noon on Monday, Dec. 1. While lane closures will be lifted in most locations, motorists may encounter semi-permanent work zones that remain in place during this time.” [Press Release]
Thanksgiving Travel Forecast — “It’s time for D.C. road and sky warriors to start thinking about Thanksgiving travel. There’ll be a record-breaking 81.8 million Americans leaving town for Thanksgiving this year, AAA predicts. At least 73 million people, aka 90% of all Thanksgiving travelers, will go by car.” [Axios]
New Legal Notice — Applying for on/off-premises wine, beer, mixed-beverage restaurant/caterer license. [Public Notices]
New Legal Notice — Applying for ABC on/off-premises restaurant/caterer beer, wine, mixed-beverage license. [Public Notices]
It’s Thursday — Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 52 degrees. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy, while the temperature drops to around 43 degrees and a calm wind prevails. [NWS]
Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high temperature near 52 degrees accompanied by a light and variable wind. Thursday night will also be mostly cloudy, while the temperature drops to around 43 degrees and a calm wind prevails. See more from Weather.gov.
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“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
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A Ballston fitness studio, several restaurants and a local mini-mart are among more than a dozen local businesses that have been recently listed for sale in Arlington.
The businesses appeared for sale as blind items on the real estate marketplace BizBuySell. Here’s a look at some recent listings.
An autumn stroll down the Mt. Vernon Trail near Roosevelt Island (Flickr pool photo by Jeff Vincent)
Beyer Ill for Epstein Vote — Updated at 8:45 a.m. — “I signed the discharge petition to force this vote on releasing the Epstein files, which I strongly support. I woke up today with a bad bug, but would’ve voted yes had my vote been needed for passage. Happy to see it pass nearly unanimously, and I look forward to returning soon.” [Rep. Don Beyer/X]
Where to Watch Wicked — “Wicked: For Good, part two of Universal Pictures’ Wicked, opens Nov. 21, and Northern Virginia is positively thrillified. Don your finest pink (Team Glinda) or green (Team Elphaba) outfit and celebrate the return of everyone’s favorite witches.” [Arlington Magazine]
Why ARLnow Went Down — “Millions of users woke up to error messages and downed sites all over the internet Tuesday…Cloudflare first reported a global outage just before 7am ET, which was mostly resolved just before 10am, according to its status updates page. Affected websites included Canva, Axios, Politico and internet tracking website DownDetector.” [Axios]
Dearth of Local McRib Options — “It’s absolutely outrageous that the McRib is not available in DC… Closest McRib to DC is a 50 mile drive. Sad.” [Rich Luchette/X, McRib Locator]
Attempted Robbery in Ballston — “The male suspect allegedly entered the business, collected merchandise and attempted to exit without payment during which he was confronted by an employee. The suspect then made threatening statements towards the employee and threw the beverage and nearby merchandise on the ground.” [ACPD]
It’s Wednesday — Patchy fog is expected to clear by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high around 51. Wind will shift to the north at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. Wednesday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions and calm winds, with a low of 41. [NWS]
Patchy fog is expected to clear by 9am, giving way to mostly cloudy skies with a high around 51. A calm wind will shift to the north at 5 to 7 mph in the morning. As for Wednesday night, expect mostly cloudy conditions, a low of 41, and a north wind at 5 mph calming down by evening. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” – John A. Shedd
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