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As Arlington continues to adjust to changes in the federal workforce and more residents settle into hybrid or remote work routines, one local company is helping people reconnect in simple, social and fun ways.

DC Fray, a local small business focused on social sports and events, is offering dozens of summer leagues throughout Arlington, giving locals new accessible ways to stay active, meet others, and make the most of the season.

And perhaps the biggest appeal? You don’t need a team, or even much sports experience, to join.

Anyone can sign up as a free agent, or small group, get placed on a team, and start playing.

“We want to make fun possible for everyone,” said Robert Kinsler, United Fray’s founder. “That means removing the traditional barriers to entry… cost, coordination, or even knowing people. We’ve designed our leagues so all you need is a willingness to show up.”

New members can play their first league free

To make joining even easier, Fray offers a membership program called Fraylife+ and new members get their first league free.

That means trying a full season of kickball, soccer, softball, or cornhole comes with no upfront cost. Additional perks include:

• Leagues that are free to Fraylife+ members every season
• 25% off all other future league registrations
• Access to giveaways, discounts, and Fray-hosted experiences

The goal, according to Kinsler, is to keep participation affordable and open to all, while helping people build stronger local connections.

Sports with a social twist — Right here in Arlington

For those looking to add some activity to their routine or meet new people in a low-pressure setting, DC Fray offers a wide range of options this summer in Arlington:

🏐 Volleyball

• Volleyball at Quincy Park – Sundays (Sand) – Starts June 22
• Volleyball at Towers Park – Mondays (Sand) – Starts June 23
• Volleyball at Westover Park – Tuesdays (Sand) – Starts June 24
• Volleyball at Quincy Park – Wednesdays (Combo League) – Starts June 25
• Volleyball at Westover Park – Thursdays (Sand) – Starts June 26

⚽ Soccer

• Soccer at Long Bridge Park – Sundays (8v8 Turf) – Starts June 22
• Soccer at Long Bridge Park – Mondays (8v8 Turf) – Starts June 23
• Soccer at Long Bridge Park – Wednesdays (8v8 Turf) – Starts June 25

🥎 Softball

• Softball at Quincy Park – Sundays (Athletic Metal Bat) – Starts June 22
• Softball at Virginia Highlands Park – Fridays (Social Metal Bat) – Starts June 27

🎾 Tennis (at Quincy Park)

• Beginner – Wednesdays 6:30 PM – Starts June 25
• Beginner/Intermediate – Wednesdays 7:30 PM – Starts June 25
• Intermediate – Wednesdays 8:30 PM – Starts June 25
• Beginner – Wednesdays 6:30 PM – Starts August 6
• Beginner/Intermediate – Wednesdays 7:30 PM – Starts August 6
• Intermediate – Wednesdays 8:30 PM – Starts August 6

🥏 Kickball

• Kickball at Jennie Dean Park – Sundays (Grass) – Starts June 22

🌽 Cornhole

• Cornhole at Continental – Tuesdays – Starts June 24
• Cornhole at Clarendon Ballroom – Thursdays – Starts June 26

🎯 Bocce

• Bocce at Continental Beer Garden – Thursdays – Starts June 26

Rebuilding Community in a Changing City

With fewer people returning to office life and federal agencies shifting staffing and operations, Arlington is seeing a shift in how community happens. The rhythms of shared routines, commutes, happy hours, office meetups, are no longer a given.

That’s exactly where DC Fray is finding purpose.

“People are hungry for belonging,” said Kinsler. “And what we’ve learned is that sometimes, belonging starts with a ball, a water bottle and a name tag.”

Registration Now Open

Spots are filling quickly across Arlington, especially in early evening leagues. DC Fray makes it easy for anyone to join the fun with no team required and no experience needed.

Explore the full lineup and sign up at dcfray.com/leagues.

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Wagamama Clarendon is inviting diners to explore bold flavor and great value with its new limited-time Your Way menu—available every day this spring for just $35 per person.

Whether you’re craving something spicy, plant-based, or rich with umami, this customizable experience is designed to let you mix + match across a menu that’s anything but ordinary.

Wagamama Your Way
Available 7 Days a Week | Starting Wednesday, April 30
$35 per person | 2950 Clarendon Blvd

For $35, guests choose one share, one main, and one drink from three curated flavor journeys: light + fresh, spicy + bold, and umami + deep. Spice lovers will enjoy dishes like the firecracker chicken, while plant-based options such as bang bang cauliflower and baos offer plenty of flavor without compromise.

Set in Wagamama’s energetic, design-forward space in the heart of Clarendon, the experience is perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, with the family or large groups.

Tables fill fast—Book here or on OpenTable to enjoy this limited-time offer.

This article is sponsored by Wagamama Clarendon.

One of the first questions we commonly receive from business owners thinking about selling their business is how the value of their business is calculated. There are several methods to value a business and we guide business owners through the most common and generally accepted business valuation practices.

Whether you are looking to sell a business over the next few months or many years down the road, the best way to get started is to understand what your business is worth so you can obtain the highest value when you are ready to sell.

The value of a business is largely determined by two things: What a business owns and what a business earns.

What a Business Owns: Tangible and intangible assets. Tangible assets are the furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, and any Real Estate a business owns. Intangible assets include the business trade name, contracts with customers, relationships with vendors and suppliers, client lists, employees, leases, licenses, policies and procedures, recipes, trademarks and patents.

What a Business Earns: Business earnings provide a financial benefit to the owner, generally in the form of profits and a salary. It can also provide the owner with fringe benefits such as health insurance, a company car, or a retirement plan. Interest, depreciation, and amortization is also taken into consideration when determining what a business earns as calculated in establishing a business’s EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).

How Value is Calculated

Owner operated businesses with sales of $1 million or less generally sell for 1 to 3 times its annual cash flow benefit to the owner (this is also known as SDE – Seller’s Discretionary Earnings using an adjusted EBITDA model). Each industry is different and there are many variables that can push the value of a business up or down, such as: how long the business has been established; the owner’s day to day involvement; how dependent the business is on the owner; the age and condition of the assets the business owns; barriers of entry into the industry; and the amount of competition and market share.

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