Author: James Jarvis

James Jarvis covers county government, schools local politics, business openings, and development for both FFXnow and ARLnow. Originally from Fauquier County, he earned his bachelor’s degree in government from Franklin & Marshall College and his master’s degree in journalism from Georgetown University. Previously, he reported on Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier counties for Rappahannock Media/InsideNoVa.

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Arlington startup raises nearly $1 million with help of local tech accelerator

By James Jarvis
Co-founders Natalia Micheletti and Tim Hylton of the Pryze app at the Unstuck Labs office in Rosslyn (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders, and other local technology news. Monday Properties is proudly featuring Three Ballston Plaza. 

Arlington-based Pryze is expanding after raising nearly $1 million in venture capital.

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Events

Swiftie Soirée offers fans a night of Taylor Swift-themed festivities in Arlington

By James Jarvis
Swiftie Soiree flier (via the Village at Shirlington)

Swifties in Arlington, get ready for a night dedicated to the pop icon Taylor Swift.

“Swiftie Soirée: Celebrating Eras in Style” is scheduled for this Friday from 6-8:30 p.m. at The Village at Shirlington.

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Around Town

Super Garden Market in Virginia Square returns under different owner and concept

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Super Garden Market in Virginia Square held its grand opening in October 2023, replacing Coffee Beanery (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A new deli and coffee shop has opened in Virginia Square and it is hoping that Arlington mid-century nostalgia will bring in customers.

Super Garden Market has opened at 3444 Fairfax Drive, in the former Coffee Beanery location that closed earlier this year.

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Photos: What to eat and drink at the newly reopened Crystal City Water Park

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D.C.-based Falafel Inc. opened a new brick and mortar at the newly renovated Crystal City Water Park (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Starting today, all 11 food vendors and restaurants within Crystal City Water Park are officially open for business, following a soft opening two weeks ago.

Morning to night, the 1.6-acre outdoor food hall and park in Crystal City will serve everything from indulgent duck-fat fried chicken sandwiches to Indian-style crepes filled with lentils and chutney to gelato.

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Arlington to host Fall Heritage and Latino festivals next week

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The Fall Heritage Festival (courtesy of Arlington County)

A trio of family-friendly activities put on by Arlington’s parks department are slated to take place next weekend.

Among the events are two festivals, one offering the chance to make autumnal crafts pilgrim-style and another celebrating Latin American culture.

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Today: Art walk and taco crawl offer two ways to tour Arlington

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People taking photos of artwork at Mason Exhibitions in Arlington (via Mason Exhibitions/Facebook)

If you’re a fan of art and tacos, today is your lucky day.

This afternoon (Thursday), from 3-7 p.m., local art galleries in the Ballston and Virginia Square neighborhoods will open their doors for the annual Arlington Art Walk.

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Army Ten-Miler to cause road closures near Rosslyn and Pentagon City this weekend

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Runners participating in the Army Ten Miler (courtesy photo)

The annual Army Ten-Miler race will trigger a series of road closures in Arlington this weekend.

More than 26,000 runners will start and end the race near the Pentagon, racing through parts of Rosslyn, D.C. and Pentagon City, according to Maida Johnson, deputy director of the Army Ten-Miler.

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Arlington Restaurant Week kicks off this month with nearly 50 participating eateries

By James Jarvis
Ambar in Clarendon (file photo)

Arlington Restaurant Week returns this month with almost five dozen eateries for local foodies to explore.

This marks the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s fifth consecutive year organizing the week-long event, starting Monday, Oct. 16. It is also the third year in a row Amazon has sponsored the event.

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Around Town

New European-inspired bakery and cafe ‘coming soon’ to Ballston

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Roggenart Bistro and Café put up signs saying "opening soon" in the windows of the former Republik Coffee shop (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Maryland-based bakery and coffee retailer Roggenart Bistro & Café is set to make its Arlington debut in Ballston.

It is moving into the previous home of Republik Coffee Bar, at 4401 Wilson Blvd, next to restaurants Big Buns Damn Good Burgers and Nando’s PERi-PERi. Republik and its Tysons counterpart permanently closed earlier this year.

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An Arlington-based startup accelerator has moved into new digs in Rosslyn, with room to grow

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Unstuck Labs Co-founder and CEO Wa'il Ashshowwaf waves to attendees following a ribbon-cutting event in Rosslyn this September (staff photo by James Jarvis)

Sponsored by Monday Properties and written by ARLnow, Startup Monday is a weekly column that profiles Arlington-based startups, founders, and other local technology news. Monday Properties is proudly featuring Three Ballston Plaza. 

An Arlington-based company that helps startup founders turn their ideas into viable ventures has a new permanent home in Rosslyn.

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Free rush-hour ART bus fares in peak directions start today

By James Jarvis
An Arlington Transit (ART) bus outside the Ballston Metro station (staff photo)

(Updated at 3:25 p.m.) Starting today, morning ART bus rides into Arlington and evening rides out during weekday rush hours will be free until the end of December.

The initiative is designed to ease I-66 congestion by encouraging the use of public transit, according to a county press release. It is funded by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) Commuter Choice grant program.

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Around Town

Celtic House plans to open new whiskey and bourbon bar later this fall

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A sneak peek at Celtic House's new red oak bar, soon to host rare whiskeys and bourbons. (courtesy of Celtic House)

Celtic House on Columbia Pike says it plans to unveil its new whiskey and bourbon bar beneath the existing restaurant “later this fall.”

In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the pub said the centerpiece of the new bar will be a handcrafted, solid red oak bar, offering a range of rare whiskeys and bourbons. The additional dining space will also add 60 seats to the main restaurant’s current capacity of 90-100 patrons.

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