News

In the Team USA House at the Paris Olympics, the nation’s greatest athletes are cheering each other on every day to tunes curated by an Arlington resident.

James Morrison — stage name: TMMPO — is the team’s first-ever resident DJ. From noon to midnight in the historic Palais Brongniart, the Cherrydale resident is responsible for hyping up world-class athletes, including Arlington’s own Torri Huske, and helping their friends and family feel at home in France.


Around Town

Arlington’s third Goodwill location on 5210 Langston Blvd is “not likely” to open later this month, as was previously reported.

The new Goodwill Donation Express will serve primarily as a spot for donation drop-offs, selling “a very limited amount of merchandise.” The operation was previously scheduled to open its doors on Sunday, Aug. 25 — according to a press release Wednesday — but “a few structural issues” still need to be addressed before doors can open, Goodwill spokesperson Brendan Hurley told ARLnow.


Around Town

Another trip around the sun marks the annual return of the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck to Pentagon City, this year with new goodies.

Following the tradition of years past, that familiar pink truck will stop from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Westpost retail center to offer Hello Kitty merchandise and treats (for payment by credit or debit card only).


Around Town

Immigrant Food, a D.C.-based restaurant with a focus on “gastroadvocacy,” has opened its first Arlington location in Ballston.

The restaurant with global offerings and a mission to celebrate immigrant communities opened its doors last week at 4245 Fairfax Drive, across from the Ballston Metro station. Bold flavors from cuisines around the world come along with the restaurant’s commitment to supporting local nonprofits.


Events

A dog-friendly block party originally scheduled for this Sunday has been pushed back to the end of September.

With temperatures on Sunday at one point expected to reach around 90 degrees — the forecast now shows a high in the mid-80s and scattered showers — the Summer Bark Bash in Green Valley has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 29 “for the safety and comfort of all our dogs and their humans.”


Around Town

West of Arlington, in the 2.2-square mile city of Falls Church, there’s a food and dining community blooming with long-loved eateries and up-and-coming stars.

It’s a city of diverse eateries, where businesses support each other and where locals return to friendly, familiar spots and also seek out fresh flavors.


Around Town

In the Crystal City Water Park’s first year post-renovation, it has “emerged as one of the most unique destinations” of the D.C. region.

That’s according to Tracy Sayegh Gabriel, the president and executive director of the National Landing BID.


News

Virginia’s three-day tax holiday begins next Friday, Aug. 2, marking a weekend of discounted shopping for back-to-school season and hurricane preparedness supplies, among other goods.

Starting Friday and ending on Sunday, Aug. 4, eligible items will be sold across the state without sales tax.


Around Town

A new European clothing store is now open at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

Spanish fast-fahion retailer Mango opened this past Wednesday, July 24 on the mall’s second level near Haggar. Mango has clothing for adults and kids in addition to home decor, though the Pentagon City location mostly sells women’s apparel.


Around Town

Monster-sized sweet treats are coming to Ballston Quarter’s food hall later this summer.

MidnighTreats, a regional bakery selling giant vegan cookies, is expected to open by mid to late August, owner Jemal Mahdi tells ARLnow. It will occupy the former kiosk of District Doughnut, at the entrance to Ballston Quarter Market.


Around Town

The work of local artists has a new home at The Crossing Clarendon.

The Arlington Artists Alliance opened a 1,000-square-foot boutique gallery this past Thursday, July 18, to showcase the work of professional artists in the area.


Around Town

If you’ve gone out to eat in Ballston, Clarendon or Courthouse in the past decade, it’s quite possible that Félix Gomes helped to make your meal at least once.

He’s been a cook in the area for the past 15 years at restaurants like the former Caribbean Breeze and A-Town Bar and Grill, as well as Don Tito and most recently Fire Works Pizza in Courthouse. Co-workers enjoy his humor and charisma.


View More Stories