Through kindness and painting, a local teenage artist is giving some of Arlington’s shelter pets a helping hand.
Keira Cheng, 17, is a volunteer artist for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue at 5159 Langston Blvd. The Woodson High School student has been creating portraits of the rescue’s resident cats and dogs since summer 2023, all the while advocating for their adoption via social media.
After a little over a year in business, a Ballston juice bar intends to relocate to a smaller space in the neighborhood.
Greenheart Juice Shop, a Northern Virginia-based juicery and eatery founded in 2013, closed last Friday at 4121 Wilson Blvd. The shop serving smoothies, cold-pressed juices, cashew milks and light breakfast items opened for business last September in the former location of Philz Coffee.
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 15, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
The forecast shows sunny skies and a high temperature near 56, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 11 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with the temperature dropping to around 40 degrees and a gentle northwest breeze at approximately 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Say hello to the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week, Jasper!
This brown and white doggy is currently in foster through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
A restaurant and bar providing diners with a classy, but easygoing, night out aims to celebrate its grand opening this weekend.
Hyde Social — named after Clarendon’s namesake, first Earl of Clarendon Edward Hyde — is scheduled to open at 4 p.m. this Friday at 3100 Clarendon Blvd. Co-owner John Cerrito said the restaurant plans to serve appetizers, drinks and entrees in a relaxed atmosphere.
Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 11, 2024.
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
Expect sunshine and a high near 77, accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 6 to 8 mph. In the evening, patchy fog may develop after 5am, but otherwise, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low temperature around 55. A light east wind is also anticipated. See more from Weather.gov.
“The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.”
– Ayn Rand
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Arlington’s real estate market reflects the broader community — it’s diverse, dynamic, and never boring.
This weekend’s local open houses offer a snapshot of Arlington’s wide variety real estate offerings, from affordable condos to multi-million dollar homes. One highlight: a custom $3 million house with a wine room and screened porch with heaters.
A Lao and Thai eatery in Arlington has captured Washington Post praise once again in a list of the D.C. area’s 40 best restaurants.
Longtime food critic Tom Sietsema lauded Padaek, located at 2931 S. Glebe Road in the Arlington Ridge Shopping Center, both for its offerings like fried blue catfish with tamarind-pineapple sauce and for its ambience.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 10, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunshine and a high of around 68 degrees, accompanied by a northwest wind between 5 and 8 mph. In the evening, the sky will remain clear with temperatures dropping to approximately 48 degrees, and a southwest wind of around 6 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“All great achievements require time.”
– Maya Angelou
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Ballston’s outdoor “Urban Oasis” cafe has dried up — but its signature red coffee cart hasn’t gone far.
Like flowers after a desert rain, the short-lived Turkish coffee experience by Ballstonian founder Isa Seyran sprang up this summer in a courtyard at 4075 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington’s third Goodwill location opened yesterday (Wednesday) on Langston Blvd after some delays during interior construction.
The new center at 5210 Langston Blvd mainly serves as a donation drop-off spot for apparel and household goods. The site is also expected to sell a limited selection of merchandise.
Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
The following articles were published earlier today — Oct 9, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect sunny conditions and a high temperature near 63 degrees, accompanied by a north wind blowing at 6 to 10 mph. The evening will remain clear with temperatures dropping to around 42 degrees, and the north wind will decrease to 3 to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
– Confucius
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