Meet Figaro, the newest Adoptable Pet of the Week!
This beautiful boy is looking for his forever home and is currently up for adoption at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
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The Arlington Department of Parks and Recreation is accepting requests for up to 500 young native trees that will be provided free, one per household, next month.
“The trees you plant are part of our mission to expand and enhance Arlington’s urban-tree canopy,” county officials said. “This annual program is very popular and has yielded many beautiful trees and benefited our community.”
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Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 27, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 27, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: District Taco bringing back original truck to serve free breakfast tacos in Rosslyn | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Poll: Best ramen spot in Arlington | 🗣️ Comments
- 10:30 am: Open houses this weekend: Luxury living with exceptional additions | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: Traffic study on Carlin Springs Road is delayed, pushing back potential upgrades | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:30 am: BREAKING: Judge overturns Missing Middle zoning changes | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:00 pm: Arlington Eagle Scout candidates step up to restore trails at Potomac Overlook Park | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Arlington business owner and foster parent recognized on Today Show | 🗣️ Comments
Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.
- BREAKING: Judge overturns Missing Middle zoning changes (18748 views)
- Oktoberfest is canceled once again, but aims for 2025 return (15155 views)
- Neighbors fight proposed six-plex near East Falls Church Metro (10993 views)
- ACPD: Man arrested after pulling gun on tow truck driver (8829 views)
- One seriously hurt after car driven into salon in Pentagon City (6298 views)
- Police investigating vandalism at Washington-Liberty High School before football game (4968 views)
- BREAKING: ARLnow acquires GazetteLeader (4402 views)
- Spotted lanternflies are making their presence felt in Arlington (4148 views)
- ‘Hero’ dog helps prevent house fire in Fairlington (3689 views)
- Renovations at older Arlington apartments and townhomes could become simpler (3658 views)
- New Uyghur restaurant aims to open in Falls Church next month (3144 views)
- Va. governor hopeful to headline women’s conference in Arlington this week (2960 views)
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 👉 10:00 am: Saint Ann Fall Festival
- 10:30 am: Beginner Japanese Woodblock Printmaking (Mokuhanga) Workshop at Art House 7
- 11:00 am: Oktoberfest @ John Carlyle Square
- 12:00 pm: Oktoberfest
- 12:00 pm: Clarendon Day Outpost @ Mason Square
- 2:00 pm: Self-Care Saturday: DIY Book Jacket
- 3:00 pm: Jazz@Central
- 4:00 pm: Virginia Beer Festival
Here are the events planned for Sunday:
- 10:00 am: MoCA on the Move at Met Park: Fall Fun Family Series!
- 2:00 pm: Breathwork Alchemy Experience @ Innovation Studio
- 2:00 pm: Breathwork Alchemy Experience @ Innovation Studio
- 3:00 pm: Fall Concert in Arlington, Sept. 24, 3:00 pm
🌤️ Saturday’s forecast
The weather will transition from mostly cloudy to sunny, reaching a high of around 82°F with a south wind of about 7 mph. Saturday night will have a slight chance of showers and increasing cloudiness with a low of 67°F, accompanied by an east wind between 3-5 mph. The precipitation likelihood is 20%. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”
– Milton Berle
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
We hope you have a great weekend, Arlington! Feel free to discuss the most-read stories of the week, the upcoming weekend events or anything else of local interest in the comments. 👋
An Arlington business owner and veteran was featured on NBC’s Today Show this week for a life of service to others.
The Today Show recognized Linda Cheeks, owner of Linda’s Unisex Hair Salon (2405 26th Road S.) in Long Branch Creek, for her work as a foster parent and other contributions to the Northern Virginia community. Cheeks, who also served in the U.S. Army in the 1970s, was featured on the morning show’s “Heroes Among Us” series.
Three Arlington scouts just wrapped up a series of heavy-duty trail restoration projects at Potomac Overlook Regional Park.
Sam Cruley, Michael Corso and Nicholas Fletcher — Eagle Scout candidates and long-time members of Arlington-based Boy Scout Troop 111 — spearheaded the efforts to combat erosion and upgrade some of the park’s popular walking trails.
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 $2 million house in Alcova Heights with exceptional additions including an elevator and solar panels.
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A local restaurant has plans to serve free breakfast tacos in Rosslyn next week for National Taco Day.
District Taco says it will park its original taco truck at the intersection of Wilson Blvd and N. Lynn Street at 8 a.m. next Friday, Oct. 4. The Arlington-founded company will serve one taco per customer while supplies last — most likely until 10 a.m., the restaurant predicts.
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar.
🕗 News recap
The following articles were published earlier today — Sep 26, 2024.
- 7:30 am: Morning Notes for September 26, 2024 | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:00 am: You can now follow ARLnow on Whatsapp | 🗣️ Comments
- 9:45 am: Drop-off event for electronics and hazardous materials happening next weekend | 🗣️ Comments
- 11:15 am: New Uyghur restaurant aims to open in Falls Church next month | 🗣️ Comments
- 1:15 pm: Crystal City gallery showcasing local art is closing after 12 years | 🗣️ Comments
- 2:30 pm: Miss Arlington pageant now accepting submissions | 🗣️ Comments
- 3:45 pm: Man who fired gun during wild police chase gets two years for Arlington crimes | 🗣️ Comments
📅 Upcoming events
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
- 5:30 pm: Zumba Power Hour
⛈️ Friday’s forecast
Expect showers throughout the day, with possible thunderstorms after 5pm and patchy fog before 7am. The temperature will reach a high of 76°F, accompanied by east winds of 6-11 mph and gusts up to 23 mph. Precipitation is likely at 70%, with rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch. Tonight, showers and potential thunderstorms continue until 2am, while temperatures drop to around 70°F. Winds remain at 6-13 mph, gusting up to 22 mph, and an 80% chance of precipitation persists with comparable rainfall amounts. See more from Weather.gov.
💡 Quote of the Day
“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.”
– Bo Bennett
🌅 Tonight’s sunset
The MonumentCam screenshot above is used with permission of the Trust for the National Mall and courtesy of EarthCam.
Thanks for reading! Feel free to discuss the day’s happenings in the comments.
The Miss Arlington pageant has begun accepting submissions for this year’s contest.
Contestants in the event, hosted by the Miss Arlington Scholarship Organization, have until Oct. 26 to submit paperwork. They must be between ages 18 and 27, reside in Virginia, and either be employed in Virginia or be enrolled full-time in a college or university.
The Gallery Underground in Crystal City is closing next week after one last art auction and gala.
The 3,000-square-foot gallery at 2100 Crystal Drive — in the Crystal City Underground — has been a mainstay of the Arlington Artists Alliance since 2012, showcasing the work of numerous artists. Now, the nonprofit’s outpost has confirmed its last day is Friday, Oct. 4, as JBG Smith is requiring all tenants to vacate the underground commercial area.
D.C.-area restaurant Dolan Uyghur plans to expand further into Northern Virginia with a new Falls Church location.
The new eatery hopes to open by Friday, Oct. 18 at 400 S. Maple Avenue, in the space formerly held by Pizzeria Orso, owner Hamid Kerim told ARLnow. The business also still plans to open a new location in Crystal City, although it has pushed back the planned opening date from November to February or March 2025.
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