An eatery offering fresh poké, bento boxes, sushi rolls and taiyaki waffles has opened its first Arlington location.

Fat Fish Rolls & Twists held a grand opening last week for its new kiosk at Water Park in Crystal City (1601 Crystal Drive). Executive Chef Robert Lucas Irwin told ARLnow it was a “really good weekend” for the restaurant that serves “a little bit of everything.”


Good Monday 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 — Aug 19, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunshine and a high of approximately 77°F, accompanied by a northwest wind at 10 mph and gusts reaching up to 18 mph. Tuesday night will bring mostly clear skies and a low of about 56°F, with north winds at 7 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“A truly rich man is one whose children run into his arms when his hands are empty.”
– Unknown

🌅 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.


Green Pig Bistro is relocating from its home of more than 12 years, but might not be going far.

The restaurant’s last day at 1025 N. Fillmore Street is scheduled for late September, an employee told ARLnow. Green Pig may then move down the road to 2900 Wilson Blvd, where it will share a building with Buena Vida Gastrolounge, we’re told. But the deal is not final and at least one other location is being considered, the restaurant’s ownership says.


A whole new cast of retail and service characters is developing under The Grace and Reva apartments in Crystal City.

Veterinary hospital GoodVets is the newest in a series of tenants at 1900 Crystal Drive — including a cafe, a nail salon and a bar — announced by property owner JBG Smith. These will all join the recently opened Tatte and Van Leeuwen.


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 — Aug 16, 2024.

Since it’s Friday, we’ve also compiled a list of the most-read articles of the week, below.

  1. Free car washes tomorrow at Mr Wash for back-to-school season (8137 views)
  2. At the Eden Center, historic businesses stand tall and new ones plant roots (7060 views)
  3. Meet the 87-year-old Arlingtonian who cleans Glencarlyn Park every morning (6870 views)
  4. Arlington’s own Pupatella eyes further growth in D.C. area under new CEO (6151 views)
  5. APCD: Repeat offender exposed himself to child (6004 views)
  6. Photos: 2024 Arlington County Fair kicks off with thrilling rides and tasty treats (4197 views)
  7. Jersey Mike’s plans to open in Clarendon in coming days (4121 views)
  8. New cameras to begin enforcing speed limits in Arlington school zones next month (3765 views)
  9. Maryland woman caught with loaded gun at Reagan National Airport (3526 views)
  10. New airport donation program provides gently used toiletries to local nonprofits (3337 views)
  11. Remembering Steve Oxenrider: A ‘pillar’ in Arlington education and prolific James Bond collector (3077 views)
  12. Man arrested at Arlington hotel pleads to federal gun charge (2927 views)

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Saturday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 85 accompanied by a south wind at 9 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation. Saturday night, showers are likely, and possibly a thunderstorm before 2 am followed by chances of showers and thunderstorms after 2 am; the low will be around 72 with south wind at 6 mph. Precipitation probability stands at 70%, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half an inch are possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The mind is everything. What you think you become.”
– Buddha

🌅 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. 👋


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 — Aug 15, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.

☀️ Friday’s forecast

Expect a sunny day with temperatures reaching up to 90°F and calm winds shifting to the south at 5-7 mph in the afternoon. On Friday night, there’s a chance for showers and thunderstorms between 2am-5am, changing to a possibility of showers after 5am. The atmosphere will be mostly cloudy with temperatures around 71°F, south winds at 8 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”
– John F. Kennedy

🌅 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.


Excitement is in the air as the 2024 Arlington County Fair kicks into gear.

As the sun set on Thomas Jefferson Community Center park yesterday (Wednesday), hundreds gathered to enjoy the first night festivities and enjoy heart-stopping rides, sweet treats and classic games.


Tivoli Gourmet & Pastry in Ballston has reopened after about two months of renovations.

The bakery above the Ballston Metro station at 901 N. Stuart Street returns with a simple, revamped interior design and new menu items alongside its usual breakfast offerings, assorted pastries and decorated cakes.


Cold Stone Creamery’s second Arlington location has started serving scoops.

Located at 3141 Langston Blvd, the ice cream shop opened its doors on Monday in the Lyon Village Shopping Center, seven months after announcing plans to open there.


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