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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 6, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Tuesday 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 6, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

Showers and thunderstorms are expected, becoming more likely after 2pm, with a cloudy high of 86°F. Winds will shift from south to east, measuring 5 to 7 mph. Precipitation has a 70% chance, and new rainfall will range between a tenth and quarter of an inch, potentially higher in thunderstorms. The night will remain cloudy, with a low around 72°F, northeast winds around 8 mph, and a continued 70% chance of precipitation. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
– Benjamin Franklin

🌅 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.

Upcoming nightlife spot in Clarendon eyes ‘elevated’ cocktails, food options

By Jared Serre
The location of the upcoming Cielo Restaurant, located in Clarendon (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A forthcoming restaurant and nightclub in Clarendon is seeking to bring a more refined approach to cocktails and diner food.

Industry veteran Michael Sina is the man behind Cielo Restaurant, which is expected to open later this year as an upscale diner in the daytime and a nightlife destination after dark.

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Turkish coffee cart seeks to transform Ballston courtyard into ‘urban oasis’

By Katie Taranto
Isa Seyran chats with a regular and friends at Ballstonian: Urban Oasis (staff photo)

An otherwise unassuming courtyard in Ballston has taken on a new life thanks to a Turkish coffee cart and the vision of a local business owner and creative.

Isa Seyran‘s “Ballstonian: Urban Oasis” introduces rich red pillows, intricate Turkish carpets, tables, cushions, stools and a red coffee cart — which has called Ballston home for about a year now — to the courtyard near 4075 Wilson Blvd. The space is located between outdoor seating areas for Poppyseed Rye and the now-closed Rustico.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 5, 2024

By ARLnow.com

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 5, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, sunny skies, and a high near 95, with heat index values reaching 100. South wind will blow at 6 to 9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. For Tuesday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely between 8pm and 2am, with a mostly cloudy low around 74. South wind will continue at 7 to 9 mph, and the chance of precipitation increases to 60%. New rainfall between a quarter and half an inch is possible. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
– Lao Tzu

🌅 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.

Summer Restaurant Week is approaching, offering discounted gourmet eats in Arlington

By Katie Taranto
Lobster roll and fries from The Salt Line (via The Salt Line/Facebook)

Deals on gourmet dining options are coming to Arlington and Falls Church next week as Summer Restaurant Week returns.

The event — hosted by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington from Monday, Aug. 12 through Sunday, Aug. 18 — involves hundreds of restaurants in the D.C. area.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 2, 2024

By ARLnow.com

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 2, 2024.

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

  1. BREAKING: Arlington’s Torri Huske wins gold in Paris (26315 views)
  2. Mysterious removal of ’empathy’ signs leads artist to stop coming to Arlington (12995 views)
  3. A failed development project leaves a void on Columbia Pike. Was Amazon responsible? (10820 views)
  4. A beginner’s guide to the food and drink scene in Falls Church (9291 views)
  5. One year in, revamped Crystal City Water Park is seen as success (5930 views)
  6. Yet another power outage reported in Ballston and Virginia Square (5202 views)
  7. JUST IN: Another Olympic medal for Arlington swimmer Torri Huske (5042 views)
  8. JUST IN: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Arlington (5025 views)
  9. NOW: Pentagon police investigating ‘suspicious vehicle’ (4512 views)
  10. Hello Kitty truck returning to Pentagon City with exclusive 50th anniversary merch (3943 views)

📅 Upcoming events

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

Here are the events planned for Sunday:

⛈️ Saturday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms, primarily after 2 pm, with a partly sunny high near 92 and heat index values up to 101. Southwest winds will range from 5 to 9 mph, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. Rainfall may measure between 0.1-0.25 inches, with higher amounts during thunderstorms. On Saturday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before 8 pm, and mostly cloudy skies will hover as temperatures dip to around 74. Southwest winds will be around 6 mph, with a 60% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall between 0.25-0.5 inches. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.”
– James Stephens

🌅 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. 👋

Maizal in Pentagon City appears to have closed

By Katie Taranto
Maizal in Pentagon City appears to have closed (staff photo)

After less than a year in business, a Latin American restaurant at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City has seemingly shuttered.

Maizal’s bright yellow exterior sign at 1100 S. Hayes Street, near Macy’s, has been removed and its interior appears to be cleared out.

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Wagamama opens in Clarendon: take a look inside the long-awaited restaurant

By Jared Serre
Two musicians perform outside of Wagamama's grand opening event (staff photo by Jared Serre)

One of Arlington’s most-anticipated restaurants has started serving customers.

More than two years after Wagamama’s first D.C.-area outpost was announced, the “playful modern Asian concept” restaurant opened in Clarendon on Thursday with a sold-out grand opening event.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Aug 1, 2024

By ARLnow.com

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 1, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Friday’s forecast

Expect showers and thunderstorms mainly after 5pm, with mostly sunny and hot conditions, a high near 97, and heat index values up to 106. Winds will be calm, shifting to south around 6 mph in the afternoon, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts will range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Friday night, showers and thunderstorms will continue, likely before 5am, followed by a slight chance of showers. The night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75, southeastern winds of 6 mph becoming south after midnight, and a 60% chance of precipitation. Expect rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“It is our choices that define us, far more than our abilities.”
– J.K. Rowling

🌅 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.

Uniqlo celebrating Pentagon City opening with weekend of giveaways

By Katie Taranto
The future location of Uniqlo in the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (staff photo by Jared Serre)

A new Uniqlo in Pentagon City is hosting its grand opening this week, offering free treats, merch and manga-style portraits to select customers.

The Japanese fast-fashion brand will open for business at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Friday) following a taiko drum performance by the Mark H Taiko Connection. This will kick off an opening weekend of limited-time offers and giveaways at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.

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