The iconic poles and concrete orbs of an art installation in Rosslyn are celebrating their 40th anniversary this week.
Members of the public are invited to celebrate Dark Star Park Day this Thursday, Aug. 1. At approximately 9:32 a.m., the park “performs a special effect” that happens only once a year.
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 — Jul 26, 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 sunny skies and a high around 88 degrees with north winds at 6 mph turning east in the afternoon. Saturday night will bring mostly clear conditions, a low of 68 degrees, and southeast winds at 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”
– Derek Bok
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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. 👋
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.
Irish pub Mattie and Eddie’s is expected to close next week at Westpost in Pentagon City.
The food-focused pub — which opened in 2021 and replaced Siné, another Irish pub — was a labor of love for chef, restaurateur and Dublin native Cathal Armstrong, who named the new establishment after his grandparents.
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 — Jul 25, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny skies today with the temperature reaching a high close to 85 degrees and a northeast breeze around 7 mph. Overnight, the sky will remain mostly clear, and as the temperature drops to around 67 degrees, the wind will reduce to about 5 mph before calming in the evening. See more from Weather.gov.
“The starting point of all achievement is desire.”
– Napoleon Hill
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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.
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 — Jul 24, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, increasing in likelihood after 5pm, under cloudy skies with a high near 85. Winds will be light, shifting from variable to west at 6 mph in the morning. Precipitation chances are at 60%, with new rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with potential for higher amounts in thunderstorms. For Thursday night, shower chances dwindle after 11pm, with skies turning from cloudy to partly cloudy and a low of 69. A southwest wind of 6 mph will shift north after midnight. Precipitation chances remain at 60%, with new accumulations less than a tenth of an inch, though greater amounts are possible in thunderstorms. See more from Weather.gov.
“Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.”
– Wil Rose
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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 — Jul 23, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect scattered showers before 8am, transitioning to possible showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, with a likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms after 2pm. The day will be mostly cloudy, reaching a high near 85 and with a southwest wind around 5 mph. Precipitation chance is 70% with new rainfall amounts generally under a tenth of an inch, but higher in thunderstorms. Wednesday night, showers and possible thunderstorms are expected before 8pm, continuing with a chance afterward. The night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 74, a south wind of 3 to 5 mph, and a 60% chance of precipitation. Similar rainfall amounts carry over from the day. See more from Weather.gov.
“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.”
– Dalai Lama
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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.
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.
Good Monday 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 — Jul 22, 2024.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 89, accompanied by southwest winds at 3 to 5 mph. Expect a 70% chance of precipitation on Tuesday night, with showers and thunderstorms mainly between 8 pm and 11 pm, followed by a likelihood of showers and potential thunderstorms after 11 pm. The night will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 74 and southwest winds between 3 and 6 mph. New rainfall amounts could range from a quarter to half an inch. See more from Weather.gov.
“The only thing worse than starting something and failing… is not starting something.”
– Seth Godin
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Say hello to Spike!
Spike is an adult male dog up for adoption through the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. This handsome guy is currently at the shelter patiently awaiting his forever family!
