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ARLnow to expand with business and public safety coverage for Falls Church

By ARLnow.com
Road to Falls Church, as seen from the pedestrian bridge over Langston Blvd in Arlington's East Falls Church (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

Over the past decade and a half, ARLnow has occasionally covered news of neighboring Falls Church that is of potential interest to our Arlington readers.

Now we’re making it official — and more frequent.

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Rosslyn readies for 40th annual Dark Star Park Day later this week

By Dan Egitto
Dark Star Park Day (photo courtesy by Anice Hoachlander and Elman Studio)

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.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 26, 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 — Jul 26, 2024.

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

  1. DEVELOPING: Underground utility fire reported after sound of explosion in Crystal City (13945 views)
  2. Recovery houses for up to eight people proposed for single-family Arlington neighborhoods (13313 views)
  3. GW Parkway closure to detour traffic onto Arlington roads for the next two weekends (10626 views)
  4. UPDATED: Power outage reported in Pentagon City and Crystal City (10360 views)
  5. Family of longtime local cook fundraising after cancer diagnosis (10127 views)
  6. Arlington trades ‘View of DC’ access in Rosslyn for $14 million Gateway Park investment (7144 views)
  7. ACPD: Man breaks into home, demands resident’s car after showing military ID (6855 views)
  8. Affordable housing complexes near Rosslyn and in Long Branch Creek designated as ‘revitalization areas’ (6187 views)
  9. Man who pushed woman out of moving car near Ballston sentenced (5664 views)
  10. ACPD: Men with hammers rob eye care office in Pentagon City (5169 views)
  11. Arlington named ‘fittest city’ in America for seventh straight year (5119 views)
  12. Land purchase for new Columbia Pike fire station approved (4197 views)
  13. Pentagon City Sector Plan re-approved, allowing RiverHouse plans to keep moving forward (4172 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 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.

💡 Quote of the Day

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.”
– Derek Bok

🌅 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. 👋

International fast-fashion retailer Mango opens at the Pentagon City mall

By Katie Taranto
The Mango storefront at the Fashion Centre in Pentagon City (staff photo)

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.

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Mattie and Eddie’s expected to close next week in Pentagon City

By ARLnow.com
Mattie and Eddie's at Westpost in Pentagon City (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

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.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 25, 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 — Jul 25, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Friday’s forecast

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.

💡 Quote of the Day

“The starting point of all achievement is desire.”
– Napoleon Hill

🌅 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.

Giant vegan cookies coming to Ballston Quarter food hall

By Katie Taranto
The MidnighTreats kiosk in Ballston Quarter (staff photo)

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.

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ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 24, 2024

By ARLnow.com

Good Wednesday 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 — Jul 24, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌧️ Thursday’s forecast

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.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not counted by how high you have climbed but by how many people you brought with you.”
– Wil Rose

🌅 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.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Jul 23, 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 — Jul 23, 2024.

📅 Upcoming events

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

⛈️ Wednesday’s forecast

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.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Happiness is not something readymade. It comes from your own actions.”
– Dalai Lama

🌅 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.

New art gallery opens in Clarendon, as Gallery Underground in Crystal City is set to close

By Katie Taranto
Inside of the new Alliance Gallery at 2700 Clarendon Blvd (staff photo)

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.

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Family of longtime local cook fundraising after cancer diagnosis

By Katie Taranto
GoFundMe campaign for Félix Gomes posted by Paula Fernandez (via GoFundMe)

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.

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