An Arlington deli has opened its second location, bringing New York-inspired fare and East Asian cuisine to the former Bob & Edith’s Diner on Langston Blvd.
Chelsea Market & Deli is now in operation at 5050 Langston Blvd. It serves up many of the same dishes as its sister location in Courthouse — such as breakfast fare, salads, sandwiches, calzones, empanadas and pizza — but also offers new items like sushi, ramen, Korean wings and bento box meals.
Sports bars in Arlington and Falls Church crowded with soccer fans yesterday (Thursday) as the 2026 FIFA World Cup began with victories for Mexico and South Korea.
From watch parties and drink specials, local businesses across the region have launched into weeks of festivities as the tournament continues through Sunday, July 19. Here’s an updated list of venues to gather with fans, watch the games and enjoy specials on food and drink.
A new restaurant promising “elevated American coastal cuisine” opens next week at the Westin hotel in Crystal City.
Stillwater & Stone, a new “land and sea”-inspired restaurant and bar, will hold its soft opening starting Tuesday, June 16, on the ground floor of the recently renovated Westin hotel at 1800 Richmond Highway. It’ll be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails, offering a variety of meat and seafood entrees.
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 — Jun 11, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Friday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5 PM, with some severe storms possible. The high will be near 95, and the heat index could reach 103, with west winds at 3 to 8 mph. There’s an 80% chance of rain, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, higher in thunderstorms. In the evening, showers and thunderstorms will continue until about 8 PM, with lows around 67 and west winds at 6 to 8 mph. The chance of rain remains at 80%, with similar rainfall amounts expected. See more from Weather.gov.
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
– Albert Schweitzer
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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 — Jun 10, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Thursday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect mostly sunny weather with a high of 96°F and heat index values reaching 104°F. There’s a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 PM, with west winds at 5 to 8 mph. Thursday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 73°F and a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Winds will calm to 5 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
– Vince Lombardi
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Compass Coffee’s ownership transition process is continuing to move forward, months after the U.K.-based coffeehouse chain Caffè Nero purchased the struggling D.C.-area brand.
On Monday, Caffè Nero applied for a commercial building permit at Compass Coffee’s drive-thru location at 4710 Langston Blvd. The permit is part of the ownership transfer process and is “not connected to any change to store appearance,” a Caffè Nero spokesperson clarified.
A changeup in clothing retailers is coming to the Pentagon City mall.
The fast fashion retailer Primark is coming to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City (1100 S. Hayes Street), replacing women’s retailer Fashion Q in the Metro level space formerly held by Forever 21. The new retail location is expected to open in late fall, according to a press release.
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 — Jun 9, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Wednesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, especially after 2 p.m., with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 88°F. Winds will be from the south at around 9 mph, and there is a 50% chance of precipitation. Tonight, there’s a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m. The skies will clear up partially, with a low around 72°F and southwest winds of 3 to 6 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. See more from Weather.gov.
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
– Steve Jobs
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Falls Church is introducing a pilot sip-and-stroll program this weekend in partnership with several local businesses downtown.
From 5-10 p.m. this Saturday, Little City Sips will allow residents to partake in alcoholic beverages on the go, while enjoying entertainment, a lively atmosphere and libations from local restaurants, available in branded cups.
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 — Jun 8, 2026.
Here is what’s going on Tuesday in Arlington, from our event calendar.
Expect partly sunny skies with a high around 84°F and a light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. By Tuesday night, the weather will turn mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 68°F and a consistent south wind of about 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.”
– Robert Frost
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An Arlington-based boxing studio is closing all three of its Northern Virginia studios this month, per an email to customers.
BASH Boxing will be closing its locations in Ballston, Rosslyn and Fairfax County’s Mosaic District on Sunday, June 21, according to a mass email sent to customers just before noon today (Monday).
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 — Jun 5, 2026.
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 mostly sunny weather with a high near 92 degrees, and a light west wind that will pick up to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. On Saturday night, there’s a slight 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 p.m. and midnight. The night will be partly cloudy with a low around 72 degrees, and a west wind at 5 to 8 mph. See more from Weather.gov.
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.”
– Robert Frost
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