An indoor training center meant to help golfers improve their game year-round is under construction inside an office building near Ballston.

The Golf Yards, a membership-only training facility with golfing simulators, a sand bunker and “elite-level coaching” for golfers of all experience levels is aiming for an early April opening at Three Ballston Plaza (1100 N. Glebe Road).


A cafe and flower shop in Ballston is shuttering after four years, in the latest closure for the neighborhood.

Poppyseed Rye, which sold bouquets and hosted flower arrangement workshops in addition to serving up soups, sandwiches, salads and coffee, is closing its doors for good on Sunday at 818 N. Quincy Street. Founder Scott Parker told ARLnow that business had been down for about five or six months, despite loyal customers in the neighborhood.


The Onelife Fitness in Ballston Quarter celebrated an expansion into the mall’s second floor with a ribbon-cutting and other festivities yesterday (Wednesday).

The fitness center, whose entrance is on the third floor of the mall at 4238 Wilson Blvd, marked the addition of 12,000 square feet to its space — roughly doubling the gym’s square footage dedicated to turf and strength training.


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 — Jan 13, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌥️ Wednesday’s forecast

There is a 20% chance of rain in the morning and late afternoon, with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52. Southwest winds will be around 6 mph. Rain is likely tonight before 1am, followed by a chance of rain and snow until 4am, then a slight chance of snow. The low will be around 25, with light winds becoming northwest at 6 to 11 mph and gusts up to 31 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, but little or no snow accumulation is expected. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
– Babe Ruth

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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More than 20 restaurants in Arlington are slated to participate in Metropolitan Washington Winter Restaurant Week when it returns next Monday.

Hosted biannually in the winter and summer by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, the week features multi-course, prix-fixe menus at participating D.C. area restaurants. This season, it takes place from Monday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 25.


A Northern Virginia-based cafe selling sandwiches, salads and smoothies has set its sights on Falls Church for its newest location and its first drive-thru.

Sweet Leaf Cafe is coming to 603 W. Broad Street, the former location of a drive-thru Smoothie King. According to the business, this is the first new Sweet Leaf to open in five years.


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 — Jan 12, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

☀️ Tuesday’s forecast

Expect sunny skies and a high near 50, along with a calm wind turning south at 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. For Tuesday night, the sky will be mostly cloudy, accompanied by a low around 40. A southwest wind will blow at 8 to 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”
– Jim Rohn

🌅 Tonight’s sunset

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A cupcake vending machine has departed Reagan National Airport, but several new dining spots are still on their way.

Sprinkles Cupcakes has closed its “cupcake ATMs,” including one at the airport that opened last year, as it shuttered all locations nationwide last week.


The forthcoming Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in Falls Church is targeting an opening date one month from now.

Grocery Outlet, the replacement for a shuttered small-format Target store at 500 S. Washington Street, plans to open on Feb. 12, the company announced in a press release 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.

🕗 News recap

The following articles were published earlier today — Jan 9, 2026.

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

  1. Political sign at Fairlington-area bakery sparks major online debate (52834 views)
  2. Man repeatedly shouting “six seven” rescued from Clarendon rooftop (26594 views)
  3. Projections on Washington Monument end tonight with fireworks display (22743 views)
  4. Compass Coffee plans to shutter Ballston location after filing for bankruptcy (12059 views)
  5. JUST IN: New plan for Key Bridge Marriott site calls for 1,775 residential units and a hotel (11894 views)
  6. K-pop themed Korean restaurant replaces chicken spot in Ballston (9881 views)
  7. Beyer picks up another challenger, an Arlington resident, in Democratic primary (8758 views)
  8. Restaurants coming to Arlington in 2026: Top Pot, Buffalo & Bergen and more (8144 views)
  9. Long Island man, 20, charged with seriously injuring hotel employee (8088 views)
  10. Car knocks down light pole, smashes bench in Clarendon crash (4821 views)
  11. Letty Hardi will remain the mayor of Falls Church after split 4-3 Council vote (4766 views)
  12. Police investigating daytime home burglary and jewelry theft near Langston Blvd (4481 views)
  13. Plans for 15 townhomes in Falls Church head to Planning Commission (4207 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 rain primarily before 4pm with a high near 49 and a gentle northeast wind at 6 mph; precipitation chance is 100%, with potential accumulation between half to three quarters of an inch. Saturday night, rain is likely between 7pm and 1am with a low around 40, winds becoming northwest from 5 to 10 mph and the possibility of gusts up to 18 mph. Precipitation chance is 80%, with new accumulation between a tenth and quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.”
– Vincent van Gogh

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum. 👋


Quite a few Arlington establishments are serving mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks this January — and year-round — for those looking for a sober start to 2026.

For customers looking to try out the “Dry January” trend — which some see as a way to improve health and wellbeing, especially after an indulgent holiday season — zero-proof menus in Arlington and Falls Church offer a way to enjoy drinks without getting drunk.


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 — Jan 8, 2026.

📅 Upcoming events

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

🌦️ Friday’s forecast

Rain is possible after 4pm with clouds increasing and a high near 56. South winds between 6-10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. On Friday night, rain is more likely after 1am, with temperatures dropping to around 49. Southwest winds of 5-8 mph will shift northwest after midnight, and there’s a 70% chance of precipitation. New precipitation amounts could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. See more from Weather.gov.

💡 Quote of the Day

“Success is not just about making money. It’s about making a difference.”
– Kathy Ireland

🌅 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! If you have something to say about an issue of local note not covered today, feel free to post it as a letter to the editor on our new forum.


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